Question

A canal of length 5 km and of discharge capacity 3.5 cumecis proposed to be lined with boulder lining. The total cost of lining is estimated as MRs. 0.5. The life of the lining is considered as 60 years. Justify the lining of canal from the following data,

(i) Seepage loss = 2%; (b) Rate of interest = 8%;

(ii) Revenue for irrigation water = Rs. 175.00 per ha.m;

(iii) Maintenance cost per km for lined final = Rs. 1000.00;

(iv Maintenance cost per km for unlined canal = Rs. 2500.00;

(v) Base period of crop = 120 days; and (g) Additional benefit/km = Rs. 5000.00​[05]

Answer 1