River and Canal Engineering, the characteristics of open flowing streams, and the principles and methods to be followed in dealing with them.

CHAPTER VIII

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THE TRAINING AND CANALISATION OF RIVERS

1. Preliminary Remarks 84 2. Dredging and Excavating 84 3. Reduction of Width 85 4. Alteration of Depth or Water-Level 88 5. Training and Canalising 89