OPTIMUM ARRANGEMENT OF PONDS IN A GIVEN AREA

Authors

  • JC Agunwamba 1Department of Civil Engineering University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State.
  • EC Ukpong Department of Civil Engineering University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
  • A Ibrahim Agricultural Engineering Unit Department of Soil Science University of Calabar, Cross River State
  • JA Tanko Department of Civil Engineering Federal University of Technology, Yola Adamawa State

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4314/njt.292.74

Keywords:

ponds, optimality

Abstract

Several factors that affect the arrangement of ponds in a given area are presented and the weaknesses of the current pond orientation highlighted. The concept of orthogonality in pond layout is also introduced. It is illustrated that non-orthogonal pond arrangement could result in optimal land use. Efficiency, cost of inter-pond pipe connections and maintenance of orthogonal and non-orthogonal systems were discussed. Land area and cost of inter-pond connections could further be reduced if pond shapes other than rectangular shapes are used.

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Technical Notes/Short Communications/Letters to the Editor

How to Cite

OPTIMUM ARRANGEMENT OF PONDS IN A GIVEN AREA. (2009). Nigerian Journal of Technology, 29(2), 155-158. https://doi.org/10.4314/njt.292.74

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