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ASCE ( American Society of Civil Engineers )
Description: The American Society of Civil Engineers represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. Founded in 1852, ASCE is the nation’s oldest engineering society. ASCE stands at the forefront of a profession that plans, designs, constructs, and operates society’s economic and social engine – the built environment – while protecting and restoring the natural environment.
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Microsystems Irrigation in Niger, West Africa
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Small‐scale irrigation plays a crucial role in agricultural production in Niger, West Africa. Despite the prevalence of traditional irrigation microsystems (average size of about 0.1 ha), not much is known about water‐management ...
Water Distribution Management in Small West African Canal Systems
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: The performance and progressive development of irrigation distribution and rotation methods were studied in two government-sponsored systems of Niger, West Africa. Systemwide water distribution was monitored intensively ...