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A culvert is a structure that channels water past obstacles or to a subterranean waterway, often found beneath roads or railways. It can be made from materials like concrete, steel, or plastic and comes in various shapes such as round, elliptical, or box-like[1][2][3].
Origin
The exact origin of the word "culvert" is uncertain. It may derive from a dialectal word, a forgotten inventor's name, or the French word "couvert," meaning covered[7].
Pros of Using Culverts
1. Efficient water drainage under roads and railways[2].
2. Prevents flooding by directing water flow[3].
3. Supports infrastructure by maintaining road integrity[1].
4. Cost-effective compared to bridges[1].
5. Reduces soil erosion by controlling water flow[1].
6. Can be used in diverse environments[1].
7. Minimal disruption to traffic during installation[1].
8. Long lifespan with proper materials and maintenance.
9. Versatile design options for various needs.
10. Enhances safety by preventing water accumulation on roads[1].
Cons of Using Culverts
1. Potential for blockage by debris[1].
2. Can disrupt natural water flow and ecosystems[1].
3. Requires regular maintenance to function properly.
4. Installation can disturb local habitats.
5. Risk of erosion and scour around the structure.
6. Limited capacity can lead to overflow during heavy rains.
7. Improper design can lead to structural failure.
8. May require costly repairs if damaged.
9. Can be aesthetically displeasing in natural settings.
10. Potential for sediment buildup within the culvert.
Future Improvements
Future improvements in culvert design focus on enhancing hydraulic efficiency and environmental compatibility. Innovations like minimum energy loss culverts aim to reduce head loss and improve water flow capacity. Additionally, advancements in materials and construction techniques could further extend the lifespan and reliability of culverts.
Citations:
[1] Culvert - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.o...
[2] Culvert Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary www.britannica...
[3] Culvert - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com www.vocabulary...
[4] CULVERT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary dictionary.cam...
[5] CULVERT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary www.collinsdic...
[6] Culvert Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster www.merriam-we...
[7] culvert - Wiktionary, the free dictionary en.wiktionary....
Una alcantarilla es una estructura que canaliza el agua a través de obstáculos o hacia un canal subterráneo, que a menudo se encuentra debajo de carreteras o vías férreas. Puede estar hecha de materiales como hormigón, acero o plástico y tiene varias formas, como redonda, elíptica o con forma de caja[1][2][3].
Origen
El origen exacto de la palabra "alcantarilla" es incierto. Puede derivar de una palabra dialectal, el nombre de un inventor olvidado o la palabra francesa "couvert", que significa cubierto[7].
Ventajas de usar alcantarillas
1. Drenaje eficiente del agua debajo de carreteras y vías férreas[2].
2. Previene inundaciones al dirigir el flujo de agua[3].
3. Sostiene la infraestructura al mantener la integridad de la carretera[1].
4. Rentable en comparación con los puentes[1].
5. Reduce la erosión del suelo al controlar el flujo de agua[1].
6. Puede usarse en diversos entornos[1].
7. Interrupción mínima del tráfico durante la instalación[1].
8. Larga vida útil con los materiales y el mantenimiento adecuados.
9. Opciones de diseño versátiles para diversas necesidades.
10. Mejora la seguridad al evitar la acumulación de agua en las carreteras[1].
Desventajas del uso de alcantarillas
1. Posibilidad de bloqueo por escombros[1].
2. Puede alterar el flujo natural del agua y los ecosistemas[1].
3. Requiere mantenimiento regular para funcionar correctamente.
4. La instalación puede alterar los hábitats locales.
5. Riesgo de erosión y socavación alrededor de la estructura.
6. La capacidad limitada puede provocar desbordamientos durante lluvias intensas.
7. Un diseño inadecuado puede provocar fallos estructurales.
8. Puede requerir reparaciones costosas si se daña.
9. Puede resultar estéticamente desagradable en entornos naturales.
10. Posibilidad de acumulación de sedimentos dentro de la alcantarilla.
Mejoras futuras
Las mejoras futuras en el diseño de alcantarillas se centran en mejorar la eficiencia hidráulica y la compatibilidad medioambiental. Las innovaciones como las alcantarillas con pérdida mínima de energía tienen como objetivo reducir la pérdida de carga y mejorar la capacidad de flujo de agua. Además, los avances en los materiales y las técnicas de construcción podrían extender aún más la vida útil y la confiabilidad de las alcantarillas.

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@mechanics4all405
@mechanics4all405 5 дней назад
you definately have a lot more sucuess with trees and plants growing,cant wait for rain,well done❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm 5 дней назад
@@mechanics4all405 Thanks for the sharing. It makes my day.
@stevejohnstonbaugh9171
@stevejohnstonbaugh9171 5 дней назад
I agree! In the 3 years I've been following Suerte del Molino, Martin has become an accomplished nursery man. Keep on growing 😊
@stevejohnstonbaugh9171
@stevejohnstonbaugh9171 5 дней назад
Looking great Martin! What a smart idea to deconstruct the second gabion and put those rocks to work in the distribution pond. Now you can relocate the empty gabion to the creek and create a substantial dam that won't move if you key the gabion into the creek banks. Making a "blanket" of rock and wire net to protect the dam wall from possible impact or scour erosion (the distribution pond) is a great solution. I like the way you detailed the outfall of the culvert. Also, the way you detailed the fence to minimize wild pig intrusion is very thoughtful. I suppose you will do something similar at the creek culvert distribution pool. A detail about filling block cores: Lay your second row of block before you start filling cores. The purpose of filling the cores is to unitize all of the individual concrete masonry units into one monolithic wall. If you're concerned about making certain that the mortar fills the bottom core, mix the mortar wet so it flows. Does that make sense to you? I am happy that you will have the means to drive the Giraffe past the earthen dam to dig your spillway and do your final grading of the dam. Your rooting sand box looks great! You have proven that sterile paulownias can be cloned. Nice job. I suppose you can take cuttings from the tips of all of the lower branches when it is time to refill the sandbox. I will suggest that you wait until the ground is well saturated this fall (or plant them where you have irrigation) before you plant out the sandbox plants. If you get them in the ground this fall, the roots will have a chance to get established before summer 2025 heat arrives. Good luck on your next steps. 👍
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm 5 дней назад
@@stevejohnstonbaugh9171 Great suggestions Steve. Keep pouring them out. Much appreciated
@stevejohnstonbaugh9171
@stevejohnstonbaugh9171 5 дней назад
@@SuerteDelMolinoFarm Thank you my kind and generous friend 👍
@TimelineRanch
@TimelineRanch 5 дней назад
Keep going. It's looking good. Thanks for sharing your progress.
@edithdutoit3060
@edithdutoit3060 5 дней назад
Great progress while I am away to celebrate the first birthday of our grandchild. Keep going ❤
@stevejohnstonbaugh9171
@stevejohnstonbaugh9171 5 дней назад
OH NO! Down one dedicated volunteer - Well I'm happy to know you are off celebrating your big blessing in a little package ♥ You earned this holiday! 👍
@mechanics4all405
@mechanics4all405 5 дней назад
your enthusiasm is overwhelming,after early set backsmtrue pioneer fantastic❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm 5 дней назад
@@mechanics4all405 Thank you sir
@NellSaftic
@NellSaftic 5 дней назад
Great video ❤ Thank you
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm 5 дней назад
@@NellSaftic Thank you for sharing. Much appreciated
@DustinHarms
@DustinHarms 5 дней назад
Love all those rocks right under the culvert to keep erosion down and provide a tiny amount of resistance to the flow, and then again on your embankment wall - being perpendicular to the flow I was afraid erosion would be inevitable without something. So I look forward to seeing the mesh and rocks to hopefully give some peace of mind. Eagerly awaiting that first (hopefully mild) rain.
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm 5 дней назад
@@DustinHarms Peace of mind before the rain. Yes yes. Thank you for sharing
@mfrodyma1480
@mfrodyma1480 5 дней назад
Looking forward!!!
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm 5 дней назад
@@mfrodyma1480 Yes yes. The end is near. Thank you for sharing
@velotill
@velotill 5 дней назад
really exciting witnessing your meticulous preparations for the upcoming rain based on past learnings. I've mentioned before that even a little PV on site may be incredibly useful for all sorts of things...like an electric wheelbarrow!! : ) There's upgrade kits starting at as low as 250€ , think of all the effort that could be put into more creative tasks.
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm 5 дней назад
@@velotill I'm going to look for one NOW. HA HA HA. Thank you for sharing
@jiggsborah7041
@jiggsborah7041 5 дней назад
It's dry but the trees are well adapted so there must be residual moisture coming up.
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm 5 дней назад
@@jiggsborah7041 Yes. The old indigenous trees survive. My instant shade trees suffer. Thank you for sharing
@vince8723
@vince8723 5 дней назад
in stead of sand you can use soil mixed in with the cement to fill the holes. mix it dry then sprinkle with water and pound it in. it will turn very hard. you can also do that with pathways. you lay the cement powder over the flattened area you want to harden then use a rake to mix in the cement with the soil, sprinkle a bit of water and pound it. they do this on the inside of animal barns for example. works well, easy to do and cost effective. you can check it out on youtube videos.
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm 5 дней назад
@@vince8723 sounds like a simple workable solution. I like that. Thank you for sharing
@user-vo3st8kx7s
@user-vo3st8kx7s 5 дней назад
I do not see any rebar, even if the heigh of the wall does not requiere it, the load by the water may need it.
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm 5 дней назад
@@user-vo3st8kx7s We have rebar, only in 5 places. 40cm into virgin soil. I hope that will be enough. If not then I expect you to say: I told you so. Ha ha ha. Please keep sharing. Much appreciated
@ZachSeely
@ZachSeely 4 дня назад
Could you possibly briefly show us a bird's eye view / map of the place and draw the old/new water pathways to help us get a better sense for where this is all going and, if it's not too much, what is/will be growing along those pathways? Thanks!
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm 4 дня назад
@@ZachSeely Let me see what my low creativity skills can do. Thanks for asking
@snowritsch
@snowritsch 4 дня назад
Its nice to see how your Project is growing. Maybe i have a litte Advise for you. You should add some stones in your concrete mix, so you can substitute alot of your concete. Everything up to 10 cm should be fine. I´ll keep on wathing ur Video now, keep going Mate!
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm
@SuerteDelMolinoFarm 4 дня назад
@@snowritsch Great. Stones we will add. Thanks for sharing
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