Drainage system, Drains and Solid Matters

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It happens to be a great experience when I witness a drainage system; the drainage might’ve been considered well constructed as a mean of drains of dirty water. The drainage was wide enough to cater for the amount of water flow expected to pass through it. When I had a closer look at the drainage, I discovered it is actually a big covet.

It is a concrete bridge constructed on a small river wide enough to accommodate motor-car. To my surprise, the drainage system was constructed in such a way that the bridge was sectioned into two by a long horizontal column cross width across the breadth of the bridge. I know that this is a serious error because the bridge is not so long as to require a sectional column. The force at both ends of the bridge is enough for the drainage to withstand both the momentum of the drains and the vehicle that may pass over the waterway.

You may ask me quite well “what is the effect of this purported column has on the proper functioning of the drainage system”. The answer to this is not farfetched. Apart from the amount of money spent unnecessarily on the procurement of the materials, the cost of labour, time and many more to mention a few, the effect it has on the proper flow of solid matters has resulted in the blockage of the drainage system.

To this I said that many factor needed to be considered when you want to construct your drainage irrespective of the size. These factors, I will explain in detail in my subsequent post. For now I will say categorically that a technical consultant in drainage construction is highly important and should be the first step. You can go to the extent of consulting cooperate bodies such as drainage construction company prior to design and construction. Thanks for reading my blog. Looking forwards to see you again.
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