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(3557) Fayoum canal weir
A type of vertical drop structure in use in Fayoum Province of Egypt. It has a raised crest of 0.50 metre width, the drop wall on the upstream is vertical and on the downstream has a batter of 1/2 : 1. The downstream floor is protected by brick floor (illustrated).

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