Introduction to Kennedys Silt Theory

Any canal has to draw the fair share of silt when it is off taking from another
canal. The silt either may be deposited or kept in suspension. If the silt is
deposited in the canal the water carrying capacity is reduced. If the velocity
is more there may be a chance of scouring. The velocity should be just
sufficient to keep the silt in suspension without scouring. Based on this Mr.
R.G. Kennedy made the investigations on earthen channels and developed
the silt theory to overcome this problem.