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Embankment cut slopes shall be protected against erosion due to rain water flow. System of drains can be provided as shown in this video to regulate and prevent free flow of water along cut slopes.cut off drains are constructed on top of the cut slope to simply stop the free flow of water along the cut slope.
Cascade drains are built along the cut slope with a stepped arrangement. its basic objective is the reduction and or elimination of energy generated by flowing water.
Berm drains are built at toe of each berms to collect and regulate the water flowing along the cut slopes.
Toe drains are built at embankment toe level to regulate the water flow.
It is important to remember that all the drains and structures function as a system