Evaluation Method on Structural Integrity of Small Agricultural Canal System Based on Functional Diagnostics

Abstract

This study aims to show an evaluation method on structural integrity and renewal year prediction for small agricultural canal system based on functional diagnostics. To show the performance of this method, an application test was conducted in two areas where farmland and water maintenance subsidies (FWMS) were provided. As a result of the application tests, many beneficiaries of FWMS positively evaluated the quantitative scores measured by this method which were shown on the site-map in addition to spot photos. Furthermore, application tests show proposed method can be used to evaluate effects on facility management supported by FWMS policy.