Hydraulics in Civil Engineering
Published on 12. June 1986
Book
Paperback/Softback
492 pages
978-0-419-15900-1 (ISBN)
Description
This major undergraduate text combines fundamental theoretical concepts with design applications to provide comprehensive coverage of all aspects of hydraulics in civil engineering. It incorporates the results of recent research in many areas and takes full advantage of the widespread availability of microcomputers in the presentation and solution of problems. In addition, the text embodies a comprehensive set of worked examples to illustrate the theoretical concepts. Typical problems and computer programs are included. This book should be of interest to intermediate and advanced undergraduates in civil, hydraulic and environmental engineering.
More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
line and tone illus
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
700 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-419-15900-1 (9780419159001)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Hydrostatics. Principles of fluid control. Behaviour of real fluids. Flow in pipes and closed conduits. Open channel flow. Pressure surge in pipelines. Hydraulic machines. Wave theory. Sediment transport. Flood hydrology. Dimensional analysis and the theory of physical models. Pipeline systems. Hydraulic structures. Canal and river engineering. Coastal engineering. Appendices. Index.