Practical Hydraulics
1st Edition
Published on 1. October 1998
Book
Hardback
272 pages
978-0-419-24230-7 (ISBN)
Description
Practical Hydraulics approaches the subject from basic principles. It is clearly written and includes many illustrations and examples. It will appeal to a wide range of professionals and students needing an introduction to the subject.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
7 s/w Tabellen
7 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 174 mm
Weight
726 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-419-24230-7 (9780419242307)
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Melvyn Kay
Practical Hydraulics
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12/2007
2nd Edition
Taylor & Francis
€212.44
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Melvyn Kay
Practical Hydraulics
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10/1998
1st Edition
Spon Press
€60.84
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Person
Melvyn Kay is currently Senior Lecturer in Irrigation Engineering at Silsoe College, Cranfield University.
Content
Preface. Acknowledgements. Some basic mechanics. Hydrostatics - water at rest. Hydrodynamics - when water starts to flow. Pipes. Channels. Waves. Hydraulic structures for channels. Pumps and turbines. Answers to questions to test understanding. References and further reading. Index.