Hydraulic Engineering - General & Miscellaneous
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Overview
Now enhanced with 25% new material,this easily portable,applications-based manual provides a focused,quick look-up reference on hydraulics encountered in day-to-day practice. Compiles material and data from a wide range of engineering sources of interest to those who process,pump,treat,contain,and distribute water. The second edition has more illustrations,including cut-away and cross-sectional views of pipe,pumps,and other flow mechanisms; increased coverage of agri-drainage and water management issues; and an expanded look at pump designs.A concise source of hydraulics data for use by engineers and other professionals on the job site. Table of Contents: Hydrology; Hydraulics; Groundwater; Pressure Flow and Pumps; Weirs; Flumes and Orifices; Flow in Closed Circuits; Flow in Open Channels; Storm Water; Estimating Flows in the Field; General Formulas and Data. 60 illustrations.
Editorials
Booknews
Provides a basic outline of hydraulics and fundamental data to technically support field personnel. Illustrated with numerous diagrams, the second edition features coverage of infiltration and inflow, well construction, and flow estimation in the field. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
September 1, 1992
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
Pages
334
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780070485563