Overview
Exceptionally broad in coverage, practical in focus, and non-calculus-based in approach, this introduction to hydraulics features an abundance of example problems worked in detail and a wide variety of number, conceptual, and real-life integrated problems for hands-on practice. Features a new chapter on Coastal Hydraulics. Combines field measurements and modeling into a new chapter on Hydraulic Data Gathering. Incorporates (mainly in footnotes) historical information. Eliminates all computer programs from the book.Synopsis
Exceptionally broad in coverage, practical in focus, and non-calculus-basedin approach, this introduction to hydraulics features an abundance of example problems worked in detailand a wide variety of number, conceptual, and real-life integrated problems for hands-on practice. KEYTOPICS: Features a new chapter on Coastal Hydraulics. Combines field measurements and modelinginto a new chapter on Hydraulic Data Gathering. Incorporates (mainly in footnotes) historical information.Eliminates all computer programs from the book.
Booknews
New edition of a text presenting theory and application information for anyone seeking practical answers for everyday problems in hydraulics. Topics are presented as they appear in practice, not as theoretical concepts. Derivations are included only if their understanding is necessary for the proper use of their results, and are kept at a level that does not require calculus. Chapters include physical properties of water; fluid mechanics; hydraulic data gathering; flow in pipes; hydraulic machinery; seepage; elements of hydrology; open channel flow; flow through hydraulic structures; and coastal hydraulics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)