Overview
Based on his many years of research, teaching, engineering, and consulting, author Chih Ted Yang has written Sediment Transport Theory and Practice presenting readers with a balanced, in-depth treatment of the mechanics of sediment transport from a power approach. New in a field that has been studied for centuries by engineers and river morphologists, this outstanding book provides a systematic analysis and unparalled comparison of transport theories based on the force approach. Striking a careful balance between theory and practice, this completely up-to-date volume incorporates the most current research, as well as important experimental and field evidence. Blending detailed historical developments with the latest progress and application techniques in research, Yang's work also provides brief summaries throughout - helping readers to focus more easily on the important facts. Moreover, Professor Yang includes numerous examples for further increase reader comprehension and enhance application of critical information.Synopsis
Providing rigorous treatment of the sediment transport theory and its applications, this textbook for engineering students includes step-by- step computational procedures for solving practical river engineering and environmental problems. The book offers a systematic analysis and comparison of transport theories based on both power and force approaches. The book also offers guidelines for selecting appropriate formulas for solving engineering problems, and may be used as a reference for researchers and engineers in river engineering, river morphology, and river environmental sciences. Yang is chairman of the sedimentation committee of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and has worked as an expert advisor and university professor in the field. A PC disk containing commonly used sediment transport formulas is included. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR