Hydraulics in civil and environmental engineering / Andrew Chadwick, John Morfett, Martin Borthwick.

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Chadwick, A. J. (Andrew John)

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TextPublication details: London : Spon Press, c2004.Edition: 4th edDescription: xxx, 644 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:

0415306094 (pbk.)
9780415306096 (pbk.)

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627 CHA

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Standard Loan	Moylish Library Main Collection	627 CHA (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		39002100405175

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Find out more about Hydraulics in Civil and Environmental Engineering Fifth Edition on CRC Press at http://www.crcpress.com/product/isbn/9780415672450

Previous ed.: 1998.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Preface
Principal Symbols A Short History of Hydraulics Introductory Notes
Part One Principles and Basic Applications
1 Hydrostatics
1.1 Pressure
1.2 Pressure Measurement
1.3 Pressure Forces on Submerged Bodies
1.4 Flotation
2 Principles of Fluid Flow
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Classification of Flows
2.3 Visualization of Flow Patterns
2.4 The Fundamental Equations of Fluid Dynamics
2.5 Application of the Conservation Laws to Fluid Flows
2.6 Application of the Energy Equation
2.7 Application of the Momentum Equation
2.8 Velocity and Discharge Measurement
2.9 Potential Flows
2.10 Some Typical Flow Patterns
References and Further Reading
3 Behaviour of Real Fluids
3.1 Real and Ideal Fluids
3.2 Viscous Flow
3.3 The Stability of Laminar Flows and the Onset of Turbulence
3.4 Shearing Action in Turbulent Flows
3.5 The Boundary Layer
3.6 Some Implications of the Boundary Layer Concept
3.7 Cavitation
3.8 Surface Tension Effects
3.9 Summary
References and Further Reading
4 Flow in Pipes and Closed Conduits
4.1 Introduction
4.2 The Historical Context
4.3 Fundamental Concepts of Pipe Flow
4.4 Laminar Flow
4.5 Turbulent Flow
4.6 Local Head Losses
4.7 Partially Full Pipes
References and Further Reading
5 Open Channel Flow
5.1 Flow with a free surface
5.2 Flow Classification
5.3 Natural and Artifical Channels and their Properties
5.4 Velocity Distributions Energy and Momentum Coefficients
5.5 Laminar and Turbulent Flow
5.6 Uniform Flow
5.7 Rapidly Varied Flow: The Use of Energy Principles
5.8 Rapidly Varied Flow: The Use of Momentum Principles
5.9 Critical Depth Meters
5.10 Gradually Varied Flow
5.11 Unsteady Flow References and Pipelines
6 Pressure Surge in Pipelines
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Effect of 'Rapid' Value Closure
6.3 Unsteady Comprehensive Flow
6.4 Analysis of More Complex Problems
6.5 Concluding Remarks
References and Further Reading
7 Hydraulic Machines
7.1 Classification of Machines
7.2 Continuous Flow Pumps
7.3 Performance data for Continuous Flow Pumps
7.4 Pump Selection
7.5 Hydro-power Turbines
7.6 Turbine Selection
7.7 Cavitation in Hydraulic Machines
References and Further Reading
8 Wave Theory
8.1 Wave Motion
8.2 Linear Wave Theory
8.3 Wave Transformation and Attenuation Processes
8.4 Surface Zone Processes
8.5 Analysis of Wave Records: Short-term Wave Statistics
8.8 Prediction of Extreme Still Water Levels
References and Further Reading
9 Sediment Transport
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The Threshold of Movement
9.3 A General Description of the Mechanics of Sediment Transport
9.4 Sediment Transport Equations
9.5 Concluding Notes on Sediment Transport
References and Further Reading
10 Flood Hydrology
10.1 Classifications
10.2 Methods of Flood Prediction for Rural Catchments
10.3 Catchment Descriptors
10.4 Frequency Analysis
10.5 Unit Hydrograph Theory
10.6 Summary of Design Flood Procedures for Rural catchments
10.7 Flood Routing
10.8 Summary of Design flood Procedures for Rural Catchments
10.9 Methods of Flood Prediction for Urban catchments
10.10 Climate Change Impact in Flood Hydrology
References and Further Reading
11 Dimensional Analysis and the Theory of Physical Models
11.1 Introduction
11.2 The Idea of 'Similarity'
11.3 Dimensional Homogeneity and its Implications
11.4 Dimensional Analysis
11.5 Dimensional Analysis Involving more Variables
11.6 Applications of Dynamic Similarity
11.7 Hydraulic Models
References and Further Reading
Part Two Aspects of Hydraulic Engineering
12 Pipeline Systems
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Design of a Simple Pipe System
12.3 Series, Parallel and Branched Pipe Systems
12.4 Distribution Systems
12.5 Design of Pumping Mains
12.6 Surge Protection
References and Further Reading
13 Hydraulic Structures
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Thin Plate (Sharp-crested) Weirs
13.3 Long-based Weirs
13.4 Flumes
13.5 Spillways
13.6 Stepped Spillways
13.7 Energy Dissipators
13.8 Control Gates
13.9 Lateral Discharge Structures
13.10 Outlet Structures
13.11 Concluding Remarks &c

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Andrew Chadwick is Professor of Coastal Engineering at the University of Plymouth.
John Morfett was head of hydraulics research and taught at the University of Brighton.
Martin Borthwick is a senior lecturer at the University of Plymouth and teaches hydraulics, hydrology and water resources.