This book presents design principles and practical guidance for key hydraulic structures in practice. The Fourth edition is divided into two parts: Dam Engineering and Other Hydraulic Structures . The first section covers geotechnical, structural and hydraulic aspects of dams, and is followed by chapters on coastal and offshore engineering. The second part explores diversion works, cross drainage and drop structures, inland waterways, and hydroelectric power development. Worked numerical examples supplement the main text ...
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This book presents design principles and practical guidance for key hydraulic structures in practice. The Fourth edition is divided into two parts: Dam Engineering and Other Hydraulic Structures . The first section covers geotechnical, structural and hydraulic aspects of dams, and is followed by chapters on coastal and offshore engineering. The second part explores diversion works, cross drainage and drop structures, inland waterways, and hydroelectric power development. Worked numerical examples supplement the main text and extensive lists of references conclude each chapter.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1200grams, ISBN: 9780415386265.
This book has good coverage of the field of hydraulic structures. Many of the types of structure that other books would tend to leave out are included in this book. great coverage on river diversion. also, for a non-coastal oriented book, the coverage of coastal structures is good.
