Fluvial hydraulics
Title:
Fluvial hydraulics
Author:
Dingman, S. L.
ISBN:
9780198038566
9781628701708
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (ix, 559 pages) : illustrations, map
Contents:
1. Introduction to Fluvial Hydraulics; 2. Natural Streams: Morphology, Materials, and Flows; 3. Structure and Properties of Water; 4. Basic Concepts and Equations; 5. Velocity Distribution; 6. Uniform Flow and Flow Resistance; 7. Forces and Flow Classification; 8. Energy and Momentum Principles; 9. Gradually Varied Flow and Water-Surface Profiles; 10. Rapidly Varied Steady Flow; 11. Unsteady Flow; 12. Sediment Entrainment and Transport; Appendices; Notes; References; Index.
Abstract:
1. Introduction to Fluvial Hydraulics. 2. Natural Streams: Morphology, Materials, and Flows. 3. Structure and Properties of Water. 4. Basic Concepts and Equations. 5. Velocity Distribution. 6. Uniform Flow and Flow Resistance. 7. Forces and Flow Classification. 8. Energy and Momentum Principles. 9. Gradually-Varied Flow and Water-surface Profiles. 10. Rapidly Varied Steady Flow. 11. Unsteady Flow. 12. Sediment Entrainment and Transport. Appendix A: Dimensions, Units, and Numerical Precision.
Local Note:
Knovel Library
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Electronic Access:
http://app.knovel.com/hotlink/toc/id:kpFH00001F/fluvial_hydraulics