Seepage Drainage, and Flow Nets Third Edition - Brossura

Cedergren, Harry R.

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ISBN 10: 047118053X ISBN 13: 9780471180531

Casa editrice: John Wiley & Sons, 2009

Riassunto

The definitive practical guide to understanding and solving seepageand drainage problems

Now in its third edition, this unique resource offers simplemethods for analyzing and designing seepage and groundwater controlsystems for all major types of civil engineering works. Completewith solid coverage of seepage principles and flow netconstruction, this book is an invaluable aid to engineeringprofessionals and students in mastering this vital subject.

Seepage, Drainage, and Flow Nets, Third Edition, features:
* Clear explanations of Darcy's law, permeability, and other coreconcepts
* Seepage analyses and drainage designs for earth dams, levees,foundations, earth slopes, roads, airfields, streets, parking lots,and more
* Information on contemporary topics, including "wick" drains,"fin" drains, and the protection of groundwaters from contamination
* An assessment of computer solutions to seepage and drainageproblems
* Over 100 examples of flow nets, ranging from the simple to thecomplex --accompanied by step-by-step instructions
* Useful chapter references to facilitate further study.

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L'autore:

HARRY R. CEDERGREN (1911-1996) was a civil engineer acclaimed for his extensive work in the area of seepage analysis and drainage design. During a career which spanned almost five decades, he was an active consultant, lecturer, and teacher, and held positions with the U.S. Corps of Engineers and the California Division of Highways. He was a member of the Transportation Research Board and the author of Drainage of Highway and Airfield Pavements.

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Book by Cedergren Harry R

Su questa edizione

• Editore: John Wiley & Sons
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 047118053X
• ISBN 13: 9780471180531
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 486