Hydraulics of Open Channel Flow

Hubert Chanson

ISBN 10: 0750659785 / ISBN 13: 9780750659789

Editore: Butterworth-Heinemann 2004-05-25, 2004

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• Titolo: Hydraulics of Open Channel Flow
• Editore: Butterworth-Heinemann 2004-05-25
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0750659785
• ISBN 13: 9780750659789
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Edizione: seconda edizione
• Condizione: New

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Riassunto

Since the publication of its first edition in 1999, 'The Hydraulics of Open Channel Flow' has been praised by professionals, academics, students and researchers alike as the most practical modern textbook on open channel flow available. This new edition includes substantial new material on hydraulic modelling, in particular addressing unsteady open channel flows. There are also many new exercises and projects, including a major new revision assignment.

This innovative textbook contains numerous examples and practical applications, and is fully illustrated with photographs. Dr Chanson introduces the basic principles of open channel flow and takes readers through the key topics of sediment transport, hydraulic modelling and the design of hydraulic structures.

·Comprehensive coverage of the basic principles of key application areas of the hydraulics of open channel flow
·New exercises and examples added to aid understanding
·Ideal for use by students and lecturers in civil and environmental engineering

Informazioni sull?autore

Hubert Chanson is a reader in fluid mechanics, hydraulics and waterengineering at the University of Queensland, Australia. His research interests include hydraulic engneering, design of hydraulic structures, two-phase gas-liquid flows, mixing and dispersion in coastal and estuarine zones. He has had over 200 international refereed papers, written 7 books and has been an active consultant for both governmental agencies and private organizations.