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082 0 0 _a627 HA.U 2011
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100 1 _aHamill, L.,
_q(Leslie)
_eauthor.
245 1 0 _aUnderstanding hydraulics /
_cLes Hamill.
250 _aThird edition.
264 1 _aBasingstoke :
_bPalgrave Macmillan,
_c2011.
300 _axxi, 631 pages :
_billustrations ;
_c28 cm.
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _aunmediated
_bn
_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
_bnc
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500 _aPrevious ed.: 2001.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 0 _aHydrostatics -- Pressure Measurement -- Stability of a Floating Body -- Fluids in Motion -- Flow Measurement -- Flow through Pipelines -- Flow under a Varying Head: Time Required to Empty a Reservoir -- Flow in Open Channels -- Hydraulic Structures -- Dimensional Analysis and Hydraulic Models -- Turbines and Pumps -- Introduction to Engineering Hydrology -- Applications of Engineering Hydrology -- Sustainable Drainage Systems -- Bibliography -- Appendix 1: Derivations of Equations -- Appendix 2: Solutions to Self Test Questions -- Appendix 3: Graph Paper.
520 _aCovering the full range of material needed by civil engineering students in their study of hydraulics, this new edition includes hydraulic structures and an introduction to hydrology. Self-test questions, with answers, are included.
520 _aCovering the full range of material needed by civil engineering students in their study of hydraulics, this new edition includes hydraulic structures and an introduction to hydrology. Self-test questions, with answers, are included. $b Covering all the fundamental topics in hydraulics and hydrology, this text is essential reading for undergraduate students and practising engineers around the world who want an accessible, thorough and trusted introduction to the subject. By encouraging readers to work through examples, try simple experiments and continually test their own understanding as the book progresses, the text quickly builds confidence. This hands-on approach aims to show students just how interesting hydraulics and hydrology are, as well as providing an invaluable reference resource for practising engineers. Key features: an easy-to-read, engaging text a wealth of worked examples to reinforce the theory boxed highlights and Remember! features Self Test and Revision Questions with solutions a wide range of figures and photographs This third edition includes: Updates on climate change, flood risk management, flood alleviation, design considerations when developing greenfield sites, and the design of storm water sewers A new chapter on sustainable storm water management.
650 0 _aHydraulics.
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