Title:
Hydraulics in civil and environmental engineering
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Edition:
4th ed.
Publication Information:
London : Spon Press, 2004
ISBN:
9780415306089
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Author Notes
Andrew Chadwick is Professor of Coastal Engineering at the University of Plymouth.
John Morfett was head of hydraulics research and taught at the University of Brighton.
Martin Borthwick is a senior lecturer at the University of Plymouth and teaches hydraulics, hydrology and water resources.
Table of Contents
| Preface |
| Principal Symbols A Short History of Hydraulics Introductory Notes |
| Part One Principles and Basic Applications |
| 1 Hydrostatics |
| 1.1 Pressure |
| 1.2 Pressure Measurement |
| 1.3 Pressure Forces on Submerged Bodies |
| 1.4 Flotation |
| 2 Principles of Fluid Flow |
| 2.1 Introduction |
| 2.2 Classification of Flows |
| 2.3 Visualization of Flow Patterns |
| 2.4 The Fundamental Equations of Fluid Dynamics |
| 2.5 Application of the Conservation Laws to Fluid Flows |
| 2.6 Application of the Energy Equation |
| 2.7 Application of the Momentum Equation |
| 2.8 Velocity and Discharge Measurement |
| 2.9 Potential Flows |
| 2.10 Some Typical Flow Patterns |
| References and Further Reading |
| 3 Behaviour of Real Fluids |
| 3.1 Real and Ideal Fluids |
| 3.2 Viscous Flow |
| 3.3 The Stability of Laminar Flows and the Onset of Turbulence |
| 3.4 Shearing Action in Turbulent Flows |
| 3.5 The Boundary Layer |
| 3.6 Some Implications of the Boundary Layer Concept |
| 3.7 Cavitation |
| 3.8 Surface Tension Effects |
| 3.9 Summary |
| References and Further Reading |
| 4 Flow in Pipes and Closed Conduits |
| 4.1 Introduction |
| 4.2 The Historical Context |
| 4.3 Fundamental Concepts of Pipe Flow |
| 4.4 Laminar Flow |
| 4.5 Turbulent Flow |
| 4.6 Local Head Losses |
| 4.7 Partially Full Pipes |
| References and Further Reading |
| 5 Open Channel Flow |
| 5.1 Flow with a free surface |
| 5.2 Flow Classification |
| 5.3 Natural and Artifical Channels and their Properties |
| 5.4 Velocity Distributions Energy and Momentum Coefficients |
| 5.5 Laminar and Turbulent Flow |
| 5.6 Uniform Flow |
| 5.7 Rapidly Varied Flow: The Use of Energy Principles |
| 5.8 Rapidly Varied Flow: The Use of Momentum Principles |
| 5.9 Critical Depth Meters |
| 5.10 Gradually Varied Flow |
| 5.11 Unsteady Flow References and Pipelines |
| 6 Pressure Surge in Pipelines |
| 6.1 Introduction |
| 6.2 Effect of 'Rapid' Value Closure |
| 6.3 Unsteady Comprehensive Flow |
| 6.4 Analysis of More Complex Problems |
| 6.5 Concluding Remarks |
| References and Further Reading |
| 7 Hydraulic Machines |
| 7.1 Classification of Machines |
| 7.2 Continuous Flow Pumps |
| 7.3 Performance data for Continuous Flow Pumps |
| 7.4 Pump Selection |
| 7.5 Hydro-power Turbines |
| 7.6 Turbine Selection |
| 7.7 Cavitation in Hydraulic Machines |
| References and Further Reading |
| 8 Wave Theory |
| 8.1 Wave Motion |
| 8.2 Linear Wave Theory |
| 8.3 Wave Transformation and Attenuation Processes |
| 8.4 Surface Zone Processes |
| 8.5 Analysis of Wave Records: Short-term Wave Statistics |
| 8.8 Prediction of Extreme Still Water Levels |
| References and Further Reading |
| 9 Sediment Transport |
| 9.1 Introduction |
| 9.2 The Threshold of Movement |
| 9.3 A General Description of the Mechanics of Sediment Transport |
| 9.4 Sediment Transport Equations |
| 9.5 Concluding Notes on Sediment Transport |
| References and Further Reading |
| 10 Flood Hydrology |
| 10.1 Classifications |
| 10.2 Methods of Flood Prediction for Rural Catchments |
| 10.3 Catchment Descriptors |
| 10.4 Frequency Analysis |
| 10.5 Unit Hydrograph Theory |
| 10.6 Summary of Design Flood Procedures for Rural catchments |
| 10.7 Flood Routing |
| 10.8 Summary of Design flood Procedures for Rural Catchments |
| 10.9 Methods of Flood Prediction for Urban catchments |
| 10.10 Climate Change Impact in Flood Hydrology |
| References and Further Reading |
| 11 Dimensional Analysis and the Theory of Physical Models |
| 11.1 Introduction |
| 11.2 The Idea of 'Similarity' |
| 11.3 Dimensional Homogeneity and its Implications |
| 11.4 Dimensional Analysis |
| 11.5 Dimensional Analysis Involving more Variables |
| 11.6 Applications of Dynamic Similarity |
| 11.7 Hydraulic Models |
| References and Further Reading |
| Part Two Aspects of Hydraulic Engineering |
| 12 Pipeline Systems |
| 12.1 Introduction |
| 12.2 Design of a Simple Pipe System |
| 12.3 Series, Parallel and Branched Pipe Systems |
| 12.4 Distribution Systems |
| 12.5 Design of Pumping Mains |
| 12.6 Surge Protection |
| References and Further Reading |
| 13 Hydraulic Structures |
| 13.1 Introduction |
| 13.2 Thin Plate (Sharp-crested) Weirs |
| 13.3 Long-based Weirs |
| 13.4 Flumes |
| 13.5 Spillways |
| 13.6 Stepped Spillways |
| 13.7 Energy Dissipators |
| 13.8 Control Gates |
| 13.9 Lateral Discharge Structures |
| 13.10 Outlet Structures |
| 13.11 Concluding Remarks &c |
