Hydraulic Structures

• Main Authors: Novak, P (Author), Moffat, A.I.B (Author), Nalluri, C. (Author), Narayanan, R. (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London E & FN SPON 1996
• Edition: Second edition
• Subjects: Hydraulic structures
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• Physical Description: xxi, 599 pages illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographies references and indexes
• ISBN: 0419200703; 9780419200703

This second edition of Hydraulic Structures provides a comprehensive treatment of the subject. Thoroughly updated, it incorporates major changes and additions, including: expanded treatment of site assessment and geotechnics of dams; extended coverage of RCC dams; enlarged text on design flood estimation, reservoir sedimentation, interferene waves and aeration on spillways and a new text on stepped spillways; expanded treatment of scour below dams, outlets and at bridges; river flood routing, multistage channels and Crump weir computation; effect of barrage operation on river water quality; enlarged treatment of fish passes; sea outfalls. The numerous worked examples and extensive references make this book essential reading for students and professionals in hydraulic engineering