Fundamentals of open channel flow. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Glenn E. Moglen.
• Authors: Moglen, Glenn E
• Contents: Introductory Material Introduction: What is Open Channel Flow? Quantification of Open Channel Flow Foundational Equations Classes of Problems The Need for Critical Thinking Reference Problems Energy Specific Energy The E-y Diagram Critical Flow The Froude Number Alternate Depths Energy Considerations on Upward and Downward Steps Energy Considerations in Constrictions and Expansions Chokes, Flow Accessibility, Critical Flow, and Transients Longitudinal Changes in Flow Conditions and the Froude Number Energy in Nonrectangular Channels Summary References Problems Momentum Introductory Comments The Momentum Function Hydraulic Jump Energy and Momentum Losses Dimensionless Energy and Momentum Momentum in Nonrectangular Cross Sections Summary References Problems Friction and Uniform Flow Introductory Comments Uniform Flow Shear Stress in Open Channel Flow Chézy and Manning’s Equations Uniform Flow and Normal Depth Reach Classification Summary References Problems Qualitative Gradually Varied Flow Introductory Comments Non-Uniform Flow Profile Taxonomy In-Stream Obstructions Composite Profiles Drowned Hydraulic Jump Generalized Boundary Conditions Conjugate Curve Concept Summary Problems Quantitative Gradually Varied Flow Introductory Comments Governing Equation Standard Step Method Variations of and Alternatives to the Standard Step Method Conjugate Curve: Quantitative Application HEC-RAS: an Industry Standard Software Package for Surface Water Profiles Summary References Problems Fundamentals of Sediment Transport Introductory Comments Characterization of Water and Sediment Particle Fall Velocity: Stokes’ Law Incipient Motion and Shields’ Diagram Sediment Transport Sediment Load Estimation Sediment Estimation Accuracy and Precision References Problems Appendix
• Edition: 1st
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (black and white)
• Subjects: 627.042; Open-channel flow; Channels (Hydraulic engineering); Fluid mechanics
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781466580077; 9781466580084
• Related ISBNs: 9781466580060
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