For students, engineers, geologists, regional planners, and others concerned with watter planning, control, and utilization.

For students, engineers, geologists, regional planners, and others concerned with watter planning, control, and utilization.

This book is specially designed for the graduate students of civil engineering. The text covers the syllabi requirements of almost all technical universities. A lucid pattern, both in terms of language and content, has been adopted throughout the text. This book will prove to be a boon to the students preparing for engineering and other competitive examinations. Key Features * Sufficient conceptual information is included for a thorough understanding of the subject. * Includes a large number of worked examples, summary, end of topic questions, problems, and multiple choice questions. * Lays foundation on the practical applicability of hydraulic engineering to the real life situations. * Includes up-to-date coverage of topics in hydraulic engineering.

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A comprehensive reference covering all practical applications of hydraulics technology. Table of Contents: Hydrology; Basic Hydraulics; Hydraulic Models; Reservoir Shafts; River Diversion; Concrete Dams; Hollow Gravity Dams; Arch Dams; Prestressing and Rehabilitation of Dams; Barrages and Dams on Permeable Foundations; Embankment Dams; Concrete Faced Rockfill Dams; Roller Compacted Concrete Dams; Spillways and Streambead Protection Works; Gates and Valves; Environmental Aspects and Fish Facilities; Hydroelectric Plants; Pumped Storage; Hydraulic Machinery and Regulation; Hydraulic Transients; Navigation Locks; Irrigation; Drainage; Irrigation Structures; Water Distribution and Treatment; Wastewater Conveyance and Treatment. 190 illustrations.