Master the basics of irrigation design. Developed by IA instructors with years of teaching experience, this beginner reference focuses on designing a simple residential or small commercial system. Organized to follow the typical design process, topics include gathering site information, calculating system capacity, soil-water-plant relationships, pipe sizing, hydraulics, head layout, uniformity, zoning and plan presentation.

The Second Edition of this best-selling academic guide toirrigation design has been completely rewritten so you canunderstand it easily. Created for the irrigation designer andinstaller, as well as students, Simplified Irrigation Designclearly explains irrigation design and related hydraulics, withoutthe need for interpretation by teachers. Each chapter builds on theother, presenting all the fundamentals of irrigation design beforegetting into the more complicated aspects of irrigation, suchas: * basic hydraulics * pipe sizing * friction loss calculations * determining water pressure. Photos and illustrations show exactly how every concept and pieceof equipment works. In addition, you'll learn how to estimate costsand write specifications. Pipe sizes are described according toASTM to help you fully understand the limits of irrigation pipeuse. The expanded Second Edition of this popular guide to landscapeirrigation includes all the latest equipment and techniques. Just afew of the new features include: * Methods of conserving water to help you anticipate your clients'environmental concerns * Computerized methods for managing labor and irrigation systemsthat will help you save money on labor and water costs * Metric values for every Imperial (U.S.) measurement, enabling youto meet federal metric guidelines and better communicate with aninternational audience. Another bonus: the author has combed the minds of irrigationdesigners, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to help youavoid costly mistakes that even veterans make. Whether you're justlearning or brushing up on the latest technology, you'll want toread the Second Edition of Simplified Irrigation Design from coverto cover.

Improve your skills as an irrigation contractor with this extensive reference manual. Topics include soil-water-plant relationships, distribution uniformity and efficiency, scheduling, precipitation rates, pumps, wire sizing, plans and specifications, contracts, safety, plumbing and electrical codes, OSHA regulations, hydraulics and much more. Certified Irrigation Contractor exam reference.

Landscape Irrigation Design provides information and approaches to assist the successful irrigation designer. Beginning with basic concepts, the text discusses the soil, plants, water and their interactions, sprinkler selection and spacing, water supply and distribution, controllers, electrical wiring, pumps and pump selection, and drip irrigation and ends with completed irrigation designs. Although the focus is on residential irrigation design, larger designs such as golf courses are also discussed. Careful presentation of a wealth of resource material allows this work to serve as both an introductory text as well as an independent learning aid and makes Landscape Irrigation Design a valuable reference for first and subsequent design projects.

The Second Edition of this best–selling academic guide to irrigation design has been completely rewritten so you can understand it easily. Created for the irrigation designer and installer, as well as students, Simplified Irrigation Design clearly explains irrigation design and related hydraulics, without the need for interpretation by teachers. Each chapter builds on the other, presenting all the fundamentals of irrigation design before getting into the more complicated aspects of irrigation, such as: ∗ basic hydraulics ∗ pipe sizing ∗ friction loss calculations ∗ determining water pressure. Photos and illustrations show exactly how every concept and piece of equipment works. In addition, you′ll learn how to estimate costs and write specifications. Pipe sizes are described according to ASTM to help you fully understand the limits of irrigation pipe use. The expanded Second Edition of this popular guide to landscape irrigation includes all the latest equipment and techniques. Just a few of the new features include: ∗ Methods of conserving water to help you anticipate your clients′ environmental concerns ∗ Computerized methods for managing labor and irrigation systems that will help you save money on labor and water costs ∗ Metric values for every Imperial (U.S.) measurement, enabling you to meet federal metric guidelines and better communicate with an international audience. Another bonus: the author has combed the minds of irrigation designers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to help you avoid costly mistakes that even veterans make. Whether you′re just learning or brushing up on the latest technology, you′ll want to read the Second Edition of Simplified Irrigation Design from cover to cover.