Open Channel Hydraulics, Second Edition provides extensive coverage of open channel design, with comprehensive discussions on fundamental equations and their application to open channel hydraulics. The book includes practical formulas to compute flow rates or discharge, depths and other relevant quantities in open channel hydraulics. In addition, it also explains how mutual interaction of interconnected channels can affect the channel design. With coverage of the theoretical background, practical guidance to the design of open channels and other hydraulic structures, advanced topics, the latest research in the field, and real-world applications, this new edition offers an unparalleled user-friendly study reference. - Introduces and explains all the main topics on open channel flows using numerous worked examples to illustrate key points - Features extensive coverage of bridge hydraulics and scour - important topics civil engineers need to know as aging bridges are a major concern - Includes Malcherek's momentum approach where applicable

Open Channel Hydraulics is written for undergraduate and graduate civil engineering students, and practicing engineers.Written in clear and simple language, it introduces and explains all the main topics required for courses on open channel flows, using numerous worked examples to illustrate the key points.With coverage of both introduction to flows, practical guidance to the design of open channels, and more advanced topics such as bridge hydraulics and the problem of scour, Professor Akan's book offers an unparalleled user-friendly study of this important subject·Clear and simple style suited for undergraduates and graduates alike ·Many solved problems and worked examples ·Practical and accessible guide to key aspects of open channel flow

* A comprehensive overview of stormwater and wastewater collection methods from around the world, written b leading experts in the field * Includes detailed analysis of system designs, operation, maintenance and rehabilitation * Includes recent research advances and personal computer applications

Open channel hydraulics has always been a very interesting domain of scienti c and engineering activity because of the great importance of water for human l- ing. The free surface ow, which takes place in the oceans, seas and rivers, can be still regarded as one of the most complex physical processes in the environment. The rst source of dif culties is the proper recognition of physical ow processes and their mathematical description. The second one is related to the solution of the derived equations. The equations arising in hydrodynamics are rather comp- cated and, except some much idealized cases, their solution requires application of the numerical methods. For this reason the great progress in open channel ow modeling that took place during last 40 years paralleled the progress in computer technique, informatics and numerical methods. It is well known that even ty- cal hydraulic engineering problems need applications of computer codes. Thus, we witness a rapid development of ready-made packages, which are widely d- seminated and offered for engineers. However, it seems necessary for their users to be familiar with some fundamentals of numerical methods and computational techniques applied for solving the problems of interest. This is helpful for many r- sons. The ready-made packages can be effectively and safely applied on condition that the users know their possibilities and limitations. For instance, such knowledge is indispensable to distinguish in the obtained solutions the effects coming from the considered physical processes and those caused by numerical artifacts.

Open-Channel Hydraulics, originally published in 1959, deals with the design for flow in open channels and their related structures. Covering both theory and practice, it attempts to bridge the gap that generally exists between the two. Theory is introduced first and is then applied to design problems. In many cases the application of theory is illustrated with practical examples. Theory is frequently simplified by adopting theoretically less rigorous treatments with sound concepts, by avoiding use of advanced mathematical manipulations, or by replacing such manipulations with practical numerical procedures. To facilitate understanding of the subject matter, the treatment is mostly based on the condition of one- or two-dimensional flow. The book deals mainly with American practice but also includes related information from many countries throughout the world. Material is divided into five main sections for an orderly and logical treatment of the subject: Basic Principles. Uniform Flow, Varied Flow, Rapidly Varied Flow, and Unsteady Flow. There are 67 illustrative examples, 282 illustrations, 319 problems, and 810 references. This classic textbook was the first English-language book on the subject in two decades. Open-Channel Hydraulics is a valuable text for students of engineering mechanics. hydraulics. civil. agricultural. sanitary. and mechanical engineering, and a helpful compendium for practicing engineers. Dr. Ven Te Chow was a Professor of Hydraulic Engineering and led the hydraulic engineering research and teaching programs at the University of Illinois. Through many years of experience as a teacher, engineer, researcher, writer. lecturer, and consultant, he became an internationally recognized leader in the fields of hydraulics, hydrology and hydraulic engineering. Dr. Ven Te Chow authored two technical books and more than 60 articles and papers in scientific an engineering magazines and journals. He was a member of lAHR, ASCE, AGU, AAAS, SEE, and Sigma Xi, and had been Chairman of the American Geophysical Union's Permanent Research Committee on Runoff.

Environmental Hydraulics is a new text for students and professionals studying advanced topics in river and estuarine systems. The book contains the full range of subjects on open channel flows, including mixing and dispersion, Saint-Venant equations method of characteristics and interactions between flowing water and its surrondings (air entrainment, sediment transport).Following the approach of Hubert Chanson's highly successful undergraduate textbook Hydraulics of Open Channel Flow, the reader is guided step-by-step from the basic principles to more advanced practical applications. Each section of the book contains many revision exercises, problems and assignments to help the reader test their learning in practical situations.·Complete text on river and estuarine systems in a single volume·Step-by-step guide to practical applications·Many worked examples and exercises

Open Channel Flow, 2nd edition is written for senior-level undergraduate and graduate courses on steady and unsteady open-channel flow. The book is comprised of two parts: Part I covers steady flow and Part II describes unsteady flow. The second edition features considerable emphasis on the presentation of modern methods for computer analyses; full coverage of unsteady flow; inclusion of typical computer programs; new problem sets and a complete solution manual for instructors.

A definitive guide to open channel hydraulics―fully updated for the latest tools and methods This thoroughly revised resource offers focused coverage of some of the most common problems encountered by practicing hydraulic engineers and includes the latest research and computing advances. Based on a course taught by the author for nearly 40 years, Open Channel Hydraulics, Third Edition features clear explanations of floodplain mapping, flood routing, bridge hydraulics, culvert design, stormwater system design, stream restoration, and much more. Throughout, special emphasis is placed on the application of basic fluid mechanics principles to the formulation of open channel flow problems. Coverage includes: Basic principles Specific energy Momentum Uniform flow Gradually varied flow Hydraulic structures Governing unsteady flow equations and numerical solutions Simplified methods of flow routing Flow in alluvial channels Three-dimensional CFD modeling for open channel flows

A comprehensive treatment of open channel flow, Open Channel Flow: Numerical Methods and Computer Applications starts with basic principles and gradually advances to complete problems involving systems of channels with branches, controls, and outflows/ inflows that require the simultaneous solutions of systems of nonlinear algebraic equations coupled with differential equations. The book includes downloadable resources that contain a program that solves all types of simple open channel flow problems, the source programs described in the text, the executable elements of these programs, the TK-Solver and MathCad programs, and the equivalent MATLAB® scripts and functions. The book provides applied numerical methods in an appendix and also incorporates them as an integral component of the methodology in setting up and solving the governing equations. Packed with examples, the book includes problems at the end of each chapter that give readers experience in applying the principles and often expand upon the methodologies use in the text. The author uses Fortran as the software to supply the computer instruction but covers math software packages such as MathCad, TK-Solver, MATLAB, and spreadsheets so that readers can use the instruments with which they are the most familiar. He emphasizes the basic principles of conservation of mass, energy, and momentum, helping readers achieve true mastery of this important subject, rather than just learn routine techniques. With the enhanced understanding of the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics provided by this book, readers can then apply these principles to the solution of complex real-world problems. The book supplies the knowledge tools necessary to analyze and design economical and properly performing conveyance systems. Thus not only is the book useful for graduate students, but it also provides professional engineers the expertise and knowledge to design well performing and economical channel systems.

Concepts of Fluid Flow 1 (52) Introduction 1 (1) Definitions 2 (13) Governing Equations 15 (13) Theoretical Concepts 28 (11) Similarity and Physical Models 39 (2) Quantifying Uncertainty 41 (4) Bibliography 45 (1) Problems 46 (7) Energy Principle 53 (40) Definition of Specific Energy 53 (4) Subcritical, Critical and Supercritical Flow 57 (10) Accessibility and Controls 67 (8) Application of the Energy Principle to Practice 75 (12) Bibliography 87 (1) Problems 88 (5) The Momentum Principle 93 (50) Definition of Specific Momentum 93 (3) The Hydraulic Jump 96 (31) Hydraulic Jumps at Density Interfaces 127 (4) Application of the Momentum Principle to Practice 131 (5) Bibliography 136 (2) Problems 138 (5) Development of Uniform Flow Concepts 143 (78) Establishment of Uniform Flow 143 (1) The Chezy and Manning Equations 144 (3) Resistance Coefficient Estimation 147 (71) Bibliography 218 (3) Computation of Uniform Flow 221 (40) Calculation of Normal Depth and Velocity 221 (5) Normal and Critical Slopes 226 (5) Channels of Composite Roughness 231 (8) Application of Uniform Flow Concepts to Practice 239 (14) Bibliography 253 (2) Problems 255 (6) Theory and Analysis of Gradually and Spatially Varied Flow 261 (78) Basic Assumptions and the Equation of Gradually Varied Flow 261 (1) Characteristics and Classification of Gradually Varied Flow Profiles 262 (5) Computation of Gradually Varied Flow 267 (37) Spatially Varied Flow 304 (14) Application to Practice 318 (16) Bibliography 334 (1) Problems 335 (4) Design of Channels 339 (92) Introduction 339 (6) Desing of Lined Channels 345 (12) Design of Stable, Unlined, Earthen Channels: a General Tractive Force Design Methodology 357 (53) Design of Channels Lined with Grass 410 (15) Bibliography 425 (3) Problems 428 (3) Turbulent Diffusion and Dispersion in Open Channel Flow 431 (62) Introduction 431 (1) Governing Equations 432 (11) Vertical and Transverse Turbulent Diffusion and Longitudinal Dispersion 443 (34) Numerical Dispersion 477 (3) Vertical, Turbulent Diffusion in a Continuously Stratified Environment 480 (5) Bibliography 485 (3) Problems 488 (5) Unsteady Flow: Hydrologic and Hydraulic Approaches 493 (56) Introduction 493 (6) Hydrologic Approaches 499 (14) Hydraulic Approaches 513 (24) Boundary and Initial Conditions 537 (1) Calibration and Verification 538 (3) Bibliography 541 (1) Problems 542 (7) Hydraulic Models 549 (46) Introduction 549 (6) Fixed-Bed River or Channel Models 555 (8) Movable-Bed Models 563 (16) Model Materials and Construction 579 (5) Physical Model Calibration and Verification 584 (2) Special-Purpose Models 586 (4) Bibliography 590 (2) Problems 592 (3) Appendix 1 595 (18) Appendix 2 613 (12) Subject Index 625 (10) Author Index 635.