1st Edition

Hydraulic Modelling: An Introduction Principles, Methods and Applications

    616 Pages 170 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    616 Pages 170 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    Modelling forms a vital part of all engineering design, yet many hydraulic engineers are not fully aware of the assumptions they make. These assumptions can have important consequences when choosing the best model to inform design decisions.

    Considering the advantages and limitations of both physical and mathematical methods, this book will help you identify the most appropriate form of analysis for the hydraulic engineering application in question. All models require the knowledge of their background, good data and careful interpretation and so this book also provides guidance on the range of accuracy to be expected of the model simulations and how they should be related to the prototype.

    Applications to models include:

    • open channel systems
    • closed conduit flows
    • storm drainage systems
    • estuaries
    • coastal and nearshore structures
    • hydraulic structures.

    This an invaluable guide for students and professionals.

    Introduction
    Theoretical Background
    Development of Physical Models
    Development of Numerical Models
    Procedure and Tools - Physical Models
    Procedure and Tools - Mathematical Models
    Hydrodynamic Modelling of Open Channel Systems
    Environmental Modelling of Open Channel Systems
    Hydrodynamic Modelling of Closed Conduit Flows
    Modelling of Storm Drainage Systems
    Modelling of Estuaries
    Modelling of Coastal and Offshore Structures and Processes
    Modelling of Hydraulic Structures

    Biography

    Pavel Novak is Emeritus Professor of Civil and Hydraulic Engineering at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

    Vincent Guinot is Professor at University of Montpellier, France.

    Alan Jeffrey is Emeritus Professor of Engineering Mathematics at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

    Dominic Reeve is Professor of Coastal Dynamics at the University of Plymouth, UK.

     

    'This book should definitely find its place in all libraries concerned with hydraulics, hydroinformatics and modelling. It certainly should be available in their respective institutions to all engineers who are involved in modelling or are using results of models. And it should be advised as essential reading to students at postgraduate level in hydraulics and hydroinformatics.'

    —Jean A. Cunge, Journal of Hydroinformatics

    'The book is not only an invaluable guide for students but addresses all researchers and practitioners working in the field of water resources. Because of this it should find its place not only in the libraries of research institutes and universities, but also should be of interest and available to all concerned with the design and construction of all hydraulic structures.'

    Vodni Hospodarstvi (Water Management, in Czech)

    'The authors have written an outstanding and timely work.'

    —Willi H. Hager and Michael Pfister, Journal of Hydraulic Research

    'A must-have for every hydraulics engineer who looks to the future of their profession.'

    —Corado Gissoni, L'Acqua