River Mechanics (2nd Edition)
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- Synopsis
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The second edition of Julien's textbook presents an analysis of rivers from mountain streams to river estuaries. The book is rooted in fundamental principles to promote sound engineering practice.
State-of-the-art methods are presented to underline theory and engineering applications. River mechanics blends the dual concepts of water conveyance and sediment transport. Like the first edition, this textbook contains ample details on river equilibrium, river dynamics, bank stabilization, and river engineering. Complementary chapters also cover the physical and mathematical modeling of rivers. As well as being completely updated throughout, three new chapters have been added on watershed dynamics, hillslope stability, and stream restoration. Throughout the text, hundreds of examples, exercises, problems, and case studies assist the reader in learning the essential concepts of river engineering. The textbook is very well illustrated to enhance advanced student learning, while researchers and practitioners will find the book to be an invaluable reference.
Presents a detailed analysis of rivers from the mountains to the oceans: readers will benefit from an integrated view of rivers rather than a fragmented stream versus rivers approach,
Numerous worked examples, data sets, exercises, and solved problems will help advanced students and researchers in their understanding of river mechanics,
The second edition has been brought completely up-to-date, with new sections on hillslope stability, river meandering, and stream restoration, providing readers with a broader base for the analysis of rivers and environmental considerations,.
- Copyright:
- 2018
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 434 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781108654012
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781107462779, 9781107462779
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- Date of Addition:
- 06/16/18
- Copyrighted By:
- Pierre Y. Julien
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Technology, Earth Sciences
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.