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Author:   Hubert Chanson (The University of Queensland, Australia)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint:   Butterworth-Heinemann Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 17.10cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   1.070kg
ISBN:  

9780750661652

ISBN 10:   0750661658
Pages:   488
Publication Date:   14 October 2004
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

PART 1 Introduction to Open Channel Floes; Introduction; Fundamentals of open channel flows.; PART 2 Turbulent Mixing and Dispersion in Rivers and Estuaries: An Introduction; Introduction to mixing and dispersion in natural waterways; Turbulent shear flows; Diffusion: basic theory; Advective diffusion; Turbulent dispersion and mixing: 1 Vertical and transverse mixing; Turbulent dispersion and mixing: 2. Longitudinal dispersion; Turbulent dispersion in natural systems; Mixing in estuaries: Part 2 Revision exercises; PART 3 Introduction to Unsteady Open Channel Flows; Unsteady open channel flows: 1. Basic equations; Unsteady open channel flows: 2. Applications; Unsteady open channel flows: 3. Application to dam break wave; Numerical modelling of unsteady open channel flows; Revision exercises. PART 4 Interactions between Flowing Water and its Surroundings: Introduction; Interaction between flowing water and solid boundaries: sediment processes; Interaction between flowing water and free surfaces: self -aeration and air entrainment

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.This book could provide a skeleton for a course in environmental hydraulics or transport processes. [it].contains some useful material for different courses and may provide an elementary reference for certain topics ... - Environmental Fluid Mechanics Overall, a well written, clear and concise book which will serve the intended audience satisfactorily. -Intl. Journal River Basin Management Over recent decades many civil engineering departments and organizations have added environmental to their title, so it is not surprising to find this change emulated in a book...Throughout the book the author's enthusiasm for his subjects shows. The preface stresses the value of field work and points the reader to the author's substantial web sites, among others. - Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 557-2006

'..well written, clear and concise...' Dr Matthew Wilson, Department of Geography, University of Exeter Intl. J. River Basin Management ...This book could provide a skeleton for a course in environmental hydraulics or transport processes... - Environmental Fluid Mechanics Overall, the book lives up to its title. It forms a good introduction for an advanced undergraduate, or graduate student, and a guide to further information for practioners. - Fluid Mechanics, Vol. 557-2006

Author Information

Hubert Chanson is a reader in fluid mechanics, hydraulics and waterengineering at the University of Queensland, Australia. His research interests include hydraulic engneering, design of hydraulic structures, two-phase gas-liquid flows, mixing and dispersion in coastal and estuarine zones. He has had over 200 international refereed papers, written 7 books and has been an active consultant for both governmental agencies and private organizations.

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