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Hydraulic geometry describes the relations between stable channel characteristics and discharge and adjustments made by a stream in response to changes in river discharge and sediment load. This book introduces hydraulic geometry and discusses different theories and their applications in river engineering, thus providing a comprehensive summary for hydraulic engineers, as well as graduate students and researchers in fluvial geomorphology and hydraulic and environmental engineering. Topics covered include the basis of power form of hydraulic geometry relations, validity and stability of power relations, state and assumption of equilibrium, variability of exponents, variation of channel width and velocity, and the effect of stream size and river channel patterns.

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9781009222174

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'... an excellent reference for scholars and researchers in geomorphology, hydrology, and hydraulic engineering ... Highly recommended.' E. Gomezdelcampo, Choice

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Vijay Singh is a University Distinguished Professor, a Regents Professor, and Caroline and William N. Lehrer Distinguished Chair in Water Engineering at Texas A&M University. He has 47 years of experience in research and teaching in hydrology, groundwater, hydraulics, and water resources. He is a Distinguished member of ASCE, an Honorary member of IWRA, a Distinguished Fellow of AGGS, and an Honorary Member of AWRA. He has received more than 100 national and international awards, including three honorary doctorates.

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