Author : Jose Liria Montanes
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0203012429
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (3 download)
Book Synopsis Hydraulic Canals by : Jose Liria Montanes
Download or read book Hydraulic Canals written by Jose Liria Montanes and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-11-17 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at engineers with a good grounding in hydraulic engineering, this practical reference fills a need for a guide to the design, construction, management and modernisation of canals. It provides an in-depth study of the problems caused by seepage, an analysis of the various possible linings, the constraints posed by canals constructed without linings, and relevant methods of calculation including the calculation of the various structures in the canal, most notably the gates. Ideal for anyone involved in the construction or renovation of canals, this book presents effective maintenance and conservation methods to optimise good management and efficiency.