Seepage, Drainage, and Flow Nets

Seepage, Drainage, and Flow Nets
Author: Harry R. Cedergren
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 490
Release: 1997-01-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780471180531

The definitive practical guide to understanding and solving seepageand drainage problems Now in its third edition, this unique resource offers simplemethods for analyzing and designing seepage and groundwater controlsystems for all major types of civil engineering works. Completewith solid coverage of seepage principles and flow netconstruction, this book is an invaluable aid to engineeringprofessionals and students in mastering this vital subject. Seepage, Drainage, and Flow Nets, Third Edition, features: * Clear explanations of Darcy's law, permeability, and other coreconcepts * Seepage analyses and drainage designs for earth dams, levees,foundations, earth slopes, roads, airfields, streets, parking lots,and more * Information on contemporary topics, including "wick" drains,"fin" drains, and the protection of groundwaters from contamination * An assessment of computer solutions to seepage and drainageproblems * Over 100 examples of flow nets, ranging from the simple to thecomplex --accompanied by step-by-step instructions * Useful chapter references to facilitate further study.

Soil Microbiology

Soil Microbiology
Author: Robert L. Tate, III
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 592
Release: 2020-10-21
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119114241

An updated text exploring the properties of the soil microbial community Today, the environmentally oriented specialties of microbiology are shifting from considering a single or a few microbial species to focusing on the entire microbial community and its interactions. The third edition of Soil Microbiology has been fully revised and updated to reflect this change, with a new focus on microbial communities and how they impact global ecology. The third edition still provides thorough coverage of basic soil microbiology principles, yet the textbook also expands students' understanding of the role the soil microbial community plays in global environmental health and human health. They can also learn more about the techniques used to conduct analysis at this level. Readers will benefit from the edition's expanded use of figures and tables as well as the recommendations for further reading found within each chapter. Considers the impact of environmental perturbations on microbial community structure as well as the implications for soil system functions Discusses the impact of soil microbial communities on food and health related issues Emphasizes the importance of soil microbial communities on the sustainability of terrestrial ecosystems and solutions to global issues This third edition is a suitable text for those studying soil microbiology and soil ecology at the undergraduate or graduate level. It also serves as a valuable reference tool for professionals working in the fields of reclamation and soil management.

Open-Channel Flow

Open-Channel Flow
Author: Subhash C. Jain
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2000-10-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780471356417

In diesem Band geht es um Strömungen, deren Oberfläche gegenüber der Atmosphäre offenliegt - etwa in Kanälen, Flüssen, Kanalisationsrohren und manchen Abwasserleitungen. Bau- und Umweltingenieuren wird erläutert, wie sich das Wasser in diesen Situationen verhält; alle Gleichungen werden sowohl in algebraischer als auch in Differentialform gelöst. Eine wertvolle Hilfe bei der Konstruktion von Kanalsystemen! (11/00)

Mathematical Methods for Oceanographers

Mathematical Methods for Oceanographers
Author: Edward A. Laws
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1997-03-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780471162216

Dieses Buch erleichtert dem biologisch, chemisch oder geologisch interessierten Ozeanographen den Zugang zu den mathematischen Techniken, die er für seine tägliche Arbeit benötigt. Von den Grundlagen ausgehend, werden Methoden der Datenauswertung behandelt - lineare Regression, Korrelationsmethoden, Varianzanalyse, nichtlineare Techniken, numerische Integrationsverfahren und vieles andere mehr.

Handbook of Environmental Acoustics

Handbook of Environmental Acoustics
Author: James P. Cowan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 302
Release: 1993-12-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9780471285847

Because environmental acoustics has a complex mathematical basis,it is often difficult to determine whether acousticalrecommendations are valid. Handbook of Environmental Acousticssimplifies this decision-making process and provides easy-to-followexplanations of acoustic terminology, noise control design, andregulatory noise issues. The book clarifies key aspects ofenvironmental noise in basic language, covering: * Common noise sources--including the risk of exposure to commondaily environmental noise sources * Current noise regulations, guidelines, andstandards--illustrating all key points * Acoustic terminology and environmental noisedescriptors--providing a foundation for understanding noiseissues * Effects of noise on people and animals--emphasizing theimportance of restricting noise exposure * Relevant noise rating methods--clarifiying the use of noisemetrics * Construction and building code requirements--explaining currentrequirements and featuring tips on how to avoid privacyproblems * Measurement considerations--demonstrating standard methods andoffering practical advice on how to ensure proper measurementprocedures * Noise control designs--detailing source-path-receiver systems andnoise control fundamentals In addition to traditional noise control methods, new areas, suchas active noise control, sound intensity measurement, and diffusivedesigns, are explained. A sample municipal noise ordinance helpsthe user to draft an ordinance tailored to the needs of aparticular community. Avoiding complex mathematics and analyses,Handbook of Environmental Acoustics is a user-friendly manual forurban planners, municipal officials, engineers, attorneys,industrial hygienists, architects, environmental professionals, andstudents in these fields.

Railroad Engineering

Railroad Engineering
Author: William W. Hay
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 778
Release: 1991-01-16
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780471364009

A revision of the classic text on railroad engineering, considered the ``bible'' of the field for three decades. Presents railroad engineering principles quantitatively but without excessive resort to mathematics, and applies these principles to day-by-day design, construction, operation, and maintenance. Relates practice to principles in an orderly, sequential pattern (subgrade, ballast, ties, rails). Applicable to both conventional railroads and rapid transit systems.

Biotechnical and Soil Bioengineering Slope Stabilization

Biotechnical and Soil Bioengineering Slope Stabilization
Author: Donald H. Gray
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 402
Release: 1996-08-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780471049784

The first comprehensive, practical guide to the selection,construction, and installation of soil bioengineering andbiotechnical slope protection Here is the ultimate guide to physically attractive,environmentally compatible, and cost-effective methods ofprotecting slopes from erosion and mass wasting. Lavishlyillustrated with more than 150 photographs and supplemented withscores of charts and tables, this book covers the entire subjectfrom general principles and background on the nature of soilerosion and mass movement to detailed information on rootstrengths, treatment selection, unit costs, critical tractivestresses, methods for harvesting and handling live cuttings, andmore. Four illustrated case studies, each addressing a different set ofproblems and solutions, demonstrate both the application ofparticular technologies and the site investigation, planning,scheduling, and organization required to complete these projectssuccessfully. This unique reference handbook * Reviews the horticultural and engineering underpinnings forbiotechnical and soil engineering treatments * Documents and explains the role of woody plants in stabilizingslopes against both surficial erosion and mass movement * Provides details on a broad range of soil bioengineering methods,including live staking, live fascines, brushlayering, live cribwalls, branchpacking, and live slope gratings * Describes various biotechnical methods and materials, includingthe incorporation of vegetation in erosion control blankets,flexible mats, cellular revetments (geocells), rock armor (riprap), and gabion and open-front crib walls * Summarizes the findings of the National ScienceFoundation-sponsored workshop to assess the state of the art anddetermine research needs For practicing professionals, researchers, and students ingeotechnical engineering, geology, soil science, forestry andforest engineering, landscape architecture, environmentalhorticulture, and restoration ecology, this book offers thorough,up-to-date coverage that is not available from any other singlesource.

The Wiley Dictionary of Civil Engineering and Construction

The Wiley Dictionary of Civil Engineering and Construction
Author: Felicitas Kennedy
Publisher: Wiley-Interscience
Total Pages: 568
Release: 1996-04-19
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9780471122463

The Wiley Dictionary of Civil Engineering and Construction: English-Spanish/Spanish-English offers the first bilingual update of civil engineering terminology in forty years. With more than 50,000 entries in each language, it provides comprehensive coverage of a broad range of industrial disciplines, including architecture, engineering, surveying, building, heavy construction, and municipal engineering. Entries include technical terms and phrases not found in any general translation dictionary--many of these are taken directly from The Contractor's Dictionary by L. F. Webster, official publications, engineering specifications, and engineering textbooks. Virtually all terms and their functions were supplied by working professionals and experts in each field. Each translation has been confirmed by teams of reviewers in the United States and Latin America to ensure accuracy and reflect a wide range of Spanish dialects. Since there is considerable overlap among engineering disciplines, many of the terms in this book are also applicable to electrical, mechanical, and structural engineering. The Wiley Dictionary of Civil Engineering and Construction: English-Spanish/Spanish-English is an indispensable resource for civil engineers and contractors, translating correspondence, specifications, and working drawings; marketers for engineering firms, preparing bids and proposals for international contracts; and engineering students, struggling to understand complex course textbooks in a foreign language. It is the only source for accurate, reliable, up-to-date translations of the entire spectrum of engineering and construction terminology.

Rock Slope Engineering

Rock Slope Engineering
Author: Duncan C. Wyllie
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 803
Release: 2017-09-18
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1498786286

Rock Slope Engineering covers the investigation, design, excavation and remediation of man-made rock cuts and natural slopes, primarily for civil engineering applications. It presents design information on structural geology, shear strength of rock and ground water, including weathered rock. Slope design methods are discussed for planar, wedge, circular and toppling failures, including seismic design and numerical analysis. Information is also provided on blasting, slope stabilization, movement monitoring and civil engineering applications. This fifth edition has been extensively up-dated, with new chapters on weathered rock, including shear strength in relation to weathering grades, and seismic design of rock slopes for pseudo-static stability and Newmark displacement. It now includes the use of remote sensing techniques such as LiDAR to monitor slope movement and collect structural geology data. The chapter on numerical analysis has been revised with emphasis on civil applications. The book is written for practitioners working in the fields of transportation, energy and industrial development, and undergraduate and graduate level courses in geological engineering.