Resource

Water Resources Engineering: Handbook of Essential Methods and Design

Resource Type
Guidelines, Technical Manuals, Reference Books
Reference Title
Water Resources Engineering: Handbook of Essential Methods and Design
Author/Presenter
Prakash, Anand
Organization/Agency
American Society of Civil Engineers
Year
2004
ISBN/ISSN
ISBN: 078440674X
Abstract/Additional Information

Handbook presents practical methods to solve problems commonly encountered by practicing water resources engineers in the fields of hydrology, hydraulics, groundwater, hydraulic designs, hydropower, environmental impact evaluation, and remedial investigations. Numerous illustrative examples based on the author's 45+ years of experience in academia and consulting practice throughout the world. According to ASDSO member Cat Cecilio, "...an excellent compilation of various methods and equations used to calculate parameters in water resources." Contents: Lists of Figures and Tables; Preface; Acknowledgments; Author's Disclaimer; Chapter 1 - Introduction; Chapter 2 - Hydrologic Analyses; Chapter 3 - Hydraulic Analysis; Chapter 4 - Groundwater; Chapter 5 - Hydraulic Designs; Chapter 6 - Economic Analysis; Chapter 7 - Environmental Issues and Monitoring; References; Index