Fundamentals of Open Channel Flow

This second edition of Fundamentals of Open Channel Flow focuses on theory followed by clear fully-solved examples and practical computational tools such as spreadsheets and industry standard software. It builds on a foundation in fluid mechanics and offers the basics of a first course in open channel flow for senior undergraduates or graduate students: energy momentum friction and gradually varied flow both qualitative and quantitative. This edition provides more coverage of design applications including culvert design a wider range of channel shapes and an update of the US Corps of Engineers’ HEC-RAS program. It shows how a few simple equations can solve a range of basic problems. The energy-depth and momentum-depth relationships are examined graphically and the book's website offers unique animations showing actual flow dynamics of some transient flow problems as well as solutions to end-of-chapter problems and PowerPoint slides for instructors.