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Hydrology and Floodplain Analysis

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ISBN-10: 0130322229

ISBN-13: 9780130322227

Edition: 3rd 2002

Authors: Philip B. Bedient, Wayne Charles Huber

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For undergraduate and graduate courses in Hydrology. This text offers a clear and up-to-date presentation of fundamental concepts and design methods required to understand hydrology and floodplain analysis. It addresses the computational emphasis of modern hydrology and provides a balanced approach to important applications in watershed analysis, floodplain computation, flood control, urban hydrology, stormwater design, and computer modeling. Includes HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and SWMM models plus GIS and radar rainfall.
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Book details

List price: $139.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 11/27/2001
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 763
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.25" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 2.838
Language: English

Preface
Hydrologic Principles
Introduction to Hydrology
Hydrologic Cycle
Weather Systems
Precipitation
Evaporation and ET
Infiltration Loss
Streamflow and the Hydrograph
Hydrologic Measurement
Hydrologic Analysis
Watershed Concepts
Rainfall-Runoff
Hydrograph Analysis
Unit Hydrograph Theory
Synthetic Unit Hydrograph Development
Applications of Unit Hydrographs
Conceptual Models
Snowfall and Snowmelt
Green and Ampt Infiltration Method
Frequency Analysis
Introduction
Probability Concepts
Random Variables and Probability Distributions
Return Period or Recurrence Interval
Common Probabilistic Models
Graphical Presentation of Data
Related Topics
Flood Routing
Hydrologic and Hydraulic Routing
Hydrologic River Routing
Hydrologic Reservoir Routing
Governing Equations for Hydraulic River Routing
Movement of a Flood Wave
Kinematic Wave Routing
Hydraulic River Routing
Hydrologic Simulation Models
Introduction to Hydrologic Models
Steps in Watershed Modeling
Description of Major Hydrologic Models
HEC-1 Flood Hydrograph Package
Input and Output Data for HEC-1
Introduction to HEC-HMS
HEC-HMS Watershed Analysis: Case Study
Urban Hydrology
Characteristics of Urban Hydrology
Review of Physical Processes
Rainfall Analysis
Methods for Quantity Analysis
Sewer System Hydraulics
Control Options
Operational Computer Models
Case Study
Floodplain Hydraulics
Uniform Flow
Iniform Flow Computations
Specific Energy and Critical Flow
Occurrence of Critical Depth
Nonuniform Flow or Gradually Varied Flow
Gradually Varied Flow Equations
Classification of Water Surface Profiles
Hydraulic Jump
Introduction to the HEC-2 Model
Theoretical Basis for HEC-2
Basic Data Requirements
Optional HEC-2 Capabilities
Input and Output Features
Example of HEC-2 Input
Introduction to HEC-RAS
Ground Water Hydrology
Introduction
Properties of Ground Water
Ground Water Movement
Flow Nets
General Flow Equations
Dupuit Equation
Streamlines and Equipotential Lines
Unsaturated Flow
Steady-State Well Hydraulics
Unsteady Well Hydraulics
Water Wells
Ground Water Modeling Techniques
Design Issues in Hydrology
Introduction
Design Rainfalls
Small Watershed Design
Design Hydrographs for Pipes, Overland Flows, and Channels
Detention Pond Design for Flood Control
Floodplain Analysis and Design at the Woodlands--Case Study
GIS Applications in Hydrology
Introduction to Gis
General Gis Concepts
Digital Representation Hydrologic Parameters
Digital Representation of Topography
Gis-Based Hydrology and Hydraulics
Common Gis Software Programs
Radar Rainfall Applications in Hydrology
Introduction
Radar Estimation of Rainfall
WSR-88D Radar System
Real-Time WSR-88D Precipitation Products
Radar to Gage Calibration
Linkages with Hydrologic Modeling
Floodplain Management Issues in Hydrology
Introduction
The Era of Federal Structural Flood Control Measures
The Federal Emergency Management Agency
Floodplain Management Issues
Structural Methods of Flood Control
The Flood Control Paradox
Nonstructural Methods of Flood Control
Clear Creek Case Study: a Gis-Based Approach
Symbols and Notation
Metric Conversion Factors (SI Units to U.S. Customary)
Properties of Water
Normal Distribution Tables
Useful Hydrology-Related Internet Links
Glossary
Index