The Hydraulics of Open Channel Flow

This text introduces the basic principles of open channel flow and then develops the key topics of sediment transport, hydraulic modelling and the design of hydraulic structures. It contains examples including practical applications, exercises, and assignments which combine the knowledge gained.

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This textbook introduces the basic principles of open channel flow and then develops the key topics of sediment transport, hydraulic modelling and the design of hydraulic structures. It contains numerous examples including practical applications and is fully illustrated with line drawings and photographs. Exercises are spread throughout, concluding with major assignments which combine the knowledge gained from the book. A supporting website hosts further exercises together with the shareware software "Hydroculv".