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Hydrology and Floodplain Analysis by Philip B. Bedient EBOOK PDF Instant Download
Table of Contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- 1 HYDROLOGIC PRINCIPLES
- 1.1 Introduction to Hydrology
- 1.2 Weather Systems
- 1.3 Precipitation
- 1.4 The Hydrologic Cycle
- 1.5 Simple Rainfall-Runoff
- 1.6 Streamflow and the Hydrograph
- 1.7 Hydrograph Analysis
- 1.8 Hydrologic Measurement
- Summary
- Problems
- References
- 2 HYDROLOGIC ANALYSIS
- 2.1 Watershed Concepts
- 2.2 Unit Hydrograph Theory
- 2.3 Synthetic Unit Hydrograph Development
- 2.4 Applications of Unit Hydrographs
- 2.5 Linear and Kinematic Wave Models
- 2.6 Hydrologic Loss—Evaporation and ET
- 2.7 Hydrologic Loss—Infiltration
- 2.8 Green and Ampt Infiltration Method
- 2.9 Snowfall and Snowmelt
- Summary
- Problems
- References
- 3 FREQUENCY ANALYSIS
- 3.1 Introduction
- 3.2 Probability Concepts
- 3.3 Random Variables and Probability Distributions
- 3.4 Return Period or Recurrence Interval
- 3.5 Common Probabilistic Models
- 3.6 Graphical Presentation of Data
- 3.7 Regional Analysis
- 3.8 Related Topics
- Summary
- Problems
- References
- 4 FLOOD ROUTING
- 4.1 Hydrologic and Hydraulic Routing
- 4.2 Hydrologic River Routing
- 4.3 Hydrologic Reservoir Routing
- 4.4 Governing Equations for Hydraulic River Routing
- 4.5 Movement of a Flood Wave
- 4.6 Kinematic Wave Routing
- 4.7 Hydraulic River Routing
- Summary
- Problems
- References
- 5 HYDROLOGIC SIMULATION MODELS
- 5.1 Introduction to Hydrologic Models
- 5.2 Steps in Watershed Modeling
- 5.3 Description of Major Hydrologic Models
- 5.4 HEC-HMS Flood Hydrograph Theory
- 5.5 Application of HEC-HMS to Watersheds
- 5.6 HEC-HMS Watershed Analysis: Case Study
- Summary
- Problems
- References
- 6 URBAN HYDROLOGY
- 6.1 Characteristics of Urban Hydrology
- 6.2 Review of Physical Processes
- 6.3 Rainfall Analysis in Urban Basins
- 6.4 Methods for Quantity Analysis
- 6.5 Sewer System Hydraulics
- 6.6 Control Options
- 6.7 Operational Computer Models
- 6.8 Case Study
- Summary
- Problems
- References
- 7 FLOODPLAIN HYDRAULICS
- 7.1 Uniform Flow
- 7.2 Uniform Flow Computations
- 7.3 Specific Energy and Critical Flow
- 7.4 Occurrence of Critical Depth
- 7.5 Nonuniform Flow or Gradually Varied Flow
- 7.6 Gradually Varied Flow Equations
- 7.7 Classification of Water Surface Profiles
- 7.8 Hydraulic Jump
- 7.9 Introduction to the HEC-RAS Model
- 7.10 Theoretical Basis for HEC-RAS
- 7.11 Basic Data Requirements (Steady State)
- 7.12 Optional HEC-RAS Capabilities
- 7.13 Bridge Modeling in HEC-RAS
- 7.14 HEC-RAS Features
- Summary
- Problems
- References
- 8 GROUND WATER HYDROLOGY
- 8.1 Introduction
- 8.2 Properties of Ground Water
- 8.3 Ground Water Movement
- 8.4 Flow Nets
- 8.5 General Flow Equations
- 8.6 Dupuit Equation
- 8.7 Streamlines and Equipotential Lines
- 8.8 Unsaturated Flow
- 8.9 Steady-State Well Hydraulics
- 8.10 Unsteady Well Hydraulics
- 8.11 Water Wells
- 8.12 Ground Water Modeling Techniques
- Summary
- Problems
- References
- 9 DESIGN APPLICATIONS IN HYDROLOGY
- 9.1 Introduction
- 9.2 Drainage Collection Systems
- 9.3 Design of Culverts
- 9.4 Detention Basins Used to Mitigate Project Impacts
- 9.5 Floodplain Management Design Issues
- Summary
- Problems
- References
- 10 GIS APPLICATIONS IN HYDROLOGY
- 10.1 Introduction to GIS
- 10.2 General GIS Concepts
- 10.3 Digital Representation Hydrologic Parameters
- 10.4 Digital Representation of Topography
- 10.5 GIS-Based Hydrology and Hydraulics
- 10.6 Common GIS Software Programs
- Summary
- Online Resources
- References
- 11 RADAR RAINFALL APPLICATIONS IN HYDROLOGY
- 11.1 Introduction
- 11.2 Radar Estimation of Rainfall
- 11.3 NEXRAD (WSR-88D) Radar System
- 11.4 Gage Adjustment of Radar
- 11.5 Hydrologic Applications
- Summary
- References
- 12 SEVERE STORM IMPACTS AND FLOOD MANAGEMENT
- 12.1 Introduction
- 12.2 Flood Management Issues and Basic Terminology
- 12.3 Structural and Nonstructural Methods of Flood Control
- 12.4 The Flood Control Paradox
- 12.5 Major Gulf Hurricanes: Katrina and Ike
- 12.6 Improved Strategies Toward Flood Management
- Summary
- References
- 13 CASE STUDIES IN HYDROLOGIC ENGINEERING: WATER RESOURCE PROJECTS
- 13.1 Introduction
- 13.2 The City of San Antonio—Deep in the Heart of Texas
- 13.3 The Colorado River—Taming the Wild West
- 13.4 Across the Pond—The River Thames
- 13.5 Global Climate Change and Water Resources
- References
- APPENDIX A SYMBOLS AND NOTATION
- APPENDIX B CONVERSION FACTORS
- APPENDIX C PROPERTIES OF WATER
- APPENDIX D NORMAL DISTRIBUTION TABLES
- APPENDIX E USEFUL HYDROLOGY-RELATED INTERNET LINKS
- GLOSSARY
- INDEX