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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

 

 

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