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This book is written with the special object of setting forth the principles governing the design of irrigation works in a detailed, as well as a general aspect, so that any engineer, even if not specially conversant with this branch of engineering science, may be enabled, by the use of proper dis crimination in the selection of models, and by due attention to the principles on which good design must be grounded, to evolve suitable plans of irrigation works.
In order to effect this purpose to the best advantage, an entirely new departure has been adopted in the method of instruction pursued. This consists mainly in the production of plans of existing or projected works, combined with a systematic analysis of the salient points involved in each design. This critical examination will expose the good and the bad features, so that the reader will be enabled to exercise discrimination in what to accept and follow and what to reject. At the same time, in order to thoroughly illustrate the subject, alternative designs for the works thus reviewed, embodying the suggested improvements, are provided, wherever such appears desirable.
The method of procedure thus sketched is clearly superior, from an instructive point of view, to the ordinary one of dumping down a number of record plans of various works, some of which are of quite obsolete form, without any critical remarks on their merits or demerits from the stand point of modern development. The inexperienced designer in that case is left without guide in the selection of suitable types, and consequently is unconsciously led to follow old precedents in design, to the exclusion of more modern improvements, or to the exercise of his own ingenuity.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive and practical guide to the design of irrigation works, a subject of paramount importance in regions reliant on water management. The author skillfully blends theoretical principles with real-world applications, providing a detailed examination of essential structures such as retaining walls, dams, weirs, piers, and sluices. The book employs a unique pedagogical approach that centers on analyzing existing or proposed works, meticulously scrutinizing their strengths and weaknesses. The author's emphasis on graphical methods, particularly in the absence of detailed calculations, offers a user-friendly approach for engineers to analyze and design irrigation structures. By presenting alternative designs and incorporating practical considerations such as frictional stability and earth pressure, the book empowers readers to develop cost-effective and efficient solutions. Its focus on analyzing existing structures within the broader context of irrigation engineering provides valuable insights into the design and construction of durable and resilient irrigation systems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332329342_0
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