Excerpt from Water Engineering: A Practical Treatise on the Measurement, Storage Conveyance, and Utilisation of Water for the Supply of Towns, for Mill Power, and for Other Purposes
The authorities referred to are, it is hoped fairly quoted throughout; at least it has been the desire of the Author not to assert as of his own observation that which is due to the statements of eminent engineers.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book concerns itself with water supply and storage in the building of reservoirs. The author, an experienced waterworks designer, details a variety of methods for creating an effective and resilient water supply system. Historical insights drawn from the author's time in the industry are blended with contemporary practices and techniques. This book features in-depth exploration of key themes such as embankment design, reservoir capacity planning, and the design of appurtenances such as waste weirs and discharge pipes. The author includes numerous case studies and references to past projects to ground the reader in real-world examples and illustrate the successful implementation of these practices and techniques. This book provides a comprehensive guide for engineers and decision-makers engaged in the planning, design, and operation of water supply reservoirs. 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 # 9781332331093_0
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