Calculations in Hydraulic Engineering, Vol. 2: A Practical Text-Book for the Use of Students, Draughtsmen, and Engineers, With Numerous Illustrations and Examples (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

T. Claxton Fidler

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260735256 ISBN 13: 9780260735256

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Practical methods for predicting how water moves in pipes and channels with usable formulas and real-world guidance that bridge theory and fieldwork.

This book presents an engineer‑friendly approach to hydraulic calculations, focusing on results that approximate real behavior without heavy math. It emphasizes empirical rules, experimental coefficients, and ready-to-use tables to solve common flow problems in pipes, culverts, and open channels. The practical content is complemented by historical context and the latest observations that help translate theory into workable design.

• How to estimate flow, velocity, and head loss in different channel shapes and pipe sizes
• Use of discharge tables, roughness considerations, and open-channel formulas
• Step‑by‑step calculations for real construction scenarios and recurring problems
• Comparisons between circular, rectangular, and polygonal cross-sections to choose effective designs

Ideal for students, draughtsmen, and engineers who need reliable methods for hydraulic design and analysis in everyday projects.

Ideal for readers of engineering handbooks and practical hydraulics references.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260735256
• ISBN 13: 9780260735256
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 215