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A Treatise on Rivers and Canals, Vol. 1: Relating to the Control and Improvement of Rivers and the Design, Construction, and Development of Canals; Text (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
A Treatise on Rivers and Canals offers a clear, practical guide to controlling rivers and designing canals for reliable water navigation.
This volume presents descriptions of major works in river and inland navigation, drawing on recent progress around the world. It covers fundamentals useful to students and professionals alike, from flood control and water supply to the construction of locks, weirs, and dredging machinery.
- Learn the core principles behind river training, canal construction, and water management.
- Explore how moving parts like locks, gates, and dams work together to regulate levels and flow.
- See how dredging equipment, fascines, cofferdams, and foundations are used in real projects.
- Discover historical and modern case studies, including major ship-canal projects and tidal‑river improvements.
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