A General Formula for the Uniform Flow of Water: In Rivers and Other Channels (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

E. Ganquillet

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0364082550 ISBN 13: 9780364082553

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover a practical, data‑driven method to predict water flow in rivers and canals.

This edition conveys the general formula for the uniform flow of water in channels, drawn from extensive gaugings and graphical analysis. It presents how velocity depends on channel size, slope, and roughness, and it explains how engineers can estimate discharge in both natural rivers and smaller, artificial channels. The material emphasizes empirical results and how a single expression can describe a wide range of conditions, with attention to limits of validity and the need for careful measurement.

• Learn how slope, roughness, and radius of the wetted perimeter influence flow velocity.
• Explore the historical development and the practical reasoning behind the formula.
• See how the method is used to estimate discharge for different channel types and scales.
• Understand the role of graphical tools and tables in applying the formula in design work.

Ideal for readers interested in hydraulics, civil engineering, and river engineering, including students and professionals seeking a solid, measurement‑based approach to channel flow.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0364082550
• ISBN 13: 9780364082553
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 280