Computer Applications in Hydraulic Engineering, Second Edition (CAIHE) - Hardcover

Haestad Methods Engineering Staff; Meadows, Michael E.; Walski, Thomas M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0965758036 ISBN 13: 9780965758031

Publisher: Haestad Methods, 1998

Synopsis

CAIHE plays an important role in linking hydraulic theory with real-world applications and computer modeling by focusing on problem solving skills that will help the user to become a better engineer. It includes worked examples of simple hydraulic tasks, and detailed "real-world" problems for students and professionals to solve. This second edition includes several enhancements based on feedback from adopters of the first edition, including new detailed tutorial examples and even more end-of-the-chapter examples. CAIHE's companion academic CD-ROM contains fully functional versions of Haestad Methods' most popular Windows-based programs for ditch and open channel flow, storm sewer design, culvert analysis, and water distribution network modeling while the text includes the theory and equations that the software is based on.

The CAIHE textbook and accompanying academic software are currently in use by the vast majority of all ABET accredited engineering schools, as ! well as by many of the international "Washington Accord" group members. Furthermore, since many states now require CEUs and PDHs for professional license renewal, easy and affordable continuing education is of great importance to civil engineers. As the first IACET "Certified Provider" of continuing education, Haestad Methods' professional version of the CAIHE includes a workbook that can be graded with 3 CEUs awarded for a passing grade. By combining both traditional theory and cutting-edge technology, CAIHE's practical approach to design and analysis methods stands at the forefront of hydraulic engineering education.

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With over 100,000 users in more than 160 countires, Haestad Methods is the world's leading provider of hydraulic and hydrologic computer modeling applications. Haestad Methods also leads the way in providing the practical resources necessary for understanding the rapidly advancing role of computer technology in civil engineering with IACET-certified and PDRES-accredited continunig education workshops, the Online RFP database CivilProjects.com, and Haestad Press - computer-aided water modeling publications.

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From Foreword:
Since 1979, Haestad Methods, Inc. has been developing hydrology and hydraulic software as a design tool for civil engineers, providing programs and technical support to tens of thousands of professional civil engineers, modelers, and universities. Along the way, we have learned a great deal about our clients, their professional backgrounds, and also their educational backgrounds. We also offer continuing education courses for professionals who need to get up-to-speed quickly with various numerical methods and practices.

Why is this important?

Our experience has shown us a great deal about the areas where engineers are being trained, and it has also revealed a significant gap in this training - the link between hydraulic theory and practical computer applications.

There are hundreds of textbooks that offer enormous detail in the areas of engineering history, equation derivations, and hand calculation methods. There are also hundreds of published theses and articles that deal with computer applications - unfortunately, most of them are highly research oriented, and are usually tied to a specific case or study or an unusual set of circumstances. Both of these publication types are very important to the civil engineering industry, and it is still important to understand the concepts of hydraulic modeling (and learn the problem solving skills and procedures that are associated with performing calculations longhand).

This publication is intended as an introduction to more practical applications of engineering software, demonstrating the types of situations that an engineer will most likely come across on a daily basis in the real world. It shows the true benefits of computer software - increased efficiency, better flexibility and - most importantly - an increased ability to try different and better designs.

It is our hope that engineers, technicians, and students will find this book to be challenging, but also easy to understand and very practical. Combined with standard hydraulic references, we believe that this provides the tools needed to successfully proceed with a career in the field of hydrology and hydraulics.

Edition details

• Publisher: Haestad Methods
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0965758036
• ISBN 13: 9780965758031
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 230