The Improvement of Rivers, Vol. 1 of 2: A Treatise on the Methods Employed for Improving Streams for Open Navigation, and for Navigation by Means of Locks and Dams (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The Improvement of Rivers: A practical guide to making rivers safer and more navigable
This authoritative two‑part treatise explains proven methods for improving streams for open navigation and for navigation by locks and dams. It blends theory with real‑world practice to help engineers, inspectors, and field staff.
The work surveys river behavior, bank protection, and channel management with a strong emphasis on usable design and construction. It groups the material around common river conditions, drawing on examples from major waterways to illustrate effective solutions and the lessons learned from past projects.- How to assess discharge, slope, and stability to plan improvements
- Techniques for protecting banks and guiding current, including mattress and riprap methods
- Case studies and historical progress that show what works in practice
- Guidance on choosing structures and layouts for open navigation and lock‑and‑dam systems
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the physical attributes of rivers and their practical implications for inland navigation. The author scrutinizes the interplay between a river's slope, sediment transportation, and cross-section, determining how these factors influence its flow patterns and channel formation. The book also examines how the construction of embankments, dikes, and other river training structures can be used to improve navigability and manage flooding. Through the examination of numerous case studies, the author demonstrates how understanding these principles is essential for effective river management and harnessing their potential for transportation and flood control. 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 # 9781527746954_0
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