Bridge hydraulics

by Hamill, L., (Leslie)

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Title Statements

Full title :Bridge hydraulics / Les Hamill.

Summary

"Most new roads involve the design of bridges across rivers and streams. For reasons of economy, the size of the openings must be kept reasonably small, yet must be large enough to pass floods. Getting this balance right has taxed engineers in all parts of the world for centuries. Similarly, existing bridges may have to be investigated to determine their contribution to flooding or susceptibility to scour. How can a bridge waterway be analysed and designed? Is there a hydraulic difference between a rectangular and an arched opening? By how much does a bridge exacerbate flooding upstream? How can scour be evaluated and adequate protection afforded? This book answers these questions and many more." "Bridge Hydraulics will be a valuable reference for practising engineers concerned with bridges over rivers, and will assist greatly in the production of authoritative analyses and effective designs."--Jacket.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:1999.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):E & FN Spon
Place of Publication:London
Language:eng
Publication Date:1999.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (xvi, 367 pages) : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0203028414, 9780203028414, 9780429182266, 0429182260
oclc:ocm57241308
LC Classification:TG320
Dewey Decimal:624/.254

1. Putting things into perspective -- 2. How a bridge affects river flow -- 3. Factors that affect the hydraulic performance of a bridge -- 4. How to calculate discharge and afflux -- 5. How to analyse flow past piers and trestles -- 6. How to analyse flow over embankments -- 7. How to improve flow through a bridge -- 8. How to evaluate and combat scour.

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