Erosion and sedimentation /

"The second edition of this acclaimed, accessible textbook brings the subject of sedimentation and erosion completely up-to-date, providing an excellent primer on both fundamental concepts of sediment-transport theory and methods for practical applications. The structure of the first edition is...

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Main Author: Julien, Pierre Y. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
Edition:2nd edition.
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Online Access:CONNECT
Table of Contents:
  • Physical properties and dimensional analysis
  • Mechanics of sediment-laden flows
  • Particle motion in inviscid fluids
  • Particle motion in Newtonian fluids
  • Turbulent velocity profiles
  • Incipient motion
  • Bedforms
  • Bedload
  • Suspended load
  • Total load
  • Reservoir sedimentation.