Description
Pearson India Hydrology And Floodplain Analysis 6Th Edition by Philip B Bedient
Hydrology and Floodplain Analysis, 6th Edition offers a clear and up-to-date presentation of fundamental concepts and design methods required to understand hydrology and floodplain analysis. The text addresses the computational emphasis of modern hydrology and provides a balanced approach to important applications in watershed analysis, floodplain computation, flood control, urban hydrology, storm water design, and computer modeling. Features: - Three main sections guide readers. - New material addresses the evolution of hydrology. - Examples, case studies, and additional resources reinforce major concepts.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1. Hydrologic Principles
Chapter 2. Hydrologic Analysis
Chapter 3. Frequency Analysis
Chapter 4. Flood Routing
Chapter 5. Hydrologic Simulation Models
Chapter 6. Urban Hydrology
Chapter 7. Floodplain Hydraulics
Chapter 8. Ground Water Hydrology
Chapter 9. Design Applications in Hydrology
Chapter 10. GIS and Spatial Information in Hydrology
Chapter 11. Radar Rainfall Applications in Hydrology
Chapter 12. Flood Policy and Risk Management in the United States
Chapter 13. Case Studies in Water Resources: Flood and Drought Management in the United States
About the Author:
Philip B. Bedient is the Herman Brown Professor of Engineering with the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rice University, Houston, TX. He received the PhD degree in environmental engineering sciences from the University of Florida in 1975.