Hydraulic geometry describes the relations between stable channel characteristics and discharge and adjustments made by a stream in response to changes in river discharge and sediment load. This book introduces hydraulic geometry and discusses different theories and their applications in river engineering, thus providing a comprehensive summary for hydraulic engineers, as well as graduate students and researchers in fluvial geomorphology and hydraulic and environmental engineering. Topics covered include the basis of power form of hydraulic geometry relations, validity and stability of power relations, state and assumption of equilibrium, variability of exponents, variation of channel width and velocity, and the effect of stream size and river channel patterns.

An introduction to hydraulic geometry, discussion of different related theories, and their application to river engineering.

About the Author
Vijay Singh is a University Distinguished Professor, a Regents Professor, and Caroline and William N. Lehrer Distinguished Chair in Water Engineering at Texas A&M University. He has 47 years of experience in research and teaching in hydrology, groundwater, hydraulics, and water resources. He is a Distinguished member of ASCE, an Honorary member of IWRA, a Distinguished Fellow of AGGS, and an Honorary Member of AWRA. He has received more than 100 national and international awards, including three honorary doctorates.


Book Information
ISBN 9781009222174
Author Vijay P. Singh
Format Hardback
Page Count 550
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1170g
Dimensions(mm) 250mm * 174mm * 30mm