Computational hydraulics

Computational hydraulics is discussed in detail, combining classical hydraulics with new methods such as finite elements and boundary elements, both presented in a matrix formulation. The basic properties and concepts of fluids are first reviewed, and pipe flow is treated, giving empirical formulae. Aspects of pipe networks are covered, including energy losses, total systems of equations and their solution, linear and nonlinear analyses and computer programs. Open-channel flow is treated, including Chezy and Manning formulae, optimum hydraulic section, nonuniform flow, and analysis and computation. Potential flow is addressed, including the application of Euler's equations, flow nets, finite element and boundary element solutions and programs. The applications of Navier-Stokes equations to Newtonian fluids and turbulence is considered. Finally, turbomachinery is discussed.