Preface; 1. Basic equations for long waves; 2. Classification and analysis of long waves; 3. Elementary wave equation; 4. Translatory waves; 5. Method of characteristics; 6. Tidal basins; 7. Harmonic wave propagation; 8. Flood waves in rivers; 9. Steady flow; 10. Transport processes; 11. Numerical computation of solutions; Appendices; References; Author index; Subject index.
This book provides a unifying framework for understanding and computing unsteady flow and transport in shallow one-dimensional open-water systems.
Jurjen Battjes is Emeritus Professor at Technische Universiteit Delft, the Netherlands. Now retired, Professor Battjes had a long career in university teaching and research in the field of fluid mechanics. He taught courses in modelling, introductory fluid mechanics, unsteady flow in open channels, and wind-generated waves, the latter being his major research topic. He has also been active as a consultant on numerous projects in coastal engineering, including the Deltaworks in the Netherlands. Professor Battjes has received several prizes and awards, including the International Coastal Engineering Award of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Robert Jan Labeur is Assistant Professor at Technische Universiteit Delft, the Netherlands, where he teaches various courses in environmental fluid mechanics. His research involves numerical modelling of environmental flows, water borne transport processes, and morphology, in particular the modelling of complex 3-dimensional flows. Before working at the university, he was a consultant in the field of hydraulic and coastal engineering.
'Unsteady Flow in Open Channels … is a modern and insightful
introduction to flow phenomena in shallow channels. The book is
highly pedagogical; explanations are kept as simple as possible,
without loss of generality. Treatment of topics is concise and to
the point; formulas are written in a way that makes their
interpretation transparent. A major added value, in comparison to
other textbooks, is the strong emphasis on the physical dynamics
behind mathematical formulations. Much attention is given to the
characteristic method, to explain phenomena related to the
propagation of flow disturbances. The book also provides a good
introduction to numerical solution methods of the shallow water
equations. It is an excellent textbook for students, very well
suited for academic teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels …
It is also a useful handbook for hydraulic engineers; it contains
many examples for practical use in hydraulic engineering …' J.
Dronkers, Netherlands Centre for Coastal Research
'The most interesting aspect of this book is the detailed
descriptions of the governing equations and the solutions from the
use of complex variables and the method of characteristics. The
book provides a useful presentation of classical methods to solve
the equations for the propagation of waves in rivers and estuaries.
… A few Python programs are made available, and a range of online
resources, including problem sets and computer codes, are also
provided … In summary, Unsteady Flow in Open Channels is truly an
excellent addition to the library. It provides a thorough
mathematical treatment of wave propagation for a broad range of
engineering problems. It is highly instructive and well-presented.
The book is affordable to everyone, and its handy format makes it a
most desirable classroom companion. It will be treasured by those
who want to understand the main concepts of unsteady flow with a
solid level of technical detail.' Pierre Julien, Journal of
Hydraulic Engineering
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