River Mechanics

Completely updated and with three new chapters, this analysis of river dynamics is invaluable for advanced students, researchers and practitioners.

Pierre Y. Julien (Author)

9781107462779, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 12 April 2018

522 pages
24.7 x 17.5 x 2.3 cm, 1.03 kg

'Like its predecessor, the second edition of Julien's River Mechanics is one of the best books on river morphology to introduce graduate students to the complex interaction between flow and sediment in rivers and subsequent river behaviour. The problems at the end of each chapter help students to digest the complicated learning material provided and challenge teachers to develop similar assignments. The book has a wide coverage, including an introduction into stream restoration and elements of river engineering. The extensive list of references encourages further reading and will be useful for all those interested in broadening their knowledge on the topic.' Gerrit J. Klaassen, Former Specialist Delft Hydraulics/Ass Prof IHE Delft and presently Consultant for River Engineering and Environment

The second edition of Julien's textbook presents an analysis of rivers from mountain streams to river estuaries. The book is rooted in fundamental principles to promote sound engineering practice. State-of-the-art methods are presented to underline theory and engineering applications. River mechanics blends the dual concepts of water conveyance and sediment transport. Like the first edition, this textbook contains ample details on river equilibrium, river dynamics, bank stabilization, and river engineering. Complementary chapters also cover the physical and mathematical modeling of rivers. As well as being completely updated throughout, three new chapters have been added on watershed dynamics, hillslope stability, and stream restoration. Throughout the text, hundreds of examples, exercises, problems, and case studies assist the reader in learning the essential concepts of river engineering. The textbook is very well illustrated to enhance advanced student learning, while researchers and practitioners will find the book to be an invaluable reference.

Preface
Notation
1. Physical properties
2. Mechanics of rivers
3. River basins
4. River basin dynamics
5. Steady flow in rivers
6. Unsteady flow in rivers
7. Mathematical river models
8. Hillslope and revetment stability
9. River bank protection
10. River equilibrium
11. River dynamics
12. Physical river models
13. Stream restoration
14. River engineering
15. River estuaries
Bibliography
Index.

Subject Areas: Hydraulic engineering [TNF], Civil engineering, surveying & building [TN], Mechanics of fluids [TGMF], Hydrology & the hydrosphere [RBK], Fluid mechanics [PHDF]