A Modern Resource for Students and Engineers
Available in Hardcover and eBook
WHAT'S NEW
The Sixth Edition offers several content updates throughout the book, making it a completely up-to-date academic and professional resource. Updates include new real-world examples, case studies and homework problems. The following chapters have major new examples, and chapters 10-13 have been redone.
Chapter 1,2,3 Revised and Updated
Chapter 6 New SWMM Example
Chapter 7 New HEC-RAS Discussion and Unsteady Example
Chapter 8 New Examples in Groundwater Hydrology
Chapter 10 Completely Revised
Chapter 11 Revised and Includes New VFLO Example
Chapter 12 Completely Revised with Spotlight on New Flood Policy in U.S.
Chapter 13 Completely Revised with New Flood & Drought Case Studies
CURRENT USERS
Join colleges across the nation that are using the Sixth Edition. These include Columbia University, Duke University, the University of Pennsylvania, Oregon State University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University of Texas, Washington State University, Tufts University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Florida, University of Houston and more.
REAL WORLD APPLICATIONS
The core topics are applied to current engineering challenges through real world examples and case studies.
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Ch. 6 includes a detailed valuation of the SWMM model in the Austin, TX
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Ch. 8 includes a detailed application to groundwater flow in California
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Ch. 9 includes detailed calculations for drainage design and culvert design
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Ch. 10 includes a detailed GIS assessment of Clear Creek in Houston, TX
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Ch. 12 includes an extensive discussion of the Mississippi river flood policy issues.
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Ch. 13 presents detailed discussions of Colorado River & Hoover Dam and the impacts of the Dam.
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The last section of the textbook of the detailed case study of Hurricane Harvey in Houston
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
The Sixth Edition can also serve as a desk reference extending beyond the classroom. It provides professional engineers and scientists with a foundation for advancing their education and careers.