ISBN: 9781527746954 - the improvement of rivers, vol. 1 of 2: a treatise on the methods employed for improving streams for open navigation, and for navigation by means of locks and dams (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book analyzes the physical attributes of rivers and their practical implications for inland navigation. The author scrutinizes the interplay between a river's slope, sediment transportation, and cross-section, determining how these factors influence its flow patterns and channel formation. The book also examines how the construction of embankments, dikes, and other river training structures can be used to improve navigability and manage flooding. Through the examination of numerous case studies, the author demonstrates how understanding these principles is essential for effective river management and harnessing their potential for transportation and flood control. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…