Seepage, Drainage, and Flow Nets Paperback - 1997

First line

"Water is essential for life on our planet; however, too much in the wrong places under the wrong conditions can have detrimental effects."

From the rear cover

The definitive practical guide to understanding and solving seepage and drainage problems

Now in its third edition, this unique resource offers simple methods for analyzing and designing seepage and groundwater control systems for all major types of civil engineering works. Complete with solid coverage of seepage principles and flow net construction, this book is an invaluable aid to engineering professionals and students in mastering this vital subject.

Seepage, Drainage, and Flow Nets, Third Edition, features:

• Clear explanations of Darcy's law, permeability, and other core concepts
• Seepage analyses and drainage designs for earth dams, levees, foundations, earth slopes, roads, airfields, streets, parking lots, and more
• Information on contemporary topics, including "wick" drains, "fin" drains, and the protection of groundwaters from contamination
• An assessment of computer solutions to seepage and drainage problems
• Over 100 examples of flow nets, ranging from the simple to the complex --accompanied by step-by-step instructions
• Useful chapter references to facilitate further study.