River mechanics Cover; Half title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Notation; 1 Introduction to river mechanics; 2 Physical properties and equations; 3 River basins; 4 Steady flow in rivers; 5 Unsteady flow in rivers; 6 River equilibrium; 7 River dynamics; 8 River stabilization; 9 River engineering; 10 Physical river models; 11 Mathematical river models; 12 Waves and tides in river estuaries; Bibliography; Index In a comprehensive analysis of rivers this text scrutinizes select methods underlining both theory and engineering applications emphasizing the mechanics of flood wave propagation and sediment transport. It covers fundamental principles engineering analysis and engineering design with problems examples and case studies. For advanced students researchers and practitioners