Seepage, Drainage, and Flow Nets
The definitive practical guide to understanding and solving seepage and drainage problemsNow 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 conceptsSeepage analyses and drainage designs for earth dams, levees, foundations, earth slopes, roads, airfields, streets, parking lots, and moreInformation on contemporary topics, including "wick" drains, "fin" drains, and the protection of groundwaters from contaminationAn assessment of computer solutions to seepage and drainage problemsOver 100 examples of flow nets, ranging from the simple to the complex —accompanied by step-by-step instructionsUseful chapter references to facilitate further study.