Hydraulic modelling - an introduction : principles, methods and applications / P. Novak . . . [et al.]

1. Introduction
2. Theoretical background: mathematics
2.1 Ordinary differential equations
2.2 Partial differential equations and their classification
2.3 Dispersion and dissipation in hyperbolic linear equations
etc.
3. Numerical techniques used in hydraulic modelling
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Solving large sets of algebraic equations
3.3 The numerical solution of ordinary differential equations
etc.
4. Theoretical background: hydraulics
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Some basic concepts and equations in hydrodynamics
4.3 Hydraulics – basic concepts, boundary layer, turbulence
Etc.
5. Development of physical models
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Dimensional analysis
5.3 Method of synthesis
Etc.
6. Tools and procedures
6.1 Laboratory installations
6.2 Physical models – types, construction, materials
6.3 Laboratory measuring methods and instrumentation
Etc.
7. Modelling of open-channel systems
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Mathematical description of open channel processes
7.3 Computational models of open channel flow
Etc.
8. Environmental modelling of open-channel systems
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Computational models of transport of dissolved matter
8.3 Computational models of morphological processes
Etc.
9. Modelling of closed-conduit flow
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Computational models of quasi steady closed conduit flow
9.3 Computational models of pipe transients
Etc.
10. Modelling of urban drainage systems
10.1 Introduction
10.2 governing equations of urban drainage systems
10.3 Solution behaviour – initial and boundary conditions
Etc.
11. Modelling of estuaries
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Hydrodynamic equations
11.3 One dimensional modelling of estuaries
Etc.
12. Modelling of coastal and nearshore structures and processes
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Physics and processes
12.3 Computational modelling
Etc.
13. Modelling of hydraulic structures.
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Physics and processes
13.3 Physical modelling
Etc.

Bibliographical references : p. 581-585 . _ Author index : p. 586-591 . _ Subject index : p. 592-599