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Water resources engineering
All in all this book represents a thorough documentation of programs for hydrograph analysis. These programs can be set-up in a remarkably short time with very little effort - - a task which without access to this book would undoubtedly take a good deal longer.
Water Resources Engineering R. K. Linsley and J. B. Franzini M c G r a w - H i l l I n t e r n a t i o n a l , 1980, 716 pp. £7.85 To attempt to adequately describea 716-pagebook on such a broad field as water resourcesengineeringin a briefreview is impossible.However, it is the third edition by two well-knownauthors who have been involved in the teaching of the subject in the USA for many years. This latest edition, whichcontains the same number of chapters as the previous one (twenty one) published in 1972,has not significantlychanged except that the chapter on water supply systems has been extended to include water quality and water-quality standards, and the chapter on sewerage updated to reflect the recent developments in wastewater treatment. The book offers such diverse topics as river navigation, water resources planning, flood-damage mitigation and hydraulic machinery, together with the more common subjects of hydrology and various hydraulic structures which are covered in some detail. As in the second edition each chapter is followed by a list of references from a variety of sources and a set of problems. Solutions to these are available in a separate manual, which willbe helpfulto those readers who are not using the book with tutorial guidance. The trend to metric usage in the USA has continued with some material and severalof the examplesnow in the SI notation, but more emphasis could have been placed in the text on the use of digital computers, as they are widelyemployed in the field of water resources. Although parts of the book relate to American practice, in particular the chapter on water law, this by no means limits its readership which is highly recommended to both undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as practicing engineers. At £7.85 in paperback form, the book offers good value for money.
First Wind Energy Systems BHRA Fluid M K 4 3 0AJ
Engineering,
Cranfield,
Bedford
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Wind Energy Systems held in Cambridge, September 1976. (Microfiche Edition only). Subjects covered include the potential for power production by large dispersed arrays of wind turbines, a crossflow wind turbine; general performance theory for crosswind axis turbines; WVU wind energy concentrators; tornadotype wind energy systems; basic consideration; wind-power installations for water pumping in developing countries.
Second Wind Energy Systems BHRA Fluid MK43 0AJ
Engineering,
Cranfield,
Bedford
Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Wind Energy Systems held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 1978. The most recent developments in the technological and environmental problems associated with wind energy conversion systems are covered by this set of conference proceedings. The subjects range from the design, construction, manufacture and siting of wind energy conversion systems; their applications; interfacing, storage and an ancillary equipment to national programmes and environmental impact.
Wave and Tidal Energy BHRA Fluid MK43 0AJ
Engineering,
Cranfield,
Bedford
P. W. France
NEW BOOKS This section lists books within the field of water resources that have been recently published a n d the descriptions given are those supplied by the b o o k publishers. C o m p r e h e n s i v e reviews of these b o o k s will a p p e a r in future issues.
PET/CBM Personal Computer Guide Carrol S. Donahue and Janice K. Enger M c G r a w - H i l l , N e w Y o r k , 1980, 4 3 0 pp. P r i c e £10 Authorized by Commodore, this is a complete guide to the use of the PET computer. Beginning with an introduction to Basic language, and descriptions of how to operate the PET, it then goes on to cover programming, storing data, preventative maintenance and assembly language - - a l l carefully and thoroughly explained, and all designed to be completely practical. For example, Chapter Five describes the features and quirks of the PET, and how to get around the limitations of PET Basic. Every user will find this section essential if they really want to understand their PET and how to go about programming it. Complete with numerous photographs, diagrams, and programme listings, the PET/CBM Personal Computer Guide is not only an invaluable source of information for the PET and CBM owner, it will also tell any potential buyer what they can expect from their own personal computer.
50
Adv. Water Resources, 1981, Volume 4, March
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Wave and Tidal Energy held in Canterbury, September 1978. Subjects covered include the mechanisms for the extraction of energy from waves, tides and the ocean currents, the devices and equipment required for energy extraction, modelling, testing and sea trails of possible systems and equipment, specific wave, tidal and ocean current projects, and applications of the technology to electric power generation.
Structural Mechanics Finite Element Computer Programs: A Decade with Finite Elements (19701980) A E C C o r p , L i n k o p i n g , 665 pp. P r i c e $84.00 This comprehensive book published by Advanced Engineering Corp. {AEC) is the fifth publication dealing with finite element programs. It includes 600 programs and about 2700 references. The book is arranged in two sections. The first part covers the program characteristics, description, element library and hardware information. The range of application includes finite element programs with linear and non-linear statics, dynamics and heat transfer. Presented programs are arranged alphabetically in user-oriented table form. The second part of the book gives the address to programdeveloper and references to manuals, journals, conference proceedings, and internal reports which describe the programs and applications experiences. New for this edition: Each program is presented with a short abstract. Solution technique is given. Available pre° and/or postprocessor programs are referred. Programs for desktop- and mini-computers have been included.
Water Resources Engineering R. K. Linsley and J. B. Franzini M c G r a w - H i l l I n t e r n a t i o n a l , 1980, 716 pp. £7.85 To attempt to adequately describea 716-pagebook on such a broad field as water resourcesengineeringin a briefreview is impossible.However, it is the third edition by two well-knownauthors who have been involved in the teaching of the subject in the USA for many years. This latest edition, whichcontains the same number of chapters as the previous one (twenty one) published in 1972,has not significantlychanged except that the chapter on water supply systems has been extended to include water quality and water-quality standards, and the chapter on sewerage updated to reflect the recent developments in wastewater treatment. The book offers such diverse topics as river navigation, water resources planning, flood-damage mitigation and hydraulic machinery, together with the more common subjects of hydrology and various hydraulic structures which are covered in some detail. As in the second edition each chapter is followed by a list of references from a variety of sources and a set of problems. Solutions to these are available in a separate manual, which willbe helpfulto those readers who are not using the book with tutorial guidance. The trend to metric usage in the USA has continued with some material and severalof the examplesnow in the SI notation, but more emphasis could have been placed in the text on the use of digital computers, as they are widelyemployed in the field of water resources. Although parts of the book relate to American practice, in particular the chapter on water law, this by no means limits its readership which is highly recommended to both undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as practicing engineers. At £7.85 in paperback form, the book offers good value for money.
First Wind Energy Systems BHRA Fluid M K 4 3 0AJ
Engineering,
Cranfield,
Bedford
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Wind Energy Systems held in Cambridge, September 1976. (Microfiche Edition only). Subjects covered include the potential for power production by large dispersed arrays of wind turbines, a crossflow wind turbine; general performance theory for crosswind axis turbines; WVU wind energy concentrators; tornadotype wind energy systems; basic consideration; wind-power installations for water pumping in developing countries.
Second Wind Energy Systems BHRA Fluid MK43 0AJ
Engineering,
Cranfield,
Bedford
Proceedings of the Second International Symposium on Wind Energy Systems held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, October 1978. The most recent developments in the technological and environmental problems associated with wind energy conversion systems are covered by this set of conference proceedings. The subjects range from the design, construction, manufacture and siting of wind energy conversion systems; their applications; interfacing, storage and an ancillary equipment to national programmes and environmental impact.
Wave and Tidal Energy BHRA Fluid MK43 0AJ
Engineering,
Cranfield,
Bedford
P. W. France
NEW BOOKS This section lists books within the field of water resources that have been recently published a n d the descriptions given are those supplied by the b o o k publishers. C o m p r e h e n s i v e reviews of these b o o k s will a p p e a r in future issues.
PET/CBM Personal Computer Guide Carrol S. Donahue and Janice K. Enger M c G r a w - H i l l , N e w Y o r k , 1980, 4 3 0 pp. P r i c e £10 Authorized by Commodore, this is a complete guide to the use of the PET computer. Beginning with an introduction to Basic language, and descriptions of how to operate the PET, it then goes on to cover programming, storing data, preventative maintenance and assembly language - - a l l carefully and thoroughly explained, and all designed to be completely practical. For example, Chapter Five describes the features and quirks of the PET, and how to get around the limitations of PET Basic. Every user will find this section essential if they really want to understand their PET and how to go about programming it. Complete with numerous photographs, diagrams, and programme listings, the PET/CBM Personal Computer Guide is not only an invaluable source of information for the PET and CBM owner, it will also tell any potential buyer what they can expect from their own personal computer.
50
Adv. Water Resources, 1981, Volume 4, March
Proceedings of the International Symposium on Wave and Tidal Energy held in Canterbury, September 1978. Subjects covered include the mechanisms for the extraction of energy from waves, tides and the ocean currents, the devices and equipment required for energy extraction, modelling, testing and sea trails of possible systems and equipment, specific wave, tidal and ocean current projects, and applications of the technology to electric power generation.
Structural Mechanics Finite Element Computer Programs: A Decade with Finite Elements (19701980) A E C C o r p , L i n k o p i n g , 665 pp. P r i c e $84.00 This comprehensive book published by Advanced Engineering Corp. {AEC) is the fifth publication dealing with finite element programs. It includes 600 programs and about 2700 references. The book is arranged in two sections. The first part covers the program characteristics, description, element library and hardware information. The range of application includes finite element programs with linear and non-linear statics, dynamics and heat transfer. Presented programs are arranged alphabetically in user-oriented table form. The second part of the book gives the address to programdeveloper and references to manuals, journals, conference proceedings, and internal reports which describe the programs and applications experiences. New for this edition: Each program is presented with a short abstract. Solution technique is given. Available pre° and/or postprocessor programs are referred. Programs for desktop- and mini-computers have been included.