Hydraulics: The Flow Of Water Through Orifices, Over Weirs, And Through Open Conduits And Pipes (1886)

By Hamilton Smith Jr.

Book Overview

Hydraulics: The Flow Of Water Through Orifices, Over Weirs, And Through Open Conduits And Pipes (1886) is a comprehensive guide to the science of hydraulics, written by Hamilton Smith Jr. The book covers the principles of fluid mechanics and the flow of water through various structures such as orifices, weirs, and pipes. It provides detailed explanations of the fundamental concepts of hydraulics, including the laws of fluid motion, the Bernoulli equation, and the principles of flow measurement. The book also includes practical applications of hydraulics, such as the design of water supply systems, irrigation systems, and hydraulic turbines. With clear and concise language, Hydraulics is an essential resource for engineers, students, and anyone interested in the science of fluid mechanics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164677691
• ISBN13: 9781164677697
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.3" x 11.0"