Turbulence in Open Channel Flows

by Hiroji Nakagawa (Editor), Iehisa Nezu (Editor)

Overview

A review of open channel turbulence, focusing especially on certain features stemming from the presence of the free surface and the bed of a river. Part one presents the statistical theory of turbulence; Part two addresses the coherent structures in open-channel flows and boundary layers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789054101185
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/07/1993
Series:	IAHR Monographs
Pages:	294
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Part I presents the statistical theory of turbulence, and Part 2 the coherent structures in open-channel flows and boundary layers. The book is intended for advanced students and researchers in hydraulic research, fluid mechanics, environmental sciences and related disciplines. References; Index.

Editorial Reviews

Part of the International Association for Hydraulic Research monograph series. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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