Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering - Vol 1
Engineering · 16 chapters · 394 sections · about 178 hours
Chapters
16 chapters · 394 sections- 1Concepts of Hydrologic Cycle10 sections
- 2Global Water Budget22 sections
- 3Applications in Engineering30 sections
- 4Forms of Precipitation22 sections
- 5Characteristics of Precipitation in India25 sections
- 6Measurement of Precipitation – Recording and Non-Recording Types17 sections
- 7Rain Gauge Network18 sections
- 8Mean Precipitation Over an Area13 sections
- 9Theissen’s and Isohyetal Methods16 sections
- 10Missing Rainfall Data – Estimation14 sections
- 11Consistency of Rainfall Records16 sections
- 12Depth-Area-Duration Relationships15 sections
- 13Maximum Intensity / Depth-Duration-Frequency Relationship21 sections
- 14Probable Maximum Precipitation (PMP)16 sections
- 15Rainfall Data in India106 sections
- 16Evaporation Process33 sections
About this course
Hydrology and water resources engineering is a vital branch of civil engineering that focuses on the management, development, and sustainable utilization of water resources. Hydrologists study the distribution, movement, and quality of water on Earth's surface and underground, providing crucial insights into how environmental changes affect water availability and quality. Water resources engineers apply scientific principles and engineering practices to address real-world challenges related to water, such as providing clean water, managing wastewater, controlling floods, and ensuring sustainable water use.