Hydrology and Floodplain Analysis: International Edition

1 Hydrologic Principles

1.1 Introduction to Hydrology

1.2 Weather Systems

1.3 Precipitation

1.4 The Hydrologic Cycle

1.5 Simple Rainfall-Runoff

1.6 Streamflow and the Hydrograph

1.7 Hydrograph Analysis

1.8 Hydrologic Measurement

Summary

Problems

References

2.1 Watershed Concepts

2.2 Unit Hydrograph Theory

2.3 Synthetic Unit Hydrograph Development

2.4 Applications of Unit Hydrographs

2.5 Linear and Kinematic Wave Models

2.6 Hydrologic Loss¯Evaporation and ET

2.7 Hydrologic Loss¯Infiltration

2.8 Green and Ampt Infiltration Method

2.9 Snowfall and Snowmelt

Summary

Problems

References

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Probability Concepts

3.3 Random Variables and Probability Distributions

3.4 Return Period or Recurrence Interval

3.5 Common Probabilistic Models

3.6 Graphical Presentation of Data

3.7 Regional Analysis

3.8 Related Topics

Summary

Problems

References

4.1 Hydrologic and Hydraulic Routing

4.2 Hydrologic River Routing

4.3 Hydrologic Reservoir Routing

4.4 Governing Equations for Hydraulic River Routing

4.5 Movement of a Flood Wave

4.6 Kinematic Wave Routing

4.7 Hydraulic River Routing

Summary

Problems

References

5.1 Introduction to Hydrologic Models

5.2 Steps in Watershed Modeling

5.3 Description of Major Hydrologic Models

5.4 HEC-HMS Flood Hydrograph Models

5.5 Application of HEC-HMS to Watersheds

5.6 HEC-HMS Watershed Analysis: Case Study

Summary

Problems

References

6.1 Characteristics of Urban Hydrology

6.2 Review of Physical Processes

6.3 Rainfall Analysis in Urban Basins

6.4 Methods for Quantity Analysis

6.5 Sewer System Hydraulics

6.6 Control Options

6.7 Operational Computer Models

6.8 Case Study

Summary

Problems

References

7.1 Uniform Flow

7.2 Uniform Flow Computations

7.3 Specific Energy and Critical Flow

7.4 Occurrence of Critical Depth

7.5 Nonuniform Flow or Gradually Varied Flow

7.6 Gradually Varied Flow Equations

7.7 Classification of Water Surface Profiles

7.8 Hydraulic Jump

7.9 Introduction to the HEC-RAS Model

7.10 Theoretical Basis for HEC-RAS

7.11 Basic Data Requirements (Steady State)

7.12 Optional HEC-RAS Capabilities

7.13 Bridge Modeling in HEC-RAS

7.14 HEC-RAS Features

Summary

Problems

References

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Properties of Ground Water

8.3 Gr Movement

8.4 Flow Nets

8.5 General Flow Equations

8.6 Dupuit Equation

8.7 Streamlines and Equipotential Lines

8.8 Unsaturated Flow

8.9 Steady-State Well Hydraulics

8.10 Unsteady Well Hydraulics

8.11 Water Wells

8.12 Ground Water Modeling Techniques

Summary

Problems

References

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Drainage Collection Systems

9.3 Design of Culverts

9.4 Detention Basins Used to Mitigate Project Impacts

9.5 Floodplain Management Design Issues

Summary

Problems

References

10.1 Introduction to GIS

10.2 General GIS Concepts

10.3 Digital Representation Hydrologic Parameters

10.4 Digital Representation of Topography

10.5 GIS-Based Hydrology and Hydraulics

10.6 Common GIS Software Programs

Summary

Online Resources

References

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Radar Estimation of Rainfall

11.3 Nexrad (WSR-88D) Radar System

11.4 Gage Adjustment of Radar

11.5 Hydrologic Applications

Summary

References

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Flood Management Issues and Basic Terminology

12.3 Structural and Nonstructural Methods of Flood Control

12.4 The Flood Control Paradox

12.5 Major Gulf Hurricanes: Katrina and Ike

12.6 Improved Strategies Toward Flood Management

Summary

References

13.1 Introduction

13.2 The City of San Antonio Deep in the Heart of Texas

13.3 The Colorado River Taming the Wild West

13.4 Across the Pond The River Thames

13.5 Global Climate Change and Water Resources

References

Appendix A Symbols and Notation

Appendix B Conversion Factors

Appendix C Properties of Water

Appendix D Normal Distribution Tables

Appendix E Useful Hydrology-Related Internet Links

• Divided into three main sections
  • First section (Chapters 1-4): Covers traditional topics in hydrology.
  • Second section (Chapters 5-9): Designed to apply hydrologic theory and modeling techniques to several areas of engineering hydrology and design - watershed analysis, floodplain delineation, and urban stormwater.
  • Third section (Chapters 10-12): Next generation of hydrologic computation, watershed evaluation and discussion of important severe storm impacts and flood management.
• Over 80 worked examples, over 220 homework problems, and 6 major case studies are used to highlight theory, problem definition, solution methods, and computational approaches
• Spreadsheet examples and data sets allows students to apply simple computer models to actual hydrology problems
• Companion website hydrology.rice.edu maintained by Dr. Bedient, contains selected problems, example datasets, simple Excel programs, and dozens of PowerPoint presentations that are available to instructors and students in the course at no charge.

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