Hydraulic Structures are engineering constructions designed and mechanically fit for managing and utilizing water resources to the best advantage of the human being and environment. This course provides a broad understanding of the basic principles of hydraulic structures. The emphasis is on design and analysis of different types of dams and spillways.
Author(s): Bayou Chane, Shimelis Behailu, Addis Ababa University
183 Pages
Hydraulics is the science of forces and movements transmitted by means of liquids. Topics covered includes: Fluid transport systems, Fluid power systems, Hydrostatics, Hydrodynamics, Hydraulic System, Types of Filters , Hydraulic Pumps, Centrifugal Pump, Internal Gear Pump, Vane Pumps, Variable Displacement Pump, Axial Piston Pump, Control Valves, Heat Exchanger, Hydraulic Fluids, Types of Hydraulic Oils, Characteristics of Hydraulic Oil, Hydraulic power Pack and Flow Control valve.
Author(s): The Indian Railways Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
69 Pages
