Description
Book SynopsisUp-to-date coverage of fundamental seepage principles, closed-form solutions, and applications Seepage in Soils combines a broad range of applications with rigorous quantitative skills to give insight into the fundamental principles and mathematical solutions of seepage.
Trade Review“A wealth of closed-form analytical solutions are provided to solve a variety of problems…” (
CAB Abstracts)
"This book by Lakshmi Reddi is an excellent blend of applications and mathematical derivations." (Vadose Zone Journal, Vol. 3, No. 2; May 2004)
"The book has all prerequisites to become a must-have source for civil and agricultural engineers." (Soil Science, Vol.169, No.4; April 2004)
Table of ContentsPreface.
1. Introduction.
2. Principles of Flow.
3. Flow Nets.
4. Two-Dimensional Flow: Analytical Solutions.
5. Advanced Solutions for Seepage: Conformal Mapping.
6. Seepage Forces.
7. Soil Filters and Drainage Layers.
8. Geosynthetics in Seepage.
9. Seepage Control and Dewatering.
10. Subsurface Drainage in Pavement Systems.
11. Seepage at Waste Containment Facilities.
References.
Index.
