Shallow Water Hydraulics

Focusing on the theory and computation of open channel flows, this book rigorously derives fundamental equations through vertical integration of the RANS equations for turbulent flow. It critically examines the hydrostatic pressure hypothesis central to shallow water hydraulic models. Emphasizing one-dimensional models, it provides in-depth treatments of both unsteady and steady flows. The text also details modern shock capturing techniques using finite difference and finite volume methods, assessing solution quality against analytical and experimental results.