An Introduction to Water Supply Systems for Professional Engineers
About this audiobook
Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, mechanical engineers, environmental engineers and construction managers interested in planning, design, construction and operation of water supply systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. WATER REQUIREMENTS, 3. CAPACITY OF WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM, 4. WATER SUPPLY SOURCES. 5. GROUND WATER SUPPLIES, 6. SURFACE WATER SUPPLIES, 7. INTAKES, 8. RAW WATER PUMPING FACILITIES, 9. WATER SYSTEM DESIGN PROCEDURE, 10. APPENDIX A: BIBLIOGRAPHY, 11. APPENDIX B: SAMPLE WELL DESIGN, 12. APPENDIX C: DRILLED WELLS
This audio book is abridged. Because of the inherent limitations of an audio book, it does not include Figures, Tables and Formulas that are included in the e-book and printed versions of this publication. E-book and printed versions of this publication are available from major online vendors.
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About the author
Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience designing all types of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a public policy advisor on the staff of the California Legislature dealing with infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous local, state and national offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Architectural Engineering Institute. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).
