Publisher's Synopsis
The Principles of Waterworks Engineering is a comprehensive guidebook written by John Henry Tudsbery Turner in 1897. This book is a valuable resource for civil engineers, waterworks professionals, and students who are interested in learning about the principles of waterworks engineering. The book covers a wide range of topics related to waterworks engineering, including the sources of water, water treatment processes, distribution systems, and the design and construction of waterworks structures. Turner provides detailed explanations of the various methods and technologies used in waterworks engineering, including filtration, coagulation, sedimentation, and disinfection. The book also includes chapters on the legal and financial aspects of waterworks engineering, as well as the management and operation of waterworks systems. Turner provides practical advice on how to design and maintain waterworks systems, and he discusses the challenges and opportunities that arise in the field of waterworks engineering. Overall, The Principles of Waterworks Engineering is a thorough and informative guidebook that remains relevant today, more than a century after it was first published. It is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the design, construction, operation, or management of waterworks systems.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.