Analysis of a Water Distribution Network may be necessary to know its behaviour under normal and deficient conditions and the design of a new network. Various methods such as Hardy Cross, Newton-Raphson, Linear Theory, and Gradient for static and time-dependent (extended period) analyses are described with small illustrative examples. The book also covers analysis considering withdrawal along links, head-dependent and performance-based analyses, calibration of existing networks, water quality modeling, analysis considering uncertainty of parameters, and reliability analysis of water distribution networks. Brief description of available computer softwares is also given.

Preface / Introduction / Frictional Head Loss in Pipes / Minor Head Loss in Pipes / Equivalent Pipes / Reservoirs, Pumps and Valves / Network Parameters and Types of Analysis / Formulation of Equations / Hardy Cross Method / Newton-Raphson Method / Linear Theory Method / Gradient Method / Other Analysis Methods / Dynamic Analysis / Analysis considering Withdrawal along Links / Head Department Analysis and Network Performance / Node Flow Analysis / Water Quality Modelling / Network Calibration / Fuzzy Parameters and Network Analysis / Miscellaneous Topics / Answers / References / Index.

Undergraduate – Postgraduate Students in Civil Engineering