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Risk and Uncertainty Analysis for Sustainable Urban Water Systems: UNESCO-IHE PhD Thesis
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May 01, 2013
Author(s):
Krishna Bahadur Khatri
A combination of future change pressures - including unprecedented growth in population, urbanization, socio-economic, and climate change - are imposing new stresses on the earth’s resources and society’s ability to maintain or improve infrastructure systems and environmental quality. While …
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Integrated Water Resources Management, Institutions and Livelihoods under Stress: Bottom-up Perspectives from Zimbabwe; UNESCO-IHE PhD Thesis
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February 06, 2013
Author(s):
Collin C. Mabiza
The majority of people in Limpopo river basin depend on rainfed agriculture. Unfortunately the Limpopo is water scarce, and parts of the basin, such as Zimbabwe’s Mzingwane catchment, are under stress in terms of agro-ecological and socio-politicoeconomic conditions. Integrated Water Resources …
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Hydrology and Hydroclimatology: Principles and Applications
Published:
November 27, 2012
Author(s):
M. Karamouz; S. Nazif; M. Falahi
This book presents a systematic approach to understanding and applying the principles of hydrology and hydroclimatology, examining the interactions among different components of the water cycle. It takes a fresh look at the fundamentals and challenges in hydrologic and hydroclimatic systems as well …
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Water Loss Management: Tools and Methods for Developing Countries: UNESCO-IHE PhD Thesis
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October 11, 2012
Author(s):
Harrison E. Mutikanga
Water losses occur in all water distribution systems worldwide and high levels are indicative of poor governance and poor physical condition of the system. Water losses vary from 3% of system input volume in the developed countries to 70% in the developing countries. This high contrast suggests …
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Fundamental Mechanics of Fluids, Fourth Edition
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August 01, 2012
Author(s):
I.G. Currie
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Fundamental Mechanics of Fluids, Fourth Edition addresses the need for an introductory text that focuses on the basics of fluid mechanics—before concentrating on specialized areas such as ideal-fluid flow and boundary-layer theory. Filling that void for both students and professionals working in …
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Multi-Objective Optimization for Urban Drainage Rehabilitation: UNESCO-IHE PhD Thesis
Published:
May 01, 2012
Author(s):
Wilmer Jose Barreto Cordero
Flooding in urbanized areas has become a very important issue around the world. The level of service (or performance) of urban drainage systems (UDS) degrades in time for a number of reasons. In order to maintain an acceptable performance of UDS, early rehabilitation plans must be developed and …
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Integrating GIS, Remote Sensing, and Mathematical Modelling for Surface Water Quality Management in Irrigated Watersheds: UNESCO-IHE PhD Thesis
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February 12, 2012
Author(s):
Amel Moustafa Azab
The intensive use of limited water resources, the growing population rates and the various increasing human activities put high and continuous stresses on these resources. Major problems affecting the water quality of rivers, streams and lakes may arise from inadequately treated sewage, poor land …
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Transport of multiple Escherichia coli strains in saturated porous media: UNESCO-IHE PhD Thesis
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February 07, 2012
Author(s):
George Lutterodt
Prediction of microbial transport distances are usually based on the sticking efficiency, a parameter in the classical colloid filtration theory. This parameter represents the interaction between colloid and collector surfaces resulting in deposition. According to the theory, the sticking …
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Sustainable Irrigation Development in the White Volta sub-Basin: UNESCO-IHE PhD Thesis
Published:
December 16, 2011
Author(s):
Eric Antwi Ofosu
Sub-Saharan Africa has an irrigation potential of about 42 million hectares of which only 17% is developed. Despite several investments in irrigation the growth is slow. This study aims at helping to achieve sustainable irrigation in sub-Saharan Africa, through gaining a better understanding of …
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Flood Hazards: Impacts and Responses for the Built Environment
Published:
July 28, 2011
Editor(s):
Jessica Lamond; Colin Booth; Felix Hammond; David Proverbs
A 360-degree view of the response to flood risk As major flooding events around the world show, the impact of flooding on the built environment can cause widespread chaos. These flood events form part of a wider pattern of increasing flood frequency coupled with increased vulnerability of the …
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