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A Handbook of Gravity-Flow Water Systems for Small Communities

by Thomas D. Jordan

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This handbook is written with the intention of collecting together all the knowledge, theory and practices necessary for the surveying, designing and construction of gravity-flow drinking water systems for rural communities. Although the book was originally written specifically for the construction of such systems in Nepal, most of the principles presented here are applicable in a great variety of locations around the world. Efforts have been made to organize the material for quick reference, and to present it in a manner that allows overseers form both engineering and non-engineering backgrounds to understand it quickly and easily.

The author emphasizes the fundamental principles of design, illustrated with several general examples of successful structures, rather than presenting strict and inflexible 'standarized designs'. Given the ruggedness of many developing areas in need of gravity-flow water systems, it is his belief that standarized designs may not always be perfectly feasible but that someone who understands the principles of the designs can modify them to fit the location.

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Originally written for the construction of gravity-flow drinking water systems in Nepal, this book is equally applicable for other locations around the world. Organized for quick reference, it is quickly and easily understood.

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dh_awan, July 21, 2007 (view all comments by dh_awan)
I m civil engineer from pakistan and working with ngo last 3 years on Watsan projects. one of my officer who belong to uk he gave me the copy of this book. i m using this book for the water systems design this book is very use ful for the design and the donors are setisfy to see our design there is no such book in the pakistani market so it will be very good to be send this book to the pakistan market and it will help the engineers to make the sustainable designe for the water systems.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780946688500
Subtitle:
For Small Communities
Author:
Jordan, Thomas D.
Publisher:
Intermediate Technology Publications
Location:
London, UK
Subject:
Hydraulic structures
Subject:
Hydraulic structures -- Design and construction -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Subject:
Water-supply, Rural.
Subject:
Hydraulic structures -- Nepal -- Design and construction -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Copyright:
Edition Number:
International
Edition Description:
Bibliography: p. 184-186.
Series Volume:
no. 85-2
Publication Date:
1984
Binding:
Paper
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
224

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