The Sewerage Of Sea Coast Towns

Originally published in 1911. PREFACE: In the following chapters no attempt has been made to describe the details of, or make calculations for, any particular scheme, because, as stated in the opening chapter, the conditions vary so considerably in every case that what is applicable to one place is totally unsuitable for another. The matter contained therein has, therefore, been confined, as far as possible, to the fundamental principles involved, and these have been dealt with in such a manner that the information may be utilised to suit the exigencies of all cases; as, for instance, where formulae are required, such as for calculating the discharge of weirs and of pipes, several alternative ones are mentioned, and their solution explained, so that, by selecting the most suitable, accurate results can be obtained. ......Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these cla