Energy Dissipators and Hydraulic Jump

Focusing on hydraulic jumps and stilling basins, this book compiles extensive research and insights on energy dissipation in hydraulic engineering. It traces the historical context from da Vinci's initial description to modern design advancements. The text reviews numerous papers, discusses current trends, and outlines future research directions. While providing design criteria and recommendations, it emphasizes the complexity of creating effective stilling basins. The book is divided into two parts, covering hydraulic jumps and various hydraulic structures, with consistent notation and references throughout.