Showing papers in "Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers in 1951"
TL;DR: In this paper, a solution of the problem of determining the reservoir storage required on a given stream, to guarantee a given draft, is presented, where a long-time record of annual total...
Abstract: A solution of the problem of determining the reservoir storage required on a given stream, to guarantee a given draft, is presented in this paper. For example, if a long-time record of annual total...
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TL;DR: In this article, the concept of central differences of a function to approximate its derivatives by simple numerical expressions was introduced, and the authors showed how a problem involving a linear differential equilibria can be solved by central differences.
Abstract: After introducing the concept of central differences of a function to approximate its derivatives by simple numerical expressions, the writer shows how a problem involving a linear differential equ...
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TL;DR: In this article, influence charts are presented for the purpose of obtaining theoretical deflections and moments of pavement slabs under load, which are similar to, and are used in the same manner as, those p...
Abstract: Influence charts are presented for the purpose of obtaining theoretical deflections and moments of pavement slabs under load . The charts are similar to, and are used in the same manner as, those p...
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors designed a channel contractions for subcritical flow for minimum energy losses by proper streamlining of the boundaries and achieved efficient and economic solutions with relatively little diffi...
Abstract: Channel contractions for subcritical flow are designed for minimum energy losses by proper streamlining of the boundaries. Efficient and economic solutions are achieved with relatively little diffi...
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TL;DR: The theory of high-velocity flow-flow defined as shooting, rapid, or supercritical is presented comprehensively in this paper, and the principles discussed find practical application in the design of all open-channe...
Abstract: The theory of high-velocity flow-flow defined as shooting, rapid, or supercritical is presented comprehensively. The principles discussed find practical application in the design of all open-channe...
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TL;DR: In this article, the subject of channel design is discussed under three sequent headings: surface configuration at abrupt expansions, supercritical flow in divergent channels, and channel design under three sequential headings.
Abstract: Following an introductory discussion of supercritical flow in divergent channels, the matter of channel design is discussed under three sequent headings: (1) Surface configuration at abrupt expansi...
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TL;DR: The restraining effects of semi-rigid, girder-column connections have received considerable attention within recent years in both the United States and Great Britain this article, and excellent literature on the su...
Abstract: The restraining effects of semi-rigid, girder-column connections have received considerable attention within recent years in both the United States and Great Britain. Excellent literature on the su...
TL;DR: Openwork gravel, without interstitial sand, was found associated with stream deposits of well-graded sand and gravel in innumerable exposures throughout the Pacific Northwest as discussed by the authors, and a study of the relatio...
Abstract: Openwork gravel, without interstitial sand, is found associated with stream deposits of well-graded sand and gravel in innumerable exposures throughout the Pacific Northwest. A study of the relatio...
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TL;DR: In this article, the conditions under which a moored ship will respond to sea oscillations in harbor basins are examined on a theoretical basis and the circumstances in which the ship resonates longitudi...
Abstract: The conditions under which a moored ship will respond to sea oscillations in harbor basins are examined on a theoretical basis in this paper. The circumstances in which the ship resonates longitudi...
TL;DR: In this paper, the characteristics of flows around curved sections of open channels at velocities greater than the wave velocity were discussed, and the authors showed that in sim'ple curves such flows produce cros...
Abstract: Characteristics of flows around curved sections of open channels at velocities greater than the wave velocity (that is, F > 1) are discussed in this paper. In sim'ple curves such flows produce cros...
TL;DR: In this paper, a brief analysis of the philosophy and practice of engineering design is given and the importance of plasticity in most elastic design is emphasized and the use of elementary plastic analysis is used.
Abstract: A brief analysis is given of the phi losophy and practice of engineering design. The importance bf plasticity in most elastic design is emphasized and the use of elementary plastic analysis is illu...
TL;DR: The diversion of floodwaters from the Mississippi River via the Old and the Atchafalaya rivers in Louisiana is an important factor in the control of the Mississippi river floods below the point of...
Abstract: The diversion of floodwaters from the Mississippi River via the Old and the Atchafalaya rivers in Louisiana is an important factor in the control of the Mississippi River floods below the point of ...
TL;DR: The increasing necessity of using earth dams because of the diminishing number of sites suitable for the construction of masonry or concrete dams has created new problems in dam construction, more... as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: The increasing necessity of using earth dams because of the diminishing number of sites suitable for the construction of masonry or concrete dams has created new problems in dam construction, more ...
TL;DR: In the design of a structural steel framework it is considered good practice to avoid subjecting I-beams to the combined effect of bending and torsion, because the torsional resistance of Ibeams i....
Abstract: In the design of a structural steel framework it is considered good practice to avoid subjecting I-beams to the combined effect of bending and torsion, because the torsional resistance of I-beams i...