Contemporary Frontiers of Water Conservancy Technology

Author: International Cooperation and Technology Department of the Ministry of Water Resources
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The field of global water science is advancing rapidly, with new theories and technologies emerging constantly. It is crucial to learn from and draw on the experiences of countries around the world. As the foundation of the project, it involves thorough research on the development of water science and technology both domestically and internationally, to grasp the current status and trends of its advancement. This enables targeting and tracking the forefront of international disciplines, thereby formulating China's water science and technology development strategy. Contemporary Frontiers in Water Science and Technology is one of the key outcomes of the research project on the development strategy of water science and technology. This book is a crystallization of collective wisdom. Through extensive investigation and research, as well as discussions, the expert team of the project collected and organized thousands of references, systematically analyzed the latest advancements in water science and technology both domestically and internationally, and introduced the hot and challenging issues in water resource development, utilization, and protection that are of global concern. It serves as a valuable reference for all sectors of society concerned with the sustainable utilization of China's water resources. The book is divided into thirteen chapters, organized by the sub-disciplines of water science and technology.
Chapter 1: Hydrology and Water Resources
Chapter 2: Ecology and Water Environment
Chapter 3: Flood Control and Disaster Reduction
Chapter 4: Rural Water Conservancy
Chapter 5: Engineering Hydrodynamics
Chapter 6: River Sedimentation
Chapter 7: Soil and Water Conservation
Chapter 8: Hydraulic Structures
Chapter 9: Geotechnical Engineering
Chapter 10: Hydraulic Engineering Construction
Chapter 11: Hydraulic Materials
Chapter 12: Geological Exploration
Chapter 13: Application of Information Technology