Artificial Water Feature Design, Creation, and Appreciation ()

Author: Jin Rulin
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book is a compilation of the author's research, development, practice, innovation, and creativity in artificial water features over more than 10 years. The book provides systematic, specific, comprehensive, and easy-to-understand discussions on various aspects of artificial water features, including their historical development, basic components, design theory, calculation formulas, worked examples, equipment and accessories, control systems, construction methods, practical examples, and several important considerations for the sustainable development of artificial water features. It is accompanied by a video CD-ROM, making it rich in visuals and easy to read. The book consists of 9 chapters, covering systematic, comprehensive, and easy-to-understand discussions on the historical development, basic components, design theory, calculation formulas, worked examples, design accessories, control systems, manufacturing methods, practical examples, and important considerations for the sustainable development of artificial water features and water curtain movies. It is rich in visuals and easy to read. The audio-visual CD-ROM included with the book is an important component, divided into two chapters, featuring over 800 color photographs of artificial water features and 15 video examples of water curtain movies. This book is suitable for technical personnel in the fields of artificial water features, water curtain movies, landscape planning, architectural planning, tourism, water supply and drainage, and environmental engineering. It can also serve as a teaching reference for relevant majors in colleges and universities. Additionally, it is recommended for colleagues interested in water features and landscape design.