Product Description

The text is designed for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate-level courses in hydrology, groundwater hydrology, hydrogeology, and civil engineering. This best selling text gives students a balanced examination of all facets of hydrogeology. The text stresses the application of mathematics to problem solving rather than derivation of theory. It provides a balance between physical and chemical hydrogeology. Numerous case studies cultivate student understanding of the occurrence and movement of ground water in a variety of geologic settings.

Features and Benefits

NEW - Updated references throughout the new edition.
NEW - Excel-based project included in the ground water modeling chapter.
NEW - Five new case histories- The Dakota Aquifer, Fractures Sedimentary Rocks - Newark basin, Faults as Aquifer Boundaries, Desert Hydrology -Azraq basin, Jordan, and Use of multiple geophysical techniques to determine the extent and thickness of a critical confining layer
NEW - 'Analysis' section in select chapters - Student is directed to a problem or issue that will require independent thought and problem solving techniques illustrated in the solved example problems.
NEW - Use of Internet to obtain hydrogeologic data and information.
NEW - Brief introduction to ASTM Standards. Provides students with numerous example problems accompanied by step-by-step solutions
Includes well-developed case studies in most of the chapters
Appendices - Include tables covering various functions, unit conversions, and additional data for solving well hydraulics, water chemistry, and contaminant transport problems.
Contains a thorough glossary of hydrogeologic terms making the book a valuable reference.
Incorporates an introduction to the methods of problem solving using dimensional analysis as well as a discussion of significant digits.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #984991 in Books
• Published on: 2001-01-04
• Binding: Hardcover
• 598 pages

Synopsis
The text is designed for advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate-level courses in hydrology, groundwater hydrology, hydrogeology, and civil engineering. This best selling text gives students a balanced examination of all facets of hydrogeology. The text stresses the application of mathematics to problem solving rather than derivation of theory. It provides a balance between physical and chemical hydrogeology. Numerous case studies cultivate student understanding of the occurrence and movement of ground water in a variety of geologic settings.

Customer Reviews

The Bible
Elegant and comprehensive introduction to classical hydrogeology. Fetter's other book Contaminant Hydrogeology completes the pair. Unlike most scientific texts, this is an engrossing and highly engaging read - a real page turner. But remember, there is no money in hydrogeology in the UK...