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Summary: Water Distribution Modeling "how to guide"
Review: I found Water Distribution Modeling to be an excellent "how to" guide for both novices and professionals. It presents the subject matter in easy to follow, meaningful, and useful discussions and descriptions. The authors are to be congratulated for presenting all practical elements of the topic in simple and straightforward terms. The discussion topics and problems are a great help for the beginner and a helpful refresher for the veteran.
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Summary: Great for a refresher or beginner
Review: This is a great book for the first time water modeler. It starts with a review of the basics and terms and then moves into the more complex aspects of network modeling. If you're already familar with modeling water systems, this makes a great review guide. The included software is easy to learn and works great for small projects. This is a hard to beat bargain.
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Summary: Carlton's Review
Review: I am a civil engineer for EBMUD, a water provider in the Bay Area. This book is a great handy reference guide for any engineer dealing with hydraulics. It is similar in usefulness to Lindeburg's Professional Engineering Reference Manual. Positives: Easy to use, simple explanations,good examples. Great reference for steady state analysis. Negatives: Valves and appurtanances are not described in too much detail as far as mechanics. I realize it is not the focus of the book. Furthermore, there isn't much discussion on transients -- again, not the focus of this book.
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Summary: Excellent Water Distribution Text/Software
Review: Recently, I purchased the Water Distribution Modeling for a project. Overall, I found the text an excellent source of information with very easy to understand explanation of hydraulic principals. The software was a great introduction to the water distribution modeling and since my company has purchased WaterCAD for other large scale projects.
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Summary: Water, Water, Everywhere ...
Review: An excellent reference book! Water system modeling is covered in great detail throughout the text, yet it is written in a simple and direct format making it easy to understand. It can be used as a simple equation reference book, hydraulics textbook, or it serves well as an advanced water system analysis tool. The included software shortens the learning curve associated with any new material. A great buy!
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Summary: Water Distribution Modeling, by Haested Methods
Review: The book contains the principles of hydraulics needed for water distribution model. There are also case studies and methodology to help with day to day tasks. The information for making adjustments or specialising a model are very helpful. There are also tips for trouble shooting or modifying a model.
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Summary: REQUIRED READING!
Review: This book provides a great deal of information for engineers and scientists that work with water distribution modeling. This book is extremely useful for all levels of experience. A great tool to use to understand the theories of water distribution and the development of a water distribution model. This book should be required reading for any engineer performing water distribution analysis! A++
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Summary: Water Distribution Modeling, Haestad Methods
Review: The best of such reference manuals available today, this book contains both elementary and complex hydraulics as well as constituent modeling presented in both practical and theoretical formats.
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Summary: water modeling made clear
Review: AFTER RECIVING THIS BOOK I FOUND THE FORMAT, INFOMATION, AND EXAMPLES TO BE MORE THAN HELPFUL IF YOUR COMPANY OR IN OUR CASE A CITY HAS CHOOSEN TO USE THESE PROGRAMS FOR THEIR SYSTEM MODELING. THIS IS MY FIRST USE OF SYSTEM MODELING AND THIS BOOK WITH THE DEMO SOFTWARE HAS SOLD US ON IT'S USEFULLNESS. WE ALSO BOUGHT THE 10,000 PIPE MODELING PROGRAM.
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Summary: Excellent resource
Review: I have been doing computer modeling of water distribution systems for 15 years. Haestad Methods "Water Distribution Modeling" is the most comprehensive reference resource on hydraulic network modeling. This book is a must-have for anyone engaged in distribution system modeling whether you use Haestad's software or not.
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