Since most nations of the world now use metric units of measurement while the United States has only begun a conversation from the English system, both system of units are given in the text, tables, and figures. The metric units (SI in most cases) are usually given first with English equivalents in parentheses. It is hoped that this arrangement will serve students of those countries where the metric system in use and at the same time ease the transition for those of countries where the change is yet to occur. Problems are included in both system of units. The student should find hydrology an interesting subject but one very different from most engineering course. The natural phenomena with which hydrology is concerned do not lend themselves to such rigorous analyses as are possible in engineering mechanics. There is therefore greater variety of methods, more latitude for judgment, and a seeming lack of accuracy in problem solutions. Actually, the accuracy of sound hydrologic solutions compares favorably with other types of engineering computations. Uncertainties in engineering are frequently hidden by use of factors of safety, rigidly standardized working procedure, and conservative assumptions regarding properties of materials.
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Pusat Sumber Daya Mineral, Batubara dan Panas Bumi - Jln. Soekarno Hatta No. 444, Bandung, Jawa Barat
PMB 551.48 LIN h