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Optimization in water distribution systems engineering

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Engineering Optimization

Part of the book series: Mathematical Programming Studies ((MATHPROGRAMM,volume 11))

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The structure and operation of water distribution systems is explained briefly, and the basic mathematical tools used to analyze their physical behaviour are outlined. Methods for optimal planning, design and operation are presented and discussed. They are grouped according to the engineering problem which they address and to the method of solution. This survey is given at a level of detail which should suffice to understand each method and appreciate its potential and deficiencies. For more detail, or for actual implementation one has to refer back to the original works, which are listed at the end of the paper.

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  1. Uri Shamir (Visiting Professor Director)

    Present address: Department of Civil Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto

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  1. Technion, Haifa, Israel

    Uri Shamir (Visiting Professor Director)

  2. Charles Howard & Associates, Ltd., Toronto

    Uri Shamir (Visiting Professor Director)

  3. Faculty of Civil Engineering, Technion, Haifa, Israel

    Uri Shamir (Visiting Professor Director)

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Shamir, U. (1979). Optimization in water distribution systems engineering. In: Avriel, M., Dembo, R.S. (eds) Engineering Optimization. Mathematical Programming Studies, vol 11. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/BFb0120857

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