Simplified Irrigation Design: Professional Designer and Installer Version Measurements in Imperial (U.S.and Metric) [Paperback]

Pete Melby (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1995 | ISBN-10: 0442018223 | ISBN-13: 978-0442018221 | Edition: 2nd

Drawing from the experience of irrigation designers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers, this how-to reference is simple enough that novices can study it and become comfortable with irrigation design and hydraulics, but in-depth enough to enable designers to meet federal metric guidelines and communicate better with international contractors. 5/95.

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From the Back Cover

The Second Edition of this best-selling academic guide to irrigation design has been completely rewritten so you can understand it easily. Created for the irrigation designer and installer, as well as students, Simplified Irrigation Design clearly explains irrigation design and related hydraulics, without the need for interpretation by teachers. Each chapter builds on the other, presenting all the fundamentals of irrigation design before getting into the more complicated aspects of irrigation, such as:

• basic hydraulics
• pipe sizing
• friction loss calculations
• determining water pressure.

Photos and illustrations show exactly how every concept and piece of equipment works. In addition, you’ll learn how to estimate costs and write specifications. Pipe sizes are described according to ASTM to help you fully understand the limits of irrigation pipe use. The expanded Second Edition of this popular guide to landscape irrigation includes all the latest equipment and techniques. Just a few of the new features include:

• Methods of conserving water to help you anticipate your clients’ environmental concerns
• Computerized methods for managing labor and irrigation systems that will help you save money on labor and water costs
• Metric values for every Imperial (U.S.) measurement, enabling you to meet federal metric guidelines and better communicate with an international audience.

Another bonus: the author has combed the minds of irrigation designers, contractors, and equipment manufacturers to help you avoid costly mistakes that even veterans make. Whether you’re just learning or brushing up on the latest technology, you’ll want to read the Second Edition of Simplified Irrigation Design from cover to cover. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

About the Author Pete Melby is Professor of Landscape Architecture at Mississippi State University. Mr. Melby is a past board member of the Arts Festival of Atlanta and was chairperson of Atlanta's Urban Wall Graphics. In addition, he has published widely and lectures regularly. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 230 pages
• Publisher: Van Nostrand Reinhold; 2nd edition (May 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0442018223
• ISBN-13: 978-0442018221
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,676,362 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book to learn to install a professional system, June 9, 2000

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Steven Okelberry ""SprinklerWarehouse.com... (Houston, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simplified Irrigation Design, 2nd Edition (Landscape Architecture) (Paperback)

I read this book to get ready to take my Texas Irrigation License exam. It explained how to properly install a professional quality sprinkler system in an easy to read and understand format. This book goes into detail about how to layout the sprinkler heads, how to pipe it all together, and how all the parts work together. I have read many irrigation books...This was the best book to get a good understanding of sprinkler systems without becoming an expert in the field of irrigation. Perfect for the do it yourself homeowner or individual wanting to get into the irrigation industry. I now have my license and highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn to install a good sprinkler system without having to read an irrigation reference manual.

19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars The title should probably read "Over-Simplified...", August 9, 1999

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This review is from: Simplified Irrigation Design, 2nd Edition (Landscape Architecture) (Paperback)

I was very disappointed with this book. The author places emphasis on the use of one brand of irrigation equipment, seldom mentioning other options that may better fit the application. I also found several errors in the enclosed calculations... not simply a typo, but in the methodology of the formulas. I would not recommend this book...

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Book but, Over Priced, June 15, 2006

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Mikey (Ventura, Ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simplified Irrigation Design, 2nd Edition (Landscape Architecture) (Paperback)

I have some basic knowledge of irrigation and right off the bat I was irritated with the way the chapters where laid out. He starts right in with sprinkler head performance and layout before going into the explanation of irrigation, and the basic principles of hydraulics that I believe should be the foundation what you learn first before anything else. The other thing that was that for the money I don't believe it was worth it maybe more like $20-25. Most of the information you can find on the internet searches. But, all in all it was a very easy reading book that did help me fill some holes in my irrigation knowledge.