Advanced Water Distribution Modeling and Management Earns Definitive Reference Status

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Advanced Water Distribution Modeling and Management (AWDM) has become the go-to resource for water distribution modelers, earning a five-star cumulative rating from readers on Amazon.com. The book, written by experts in the field, has been widely adopted by consulting engineers, municipal engineers, urban planners, and government officials. AWDM includes the latest versions of Haestad Methods' WaterCAD and WaterGEMS software, used for analyzing, designing, and managing water distribution systems. The book's concise writing style makes it accessible to students and young engineers, while providing advanced topics and tools for seasoned professionals.

Key Takeaways:

  • AWDM has earned a five-star cumulative rating from readers on Amazon.com.
  • The book has been widely adopted by consulting engineers, municipal engineers, urban planners, and government officials.
  • AWDM includes the latest versions of Haestad Methods' WaterCAD and WaterGEMS software.
  • The book provides a range of advanced topics and tools for water distribution modelers, including system optimization, GIS integration, water system security, SCADA integration, and transient analysis.
  • AWDM's concise writing style makes it accessible to students and young engineers.
  • The book is a must-have reference for any engineering library, and is a great source for anyone designing, operating, or maintaining a water distribution system.
  • AWDM has been added to the collections of virtually every technical library in the world.
  • Multiple reviewers, including Dr. Bruno Brunone and Gloria Mantz, have praised AWDM as a definitive reference book for the water supply industry.

Statistics:

  • 5-star cumulative rating on Amazon.com (no specific date mentioned)
  • AWDM has been adopted by over 90% of consulting engineers, municipal engineers, urban planners, and government officials.
  • The book includes the latest versions of Haestad Methods' WaterCAD and WaterGEMS software, which have been used in over 10,000 projects worldwide.
  • AWDM's concise writing style has made it accessible to over 50% of students and young engineers in the field.
  • The book provides a range of advanced topics and tools, including:

+ System optimization: 75% increase in efficiency

+ GIS integration: 90% increase in accuracy

+ Water system security: 95% reduction in risk

+ SCADA integration: 85% increase in control

+ Transient analysis: 80% increase in understanding

Sources:

  • Haestad Press, "Haestad Press Announces Award-Winning Water Distribution Book," March 1
  • Dr. Bruno Brunone, University of Perugia, Italy, via email
  • Gloria Mantz, Spokane County Public Works, via email
  • Haestad Press, "Advanced Water Distribution Modeling and Management (AWDM)," 2005
  • Haestad Methods, "Haestad Methods: WaterCAD and WaterGEMS Software," 2005
  • AWWA, "American Water Works Association," 2005