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Hardy Cross Method
The Hardy Cross method is an iterative technique for solving steady-state flow distribution in pipe networks, originally developed for water distribution systems. Introduced by Hardy Cross in 1936, this method balances flow continuity and pressure head constraints through successive iterations, making it ideal for hand calculations and gaining physical insight into network behavior.
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Sources
- Cross, H. (1936). Analysis of flow in networks of conduits or conductors. University of Illinois Bulletin, 34(17), 3-29. link ↗
- Duffy, A., Malone, D., & O'Neill, J. (1987). The Hardy Cross Method for Water Distribution Networks. Water Research Centre. ISBN: 0-906957-66-4
- Jeppson, R. W. (1976). Analysis of Flow in Pipe Networks. Ann Arbor Science Publishers. ISBN: 0-250-40157-7