Framework for Dynamic Modelling of Urban Floods at Different Topographical Resolutions

Framework for Dynamic Modelling of Urban Floods at Different Topographical Resolutions

Seyoum, S.D.

Solomatine, D.P. (promotor)

Civil Engineering and Geosciences

Water Management

2013-03-08

Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters in terms of human hardship and economic loss. The impacts of flooding are especially devastating in urban areas as these areas are densely populated and contain vital infrastructures. Urban flood risks and their impacts are expected to increase as urban development in flood prone areas continues and as rain intensity increases as a result of climate change while aging drainage infrastructures limit the drainage capacity in existing urban areas. The increased risk and severe consequence of flooding drives the need for the development of costeffective flood mitigation strategies as part of sound urban flood management plans. Efficient prediction of characteristics of flood propagation in urban areas is paramount in developing flood mitigation measures. Urban flood modelling attempts to quantitatively describe the characteristics and evolution of flood flows that occur when a large amount of water moves along drainage systems and urban flood plains.

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CRC Press/Balkema

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© 2013 Seyoum, S.D.