Resilient Urban Drainage System Strategies for Extreme Weather : Design for the New Normal.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Geberemariam, Thewodros.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Urban runoff.

City planning--Climatic factors.

City planning.

Urban runoff--Management.

Flood damage prevention.

Climatic changes--Risk management.

Climatic changes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (300 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : J. Ross Publishing, Incorporated, 2024.

Summary:

"This groundbreaking book, authored by a leading expert in the field, delves into the crucial intersection of urban planning, climate resilience, and infrastructure design. It navigates the complexities of adapting drainage systems to cope with the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. From torrential downpours to rising sea levels, the book offers innovative solutions tailored to the unique challenges faced by urban environments in the 21st century"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

CONTENTS

PREFACE

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

WAV Page

CHAPTER 1: PURPOSE AND SCOPE

CHAPTER 2: EXTREME WEATHER DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE

CHAPTER 3: FUNDAMENTALS OF URBAN DRAINAGE CONVENIENCE SYSTEMS

CHAPTER 4: RESETTING URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA FOR THE "NEW NORMAL

CHAPTER 5: SUPPLEMENTING URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA TO ACCOMMODATE THE "NEW NORMAL"

CHAPTER 6: EVALUATING CRITICAL DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE'S RESILIENCE TO EXTREME WEATHER.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Other Format:

Print version: Geberemariam, Thewodros Resilient Urban Drainage System Strategies for Extreme Weather

ISBN:

9781604278583

OCLC:

1453195352