Building a model to estimate Risk to Life for European flood events

A methodology has been developed to estimate loss of life from flood events. In order to reduce the risk to life it is necessary to understand the causes of loss of life in floods and what kind of intervention and flood risk management measures may be effective in eliminating or reducing these losses. Data on flood events were gathered from 25...

Protocols for Data Sharing within FLOODsite

The overall objective of Task 30 is to support the communication of the findings of the whole FLOODsite project and to promote uptake of the FLOODsite framework and methodologies by the three main target groups: public, professional and educational. The specific objective of Task 30 is to enhance uptake through the adoption of a Web-enabled...

Determination of inundation area (PPA04/SK/8/13) – Cookbook for preparation of Flood Maps

This document can be considered as a kind of “cookbook” for preparing flood maps. The “cookbook” was made in the framework of the PPA04/SK/8/13 project entitled “Determination of inundation area”. The project focussed on the transfer of knowledge in the field of preparing flood maps as required in the Slovak Water Act and resorts under the EVD....

The effects of floods and flood-induced pollution on ecosystem health

Flooding not only induces a risk which is related to direct loss of life for humans, animals and plants. During flooding, toxicants which are normally stored or otherwise unavailable might be released. The spreading of these pollutants during the flooding or, often more important, the persistent presence of toxicants in the soil or sediment...

Breaching Processes: A state of the art review

This report provides an overview of the state of the art with regards to embankment breach initiation and formation processes. Basic breach formation processes are explained, including a review of commonly held misconceptions. The different stages of breach initiation and formation are also explained, along with the varying needs of different...

Guide for Good Modelling Practice in policy support

Strengthening of concrete structures with ultra high performance fiber reinforced concrete (UHPFRC): A critical review

Ultra-High Performance Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) is, due to its superior mechanical properties and low permeability, a promising material for the restoration and improvement of the mechanical resistance and durability of existing Reinforced Concrete (RC) structures. This paper reviews the strengthening applications of UHPFRC in flexure,...

Key characteristics and modelling of bigels systems: A review

Bigels are interesting semisolid formulations with better properties for different applications such as cosmetics and pharmaceutical systems. Due to the mixing of two phases of different nature (polar and apolar), bigels possess some interesting features like ability to deliver hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs, better spreadability and water...

Modelling of Environmental Ageing of Polymers and Polymer Composites—Modular and Multiscale Methods

Service lifetimes of polymers and polymer composites are impacted by environmental ageing. The validation of new composites and their environmental durability involves costly testing programs, thus calling for more affordable and safe alternatives, and modelling is seen as such an alternative. The state-of-the-art models are systematized in...

Compensation due to age-related decline in sit-to-stand and sit-to-walk

Capacity is the physiological ability of the neuromusculoskeletal systems; this declines with age. This decline in capacity may result in the inability to stand up (sit-to-stand, sit-to-walk), which is an important movement for independent living. Compensation, as a result of functional redundancy, is key in understanding how much age-related...

Biomass chemical looping gasification for high-quality syngas: A critical review and technological outlooks

Biomass chemical looping gasification (BCLG) offers significant advantages over the conventional biomass gasification process in terms of enhanced gasification efficiency, inherent CO₂ capture, process circularity, and mitigated emissions of pollutants. This review discusses the prevailing status of research and development of BCLG...

Autogenous shrinkage of alkali-activated slag: A critical review

This paper provides a critical review on autogenous shrinkage of alkali-activated slag (AAS). It is reported that AAS paste, mortar, and concrete generally show larger autogenous shrinkage than Portland cement (PC) counterparts. Self-desiccation is the main driving force of the autogenous shrinkage of hardened AAS, but other mechanisms also...