Assessing different modelling concepts for estimating pluvial flooding in urban areas

Master thesis (2018)

Authors

J. Breedijk Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

J.G. Langeveld (supervisor 1)
GJR Henckens (supervisor 2)
J.A.E. ten Veldhuis (supervisor 2)
W.M.J. Luxemburg (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences
Copyright: © 2018 Jacco Breedijk
Urban drainage Flooding Sewer network Sewers Sewer modelling Pluvial Flooding
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Published Date

18-05-2018

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

Our climate is changing. In the Netherlands, higher rainfall intensities and longer periods of drought are expected in the coming years. Urban environments have to be adapted in order to maintain (or improve) the living standards that we have set for today. Models of the urban drainage system play a vital role in the identification of flood-prone areas, participation of stakeholders and the design of effective measures. This research focuses on the modelling of the urban drainage system to assess pluvial flooding. A method is selected to compare the main modelling concepts and differences between the most often used modelling concepts are assessed.