Storm-water management solution

Article Abstract:

Computer simulation and modelling techniques used for predicting flood patterns and planning storm-water channels in Scottsdale, Ariz, offer insight to economic approaches to flood control planning. The life-cycle cost analysis showed that inaction would cost more than $230 mil, whereas creating new alignments was too costly therefore decision to improvise the existing channels was taken. Tools applied in the research included Global Positioning Systems, hydrographs and various other mapping techniques.

Planning, Flood control, Storm surges

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Step by step

Article Abstract:

Officials of Montgomery County, MD, initiated a flood mitigation alternative for a townhouse development that experienced damages resulting from flooding in its 30-year history. The initiative was supported by community residents who made a list of criteria that analyzed and ranked alternatives. Computer modeling programs were used to evaluate the extent of possible flooding. Point scoring was also carried out to examine and rate a problem solving process designed to support the mitigation alternatives.

Environmental aspects, Montgomery County, Maryland

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Higher ground

Article Abstract:

The residents of Pattonsburg, MO, have decided to end their misery brought about by the constant flooding from the Grand River by relocating to higher grounds. They contracted Larkin Assoc Consulting Engineers to engineer the relocation and engage in a design process for the new town in conjunction with the residents. The demolition was done in five phases and the relocation was completed in the summer of 1998.

Cities and towns, Natural disasters

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