Dimensionless relationships for design of flood plains
Abstract
Flood control reservoirs are one of most effective means for managing the hydraulic risks, particularly in areas with a high degree of urbanisation. These structures can reduce the river discharges by the temporary storage of a part of flood volume in inundable areas created for this purpose.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Flood Risk Assessment and Management
Publication details
- Journal / source
- New Trends in Water and Environmental Engineering for Safety and Life
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Pages
- 138–138
- Publication date
- 8 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter