Flood Modeling, Prediction and Mitigation

ISBN-13: 9783319523552 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 422 str.

Zekai Sen

Opis

The work includes professional experience and expertise of the author in humid and arid regions. The basis of each model, algorithm and calculation methodologies are presented with rational, logical and analytical thinking directions so that the reader will become acquainted with the basic scientific philosophy about floods and their impacts on human life and property. Global warming and climate change trends are implemented in the book with documentations from relevant literature. Factual project applications are provided in each section so that the reader can grasp not only the theoretical aspects but their implementations in practical works. Flood risk assessments, vulnerability, combat and mitigation procedures are explained in a systematic manner so that the reader may apply them in a rational and effective manner. In the text not only numerical calculations through the formulations and equations are presented, but also linguistic knowledge and information sources are also given weight in the explanation of each chapter topic.

Spis treści

Introduction.- Rainfall and floods.- Floods and drainage basin features.- Hydrograph and unit hydrograph analysis.- Rational flood methodologies.- Probability and statistical methods.- Flood design discharge and its significance.- Climate change impact on floods.- Flood safety and hazard. 

O autorze

Prof. Zekâi Şen obtained his B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from Technical University of İstanbul, Civil Engineering Faculty, Department of Reinforced Concrete in 1971. His further post-graduate studies were carried out at the University of London, Imperial College of Science and Technology. He was granted Diploma of Imperial College (D.I.C) and M.Sc. in Engineering Hydrology in 1972 and Ph. D. in stochastic hydrology in 1974. He worked in different countries such as England, Norway, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. He worked in different faculties as the head of department. His main interests are hydrology, water resources, hydrogeology, hydrometeorology, hydraulics, science philosophy and history. He has published numerous (Science Citation Indexed) SCI scientific papers in different internationally top journals on various topics.

Blurb

This book draws on the author’s professional experience and expertise in humid and arid regions to familiarize readers with the basic scientific philosophy and methods regarding floods and their impacts on human life and property.

The basis of each model, algorithm and calculation methodology is presented, together with logical and analytical strategies. Global warming and climate change trends are addressed, while flood risk assessments, vulnerability, preventive and mitigation procedures are explained systematically, helping readers apply them in a rational and effective manner.

Lastly, real-world project applications are highlighted in each section, ensuring readers grasp not only the theoretical aspects but also their concrete implementation.