Evaluation of urban drainage methods for basement flood proofing / by Paul Wisner and Martin J. Hawdur.: NH17-138/1984E-PDF
"Despite many recent advances in stormwater management and urban hydrology, the design of new drainage systems within subdivisions and that of relief sewers is still conducted on a traditional basis developed many years ago when the main function of drainage was traffic convenience and basement flooding was not a major concern. The report presents a critical review of the concepts based on recent projects, inquiries with the public and engineering departments, and recent advances in modelling. Several conventional flood proofing methods are discussed"--Overview.
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Department/Agency | Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. External Research Program. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. |
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Title | Evaluation of urban drainage methods for basement flood proofing / by Paul Wisner and Martin J. Hawdur. |
Publication type | Monograph |
Language | [English] |
Format | Electronic |
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Note(s) | Cover title. "March, 1984." Includes bibliographic references. |
Publishing information | [Ottawa : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation], 1984. |
Author / Contributor | Wisner, Paul. Hawdur, Martin J. |
Description | 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. |
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Subject terms | Drainage Floods Housing |
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