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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Publication information
Department/Agency Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. External Research Program.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
Title Evaluation of urban drainage methods for basement flood proofing / by Paul Wisner and Martin J. Hawdur.
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
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.
Catalogue number
  • NH17-138/1984E-PDF
Subject terms Drainage
Floods
Housing
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