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Article
Combined Effects of Parallel and Series Detention Basins for Flood Peak Reduction
A simple analytical method is proposed that allows a preliminary evaluation of the overall efficiency of a detention basin system for flood risk reduction in a specific target section. Solutions are provided b...
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Article
Preliminary Estimate of Detention Basin Efficiency at Watershed Scale
Urban encroachment in natural floodplain areas and infrastructures interfering with watercourses have caused higher flood risks in lowland areas. In this context, detention basins have become a fundamental ins...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Vortex Shaft Outlet
Vortex drop shafts are widely used in practice to connect sewer mains characterized by large elevation difference. These structures conventionally include three key elements: intake structure, vertical shaft a...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Vortex Drop Shaft for Supercritical Flow
Vortex drop shafts are used in urban drainage systems to connect two sewers located at considerably different elevations by means of a vertical conduit. The vortex drop shaft was first designed by Drioli (1947...