Post Project Monitoring Of Bmp S Suds To Determine Performance And Whole Life Costs

Author : L. K. Lampe
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2004-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781843397168

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Post-Project Monitoring of BMP's/SUDS to Determine Performance and Whole-Life Costs by L. K. Lampe Pdf

Over the past 20 years, the use of Best Management Practices (BMPs) in the United States has been instrumental in reducing both the detrimental impacts to receiving water quality and the exacerbated flooding caused by urbanization and storm water drainage. More recently, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) have started to be used in the United Kingdom. Both SUDS and BMPs attempt to mimic the drainage patterns of the natural watershed, and can also provide a degree of treatment needed to improve the quality of the water discharged to an acceptable level. The costs of conventional stormwater collection systems are determined primarily in terms of initial capital expenditure. Long-term maintenance costs are absorbed by stormwater authorities that are responsible for maintaining their infrastructure as part of their "asset base". Currently, only a few of these responsibilities exist for BMPs and SUDS, which generally incorporate surface components and are often dependent on landscaping rather than on traditional construction techniques, but may require significant regular maintenance. Any potential adopting organization will require guidance on the maintenance regimes of different types of systems and how such regimes translate into long-term adoption costs. The project is being conducted in two phases. Phase 1, which is the subject of this report, includes a literature review and a survey of stormwater authorities and organizations in the US and UK to identify the most commonly used BMPs and SUDS and to determine the availability of data on their cost and performance. As part of Phase 2, the operation of selected BMPs and SUDS will be monitored over a one-year period in terms of pollutant removal and hydrologic/hydraulic efficiency, and applicability of their design criteria and maintenance regime. The protocols developed in Phase 1 will be used to assess BMPs/SUDS performance and whole-life costs.

Author : Les Lampe
Publisher : International Water Assn
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 1843397439

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Performance and Whole Life Costs of Best Management Practices and Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems by Les Lampe Pdf

The objectives of this project are to document the

Author : Susanne M. Charlesworth,Colin A. Booth
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118897676

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Sustainable Surface Water Management by Susanne M. Charlesworth,Colin A. Booth Pdf

Sustainable Surface Water Management: a handbook for SUDS addresses issues as diverse as flooding, water quality, amenity and biodiversity but also mitigation of, and adaptation to, global climate change, human health benefits and reduction in energy use. Chapters are included to cover issues from around the world, but they also address particular designs associated with the implementation of SUDS in tropical areas, problems with retrofitting SUDS devices, SUDS modelling, water harvesting in drought-stricken countries using SUDS and the inclusion of SUDS in the climate change strategies of such cities as Tokyo, New York and Strasbourg.

Author : Richard Ashley,Stephen Garvin,Erik Pasche,Andreas Vassilopoulos,Chris Zevenbergen
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2007-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780203945988

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Advances in Urban Flood Management by Richard Ashley,Stephen Garvin,Erik Pasche,Andreas Vassilopoulos,Chris Zevenbergen Pdf

One of the effects of global climate change is the increasing variability of extreme flood events and cyclones. Current measures to mitigate flood impacts, particularly in the urban environment, are based on previously-planned flood risk intervals and no longer provide sufficient protection. Being prepared for unexpected changes and extreme flood events asks for a paradigm shift in current strategies to avoid and manage flood disasters. In order to stem the increasing impact of urban floods, a major rethink of current planning and flood management policies and practice is required, taking into account different spatial and temporal scales. This book addresses a broad spectrum of relevant issues in the emerging field of urban flood management. It may act as a stimulus for further research and development in urban flood management while informing and engaging stakeholders in the promotion of integrated and cooperative approaches in water management. An interdisciplinary approach which will be of interest to all those who are active in water, risk and urban management.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Water quality management
ISBN : UVA:X006182264

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Water 21 by Anonim Pdf

Author : Richard Field,Anthony N. Tafuri
Publisher : DEStech Publications, Inc
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1932078460

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The Use of Best Management Practices (BMPs) in Urban Watersheds by Richard Field,Anthony N. Tafuri Pdf

"Presents and compares all major stormwater/runoff control strategies ; New data on pollutant removal efficiencies, design, costs, environmental impacts and more ; Where and why to use the best techniques for limiting/monitoring diffuse pollution ; Provides the tools to meet regulations and improve water quality in urban/suburban watersheds"--From publisher's description.

Author : Daniel R. Thevenot
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2008-03-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781843391609

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DayWater by Daniel R. Thevenot Pdf

The European DayWater project has developed a prototype of an Adaptive Decision Support System (ADSS) related to urban stormwater pollution source control. The DayWater ADSS greatly facilitates decision-making for stormwater source control, which is currently impeded by the large number of stakeholders involved and by the necessary multidisciplinary knowledge. This book presents the results of this project, providing new insights into both technical and management issues. The main objectives of its technical chapters are pollution source control modelling, risk and impact assessment, and evaluation and comparison of best management practices. It also covers management aspects, such as the analysis of the decision-making processes in stormwater source control, at a European scale, and stormwater management strategies in general. The combination of scientific-technical and socio-managerial knowledge, with the strong cooperation of numerous end-users, reflects the innovative character of this book which includes actual applications of the ADSS prototype in significant case studies. DayWater: an Adaptive Decision Support System for Urban Stormwater Management contains 26 chapters collectively prepared by DayWater scientific partners and end-users associated with this European Research and Development project. It includes: A general presentation of the DayWater Adaptive Decision Support System (ADSS) structure and operation modes A detailed description of the major components of this ADSS prototype The assessment of its components in significant case studies in France, Germany and Sweden The proceedings of the International Conference on Decision Support Systems for Integrated Urban Water Management, held in Paris on 3-4 November 2005. The book presents the ADSS prototype including a combination of freely accessible on-line databases, guidance documents, “road maps” and modelling or multi-criteria analysis tools. As demonstrated in several significant case studies the challenge for stormwater managers is to make the benefits of urban stormwater management visible to society, resulting in active co-operation of a diversity of stakeholders. Only then, will sustainable management succeed. DayWater: an Adaptive Decision Support System for Urban Stormwater Management advances this cause of sustainable urban management through Urban stormwater management, and makes achievable (by means of risk and vulnerability tools which are included) the goal of integrated urban water management (IUWM).

Author : Nadja Kabisch,Horst Korn,Jutta Stadler,Aletta Bonn
Publisher : Springer
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319560915

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Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change Adaptation in Urban Areas by Nadja Kabisch,Horst Korn,Jutta Stadler,Aletta Bonn Pdf

This open access book brings together research findings and experiences from science, policy and practice to highlight and debate the importance of nature-based solutions to climate change adaptation in urban areas. Emphasis is given to the potential of nature-based approaches to create multiple-benefits for society. The expert contributions present recommendations for creating synergies between ongoing policy processes, scientific programmes and practical implementation of climate change and nature conservation measures in global urban areas. Except where otherwise noted, this book is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Author : National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee on Reducing Stormwater Discharge Contributions to Water Pollution
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 611 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2009-03-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780309125390

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Urban Stormwater Management in the United States by National Research Council,Division on Earth and Life Studies,Water Science and Technology Board,Committee on Reducing Stormwater Discharge Contributions to Water Pollution Pdf

The rapid conversion of land to urban and suburban areas has profoundly altered how water flows during and following storm events, putting higher volumes of water and more pollutants into the nation's rivers, lakes, and estuaries. These changes have degraded water quality and habitat in virtually every urban stream system. The Clean Water Act regulatory framework for addressing sewage and industrial wastes is not well suited to the more difficult problem of stormwater discharges. This book calls for an entirely new permitting structure that would put authority and accountability for stormwater discharges at the municipal level. A number of additional actions, such as conserving natural areas, reducing hard surface cover (e.g., roads and parking lots), and retrofitting urban areas with features that hold and treat stormwater, are recommended.

Author : Peter Martin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Drainage
ISBN : 0860175219

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Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems by Peter Martin Pdf

This manual describes current best practice in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and sets out the technical and planning considerations for designing sustainable urban drainage systems for surface water (SUDS).

Author : J. B. Ellis,B. Chocat,S. Fujita,J. Marsalek,Wolfgang Rauch
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781900222068

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Urban Drainage by J. B. Ellis,B. Chocat,S. Fujita,J. Marsalek,Wolfgang Rauch Pdf

Urban Drainage: A Multilingual Glossary has been written by research engineers and scientists with substantial experience in the urban drainage field. It provides definitive descriptions of urban drainage terms in English, French, Japanese and German, giving guidance on their appropriate usage and context. The glossary also contains many diagrams, tables and technical discussions, and is a very practical tool to facilitate international technical communication in the urban drainage field. Containing well over 850 commonly-used terms in urban drainage, all expressed in a user-friendly manner, the book serves as a valuable resource for both practitioner and academic. Topics covered include: urban hydrology/hydraulics sewerage surface water runoff pollution (groundwater and surface) receiving waters ecology ecotoxicology best management practices urban water resource management Urban Drainage: A Multilingual Glossary represents an initiative of the joint IWA/IAHR Committee on Urban Drainage and has arisen out of the long-standing terminological and tautological difficulties of many terms in common usage within international urban drainage practice. It will be of great use and interest to scientists, engineers and ecologists, professionals and students working in urban hydrology/hydraulics, urban water resource management and regulation, urban planning and ecology.

Author : Xiaochang C. Wang,Guangtao Fu
Publisher : IWA Publishing
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 1789060753

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Water-Wise Cities and Sustainable Water Systems by Xiaochang C. Wang,Guangtao Fu Pdf

Building water-wise cities is a pressing need nowadays in both developed and developing countries. This is mainly due to the limitation of the available water resources and aging infrastructure to meet the needs of adapting to social and environmental changes and for urban liveability. This is the first book to provide comprehensive insights into theoretical, systematic, and engineering aspects of water-wise cities with a broad coverage of global issues. The book aims to (1) provide a theoretical framework of water-wise cities and associated sustainable water systems including key concepts and principles, (2) provide a brand-new thinking on the design and management of sustainable urban water systems of various scales towards a paradigm shift under the resource and environmental constraints, and (3) provide a technological perspective with successful case studies of technology selection, integration, and optimization on the “fit-for-purpose” basis.

Author : Mike Clift,Kathryn Bourke
Publisher : Building Research Establishment
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1860812805

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Study on Whole Life Costing by Mike Clift,Kathryn Bourke Pdf

This report discusses the findings of a BRE project to study whole life costing used in the construction industry

Author : Thomas Panagopoulos
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-19
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9783039213696

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Landscape Urbanism and Green Infrastructure by Thomas Panagopoulos Pdf

This volume examines the applicability of landscape urbanism theory in contemporary landscape architecture practice by bringing together ecology and architecture in the built environment. Using participatory planning of green infrastructure and application of nature-based solutions to address urban challenges, landscape urbanism seeks to reintroduce critical connections between natural and urban systems. In light of ongoing developments in landscape architecture, the goal is a paradigm shift towards a landscape that restores and rehabilitates urban ecosystems. Nine contributions examine a wide range of successful cases of designing livable and resilient cities in different geographical contexts, from the United States of America to Australia and Japan, and through several European cities in Italy, Portugal, Estonia, and Greece. While some chapters attempt to conceptualize the interconnections between cities and nature, others clearly have an empirical focus. Efforts such as the use of ornamental helophyte plants in bioretention ponds to reduce and treat stormwater runoff, the recovery of a poorly constructed urban waterway or participatory approaches for optimizing the location of green stormwater infrastructure and examining the environmental justice issue of equative availability and accessibility to public open spaces make these innovations explicit. Thus, this volume contributes to the sustainable cities goal of the United Nations.

Author : R S Means Company
Publisher : R.S. Means Company
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1995-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0876293879

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Means Building Construction Cost Data, 1996 by R S Means Company Pdf

The acknowledged bible of the industry, Means Building Construction Cost Data offers unchallenged unit price reliability in an easy-to-use arrangement. Over 20,000 unit prices for 1996 are given.