Optimal Sizing of Urban Flood Control Systems.
Abstract
This paper describes a technique that has been developed and programmed into an existing Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC) computer model (6) that provides an estimate of the 'best' size of the individual components of a complex interrelated system of urban flood-control works while using techniques of analysis that are very near to the present state-of-the-art in the Corps of Engineers in hydrologic modeling, cost analysis, and economic damage-frequency analysis. 'Best' is defined as the combination of component sizes that yield the maximum value of system net benefits while observing performance standard constraints, if they exist. This capability has been developed so that a system consisting of up to six detection storage reservoirs, two within or out of basin diversions, and two pumping facilities can be automatically sized. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA106243
Entities
People
- Darryl W. Davis