Essays about: "Pluvial flooding"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the words Pluvial flooding.

  1. 1. Grönblå skyfallshantering : en fallstudie om skyfallsskydd för befintliga byggnader i Stockholm

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Sandra Andersson; Frida Helander; [2023]
    Keywords : skyfall; skyfallskartering; urban dagvattenhantering; grönblå infrastruktur; översvämning; SCALGO Live;

    Abstract : På senare år har skyfall skapat översvämningar globalt, och mer frekvent i Sverige än tidigare. Dessa översvämningar har orsakat stora skador på hus och infrastruktur. Det har blivit viktigare att skapa klimatresilienta städer och det händer mycket inom området. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Influence of Infiltration Capacity and Antecedent Soil Moisture Conditions on Urban Pluvial Flooding

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Luft-, vatten- och landskapslära

    Author : Disa Barkefors; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban pluvial flood; 2D modelling; MIKE ; urban green area; soil moisture; Chicago Design Storm;

    Abstract : Urban pluvial floods occur during extreme rain events and both occurrence and magnitude of these floods are expected to increase. Preserving or constructing green areas in urban areas has been shown to mitigate and control these floods. READ MORE

  4. 3. The future of flooding insurances : A qualitative review of how insurances regarding flood damage might change in the future of the insurance industry in Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : David Nyström; [2023]
    Keywords : Pluvial flooding; Insurance industry; GIS; Extreme weather; Climate change.;

    Abstract : Insurance companies are grappling with the rising frequency and severity of extreme weather-related flooding events, which currently pose the highest financial burden both in total and per individual case. The existing insurance model isn't economically sustainable if such events continue to increase. READ MORE

  5. 4. Pluvial urban flooding in a densified Sweden : do sustainable flood management and densification fit together?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Helena Arro; [2023]
    Keywords : urban flooding; pluvial urban flooding; sustainable urban flood management; technological fix; densification;

    Abstract : Pluvial urban flooding occurs in many parts of the world, including Sweden, often with severe consequences. Climate change and increased urbanization exacerbate the risk of urban flooding, and traditional urban drainage systems are unable to keep up. READ MORE

  6. 5. The influence of infiltration and rain intensity on an urban pluvial flood model : A case study of a catchment in Malmö municipality

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Emma van Heek; Ellen Persson; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban pluvial flooding; hydraulic model; type event; infiltration; runoff coefficient; Urban pluvial översvämning; hydraulisk modell; typ-regn; infiltration; avrinningskoefficient;

    Abstract : Urban pluvial floods have become more and more common in Europe. These floods have resulted in high costs for society, increasing the interest in conducting hydraulic flood models. This in order to prepare and minimise the consequences of these flood events. READ MORE