International levee handbook. Chapter 1 - Introduction

Publication C731

CIRIA, 2013
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Current

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Civil & Structural Supplement

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Abstract

Presents an international collaboration for sharing knowledge on good practice for management and design of levees. Covers levees in flood risk management, construction and design, operation and maintenance, inspection, assessment and risk attribution, emergency management and operations, site characterisation and data requirements, physical processes and tools for levee assessment and design.

History

Based on research project RP957. This large publication has been separated into 12 sections to enable easier access.

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9780860177340

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  • Public health/water engineering
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Weather/Climate

Publisher History

CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

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