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Publication C731 International levee handbook. Chapter 2 - Levees in flood risk management
Publication Year
2013
Document Status
Current
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. This chapter looks at managing flood risk and the tools and systems available and roles and responsibilities.
Document History
Based on research project RP957. This large publication has been separated into 12 sections to enable easier access.
ISBN
9780860177340
Publisher Information
CIRIA
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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