Author(s): Arnau Bayon; Daniel Valero; Mario J. Franca
Linked Author(s): Mário Franca, Arnau Bayón
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Abstract: Floods result in substantial economic, environmental, and human life losses. Climate change is further exacerbating these devastating effects. Hydrological and hydraulic models are pivotal in identifying and safeguarding flood-affected areas, serving as the cornerstone of flood management practices. Flood risk management rarely accounts for the presence of large-scale debris and the potential increase in hazards caused by the mobilization of these that eventual clog drainage infrastructure and damage by impact. This is partly due to our limited knowledge about the prevalence of these and their transport mechanics by running water. Herein, we present an analysis of the prevalence of these so-called Urban Flood Drifters (UFDs) in floods by a survey made in media and we discuss the main physical properties of these which are relevant to their stability and further transport.
Year: 2024