49256 Flood Estimation
6cp; blockRequisite(s): (48362 Hydraulics and Hydrology AND (120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10061 Bachelor of Engineering Diploma Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10066 Bachelor of Engineering Science OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10067 Bachelor of Engineering OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09067 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Diploma Professional Engineering Practice OR 120 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C09066 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)))
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Description
This aim of this subject is to provide students with an understanding of flood estimation techniques from both theoretical and practical perspectives. More specifically students investigate issues related to flood risk, determination of the risk, and estimation of the flood flow using both statistical and deterministic techniques. Topics include: the flood prediction problem; types of point flood flow estimation techniques, including at-site flood frequency analysis, regional flood estimation techniques, and estimation using simulation; types of system flood flow estimation; statistical techniques for flood flow estimation; regional approaches; and simulation techniques.
Typical availability
Autumn session, City campus
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- Subject EFTSL: 0.125