1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911004713803321

Autore

Geberemariam Thewodros

Titolo

Resilient Urban Drainage System Strategies for Extreme Weather : Design for the New Normal

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chicago : , : J. Ross Publishing, Incorporated, , 2024

©2024

ISBN

9781604278583

9781604272048

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (300 pages)

Disciplina

363.72/84

Soggetti

Urban runoff

City planning - Climatic factors

Urban runoff - Management

Flood damage prevention

Climatic changes - Risk management

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- CONTENTS -- PREFACE -- ABOUT THE AUTHOR -- WAV Page -- CHAPTER 1: PURPOSE AND SCOPE -- CHAPTER 2: EXTREME WEATHER DUE TO CLIMATE CHANGE -- CHAPTER 3: FUNDAMENTALS OF URBAN DRAINAGE CONVENIENCE SYSTEMS -- CHAPTER 4: RESETTING URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA FOR THE "NEW NORMAL -- CHAPTER 5: SUPPLEMENTING URBAN DRAINAGE SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA TO ACCOMMODATE THE "NEW NORMAL" -- CHAPTER 6: EVALUATING CRITICAL DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE'S RESILIENCE TO EXTREME WEATHER.

Sommario/riassunto

"This groundbreaking book, authored by a leading expert in the field, delves into the crucial intersection of urban planning, climate resilience, and infrastructure design. It navigates the complexities of adapting drainage systems to cope with the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. From torrential downpours to rising sea levels, the book offers innovative solutions tailored to the unique challenges faced by urban environments in the 21st century"--



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911009293003321

Autore

Maddox Gregory H

Titolo

Custodians of the Land : Ecology and Culture in the History of Tanzania

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Woodbridge : , : Boydell & Brewer, Limited, , 1996

©1996

ISBN

1-78204-783-2

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (314 pages)

Collana

Eastern African Studies

Altri autori (Persone)

GiblinJames

KimamboIsaria N

Disciplina

304.209678

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Sommario/riassunto

This volume explores the relationship between environment and rural culture, politics and economy in Tanzania.