CIV4269

Flood management

(ENG)

E Weinmann, R J Keller and T H Wong

6 points + 24 lectures, 24 tutorials + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: CIV3282 or permission of lecturer + Prohibitions: CIV4265 and CIV4267 together, ENC4012

Synopsis: Introduction to risk management, causes of flooding and impacts of floods. Hydrologic and hydraulic methods applied in assessment of flood risks and in development of flood management strategies. Planning controls, structural flood mitigation methods and emergency measures to reduce flood impacts.

Assessment: Examination: 50% + Assignments: 50% + Students must pass both components.