This article deals with methods for the estimation of loss of life due to flooding. These
methods can be used to assess the flood risks and to identify mitigation strategies. The first …

流域水文模型不确定性显著影响模拟结果的精度, 科学分析流域水文模型的不确定性是实际应用
过程中的重要环节, 对流域水污染科学管理具有重要意义. 针对不确定性的分类 …

Traditional flood design methods are increasingly supplemented or replaced by risk-
oriented methods which are based on comprehensive risk analyses. Besides …

This book integrates the physical processes of dam breaching and the mathematical aspects
of risk assessment in a concise manner• The first book that introduces the causes, processes …

In this article a preliminary analysis of the loss of life caused by Hurricane Katrina in the New
Orleans metropolitan area is presented. The hurricane caused more than 1,100 fatalities in …

A method is presented for the approximate estimation of the time for progression of internal
erosion and piping, and development of a breach leading to failure in embankment dams …

Experts, despite their importance and value, can be double-edged swords. They can make
valuable contributions from their deep base of knowledge, but those contributions may also …

Engineers and scientists often need to solve complex problems with incomplete information
resources, necessitating a proper treatment of uncertainty and a reliance on expert opinions …

This article gives an overview of the research on loss of life due to floods. The limited
information regarding this topic is presented and evaluated. Analysis of global data for …

Dam breaches often have catastrophic consequences in downstream areas. Hydrodynamic
factors and the evacuation potential of the population at risk (PAR) have significant impacts …