Masters Theses

Keywords and Phrases

Flood control; Systems engineering; Economics; Nonlinear programming; Net benefit; Unit hydrograph; Optimization; Nonstructural

Abstract

A computer solution model is proposed for simulation of the effect of alternative measures for flood damage reduction. The goal of the model is to optimize the value of an objective function which will maximize the amount of net benefits returned by the project. The evaluation includes unit hydrograph synthesis, direct runoff construction, computation of average annual damages, and optimization of an objective function. A test application of the model is made on a small community affected by floods from a small ungauged stream"--Abstract, page iii.

Advisor(s)

Stevens, Glendon Taylor, 1927-

Committee Member(s)

Munger, Paul R.
Aughenbaugh, N. B.

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

Degree Name

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Publisher

University of Missouri--Rolla

Publication Date

1974

Pagination

viii, 46 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes bibliographical references (pages 40-41).

Rights

© 1974 James R. Dexter, All rights reserved.

Document Type

Thesis - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Subject Headings

Flood damage prevention -- Computer simulation
Flood damage prevention -- Computer programs -- Design
Watersheds

Thesis Number

T 2962

Print OCLC #

6023775

Electronic OCLC #

911635779

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