Hubert, Jonathan, Edwards, Thomas and Bahadori-Jahromi, Ali ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0405-7146 (2012) Comparative study of sustainable drainage systems. Proceedings of the ICE - Engineering Sustainability, 168 (3). pp. 138-149. ISSN 1478-4629

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Abstract

The use of sustainable drainage systems (Suds) forms an important part of the requirement to conserve natural resources in an age of ever-increasing consumption. This paper explores the options available in the design of drainage systems, by virtue of a project to design two systems for a greenfield site with office and car parking. One design is a conventional piped setup and the other is a 'sustainable' drainage system. The design approach is not biased towards the conventional or sustainable system, but aims to seek out best practice in terms of economics and simplicity of design for each type. This computer-based software simulation study of the two drainage systems includes an introduction to Suds, with a description of the principles and techniques involved. There is further information on who is driving the requirements for implementation and the methods used to do so. This background will then inform the comparative study of drainage system designs.

Item Type:	Article
Identifier:	10.1680/ensu.11.00029
Additional Information:	© 2012 ICE Publishing. All rights reserved.
Keywords:	Drainage & irrigation; Sustainability; Natural resources
Subjects:	Construction and engineering > Built environment Construction and engineering > Civil and structural engineering
Depositing User:	Ali Bahadori-Jahromi
Date Deposited:	11 May 2016 13:20
Last Modified:	04 Nov 2024 12:18
URI:	https://repository.uwl.ac.uk/id/eprint/2053

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