RETENTION BASINS: Design, Sizing and Construction Techniques

Retention basins - also called storm basins or stormwater storage basins - are among the most widely used structures for the management of urban and peri-urban runoff. By temporarily storing the excess volume generated by a rainstorm and then releasing it at a controlled flow rate, they protect downstream reaches against flooding, limit channel erosion and contribute to the improvement of water quality.This book provides a complete and self-contained treatment of retention basins, organised into six chapters that follow the logical order of an actual design project.This book is intended for hydraulic and civil engineers and technicians responsible for stormwater management, for engineering consultancies and project managers designing retention structures, for the technical departments of local authorities and river-basin agencies, as well as for students of hydraulic engineering, water engineering and land-use planning. It will also be of interest to teachers and to professionals seeking a practical reference that brings together design, sizing and construction.