Dr Alexandros Petalas alexandros.petalas@durham.ac.uk
Assistant Professor
Numerical investigation of the performance of engineered barriers in controlling stormwater runoff
Petalas, Alexandros L.; Tsiampousi, Aikaterini; Zdravkovic, Lidija; Potts, David M.
Authors
Aikaterini Tsiampousi
Lidija Zdravkovic
David M. Potts
Abstract
In this paper, 2-dimensional, hydro-mechanically coupled finite element analyses are conducted to assess the performance of an engineered barrier, constructed from natural geomaterials, aimed at reducing flood risk in urban environments. The barrier consists of an unsaturated compacted soil layer with water holding properties and a drainage layer of a coarse granular material, that acts as a capillary break, and is constructed on top of the natural soil, in this case London clay. The barrier is vegetated so that its water storage capacity is renewed after each rainfall event. Sophisticated boundary conditions are used to simulate the effect of precipitation and evapotranspiration. The evolution of the rainfall infiltration and runoff rate is simulated both for a treated soil column with an engineered barrier and an untreated one consisting solely of in-situ London Clay. The percolation rate of rainfall water from the bottom of the barrier is also estimated. This comparison highlights the effectiveness of the engineered barrier in reducing the risk of fast flooding, in preventing excessive deformations and in protecting underground infrastructure during wetting and drying cycles. The effect of the hydraulic properties and geometry of the barrier is investigated by means of an extensive parametric analysis. Finally, recommendations for the design of barrier systems are made.
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Petalas, A. L., Tsiampousi, A., Zdravkovic, L., & Potts, D. M. (2022). Numerical investigation of the performance of engineered barriers in controlling stormwater runoff. Geomechanics for Energy and the Environment, 32, Article 100401. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gete.2022.100401
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
Online Publication Date | Nov 23, 2022 |
Publication Date | 2022 |
Deposit Date | Jan 30, 2023 |
Publicly Available Date | Jan 30, 2023 |
Journal | Geomechanics for Energy and the Environment |
Electronic ISSN | 2352-3808 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 32 |
Article Number | 100401 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gete.2022.100401 |
Public URL | https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1180377 |
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