Analysis of Inundation Flow Characteristics and Risk Assessment in a Subway Model Using Flow Simulations
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(17), P. 8096 - 8096
Published: Sept. 9, 2024
Subway
station
platforms
are
vulnerable
to
flood
damage.
Thus,
an
investigation
of
inundation
in
subway
is
required
ensure
the
safety
citizens
against
flooding.
This
study
analyzed
and
validated
characteristics
areas
a
model
using
experimental
depth
measurements
numerical
simulations.
Then
by
simulation,
effects
increased
inflow
water
velocity
were
analyzed,
its
impact
on
human
models
was
found
risk
assessments
which
included
specific
force
(M0),
Flood
Hazard
Degree
(FD),
Intensity
Factors
(FIF),
toppling
velocity,
sliding
velocity.
The
assessment
analysis
results
show
that
M0
could
increase
uncertainty
broadening
evaluation
risky
compared
other
indices.
Also,
drag
applied
calculated
simulations,
provided
values
people
stations.
Overall,
would
provide
criterion
for
situations
Language: Английский
Flood-related hazard criteria during the human evacuation of underground spaces through stairs: a state-of-the-art review
Natural Hazards,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 7, 2024
Abstract
Due
to
the
increasing
urbanisation
trend
and
more
recurrent
flood
events
worldwide
that
are
affecting
exposed
habitable
areas
like
underground
spaces.
This
state-of-the-art
review
presents
a
comprehensive
analysis
of
available
literature
focuses
on
defining
instability
criteria
for
hazard
assessment
during
human
evacuation
flooded
stairs.
The
studies
outlined
in
three
main
groups:
theoretical,
experimental
campaigns
numerical
approaches.
Several
methods
specific
were
found,
most
these
described
as
function
water
depth
(D)
alone
or
combination
with
velocity
(V)
highlighting
importance
two
water-related
parameters
flood-related
evaluation.
Succinctly,
relevant
findings
limitations
discussed
summarised
tables.
A
comparison
other
plain
mild-slope
is
presented.
Finally,
potential
future
investigation
lines
proposed.
Thus,
this
could
offer
overview
topic
stimulate
new
exploratory
research
field
yielding
valuable
insights
can
be
easily
transmitted
stakeholders
non-experts
foster
urban
resilience
floods.
Language: Английский