Description
Book SynopsisThis professional reference tool combines basic concepts ofhydrology with the latest applications for landscape architectureand site engineering--including effective, eco-friendly, andpeople-friendly design methods for:
* Wetlands construction
* Groundwater recharge
* Infiltration
* Porous pavements
* Stream restoration
* Water harvesting
Stormwater management is an essential component of all landscapearchitecture and site engineering projects. Introduction toStormwater helps solve environmental problems that arise in theprocess of planning, implementing, and evaluating the builtenvironment.
This useful guide is of singular importance to landscapearchitects, civil engineers, architects, wetlands scientists, andother environmental professionals who must comply withever-changing government regulations. Concepts such as drainage,runoff quality, and drought control are presented in aneasy-to-learn, nontechnical format, using case studies drawn from
Table of ContentsStormwater and Environment.
Stormwater and Human Experience.
Introduction to Hydrologic Concepts.
Storm Runoff.
Water Balance.
Conveyance.
Detention.
Extended Detention.
Infiltration.
Water Harvesting.
Epilogue.
Appendix.
Index.
