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IMPACT

A workshop introducing the IMPACT project focusing on extreme flooding risks and dam performance, featuring international speakers and discussion on scientific objectives and implementation. The project aims to enhance understanding of flood processes and reduce risks through various research methods.

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IMPACT

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  1. IMPACT Investigation of Extreme Flood Processes and Uncertainty

  2. IMPACT Investigation of ExtreMe Flood Processes And UnCertainTy

  3. Welcome to HR Wallingford!

  4. Some administrative issues: Facilities: • Tea / Coffee / Lunch • Toilets • In the event of a fire • Messages

  5. Some administrative issues: Workshop: • Transport to & from hotels • Notes and papers • Attendees (Thur / Fri) • Mobile phones • Return travel Friday evening

  6. Some administrative issues: Seeing the sites : • The ‘Oxford Story’ & dinner in Oxford - (Thursday evening) • Arrangements for short guided tour of Oxford sites (Colleges etc) Sat morning • Please indicate interest on table

  7. Workshop Aims & Objectives • To present the proposed work programme & approach for IMPACT • To identify current state of the art • To promote discussion & feedback • To promote networking and linking between researchers and industry • To focus on dam / embankment performance and identify industry needs and implications from work

  8. Workshop Programme ~ DAY 1 • Introduction to IMPACT • Theme Area 2 ~ Breach • Theme Area 3 ~ Flood Propagation • Theme Area 4 ~ Sediments • Additional Research • University of Leige • IMPACT-ADD • EOI for FP6 • IMPACT Project Goals & Implementation

  9. Workshop Programme ~ DAY 2 Focus on Embankments, Associated Project Work & Industry Needs

  10. Workshop Programme ~ DAY 2 • Guest speakers: • Paul Visser (TU Delft, Holland) • Greg Hanson (USDA-ARS, US) • Martin Gocht (GFZ Potsdam, Germany) • UK speakers: • Fola Ogunyoye (Posford Haskoning) • Mervyn Bramley (Environment Agency) • Ian Meadowcroft (Environment Agency) • HR Wallingford

  11. IMPACT Workshop • Informal • Interactive • Feedback • Papers / presentations • Web / CD ROM • Enjoy! • Any problems --> Jackie Harrop!

  12. IMPACT Investigation of Extreme Flood Processes and Uncertainty An Introduction

  13. Introduction • The problem to be solved • Scientific objectives and approach • Benefits of the IMPACT project • Implementation

  14. The problem to be solved... “The assessment and reduction of risks from extreme flooding caused by natural events or the failure of dams and flood defence structures” (Structures = dams, weirs, sluices, flood embankments, dikes, tailings dams etc.)

  15. The problem to be solved... “To manage and minimise (flood) risks effectively it is necessary to be able to identify hazards and vulnerability in a consistent and reliable manner, to have good knowledge of structure behaviour in emergency situations, and to understand the potential consequences of failure in order to allow effective contingency planning for public safety”

  16. Scientific Objectives & Approach Objectives are to: • Advance scientific knowledge / understanding • Develop predictive tools / methods in four areas:

  17. Scientific Objectives & Approach • Breaching of embankments (dams & flood defences) (WP2) • Flood propagation through valley and urban areas (WP3) • Movement of sediment (WP4) • Quantifying risk and uncertainty (WP5) (Recommendations from CADAM)

  18. CADAM • European Concerted Action Project with 2 year duration • Concerted Action means funding for T&S and meetings. Modelling work undertaken by partners at own expense (i.e. limitations) • Project ended on 31st January 2000 • Project website: www.hrwallingford.co.uk/projects/CADAM

  19. Scientific Objectives & Approach Breach Formation Flood Propagation Sediment Movement Risk Assessment Combined inputs with associated uncertainty demonstrated through case study application Implications for End User Applications

  20. Scientific Objectives & Approach Approach is via a combination of: • Fieldwork • Laboratory physical modelling • Desk analysis • Computational modelling including assessment throughout of process uncertainty

  21. Benefits of the IMPACT Project Ultimately a reduction in risk to the public through: • improved understanding of extreme processes, hence improved understanding of associated risks to the public, environment, assets etc. • improved reliability of modelling tools • improved understanding of modelling results, leading to more appropriate application of predictions (e.g. emergency planning

  22. Key Aspects of Implementation The Overall Approach • Keep focus on overall objectives, end users • Interaction between theme areas: (1 project, not 4)

  23. Key Aspects of Implementation Interaction with European, US and National R&D • Complement and benefit from National R&D • Liase with US R&D programme • Maximise scope and participation of additional organisations wherever possible

  24. Key Aspects of Implementation Dissemination: R&D is pointless unless there is effective dissemination

  25. Key Aspects of Implementation Effective dissemination means: • End user take up / application of results • therefore results need to match end user needs! • Dissemination internationally to different user groups: • dam & defence owners / emergency planners / insurance companies / consulting companies / researchers / planners / developers / designers / etc. etc. etc.

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