Recent Developments in Water Resources and Transportation Engineering: Select Proceedings of TRACE 2022

✍ Scribed by Nidhi Nagabhatla (editor), Yusuf Mehta (editor), Brijesh Kumar Yadav (editor), Ambika Behl (editor), Madhuri Kumari (editor)

• Publisher: Springer
• Year: 2023
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 313
• Series: Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 353
• Edition: 1
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This book comprises select proceedings of the International Conference on Trends and Recent Advances in Civil Engineering (TRACE 2022). The book focuses on the latest research works carried out in the area of water resources and transportation engineering. Various topics covered in this book include technological intervention and solution for smart and sustainability in water resources and transportation infrastructure, crop protection, resilience to disaster like flood, hurricane, and drought, traffic congestion, transport planning, green and intelligent transportation infrastructure, etc. The book is useful to researchers and practitioners working in the areas of civil engineering, water resources, and transportation engineering.

✦ Table of Contents

Contents
About the Editors
Comprehensive Assessment of Simulation Tools for Analyzing Seepage Through Earthen Dams
1 Introduction
2 Methods of Analyzing Seepage
3 Models for Seepage Analysis
4 Seepage Flow Through Earth Dams Using FEFLOW and SEEP/W
5 Conclusion
References
Nature-Based Solutions as a Pragmatic Approach Towards Flood Resilient Cities
1 Introduction
2 Nature-Based Solution for Flood Resilience Cities in India
2.1 Ecosystem-Based Adaptation for Flood Impact Mitigation
3 Proposed Framework for Integrating NBS in Flood Resilience
4 Discussion and Conclusion
References
Analysing the Rigidity of Water Flows in Small Himalayan Towns: An Analysis of Water Accessibility and Availability in Champawat Town, Uttarakhand, India
1 Introduction
2 Approach and Methodology
3 Findings and Analysis
3.1 Sources of Water
3.2 Water Supply Timings of PWSS
3.3 Water Consumption Patterns
3.4 Water Tariffs
3.5 Accessibility: A Walk to Water
3.6 Water Quality and Treatment
3.7 Reasons for Water Scarcity
3.8 Coping Mechanism
4 Conclusion
References
Identification of Flood-Inundated Areas Using HecRAS Model: A Case Study of Upper Sabarmati River Basin, Gujarat, India
1 Introduction
2 Study Area
3 HecRAS Model
3.1 Methodology of HecRAS Model
3.2 HecRAS Model Parameters
4 HecRAS Model: Results and Discussions
5 Conclusions
References
Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of Dam Break: A Case Study of Hulu Perak Dams in Malaysia
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
2.1 Overview of Dam Break Incidents
2.2 The Implication of Dam Breaks
3 Methodology
3.1 Study Area
3.2 Geographic Location and Dam Characteristics in Hulu Perak
4 Findings and Discussion
4.1 Risk Assessment on the Social Impacts of Dam Break
4.2 Cultural Sites
4.3 Economic Impacts of Dam Breaks
5 Conclusion
References
Study of the Conjunctive Water Use: A Case Study of Kankai Irrigation System, Jhapa, Nepal
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Study Area
2.2 Data Collection
2.3 Soil Characteristics
2.4 Climate and Rainfall
2.5 Existing and Proposed Cropping Pattern
2.6 Surface Water Availability
2.7 Groundwater Availability
2.8 Crop Water Requirements (CWR) for Different Crops
2.9 Water Charges
2.10 Cost and Benefits Considerations
3 Results and Discussions
3.1 Existing Cropping Pattern
3.2 Proposed Cropping Pattern
4 Summary and Conclusions
References
Dam Break Flood Hazard Mapping and Vulnerability Analysis in Kulekhani Dam, Nepal
1 Introduction
2 Study Area and Dataset
2.1 Study Area
2.2 Dataset
3 Methodology
3.1 Dam Hazard Potential Classification
3.2 Dam Breach Parameters and Peak Outflow
3.3 HEC-RAS Analysis
3.4 Model Validation
3.5 Flood Hazard Mapping and Flood Vulnerability
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Dam Breach Analysis
4.2 Model Validation
4.3 Flood Hazard Mapping and Flood Vulnerability
5 Conclusion and Recommendations
References
Enhancing Blue-Green Infrastructures for Flood and Water Stress Management: A Case Study of Chennai
1 Introduction
2 Urban Flooding and Water Crisis in Chennai
2.1 A Brief Description About Chennai
2.2 Root Causes and Impacts of Urban Water Issues in Chennai
3 Need of Sustainable Approach of Urban Water Management in Chennai
4 Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI): A Way Forward
4.1 Overview of BGI
4.2 Salient Features of BGI Implementation and Associated Urban Ecosystem Services
4.3 Some of the Major BGI Projects for Cities Across the Globe
5 Challenges in the Intervention of BGI for Urban Water Management
6 Conclusion
References
Issues and Challenges of Small-Town Water Supply and Distribution: A Case Study of Leh Town in UT Ladakh
1 Introduction
2 Research Methods
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Estimation of Water Supply and Demand in Leh Town
3.2 Water Demand Estimates with Tourist Population Data for 2018 for All months
3.3 Quality of Water in Leh Town
3.4 Water Pricing in Leh Town
4 Concluding Remarks
References
Real-Time Smart Water Management System (SWMS) for Smart Home
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
3 Conclusion
References
An Assessment of Vulnerability to Extreme Rainfall and Livelihood Resilience in Hillslope Geography: A Case Study of Malappuram, Kerala, India
1 Introduction
2 Study Area
3 Methodology
3.1 Data Collection
3.2 Livelihood Resilience Index
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Livelihood Asset Analysis
4.2 Livelihood Resilience
4.3 Loss and Damages
5 Conclusion
6 Future Scope of the Study
References
Dynamics of the Aquacultural Intensification in the Godavari-Krishna Inter Delta Region in India and Its Impact on Ecological Balance
1 Introduction
2 Godavari-Krishna Inter Delta
3 Methodology
4 Land Use and Land Cover Results
4.1 Land Use and Land Cover Classification and Detection
4.2 Potential Drivers of Aquaculture Land Cover in the Godavari-Krishna Inter Delta
5 Conclusions
References
A Comparative Assessment of the Water Footprint of Agricultural, Industrial and Domestic Practices in India
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Method
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Water Footprint of Production (WFprod)
3.2 Water Footprint of Consumption (WFcons)
3.3 External Water Dependency of Countries
4 Conclusion and Recommendations
References
Assessment of Nitrate Fluxes in Intensive Aquaculture Region in Godavari Delta Using Spatial Interpolation Kriging
1 Introduction
2 Methodology
2.1 Study Area
2.2 Geostatistical Analysis
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Nitrate Fluxes in Godavari Delta Region
3.2 Geospatial Analysis of Nitrates
4 Conclusions
References
Climate and Water-Related Disasters and Eco-DRR (Disaster Risk Reduction) Sensitivity in Island Nations: Overview Analysis
1 Introduction
2 Concepts and Content
2.1 Natural Hazards and Disasters and the Water Connection
2.2 Disaster Risk Reduction and Risk Governance
3 What is Eco-DRR?
4 Eco-DRR and Risk Governance Framework
5 Key Observations and Discussion Points
5.1 Japan
5.2 The Philippines
5.3 Sri Lanka
6 Conclusions
Appendix
References
Feasibility Study on the Use of Multilayer Plastic (MLP) Waste in the Construction of Asphalt Pavements
1 Introduction
2 Materials Used
2.1 Waste Plastics
3 Experimental Program
3.1 Characterization of Asphalt Mixes
3.2 Effect of Waste Plastic Coating on Aggregates
3.3 Emission Measurement
4 Results and Discussion
4.1 Aggregate Characterization
4.2 Marshall Test Results
4.3 Indirect Tensile Strength and Tensile Strength Ratio of the Mix
4.4 Coating and TSR Correlation
4.5 Environmental Emissions Measurement
4.6 Resilient Modulus
4.7 Dynamic Creep Test
5 Conclusion
References
Planning Strategies for the Improvement of Intermediate Public Transport in Walled City: Case Study of Walled City, Delhi
1 Background
2 Literature Review
3 Literature Review
4 Analysis
5 Issues Identified
6 Proposals and Recommendation
7 Conclusion
References
Assessment of Sustainable Public Transportation Provisions in Himachal Pradesh, India
1 Introduction
2 Methods
2.1 Case Study of Himachal Pradesh
2.2 Data Collection
3 Results and Discussion
4 Conclusion
References
Impact of Runway Configuration on Flight Delays
1 Introduction
1.1 Scope of Study
2 Literature Review
2.1 Runway Configuration
2.2 Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
3 Methodology
3.1 Survey and Data Collection
3.2 Data Analysis
4 Results and Discussions
5 Conclusion
References
Effects of Adding Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) to Dense Bituminous Macadam Mixes Using the Dry Process
1 Introduction
2 Experimental Work
2.1 Materials
3 Methods
3.1 Mould Preparation
3.2 Marshall Stability Test
3.3 Retained Stability Test
3.4 Indirect Tensile Strength Test
3.5 Wheel Tracking Test
4 Results
4.1 Marshall Stability, Flow, and Marshall Quotient Properties
4.2 Retained Stability
4.3 Indirect Tensile Strength
4.4 Optimum Bitumen Content
4.5 Rutting Performance
5 Conclusions
References
Numerical Parametric Study on Time-Dependent Response of Geocell-Reinforced Flexible Pavements
1 Introduction
2 Materials and Methods
2.1 Model Geometry and Loading
2.2 Parametric Study
3 Results and Discussion
3.1 Deformation of Subgrade
3.2 Surface Deformation
3.3 Membrane Action of Geocell
3.4 Deformation of Geocell Walls
4 Conclusions
5 Scope for Future Studies
References
Intelligent Accident Rescue System
1 Introduction
2 Literature Review
3 Methodology
3.1 Sumo Simulation Details
3.2 Data Extraction
3.3 Data Filtration
4 Data Analysis and Results
5 Conclusion
References
A Critical Review on Transitopia of Tomorrow as a Solution of the Transit System to Stimulate the Use of Public Transportation to Make Cities Liveable
1 Urban Mobility Index in Transit-Oriented Development Zone
2 Pillars of Evaluation
3 Global Trends Challenges and Forecasts
4 Remarkable Success in Transit-Oriented Development
4.1 Case Study—Hong Kong
5 Ideologies of TOD in Hong Kong
6 Ease of Access and Growth Versus Congestion
7 Comprehensive Mobility Plan (CMP)
8 Lessons Applicable to Indian Cities
9 Issues and Gap
10 Parameters of Evaluation
11 Conclusion
References