Considerations for Storm-Water Outfalls off Exposed Coasts
Publication: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 132, Issue 6
Abstract
There is a worldwide movement for coastal municipalities in developed countries to replace whole series of storm drains with far fewer storm-water outfalls that discharge well offshore. Such an extended-length pipe, passing into the surf zone along an exposed coastline, is far from easy to plan, support with data, design, install, and operate. This paper is intended to school drainage engineers in these matters.
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Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
Volume 132 • Issue 6 • December 2006
Pages: 609 - 618
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Received: Aug 24, 2005
Accepted: Mar 29, 2006
Published online: Dec 1, 2006
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