Generating Alternative Watershed-Scale BMP Designs with Evolutionary Algorithms
Publication: World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2008: Ahupua'A
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The first part of a two-step decision-making framework for watershed-scale stormwater runoff control (Kaini et al., 2008, this meeting) involves identification of the most cost-effective combination of structural BMPs that meet target peak flow and sediment reduction criteria. This paper presents the second half of that framework: simultaneous generation of near-optimal alternative design strategies using a Euclidean distance metric. Structural BMPs included in this model include detention ponds, infiltration ponds, field borders, grade stabilization structures, and grassed waterways. Alternative designs are identified by coupling Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) and a Species Conserving Genetic Algorithm (SCGA). In addition, we demonstrate SCGA's flexibility and efficiency at generating alternative designs as well as varying numbers of alternatives. The model is demonstrated on Silver Creek watershed, a sub-watershed of the larger Lower Kaskaskia watershed in southern Illinois.
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© 2008 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Algorithms
- Basins
- Best Management Practices (BMPs)
- Bodies of water (by type)
- Design (by type)
- Detention basins
- Engineering fundamentals
- Engineering mechanics
- Environmental engineering
- Hydraulic design
- Hydrologic models
- Mathematics
- Models (by type)
- Recharge basins
- River engineering
- River systems
- Statics (mechanics)
- Stormwater management
- Structural stability
- Water and water resources
- Water management
- Water treatment
- Watersheds
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