J Paul Guyer

An Introduction to Flood Frequency Analysis J Paul Guyer

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and construction managers interested in analysis of flooding frequency of rivers, creeks, streams and floodplains. Here is what is discussed:1. INTRODUCTION2. LOG-PEARSON TYPE III DISTRIBUTION3. WEIGHTED SKEW COEFFICIENT4. EXPECTED PROBABILITY5. RISK6. CONDITIONAL PROBABILITY ADJUSTMENT7. TWO-STATION COMPARISON8. FLOOD VOLUMES9. EFFECTS OF FLOOD CONTROL WORKS ON FLOOD FREQUENCIES10. EFFECTS OF URBANIZATION.