Synthesis of Hydrologic Approaches to Playa Lakes, Areas of Significant Karst Geology, and Arid Regions
Hydrology of karst terrains, playas, and arid zones is complex, and designing transportation infrastructure in these regions is challenging and requires a deep understanding of the unique hydrologic processes in these areas. In absence of consistent, scientifically-based standards for hydrologic design of transportation infrastructures in these regions, designers consider the specific conditions in each region and adopt design measures and management strategies based on their judgment. The research team will develop a summary of the state of knowledge, the state of practice, and approaches and models for flood forecasting and design of drainage structures in these regions. By adopting the outcomes of this project, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) can better understand the hydrological behavior of these regions and make informed decisions toward developing hydrological design guidance and standards of practice for these areas.
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
- Funding: $54322
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Contract Numbers:
0-7201
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Sponsor Organizations:
Texas Department of Transportation
125 E. 11th Street
Austin, TX United States 78701-2483 -
Managing Organizations:
Texas Department of Transportation
125 E. 11th Street
Austin, TX United States 78701-2483 -
Project Managers:
Kasberg, Katelyn
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Performing Organizations:
University of Texas at Arlington
Box 19308
Arlington, TX United States 76019-0308 -
Principal Investigators:
Ahmari, Habib
- Start Date: 20230901
- Expected Completion Date: 20241231
- Actual Completion Date: 0
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Arid land; Design methods; Drainage structures; Flood protection; Hydrology; Infrastructure; Karst; Lakes; State of the practice
- Geographic Terms: Texas
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Environment; Geotechnology; Hydraulics and Hydrology; Transportation (General);
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01894851
- Record Type: Research project
- Source Agency: Texas Department of Transportation
- Contract Numbers: 0-7201
- Files: RIP, STATEDOT
- Created Date: Sep 27 2023 4:36PM