Title: Computation of gradually varied flow in channel networks with hydraulic structures Committee: W. Silva-Araya, J. River-Santos, J. Gustavo-Gutierrez Degree/Institution: Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez Abstract Irrigation canals transport water from a source, such as a natural river or a reservoir, to a crop field or a…
Groundwater Cleanup using Trees
Title: Hydrologic Evaluation of a Poplar Phytoextraction System Authors: A.J. Rabideau, K. Swensen, Z. Chen, F.L. Santiago-Collazo, C. Bronner, C. Lowry, R. Gnat, and T. Lockwood Journal: International Journal of Phytoremediation Abstract This paper reports the results of a seven-year study of a phytoremediation system consisting of 349 hybrid poplars (Populous deltoids x Populus nigra ‘DN-21’) that were emplaced…
Compound Flood Hazard Zones in Climate Change
Title: An Examination of Compound Flood Hazard Zones for Past, Present and Future Low-gradient Coastal Land-margins Authors: F.L. Santiago-Collazo, M.V. Bilskie, P. Bacopoulus, and S.C. Hagen Journal: Frontiers in Climate Abstract Recent events worldwide demonstrate how coastal communities of integrated natural and human systems are exposed to hydrological and coastal flooding processes. Standard flood hazard assessment practices…
Compound Flood Literature Review
Title: A Comprehensive Review of Compound Inundation Models in Low-Gradient Coastal Watersheds Authors: F.L. Santiago-Collazo, M.V. Bilskie, and S.C. Hagen Journal: Environmental Modelling and Software Abstract Extreme coastal flooding poses a major threat to human life and infrastructure. Low-gradient coastal watersheds can be vulnerable to flooding from both intense rainfall and storm surge. Here we present…
Irrigation Channel Networks with Hydraulic Structures (Spanish)
Title: Hydraulic Model for Channel Networks with Hydraulic Structures Authors: F.L. Santiago-Collazo and W. Silva Araya Journal: Tecnología en Marcha Abstract Many irrigation systems comprise complex channel systems including control structures. Regulation and control of water distribution for crop irrigation is necessary for sustainable agriculture. Design and analysis of hydraulic structures is essential for efficient use…
Hydraulics of Channel Networks
Title: Computational Model for Gradually Varied Flow in Channel Networks with Hydraulic Structures Authors: F.L. Santiago-Collazo and W. Silva Araya Journal: Journal of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering Abstract There is a need for regulation and control of irrigation conveyance systems for sustainable agriculture. Design and analysis of hydraulic structures within complex channel systems are essential for…
Compound Flood in the East Coast of Puerto RIco
Title: Dynamic Modeling of Surface Runoff and Storm Surge during Hurricane and Tropical Storm Events Authors: W. Silva Araya, F.L. Santiago-Collazo, J. Gonzalez-Lopez, and J. Maldonado-Maldonado Journal: Hydrology (MDPI) Abstract Hurricane events combine ocean storm surge penetration with inland runoff flooding. This article presents a new methodology to determine coastal flood levels caused by the combination of…
Compound Flood in Puerto Rico (Spanish)
Title: Flooding Effects Combining Storm Surge and Surface Runoff during Hurricane Georges on the Eastern Coast of Puerto Rico Authors: F.L. Santiago-Collazo, W. Silva Araya, J. Gonzalez-Lopez, and J. Maldonado-Maldonado Journal: Revista Internacional de Desastres Naturales, Accidentes e Infraestructura Civil Abstract Puerto Rico (PR) is located in a hurricane prone zone. The purpose of this study…