Hard vs Soft engineering Flashcards
1
Q
Hard engineering
A
man-made structures built to control the flow of rivers and reduce flooding.
2
Q
Soft engineering
A
Schemes set up using knowledge of as river and its processes to reduce the effects of flooding.
3
Q
Soft engineering methods
A
Flood warnings
Preparation-buildings are modified to reduce the amount of damages
Flood plain zoning
Planting trees
River restoration- making river more natural-making flood plains, where excess of water can be stored
4
Q
Hard engineering methods
A
Dams and reservoirs
Channel straightening and deepening
Embankments
Flood relief channels-channels are build that divert the water around important areas
