TRANSFORMATION OF PMP TO PMF: CASE STUDIES

There are various methods for transforming probable maximum precipitation (PMP) to probable maximum flood (PMF). Each method involves several steps during which certain assumptions have to be made and subjective judgments exercised. A number of case studies, each for a project of a different type and under different hydrologic data situations, are presented that reflect the writers' basic philosophies and experience in PMF analysis. Some conclusions regarding transformation of PMP to PMF are made based on their experiences not only from the case studies presented but also from many other projects with which they have been involved.

• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/oclc/8672558
• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017-2398
• Authors:
  • Wang, B-H
  • Jawed, K
• Publication Date: 1986-7

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 547-561
• Serial:
  • Journal of Hydraulic Engineering
  • Volume: 112
  • Issue Number: 7
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9429
  • Serial URL: https://ascelibrary.org/journal/jhend8

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Case studies; Floods; Maximization; Probability theory; Transformations (Mathematics)
• Old TRIS Terms: Maxima; Precipitation
• Subject Areas: Data and Information Technology; Highways; Hydraulics and Hydrology; I26: Water Run-off - Freeze-thaw;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00460018
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE Paper 20715
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 30 1986 12:00AM