[en] This paper presents a dataset documenting 71 floating debris accumulations at bridges following an extreme hydrological event that hit Belgium and Germany in July 2021. Data were collected from various sources including public authorities' documents, public online databases, post event pictures and field visits. The dataset covers bridges geometry, flood conditions and debris accumulation. In particular, it systematically details accumulations dimensions and quantifies accumulations components, which contain a significant portion of anthropogenic objects, in addition to driftwood. This dataset constitutes a unique set of invaluable data to better understand debris accumulation at bridges but also to analyze their impact on both the affected structures and flood conditions.
Research Center/Unit :
UEE - Urban and Environmental Engineering - ULiège [BE]
Disciplines :
Civil engineering
Author, co-author :
Erpicum, Sébastien ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'hydraulique et de transport > Hydraulique générale, constructions hydrauliques et mécanique des fluides
Poppema, Daan; Delft University of technology, Delft, netherlands
Dewals, Benjamin ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département d'hydraulique et de transport > HECE (Hydraulics in Environnemental and Civil Engineering)
Language :
English
Title :
A dataset of floating debris accumulation at bridges after July 2021 flood in Germany and Belgium
Alternative titles :
[fr] Base de données des accumulations de corps flottants au droit des ponts après la crue de juillet 2021 en Allemagne et en Belgique
Publication date :
05 October 2024
Journal title :
Scientific Data
eISSN :
2052-4463
Publisher :
Nature Publishing Group, London, United Kingdom
Volume :
11
Issue :
2024
Pages :
1092
Peer reviewed :
Peer Reviewed verified by ORBi
Development Goals :
11. Sustainable cities and communities 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure 6. Clean water and sanitation
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