Colin Booth's Outputs (85)

Waterproofing basement apartments: Technical insights of a new flood protection solution
Book Chapter

Installing perimeter floor drains is a waterproofing option used inside buildings, which manages water ingress in basements. Newly designed products providing a means to access the inverts of perimeter floor drains and facilitate inspection and maint... Read More about Waterproofing basement apartments: Technical insights of a new flood protection solution.

Factors for the design of novel property–level flood resilient products: The Dado Wallboard
Book Chapter

Community-level flood protection cannot guarantee property owners are free from flood risk and, hence, it is the responsibility of property owners themselves to take appropriate action to ensure their properties are suitably protected by flood resist... Read More about Factors for the design of novel property–level flood resilient products: The Dado Wallboard.

Psychological factors affecting flood coping strategies
Book Chapter

There is an acknowledged need to improve the resilience of those at risk of flooding in areas of the UK. Studies of disaster preparedness worldwide indicate raising awareness of a hazard does not necessarily engender action. In the UK the majority of... Read More about Psychological factors affecting flood coping strategies.

"Three times is enemy action" – flood experiences and flood perceptions
Book Chapter

In the context of anticipated climate change, particularly the frequency and intensity of rainfall events likely to affect the UK in future, it is becoming increasingly important to understand the ways in which people perceive, and therefore respond... Read More about "Three times is enemy action" – flood experiences and flood perceptions.

Property level flood protection: A new effective and affordable solution
Book Chapter

Property flooding is a major problem and the risk of flooding continues to escalate. At present, the majority of property owners take no steps to mitigate future flood damage. A review of the main factors influencing the uptake of flood protection re... Read More about Property level flood protection: A new effective and affordable solution.