Search Results - "Savic, Dragan A."

A weighted cellular automata 2D inundation model for rapid flood analysis by Guidolin, Michele, Chen, Albert S., Ghimire, Bidur, Keedwell, Edward C., Djordjević, Slobodan, Savić, Dragan A.

“…To achieve fast flood modelling for large-scale problems, a two-dimensional cellular automata based model was developed. This model employs simple transition…”
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Comparison of 1D/1D and 1D/2D Coupled (Sewer/Surface) Hydraulic Models for Urban Flood Simulation by Leandro, Jorge, Chen, Albert S, Djordjević, Slobodan, Savić, Dragan A

“…Recent developments in flood modeling have led to the concept of coupled (sewer/surface) hydraulic models. In this paper two coupled models are examined; a…”
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Integrated intelligent water-energy metering systems and informatics: Visioning a digital multi-utility service provider by Stewart, Rodney A., Nguyen, Khoi, Beal, Cara, Zhang, Hong, Sahin, Oz, Bertone, Edoardo, Vieira, Abel Silva, Castelletti, Andrea, Cominola, Andrea, Giuliani, Matteo, Giurco, Damien, Blumenstein, Michael, Turner, Andrea, Liu, Ariane, Kenway, Steven, Savić, Dragan A., Makropoulos, Christos, Kossieris, Panagiotis

“…Advanced metering technologies coupled with informatics creates an opportunity to form digital multi-utility service providers. These providers will be able to…”
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An Investigation on Preference Order Ranking Scheme for Multiobjective Evolutionary Optimization by di Pierro, F., Soon-Thiam Khu, Savic, D.A.

“…It may be generalized that all Evolutionary Algorithms (EA) draw their strength from two sources: exploration and exploitation. Surprisingly, within the…”
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Redesign of Water Distribution Systems for Passive Containment of Contamination by Grayman, Walter M., Murray, Regan, Savic, agan A., Farmani, Raziyeh

“…Most water distribution systems in the United States are designed as looped systems in order to allow multiple pathways for delivery of water to customers…”
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Assessing Financial Loss due to Pluvial Flooding and the Efficacy of Risk-Reduction Measures in the Residential Property Sector by Sušnik, Janez, Strehl, Clemens, Postmes, Luuk A., Vamvakeridou-Lyroudia, Lydia S., Mälzer, Hans-Joachim, Savić, Dragan A., Kapelan, Zoran

“…A novel quantitative risk assessment for residential properties at risk of pluvial flooding in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, is presented. A hydraulic model…”
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An integrated model to evaluate water-energy-food nexus at a household scale by Hussien, Wa'el A., Memon, Fayyaz A., Savic, Dragan A.

“…To achieve a sustainable supply and effectively manage water, energy and food (WEF) demand, interactions between WEF need to be understood. This study…”
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Automated Detection of Pipe Bursts and Other Events in Water Distribution Systems by Romano, Michele, Kapelan, Zoran, Savić, Dragan A

“…AbstractThis paper presents a new methodology for the automated near-real-time detection of pipe bursts and other events that induce similar abnormal…”
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Application of Artificial Neural Networks for Dengue Fever Outbreak Predictions in the Northwest Coast of Yucatan, Mexico and San Juan, Puerto Rico by Laureano-Rosario, Abdiel E, Duncan, Andrew P, Mendez-Lazaro, Pablo A, Garcia-Rejon, Julian E, Gomez-Carro, Salvador, Farfan-Ale, Jose, Savic, Dragan A, Muller-Karger, Frank E

“…Modelling dengue fever in endemic areas is important to mitigate and improve vector-borne disease control to reduce outbreaks. This study applied artificial…”
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An integrated framework for high-resolution urban flood modelling considering multiple information sources and urban features by Wang, Yuntao, Chen, Albert S., Fu, Guangtao, Djordjević, Slobodan, Zhang, Chi, Savić, Dragan A.

“…High accuracy models are required for informed decision making in urban flood management. This paper develops a new holistic framework for using information…”
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A risk-based assessment of the household water-energy-food nexus under the impact of seasonal variability by Hussien, Wa'el A., Memon, Fayyaz A., Savic, Dragan A.

“…This paper presents the applications of water-energy-food nexus model developed by the authors to assess the impact of seasonal variability (i.e.,…”
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Genetic Algorithms for Least-Cost Design of Water Distribution Networks by Savic, Dragan A, Walters, Godfrey A

“…The paper describes the development of a computer model GANET that involves the application of an area of evolutionary computing, better known as genetic…”
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Multi-objective optimization of water distribution systems based on a real options approach by Marques, João, Cunha, Maria, Savić, Dragan A.

“…This paper describes a multi-objective optimization model including Real Options concepts for the design and operation of water distribution networks. This…”
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Assessing and Modelling the Influence of Household Characteristics on Per Capita Water Consumption by Hussien, Wa’el A., Memon, Fayyaz A., Savic, Dragan A.

“…Sustainable urban water supply management requires, ideally, accurate evidence based estimations on per capita consumption and a good understanding of the…”
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A coarse-grid approach to representing building blockage effects in 2D urban flood modelling by Chen, Albert S., Evans, Barry, Djordjević, Slobodan, Savić, Dragan A.

“…► In the study, two parameters were applied to 2D coarse grid urban flood modelling. ► The building coverage ratio (BCR) represented the storage area occupied…”
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Reliability Surrogate Measures for Water Distribution System Design: Comparative Analysis by Liu, Haixing, Savić, Dragan A, Kapelan, Zoran, Creaco, Enrico, Yuan, Yixing

“…AbstractBecause of the large computational burden associated with the direct assessment of reliability, the indirect indices of reliability have recently…”
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Integrated System Dynamics Modelling for water scarcity assessment: Case study of the Kairouan region by Sušnik, Janez, Vamvakeridou-Lyroudia, Lydia S., Savić, Dragan A., Kapelan, Zoran

“…A System Dynamics Model (SDM) assessing water scarcity and potential impacts of socio-economic policies in a complex hydrological system is developed. The…”
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The Nile Water-Food-Energy Nexus under Uncertainty: Impacts of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam by Elsayed, Hamdy, Djordjević, Slobodan, Savić, Dragan A, Tsoukalas, Ioannis, Makropoulos, Christos

“…AbstractAchieving a water, food, and energy (WFE) nexus balance through policy interventions is challenging in a transboundary river basin because of the…”
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Multi-layered coarse grid modelling in 2D urban flood simulations by Chen, Albert S., Evans, Barry, Djordjević, Slobodan, Savić, Dragan A.

“…► Multi layers are used to represent separate parts of a coarse cell bisected by buildings. ► The building coverage ratio (BCR) represents the storage area…”
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Development of rehabilitation plans for water mains replacement considering risk and cost-benefit assessment by Giustolisi, Orazio, Laucelli, Daniele, Savic†, Dragan A.

“…The economic and social costs of pipe bursts in water distribution networks (WDNs) are very significant. Water managers need reliable replacement plans for…”
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