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Modelling the probable maximum demands of drainage systems for high-rise residential buildings in Hong Kong

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Abstract

This paper reports the probable maximum demands of the drainage systems in 5 residential building estates in Hong Kong. In particular, the usage patterns of 597 households from 1300 selected apartments in 14 high-rise residential buildings were surveyed and the flow rates of the installed sanitary appliances at the apartments were measured. The survey results are used to determine the probable maximum demands with the 'fixture unit' approach. The minimum required stack size is determined and compared with the current practice for local residential buildings.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)347-358
Number of pages12
JournalInternational Journal for Housing Science and Its Applications
Volume28
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - 22 Nov 2004

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

  • Design data
  • Drainage systems
  • Flow rates
  • Modelling
  • Residential buildings

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Urban Studies

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