Dam-break flow experiments and real-case data. A database from the European IMPACT research

Zech, Yves [UCL] Soares Frazao, Sandra [UCL]

The FP5 IMPACT (Investigation of Extreme Flood Processes and Uncertainty) European project (2001-2004) addressed the assessment and reduction of risks from extreme flooding caused by natural events or the failure of dams and flood defence structures. Research has been undertaken through a combination of laboratory physical modelling, field data collection, field testing, theoretical studies and numerical simulations. This special issue of the JHR aims at disseminating the fantastic database issued from those laboratory works and field observations. The present paper summarises the various types of available data and how to use the database included in the attached DVD-ROM.