A review of the sustainable drainage technics suitable for paved roads in the tropical area: the case of Douala city

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Title：
A review of the sustainable drainage technics suitable for paved roads in the tropical area: the case of Douala city
Author：
Abanda Well Victorien Bienvenu
Author Affiliation：
Quality Management System, Dangote Cement, Cameroon, Douala
Received：May.20, 2023
Accepted：Jun.25, 2023
Published：Jul.13, 2023

Abstract

Douala is one of the very attractive cities in central Africa. It is the supply point for many countries of the sub-region such as the Central Africa Republic and Chad Republic that have no access to the sea. Drivers from these countries often have to travel very long distances before reaching Douala. For this reason, paved roads are very important to enable safe and pleasant traffic. Knowing that Douala is one of the rainiest cities in the country particularly in July and August, with a relatively flat topography, it is important to sustainably drain excess stormwater water from paved roads. This piece makes a review of the drainage technics that enable a sustainable removal of water such as drainage kerbs, swales, bioswales, and wet swales. This article goes further than listing the drainage technics but also proposes design criteria and the types of maintenance activities to be done in order to ensure the proper functioning of the infrastructures. ISO mentions the relevant persons involved in the realization and maintenance of these drainage facilities. This is typically the case of politics through municipalities and technicians.

Keywords

Paved roads, stormwater, kerbs, vegetation swales, bioswales, wet swales.

Doi

https://doi.org/10.58396/smmce020201

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