The performance characteristics of multi-outlet siphonic roof drainage systems

G. B. Wright; J. A. Swaffield

doi:10.1191/0143624402br041oa

The performance characteristics of multi-outlet siphonic roof drainage systems

G. B. Wright, J. A. Swaffield

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Siphonic roof drainage systems have been in existence for approximately 30 years, and are becoming an increasingly common element of urban drainage infrastructure. In that time, the construction sector in most developed countries have been gradually persuaded of the benefits that these systems offer when compared to conventional roof drainage technologies. The work reported herein details an ongoing UK government-funded research programme to investigate the performance characteristics of multi-outlet siphonic roof drainage systems. The experimental aims, apparatus and procedures are described, and results are illustrated. In addition, 'real' data obtained from three installed siphonic roof drainage systems are discussed. Conclusions are drawn regarding the performance characteristics of multi-outlet systems, and plans for future work are outlined.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	127-141
Number of pages	15
Journal	Building Services Engineering Research and Technology
Volume	23
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1191/0143624402br041oa
Publication status	Published - 2002

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Wright GB, Swaffleld JA, Arthur S. The performance characteristics of multi-outlet siphonic roof drainage systems. Building Services Engineering Research and Technology. 2002;23(3):127-141. Copyright © 2002 by SAGE Publications. DOI: 10.1191/0143624402br041oa
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