Draft 2: Summary for Natural Engineering offers solution against future flooding

In the article from Science Daily, “Natural Engineering Offers Solution against Future Flooding” by Newcastle University (2014), it was stated that “back-to-nature flood schemes”, which utilise the environment’s natural capabilities, can be an economical alternative to preventing and mitigating floods. Dr Mark Wilkinson, the research lead, also mentioned that winter rainfall and flooding occurrence would escalate in the future.

It was reported that several strategies of river-flow management have been exhibited in Belford, Northumberland, which illustrated the reduction of surface run-off and soil mineral depletion.

The article said that the Natural Flood Management (NFM) aspires to scale down the maximum water height or delay the arrival of the flood, adding more preparation time for response. This would be done by hampering the progress of water while working sustainably in tandem with the environment. Strategies include and storing, slowing and redirecting water and increasing soil infiltration. This proved to be much cheaper (~£200,000) in the Belford Scheme instead of a “full conventional flood-defence scheme” (~£2.5m). Mirroring Belford’s flooding situation, many other rural towns can also benefit from the NFM.

Overall, it was stated that the scheme was a triumph due to the backing and approval of the community, together with the comprehension of the “land and local environment”.

In my opinion, Science daily published Dr Mark Wilkinson research is purely in theory and is not proven yet are extremely risky and not practical. Giving the green light to go ahead will caused catastrophic tragic.

Results in

  • Bankrupt businesses – Business will be forced to closed, employees will be out of job.
  • Diseases – Dead body of human and animal, can caused diseases to spread if the body is left unattended.
  • Shortage of daily need – Damage to infrastructure also causes long-term impacts, such as disruptions to supplies of clean water, wastewater treatment, electricity, transport, communication, education and health care.
  • loss of human life – Loss of loved ones will have great impact on them, especially on children.
  • Loss of livelihoods – Reduction in purchasing power and loss of land value in the floodplains can leave communities economically vulnerable.

Reference from
https://www.chiefscientist.qld.gov.au/publications/understanding-floods/flood-consequences/



Draft 1: Summary On Natural Engineering offers solution against future flooding

In the article from Science Daily, “Natural Engineering Offers Solution against Future Flooding” by Newcastle University (2014), it was stated that “back-to-nature flood schemes”, which utilise the environment’s natural capabilities, can be an economical alternative to preventing and mitigating floods. Dr Mark Wilkinson, the research lead, also mentioned that winter rainfall and flooding occurrence would escalate in the future.

It was reported that several strategies of river-flow management have been exhibited in Belford, Northumberland, which illustrated the reduction of surface run-off and soil mineral depletion.

The article said that the Natural Flood Management (NFM) aspires to scale down the maximum water height or delay the arrival of the flood, adding more preparation time for response. This would be done by hampering the progress of water while working sustainably in tandem with the environment. Strategies include and storing, slowing and redirecting water and increasing soil infiltration. This proved to be much cheaper (~£200,000) in the Belford Scheme instead of a “full conventional flood-defence scheme” (~£2.5m). Mirroring Belford’s flooding situation, many other rural towns can also benefit from the NFM.

Overall, it was stated that the scheme was a triumph due to the backing and approval of the community, together with the comprehension of the “land and local environment”.

On though there were various schemes provided to prevent and mitigate flood. Research has been purely theoretical. There is a lack of justification regarding its practical effectiveness. This is somewhat essential as hypothesis can never be proven to be correct at all time.

Report on Behavioural

The previous session I was in a team with this positive guy, he shared with me his story regarding his mistake that caused his relationship to go downhill. He said that he was an easy-going but at the same time he also a forgetful person.

Positive claimed that he tends to forget stuff easily, an example he will forget what his girlfriends had told him. His action reflected poorly to his girlfriend as she believed he looked like a person that would not break his promised or is not one of his priority.

After examining his action, he decided that something must be done to improve this relationship. Therefore, he began writing down all the important stuff on his note to remind himself. He changed for the better, he and his girlfriend are doing well.

*Edited 21/1/2019, 17:47PM

Descriptive Reflection on strengths and challenges in communication

Dear Mr Blackstone,

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Melvin Fong, currently a year 1 in civil engineering. In 2015, I graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic in Electronic computer communication.

The most commonly asked question from the people around me would be “why did you choose something that is not related to your previous studies?”. One of the reasons is, I do not like the typical office environment, I cannot imagine myself working from 9 to 6 pm as it is very unexciting. I prefer to get to know other people from different background and companies. Furthermore, I was amazed by how engineers can construct a magnificent building that can withstand natural disasters like earthquakes and typhoon winds. For example, the “Taipei 101” became the tallest and largest green building in the world when it was completed in 2004. After visiting the building, I became curious about the construction. It helped made up my mind to choose civil engineering.

Just like everyone else, I like travelling, and my goal is to visit as many countries as possible. This allows me to learn about the history and culture of different countries. I enjoy eating as well, especially desserts! As it elevates my mood.

I am somewhere in between an introvert and extrovert. Since I am not confident in presenting my presentation in front of a large group of audience, I foresee that I would be able to improve myself upon the completion of this module.

Cheers to effective communication!

Thanks and Regards
Melvin Fong

*Edited 21/1/2019 19:16PM

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