Numerical Simulation of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS). Havanaʹs Traditional Malecon.

Authors

  • Jidel Antonio Del Sol Díaz Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana José Antonio Echeverría, CUJAE
  • Bryan Pérez León Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana “José Antonio Echeverría” (CUJAE)
  • Patricia Ruth de Horta Brito Universidad Tecnológica de La Habana “José Antonio Echeverría” (CUJAE)

Keywords:

urbanization, floods, SUDS

Abstract

The increase in urbanization leads to stormwater drainage systems being insufficient for evacuating intense rainfall, causing recurrent pluvial flooding. In response to this situation, Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) emerge as an innovative solution that mimics the hydrological cycle and enhances the urban environment. The research addresses the numerical simulation of the stormwater drainage network in two areas of the Traditional Malecón in Havana, evaluating its hydraulic performance of the network for return periods of 5 and 50 years, considering both current conditions and a proposed solution based on the implementation of SUDS.

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References

Carrazana Ruiz, A. (2025). Simulación numérica de sistemas de drenaje basados en la naturaleza. Malecón de La Habana.

Córdova López, L. (2020). Malecón Tradicional de La Habana. Parte I: Análisis de las causas de la inundación costera. Ingeniería Hidráulica y Ambiental, 41(3), 25-39.

Pérez Hurtado, O. F. (2020). Sistemas Urbanos de Drenaje Sostenible.

Published

2026-10-22

How to Cite

Del Sol Díaz, J. A., Pérez León, B., & de Horta Brito, P. R. (2026). Numerical Simulation of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS). Havanaʹs Traditional Malecon. Ingeniería Hidráulica Y Ambiental, 47(1), 15–26. Retrieved from https://riha.cujae.edu.cu/index.php/riha/article/view/732

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