Experimental study and numerical simulation of stormwater retention performance of intensive green roofs

WANG Zhijun; YAN Yafeng; XU Zhongli; LÜ Jun; FU Xiaojian; ZHONG Yong; MEI Guoxiong; XIAO Liang; XU Hongtao; JIANG Ping; ZHANG Haomeng

doi:10.13205/j.hjgc.202601014

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WANG Zhijun, YAN Yafeng, XU Zhongli, LÜ Jun, FU Xiaojian, ZHONG Yong, MEI Guoxiong, XIAO Liang, XU Hongtao, JIANG Ping, ZHANG Haomeng. Experimental study and numerical simulation of stormwater retention performance of intensive green roofs[J]. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING , 2026, 44(1): 131-140. doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202601014

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WANG Zhijun, YAN Yafeng, XU Zhongli, LÜ Jun, FU Xiaojian, ZHONG Yong, MEI Guoxiong, XIAO Liang, XU Hongtao, JIANG Ping, ZHANG Haomeng. Experimental study and numerical simulation of stormwater retention performance of intensive green roofs[J]. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING , 2026, 44(1): 131-140. doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202601014

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WANG Zhijun, YAN Yafeng, XU Zhongli, LÜ Jun, FU Xiaojian, ZHONG Yong, MEI Guoxiong, XIAO Liang, XU Hongtao, JIANG Ping, ZHANG Haomeng. Experimental study and numerical simulation of stormwater retention performance of intensive green roofs[J]. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING , 2026, 44(1): 131-140. doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202601014

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Experimental study and numerical simulation of stormwater retention performance of intensive green roofs

doi: 10.13205/j.hjgc.202601014

1. Tong Chuang Engineering Design Co., Ltd., Shaoxing 312000, China;
2. Hualan Design (Group) Co., Ltd., Nanning 530000, China;
3. Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316021, China;
4. School of Civil Engineering and Architecture, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China;
5. Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China

Received Date: 2024-07-22
Available Online: 2026-02-26
Publish Date: 2026-01-22

Abstract

Abstract

The rapid development of urbanization， has a negatire effect on the urban ecological environment in certain areas. Consequently， the construction of sustainable ecological cities has become a critical issue. A combined approach of on-site experiments and numerical simulations was adopted. Firstly， simulated rainfall experiments were conducted to monitor and analyze key indicators of stormwater retention performance. Secondly， based on the actual engineering design parameters of a residential community in Nanning， SWMM software was used for simulation to explore the hydrological effects and drainage network efficiency under various conditions， including different rainfall recurrence periods， green roof coverage rates， and green roof distribution patterns. The optimal construction method for intensive green roofs to enhance stormwater retention in the study area was identified. The results indicated that intensive green roof coverage significantly improved the stormwater retention performance of the community， and the performance improvement tended to plateau when the coverage rate exceeded 80%. Uniformly distributed green roofs performed the best in reducing total runoff， whereas those distributed at intervals achieved optimal results in regulating peak runoff and alleviating pipeline overloads within the residential area. This study can help evaluate the stormwater retention performance of intensive green roofs in subtropical regions to optimize urban rainwater management strategies.
- intensive green roof,
- stormwater retention performance,
- SWMM model,
- optimal layout

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