Analysis of Evaluation for Flood Risk Architectural Heritage

A flood risk assessment model developed for Jongmyo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Seoul, South Korea, reveals significant vulnerabilities to flooding due to drainage system limitations. The study identified potential inundation at Gyeongbokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine caused by insufficient waterway capacity transitions from open channels to pipelines and inadequate external drainage capacity, respectively. Researchers used HEC-HMS for rainfall-runoff analysis, SWMM for urban runoff modeling, and Arc-GIS tools for flood inundation mapping, validating the model with eight historical rainfall scenarios. This approach provides a robust method for evaluating flood risks in urban heritage sites, offering critical insights for conservation efforts.

Kim, Y. H., Jeon, S. K., Lee, M. S., & Nam, G. J. (2014). Analysis of Evaluation for Flood Risk Architectural Heritage. Journal of Korean Society of Hazard Mitigation, 14(1), 11–18. https://doi.org/10.9798/kosham.2014.14.1.11