Flood Control Management in Built Environment

Journal of
Engineering &
FLOOD Construction
Studies
CONTROL August 2021
Edition
MANAGEMENT
IN BUILT
ENVIRONMENT
Ronald Gomeseria y Valledor, Ph.D.

“FLOOD CONTROL MANAGEMENT IN
BUILT ENVIRONMENT”
Ronald Valledor Gomeseria, PhD
PE, PEng, PME, CEng, CBuildE, CEnv, ASEANEng, ACPE, IntPE, CEMgr, CHCMgr, MPM, CIPM, Plumbing Engineer
WhelAje Engineering Consultancy for MEPFS & Environmental Engineering

Journal of Engineering Design & Construction Studies
DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/Z7XJ6 | September 2021 CEAI ViewPoint Journal / ResearchGate / Academia
Corresponding Author: ronaldgomeseria6283@gmail.com / rvgomeseria@up.edu.ph
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“Flood Control Management
in Built Environment” (image
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Gomeseria y Valledor
The write-up contents and studies were composed and
developed the article throughout environmental, services,
stakeholder experiences by profession so as to emphasize
and share the ideas on how flood control is managed and
applied to safeguard the built environment against climate
change. This article edition was composed and prepared for
the CEAIndia ViewPoint Journal September 2021 Edition.
However, some additional points have been added for clarity.
Keywords
Flood Control, Sustainability, Building, Services, Engineering, Design, Flood, Management, Climate
Change, Stakeholder, Built Environment, Sewage, Impact Assessment, Groundwater, Plumbing
To cite this paper: Gomeseria, R. V. (2021, August 6). Flood Control Management
in Built Environment. https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/Z7XJ6
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Table of Contents
Cover Page………………………………………………………………………………… 01
Copyright Page……………………………………………………………………………. 02
Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………….. 03
The Body of the Content Page…………………………………………………………….. 04
Section 1.0, Overview...…………………………………………………………………… 05
Section 2.0, Infrastructure and Environmental Development……………………………... 05
Section 3.0, Seven-Steps for Flood Prevention………………………………………….… 07
3.1 Tip No 1 - Clear all Storm Drains……………………………………………… 07
3.2 Tip No 2 - Clean the House Gutters and Rain Water Downspouts…..…….….. 08
3.3 Tip No 3 - Sump Pump Installation………………………………………...….. 10
3.4 Tip No 4 - Backflow Prevention Device Installation Provision……..………… 11
3.5 Tip No 5 – Sandbags Installation before Heavy Rains…………………..……. 11
3.6 Tip No 6 – Demountable Flood Control Barrier System…………………..….. 12
3.7 Tip No 7 – Cleaning Clogged Drains…………….…………………………… 12
Section 4.0, Environmental Impact Assessment for the Plumbing System……………….. 12
Section 5.0, Conclusion……………………………………………………………………. 13
Section 6.0, Write-Up References to Read………………………………………………… 14
Section 7.0, Recommendation…..…….…………………………………………………... 14
Section 8.0, Acknowledgment…..…….…………………………………………………... 16
Section 9.0, About the Author……..…………….………………………………………... 17
Photo 1: Flooding in Metro Manila with Typhoon Fabian (images by jlagomeseria)… …. 05

Photo 2: San Isidro Flood Control Dyke (image courtesy, DPWH)………………...…….. 06
Photo 3: Flood Control Pumping Station (image; rvgomeseria)………………...…………07
Photo 4: Storm Drains with Catch Pits (image; rvgomeseria)…………………………….. 08
Photo 5: Designed Culvert Drainage (image; rvgomeseria)……… …………...…………. 09
Photo 6: Gutter w/ Downspout Connection (image; rvgomeseria)………... …….……….. 09
Photo 7: Tree Leaves and on Gutters (image; rvgomeseria)………………………...…..… 10
Photo 8: Building Sump Pump (image crafted; rvgomeseria)………………………….…. 10
Photo 9: Sewer Backflow Prevention Device (image; anonymous)……... ………...…….. 11
Photo 10: Sandbags to prevent flooding (image crafted; rvgomeseria)………....………… 11
Photo 11: Innovative Flood Control Barrier (image crafted; rvgomeseria)……..…….….. 11
Photo 12: Clogged Drains causing Flooding (image crafted; rvgomeseria)……………………. 12
THE
BODY
OF THE
CONTENT
Section 1.0
Overview
The word “Flooding” is very common now and a major cause of concern in many parts of
the world because of its dynamic effect on the lives of humans, animals, properties, and other
assets. A flood is due to wet environmental conditions that cause the moisture content of the
soil to rise much above the normal conditions and hence the water does not get absorbed and
that results in the collection of water above the ground level. This has been discussed in the
author’s article “Does Climate Change Impact our Environment?” ResearchGate/LinkedIn
platforms, June 2021. Therein it is mentioned that “…with tropical areas like the Philippines
with archipelagic locations, it is indeed that Climate Change impacting and suffers the entire
environment. And as a consequence of this phenomenon, the cause of the flooding is more
frequent and intense throughout the archipelagic terrain of the country due to the low
pressure that has been developed in the Pacific Ocean especially whenever typhoons” occur.
These elements, as well as heavy rain conditions, contribute to significant flooding occurring
in cities and municipalities, result in rising water levels in the drainage system because of
water coming in from different sources of drainage connections and being let into rivers,
streams, lakes, and sea. The water levels in those also consequently rise and many times go
above the bank levels as you can see in Photo-01 affecting the entire infrastructure in Manila.
Nobody can control Mother Nature; however, a human can minimize or mitigate the risks
that can arise and cause floods, through careful studies and investigations of the affected
areas and then draw up flood management plans. The flood control management plans could
be either within the built environment or even outside it. It is advantageous while preparing
the emergency flood management plan to incorporate the four phases of the process starting
with planning for flood mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
The four phases are used normally in planning for Disaster Resilience. Flooding mostly
affects low-lying areas but could also affect others where the land use and drainage system
are not thought of with a long-term view and planned properly with Photo-01 as an example.
Photo 01, Flooding in Metro Manila with Typhoon Fabian (images by jlagomeseria-25July2021)
Section 2.0
Infrastructure and Environmental Development
The development of the infrastructure in a locality is key to the prevention of a flood. The
Surface Ground Water Network (SGW) has to be planned and managed after a careful study
so that even if the stormwater level rises, the flow can be led in one direction through
spillways into a water basin by gravity, like for example by providing a dyke (Photo-02).
Flood Control Management in Built Environment | DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/Z7XJ6
An alternative solution would be to provide a pumping station, which is more advisable, with
multi-stage pumping so that the floodwater could be discharged and pushed immediately to a
river, streams, or sea as much as possible so that the infrastructure won’t suffer.
Photo 02: San Isidro Flood Control Dyke (image courtesy, DPWH)
Another alternative would be to use the Flood Control System Technology (FCST) which is
now in the market to help support in protecting assets in the built environment, albeit
temporarily. It can be incorporated in the building design proposals to suit the requirements
within the built environment as part of flood control management as discussed hereof.
The infrastructure has to be developed first with an alternative solution for diverting very
large stormwater overflows to a nearby waterbody by providing flood control and mitigation
measures as shown in Photos-02 and 03 so that the buildings and homeowners in the low
lying areas could have peace of mind. There could be other alternative ways of mitigating but
a proven solution to the problem of preparedness, which is doable in the first place and by
which everyone is a beneficiary, of course, & yet, cooperation with the community is a must.
Protecting the environment is essential for all communities, however, in some parts of the
world, economic priority to alleviate growing poverty is also a necessity. Rehabilitation of all
Surface Ground Water Network (SGW) Drainage of a country would also help in uplifting of
the economic conditions, by educating all governmental agencies and private sectors of the
urgency and dire necessity of preserving, growing, and spreading the forest covers for a
sustainable future. However, it is also necessary to understand the dichotomy of economic
development that has led to environmental degradation and the consequent disasters. They
must be studied carefully and holistically for a sustainable ecological solution.
For the study, it is essential that the importance of Climate resilience and its situational-based
effects on the built environment and other infrastructure are understood. The effect on the
environment using adaptation and mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery processes
need to be developed in a comprehensive manner and be presented in a such that every
citizen can understand. That would help them to acknowledge, accept and adjust to the
growing global climate change issues that have resulted in extreme disasters.
Inspite, of all the climate change effects, it may not be feasible for economic reasons to hold
industrial growth which is an essential part of a country’s development, but the energy it
requires would always contribute to emissions of Green House Gases (GHGs). Then there is
deforestation, excavation of lands, cutting of mountains, and water pollution from industries
which all-cause denudation and degradation throughout infrastructure biodiversity, all
eventually leading to flooding and other disasters as shown in Photo-01 as an example.
Nonetheless, one of the examples of flood control management done in the Philippines is the
415 meters San Isidro Flood Control to safeguard Palo Municipality area from the massive
overflow of the San Isidro River in Leyte Province, which will benefit the whole community.
Photo 03: Flood Control Pumping Station (image; rvgomeseria)
Section 3.0
Seven-Tips for Flood Prevention
Heavy rains are being experienced in many countries of the world and there is no plausible
reason to explain except attributing it to Climate Change or an El Niño year. The question
that arises is whether it is so since the reality is that torrential rains are occurring every year.
Africa and the Middle East on the other hand have been experiencing severe drought over the
past several years, but heavy rains do unexpectedly occur in some of those countries. In those
places, many homes and infrastructures in the built environment are not equipped to cater to
such heavy rains and that leads to severe flooding issues. The author’s article “Seven-Tips on
Flooding Prevention when Heavy Rains Comes,” has provided some tips that might help to
prevent flooding. The article is based on experiences in the design and construction industry.
Section 3.1, Tip No 1 - Clear all Storm Drains
In all new buildings to be constructed, all necessary stormwater drains should be provided
and designed in conformance with the National Plumbing Code so that the stormwater would
flow to the storm drains (Photo-04) and thence to the drainage culvert (Photo-05).
The drainage system for each building comprising the rainwater inlets, pipes, outlet with
proper rodding/ cleaning provisions and connection to the public/ municipal stormwater drain
system should be designed to cater to the rain intensity and duration as per codes and
standards and if necessary, provided a safety factor for the anticipated increase in the rainfall
intensity and duration. The planning and design of the roofs of buildings should be done with
proper slopes towards the rainwater outlet, adequately distributed along the perimeter of the
building’s roof, and keeping the architectural aesthetics in mind.
Photo 04, Storm Drains with Catch Pits (image; rvgomeseria)
Similarly, the drainage of the ground adjoining the building should also be provided with
collection points and connected to a pipe system and led to the outlet connecting to the
public/ municipal drain so as to alleviate and manage the discharge flow correctly.
For existing buildings, the stormwater drains should be reassessed and repairs/ modifications
carried out, if necessary. Where there are chances that an inlet could get clogged due to
leaves, debris, etc. different inlet guards and/ or additional inlets could be provided. The
intent is to ensure that all the stormwater drain points within the built premises are free to let
the rainwater in without any restriction and function as intended, (Photo-05).
Section 3.2, Tip No 2 - Clean the House Gutters and Rain Water Downspouts
Whenever alerts from the meteorological office, news agencies, or the government’s disaster
risk management council are given regarding heavy rains and typhoons, the building engineer
should prepare for it to ensure the building’s safety and comfortable walk of life.
An important requirement is that the building’s rainwater inlets, gutters, down takes, etc. be
inspected and cleaned of all leaves, trash, and other debris (Photo-07), which could be
clogging them and could block the system and chock it. If necessary, a diversion pipe could
be routed directly to the stormwater drainage culvert outside the premises (Photos-04/05).
Collecting and conveying rainwater properly would also prevent damage to the building’s
foundations and grade (Photo-06) and avoid expensive repairs. Keeping the rainwater
drainage system clean is essential for a sustainable environment in today’s green technology.
Photo 05, Designed Culvert Drainage (image; rvgomeseria)
Photo-06: Gutter w/ Downspout Connection (image; rvgomeseria)
Photo-07: Tree Leaves and on Gutters (image; rvgomeseria)
Section 3.3, Tip No 3 - Sump Pump Installation

Building sump pumps are usually provided to prevent flooding during heavy rains. On the
other hand, if the building is located within a flood zone, having a sump pump in the building
is essential for conveying the rainwater to a surface groundwater manhole.
Photo-08: Building Sump Pump (image crafted; rvgomeseria)
Photo-09: Sewer Backflow

Prevention Device
In buildings with basements, sump

pump provision as shown in
Photo-08 has to be provided to
cater to the stormwater to prevent
flooding of the basement as per the
National Plumbing Code.
The ground/ grade area around the
building as shown in Photo-06
should have slopes towards the
gratings of the drain channels. The
channels would of course be led to
the sump pit. Whenever the
rainwater enters the crock of the
sump pump within the sump pit
(Photo-08), it would automatically activate the pump and the stormwater would be pumped
out to the public/ municipal system for proper disposal (Photos-03/07).
In case no sump pump or alternative means have been provided and the building is in a flood
zone, it is advisable to install a sump pump. The sump pump should be provided with a
battery backup since heavy rains are usually accompanied by a power loss or “brownout”.
Section 3.4, Tip No 4 - Backflow Prevention Device Installation Provision
Backflow occurrences may occur during or after a heavy downfall if the public/ municipal
stormwater system gets chocked/ blocked or is unable to cater to the flow. The public/
municipal system could be chocked/ blocked if not properly maintained or there could also be
breakage in the pipe system. Backflow within the built environment is messy and has a health
impact apart from cost implications and damages the properties. Backflow could also occur in
the sewerage system. To cater to such an eventuality a Backflow Preventer (Photo-09) has to
be provided at the connection of the building system house sewer with the public/ municipal
systems. Backflow prevention devices help to maintain a healthy environment and proper
functioning of the building's stormwater and wastewater systems.
Section 3.5, Tip No 5 – Sandbags Installation before Heavy Rains
Sandbags are one of the traditional barrier systems for flood defense that has been used by
many to redirect the flow of water. They are also used to trap water during heavy rains to
prevent flooding (Photo-10). However, it is important to lay the sandbags correctly, since
improper setup could give problems. Using sandbags is inexpensive but looks dirty and takes
up space but they are good to have on hand for an emergency.
Photo-10: Sandbags to prevent flooding Photo-11: Innovative Flood Control Barrier
Section 3.6, Tip No 6 – Demountable Flood Control Barrier System

With technological innovations, other means to create a Flood Control Barrier (Photo-11)
have been in use in some countries of Europe. They are simpler to install than sandbags and
are sustainable. The barrier system manufactured in Germany is made of aluminum with light
material composition but is costlier than the traditional sandbags.
Section 3.7, Tip No 7 – Cleaning Clogged Drains
Photo-12 shows a clogged drain due to irresponsible disposal of waste - leaves, trash, plastic
bottles, plastic bags, and other debris. Drains need to be cleaned before the rains so that they
would be able to convey the stormwater and not let it flood the area served. Cleaning of
drains is also necessary to prevent damaging the stormwater pumping station.
Photo-12: Clogged Drains causing Flooding (image crafted; rvgomeseria)
Section 4.0
Environmental Impact Assessment

for the Plumbing System
In the author’s paper “Sewage Water & Surface Groundwater Services Network Design &
Stakeholder Management,” (ResearchGate and CEAI’s ViewPoint, September 2020), the
importance of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report has been discussed and the
same is reiterated in this article to emphasize on how to prepare and develop a report about
the existing building drainage in a built-environment or even during the stage planning.
The development of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for a project requires a
number of site visits, consultations with the respected regulatory authorities or the Local
Government Authorities (LGU), and investigations by independent sub-consultants so as to
arrive at an appropriate solution for the project when it comes to flood control management.
The assessment of the impacts should take into account the client's vision and specific
requirements for the project and should be prepared in accordance with the codes, standards,
laws, and regulations of the country. It should also be developed in line with international
best practice guidelines and environmental parameters based on the following methodology:
 Contacting academic/ interest groups to identify available environmental data for the
project development area or as stakeholder engineering activities within municipality,
 Incorporate stormwater and sewer backflow valve preventers in the building plumbing
system to prevent flooding by backflow in the built environment,
 Undertaking baseline walkover assessments of the proposed application of backflow
valve preventer in the building system, in the surrounding area to gain an appreciation
of the overall landscape and demographics entails within the built environment,
 Conducting extensive surveys of the ecology and archaeology of the building site or
the project development area so that accurate data be known in the design stage,
 Ensuring the assessment, as far as possible within the defined scope of work, that the
existing environment as defined within the priority issues is not compromised,
 Identifying all practical and applicable mitigation measures for all the potential
negative impacts that are identified during the process, and
 The EIA, therefore, should ensure compliance with the international best practices,
authority regulations, environmental law, national plumbing codes, and local code
standards including adherence to the UNDPs principles of sustainable development.
All assessed environmental drainage impacts should be categorized as being either significant
or insignificant, because, that is the vital point in determining priority impacts that would
require the development and mitigation measures for the use of stormwater and sewer
backflow devices. As mentioned earlier drainage or sewer backflow from the public/
municipal system has an adverse environmental impact and must be checked as part of the
individual building’s flood control management. To reiterate the Causes and Effects of
Stormwater/ Sewer Backflow, which could be triggered by the following:
 Drainage Pipe Blockages: this could happen either in a private or city stormwater/
sewer pipe and could be caused by tree roots, leaves, trash, construction debris,
construction mishaps, building plumbing system deterioration, and other debris that
can be found and thus, backflow on the other hand (Photo-12),
 Nonprovision of oil/ grease traps in kitchens, garages, etc. and gully traps in open
areas within the built environment as well as in the basement areas,
 Intolerable cracks in pipes of the plumbing system,
 Improper pipe ventilation provided in the plumbing system
 Stormwater / Sewerage system back-pitched in the plumbing system
 Surcharges in the stormwater/ sewer line due to heavy rain that cause flooding; and
 An increase in population density results in the capacity of the public/ municipal
system being exceeded.
Section 5.0
Conclusion
For improving the quality of the built environment, it is the public who needs to escalate the
matters but at the same time abide by the policies and procedures in conformance with
environmental laws so that the quality of life for the citizens would not be compromised. To
address all the four phases of a situation’s analysis process through mitigation, preparedness,
response, and recovery to address flood issues, the author has provided “Seven-Tips on
Flooding Prevention when Heavy Rains Comes,” and the use of “Environmental Impact
Assessment for the Plumbing System” as discussed. Thus, with a methodical approach, flood
control can be managed within the built environment and assuring healthy living.
Involvement of all governmental agencies, corporates, industries, manufacturing units, and
developers is necessary, they must common together and proactively strive to adopt and adapt
the most effective policies and technologies to protect the environment and the built assets for
better quality of environment and life, thus, the approach to it will have a sustainable input.
Consulting Engineers, Scientists, and Volunteers can help in implementing the environmental
laws and implementation of flood control measures, and their management in the built
environment will be perfectly managed from the design stage until implementation.
Section 6.0
Recommendations
The structured landscape and biodiversity should be reinstated for preventing flooding in
the built environment by planting more trees and developing spillways, dykes, etc. to end the
tragedies and accidents that happen during rains.
UNDP's Sustainable Development Goals need to be kept in mind because that would help in
the governance of the systems, once they are incorporated into a country’s environmental
law. Flood Prevention Planning should be carefully studied and addressed as a holistic
approach to planning.
Section 7.0
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Section 8.0
Acknowledgment
In the development of the author’s Write-up Study on many occasions as well as his daily life
routine despite difficulties and frustrations as an Engineering Practitioner, firstly, however,
the author offered this success to the Heavenly Father, our GOD, for giving him extra
strength, unselfish wisdom, and guidance to make his dreams come true in all aspect of his
desires only for the sake of his beloved family and their future.
The author hereby acknowledges for the full support and encouragement from his beloved
family as they are his daily inspirations and extra strength in his journey and their journey in
this living world; his beloved wife, Jennifer (Mei Ling), and their daughters and sons; Weng,
Aje, Jenjen, Jonjon, and Rheion, enhancing his professional status voluntarily to level-up his
professional career in this golden age of world competences, a success throughout his career.
The author is thankful also to their Editor in Chief, Mr. A P Mull of the CEAI ViewPoint
Journal for his unselfish support, kindness, and advice throughout the write-up configuration
in the fulfillment and completion of the author’s Write-up Content Study entitled, “Flood
Control Management in Built Environment,” as part choices of the ViewPoint Journal
September 2021 Edition Theme, “Flood Control Management in Built Environment.
Thanks and Best Regards, GOD Bless!
Er. Ronald Valledor Gomeseria, Ph.D.

Professional Engineer / Chartered Environmentalist
Journal of Engineering & Construction Studies
WhelAje Engineering Consultancy – a MEPFS & Environmental Consultant
University of the Philippines Alumnus Lifetime Member
Doha, Qatar / Quezon City, NCR, Philippines
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Er. Ronald Valledor Gomeseria, Ph.D. ME/PME, PE, PEng, CEng, CBuildE, CEnv, APEC (IntPE) ACPE ASEANEng
Licensed/Registered Professional Engineer; PME-Phils, Grade “A” PE-Qatar, PE-India, PEng-UK;
Licensed/Registered Chartered Engineer; CEng-India, CEng-UK;
Licensed/Registered Chartered Environmentalist; CEnv-India;
Licensed/Registered Chartered Engineering Manager; CEMgr-USA;
Licensed/Registered Chartered Health Care Manager; CHCMgr-USA;
Licensed/Registered Specialized Engineering Manager; SEMgr-UK;
Licensed/Registered Specialized Project Manager; SPMgr-UK;
Licensed/Registered Master Project Manager; MPM-USA;
Licensed/Registered Certified International Project Manager; CIPM-USA;
Licensed/Registered Chartered Building Engineer; CBuildE-UK;
Licensed ASEAN Engineer; ASEAN Chartered Professional Engineer; APEC Engineer (Phils/ASEAN/International);
Licensed/Registered Plumbing Engineer / Professional Master Plumber / Master Plumber (Philippines);
Licensed/Registered Mechanical Engineer (Philippines);
Licensed/Registered Master Electrician (Philippines);
CHARTERED FELLOW AWARDS (from different institutions) – FCIBSE, FCABE, FSPE, FIMS, FCIML, FAAMP
Article Writer – CEAI ViewPoint Journal | Durresamin Journal | Engineering Publishing House (EPH) Journal
Author – Rank 1 and Top 1% Author of the Academia and the Research Gate
Visual Artist – Painting/Sculpture (Arts Association of the Philippines | Society of Philippine Sculpture)
Musical Inclined – Previously Lead Guitarist in the Band (Singing and Musical Lyric Composition)
Activist / Blogger – Environmental and Political Aspects on Twitter and LinkedIn Pulse Publishing
Sustainability Online Course: Professional Certificate on the Climate Energy Challenge (83% Final Grade)
Sustainability Online Course: Professional Certificate on the Health Effects of Climate Change (87% Final Grade)
Harvard University, USA
RCRANRM / CCA&DRM / IAPA Sustainability Courses Graduate – UPOU CEP Class Topnotch/High Distinction
NEP / PED / eCOM / SAfE Business Courses Graduate; UPOU CEP Class Topnotched/Distinction/High Distinction
Post Graduate Diploma / Master of Environment and Natural Resources Management – (URM/CRM)
University of the Philippines, Los Banos, Philippines
Master of Science in Construction Management (1.14 GPA [4.0 US GPA] Topnotched)
Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Sta. Mesa, Manila Campus, Philippines
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (3.78 GPA-US Magna Cum Laude)
Ph.D. in Building and Construction Engineering (4.0 GPA-US Summa Cum Laude)
Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering (2017 – Present)
Atlantic International University, USA
Master of Arts in Teaching in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technology (1.12 GPA [4.0 US GPA] Topnotched)
Eulogio “Amang” Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technology, Manila, Philippines
Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection and Life Safety (Distinction)
Hill University, USA
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (Scholar)
Bicol University, Legazpi City, Philippines
Secondary High School (with Honors and Leadership Awardees)
La Consolacion College, Philippines
Elementary Grade School (Valedictorian, Leadership and Special Awardees)
Mercedes Central Elementary School, Philippines
Open Access Research Published – ResearchGate Platform

 “Engineering Design to Improve the Agricultural Production in the Rural Areas” (Top 1 / 482+ Recommendations)
The proposed research study is to alleviate poverty in the agricultural sector, which is to improve agricultural production
through innovative agricultural engineering services design with renewable solar energy design applications as
alternative energy to handle some vital problems whereas the farmers are facing now. 180.3+ Top 1 Research Interest /
Top 4th Most Read/Views in the author’s ResearchGate platform out of 183 pieces of research items uploaded.
CEAIndia ViewPoint Journal Quarterly Magazine Publications – 2018 to Present
 “Flood Control Management in Built Environment,” CEAI ViewPoint Journal, September 2021 Edition
 “Digital Engineering on Built Environment,” CEAI ViewPoint Journal, December 2020 Edition
 “Sewage Water & Surface Groundwater Services Network Design & Stakeholder Management,” Sept 2020 Edition
 “Building Services Design to Prevent the Spread of COVID19,” CEAI ViewPoint Journal, June 2020 Edition
 “Building Services in the Environmental Landscape,” CEAI ViewPoint Journal, March 2020 Edition
 “Environmental Engineering in Built-Up Areas,” CEAI ViewPoint Journal, December 2019 Edition
 “Planning, Design & Construction - Safety & Security Policy;" CEAI ViewPoint Journal; September 2019 Edition
 "Future of Engineering within the Ecosystem;" CEAI ViewPoint Journal; June 2019 Edition
 “Importance of Remote Sensing & Monitoring in Engineering Projects,” CEAI ViewPoint, March 2019 Edition
 "Engineering Consultancy in the World's Environmental Movement;" CEAI ViewPoint Journal; December 2018 Edition
 “Energy Conservation for Utilities Means Sustainability,” CEAI ViewPoint Journal, September 2018 Edition
 "Skyscraper Fire Protection, An Asset Management Strategy;" CEAI ViewPoint Journal; June 2018 Edition
 “Environmental Possibilism,” CEAI ViewPoint Journal, March 2018 Edition
Durreesamin Journal (ISSN 2204-9827) Publications – 2018 to Present
 “A View on the Implementation of Biodiversity Conservation” Durreesamin Journal, December Vol. 4 Issue 3, 2018
 “Helping Future Environmental Movement with Strategies” Durreesamin Journal, December Vol. 4 Issue 3, 2018
 "Environmental Change Means to the State, as an Advocate" Durreesamin Journal, December Vol. 4 Issue 3, 2018
 "The Challenge of Online eLearning as an Online eLearner in Today's Environment" Durreesamin Journal, 2018
 "A Talk in the Challenge of Environmental Problems" Durreesamin Journal, December Vol. 4 Issue 3, 2018
 "The Role of Biodiversity in Addressing the Issues Associated with Poverty and the Impacts of Climate Change"
 "A Point of Understanding after Reading the Text," Durreesamin Journal, December Vol. 4 2018
 "Hypocrisy of Environmental Advocacy Thought and Actions in Need" Durreesamin Journal, December Vol. 4 2018
 "Challenge of Environmental Advocacy in Construction Industry" Durreesamin Journal, Dec Vol. 4 Issue 3, 2018
 "Reinforcing Existing Ideas on the Sand and Dust Storms Environmental Impact" Durreesamin Journal, Dec 2018
 "The Implication of Law of Ecology Means to the Environment" Durreesamin Journal, December Vol. 4 Issue 3, 2018
 "Environmental Perception as an Advocate" Durreesamin Journal, December Vol. 4 Issue 3, 2018
 "Stood Out Ideas on Climate Change Act" Durreesamin Journal, December Vol. 4 Issue 3, 2018
 "Experiences, Ideas and Observation Environmental Advocacy" Durreesamin Journal, December Vol. 4 Issue 3, 2018
 "Activities and Experiences in Environmental Movement" Durreesamin Journal, December Vol. 4 Issue 3, 2018
 "Thoughts & Actions in Environmental Advocacy" Durreesamin Journal, December Vol. 4 Issue 3, 2018
 "Environmental Change Awareness" Durreesamin Journal, December Vol. 4 Issue 3, 2018
 "Engineering Consultancy for the Nation Building in the World's Environmental Movement" Durreesamin Journal
 "What is the Total Mining Ban Means to Me to the Environment" Durreesamin Journal, December Vol. 4 Issue 3, 2018
 "Environment Possibilism" Durreesamin Journal (ISSN: 2204-9827) March Vol 4 Issue 1, the Year 2018
Top 14 Most Read Articles Published at ResearchGate, Academia & LinkedIn
1. eCommerce Business Plan, (ResearchGate Platform), 139.3+ Top 2 RG Research Interest / 279 Recommendation
 Consistent Top 1 Article - RG University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) Platform for many months now.
2. Environmental Determinism, (Published at Academia Platform)
3. Building Services Engineering Management, (Published at Academia Platform)
4. Reflection on the Battle of Manila Bay, (Published at LinkedIn Platform)
5. Fire Detection and Alarm System, (Published at LinkedIn Platform)
6. Environment Possibilism, Durreesamin Journal (Published at Academia Platform)
7. The Approach of the Four Laws of Ecology, (Published at LinkedIn Platform)
8. The Effect of Nacirema Body Ritual and Practices, (Published at ResearchGate Platform)
9. The Importance of Environmental Communication, (Published at LinkedIn Platform)
10. High Rise Building Fire Environment, (Published at Academia Platform)
11. The Economic Analysis of Fire Sprinkler System, (Published at LinkedIn Platform)
12. Religion, the Primary Cause of Environmental Problems, (Published at Academia)
13. Persuasion and Networking, (Published at ResearchGate Platform)
14. Experiences, Ideas, and Observation Environmental Advocacy, Durreesamin Journal (Published at ResearchGate)
“All Articles are published in ResearchGate and it is the world’s largest & most popular scholarly
network with over 15 million members and access to more than 130 million publications.”

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ePrinted from/by Gomeseria, Ronald y Valledor, Quezon City, Philippines

ePrinting, 2021 | DOI 10.17605/OSF.IO/Z7XJ6 © Author 2021.

Photo 1: Flooding in Metro Manila with Typhoon Fabian (images by jlagomeseria)… …. 05

Infrastructure and Environmental Development

Photo 03: Flood Control Pumping Station (image; rvgomeseria)

Seven-Tips for Flood Prevention

Photo 04, Storm Drains with Catch Pits (image; rvgomeseria)

Photo 05, Designed Culvert Drainage (image; rvgomeseria)

Photo-06: Gutter w/ Downspout Connection (image; rvgomeseria)

Photo-07: Tree Leaves and on Gutters (image; rvgomeseria)

Section 3.3, Tip No 3 - Sump Pump Installation

Photo-08: Building Sump Pump (image crafted; rvgomeseria)

Photo-09: Sewer Backflow

In buildings with basements, sump

Photo-10: Sandbags to prevent flooding Photo-11: Innovative Flood Control Barrier

Section 3.6, Tip No 6 – Demountable Flood Control Barrier System

Photo-12: Clogged Drains causing Flooding (image crafted; rvgomeseria)

Environmental Impact Assessment

Write-up References to Read

Gomeseria RV; “Building Services in the Environmental Landscape,” ViewPoint Journal,

Er. Ronald Valledor Gomeseria, Ph.D.

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Open Access Research Published – ResearchGate Platform

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