CanCurve

CanCurve is an open-source tool which can develop depth-damage (stage-damage) functions for use in flood loss estimation and flood risk assessments.

Installation

• Install QGIS 3.34.5 (with Qt 5.15.13) from OSGeo4W
• download the cancurve.zip file from the latest release to your local machine
• in QGIS, Manage and Install Plugins... > Install from ZIP > select the downloaded file
• it is recommended to also install the First Aid plugin for more detailed error messages.
• it is recommended to set up the QGIS Debug Log file as shown here

USE

1. populate the Building Details and Data Input tabs to reflect your archetype and cost-item properties
2. on the Create Curve tab, either click Run All to execute the full DDF compilation workflow, or select Individual Steps and click through the steps individually. The resulting DDF will be exported in CanFlood format.

DEVELOPMENT TESTING

The Welcome tab contains a temporary Load Testing Values button where you can select from the pre-populated test cases. This should make playing with the tool easier.