Assessment of the impact of climate change and flooding on bridges and surrounding area
Bassel Habeeb,
Emilio Bastidas-Arteaga
Abstract:Climate change has the potential to significantly impact transportation infrastructure performance. Bridges crossing rivers are designed to withstand a maximum flood level (design flood) considering the expected frequencies and magnitudes of floods in the area. The design flood level ensures the safety of the bridge without being damaged against historical flooding levels. However, flood magnitude and/or frequency are expected to increase in some regions due to climate change, and therefore, bridges may not be… Show more
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