Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Climate Adaptation Engineering defines the measures taken to reduce vulnerability and increase the resiliency of built infrastructures. This includes enhancement of design structures, utilization of new materials, and changes to inspection and maintenance regimes. The book examines the known effects and relationships of climate change variables on infrastructure and risk-management policies. Rich with case studies, this resource will enable engineers to develop a long-term, self-sustained assessment capacity and more effective risk-management strategy. The book's authors also take a long-term view, dealing with several aspects of climate change.
- Provides climate scenarios and their likelihoods, hazard modeling (wind, flood, heatwaves, etc.), infrastructure vulnerability, resilience or exposure (likelihood and extent of damage)
- Includes case studies authored by experts from around the world
- Introduces the key concepts needed to assess the risks, costs and benefits of future proofing infrastructures in a changing climate