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020 _a9780128167823
082 _a628 BAS-E
100 _aedited by Bastidas-Arteaga, Emilio
245 _aClimate adaptation engineering :
_brisks and economics for infrastructure decision-making /
_cedited by Enilio Bastidas-Arteaga and Mark G. Stewart
260 _aUnited Kingdom
_bElsevier
_c2019
300 _a371 p.
365 _aUSD
_b150.00.
500 _aClimate Adaptation Engineering defines the measures taken to reduce vulnerability and increase the resiliency of built infrastructure. This includes enhancement of design standards, structural strengthening, utilisation of new materials, and changes to inspection and maintenance regimes, etc. 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 strategies. The book's authors also take a long-term view, dealing with several aspects of climate change. The text has been written in a style accessible to technical and non-technical readers with a focus on practical decision outcomes. Provides climate scenarios and their likelihoods, hazard modelling (wind, flood, heatwaves, etc.), infrastructure vulnerability, resilience or exposure (likelihood and extent of damage) Introduces the key concepts needed to assess the risks, costs and benefits of future proofing infrastructures in a changing climate Includes case studies authored by experts from around the world
650 _aClimate change mitigation
650 _aEnvironmental engineering
700 _aStewart, Mark G.