A Framework for Construction, Maintenance, Function and Policy Adaptations to Build Resilience to Infrastructure Against the Impacts of the Climate Change

Srimaruthi Jonnalagadda; Vishnusankar Jonnalagadda; Nandini Jonnalagadda

doi:10.59573/emsj.7(6).2023.19

Authors

Srimaruthi Jonnalagadda
Vishnusankar Jonnalagadda
Nandini Jonnalagadda

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59573/emsj.7(6).2023.19

Keywords:

Climate Change, Structures, Adaptation, Sustainability, Resilience, Engineering, Construction, Function, Obsolescence, Policy, Infrastructure

Abstract

With global change in climate patterns, the uncertainty of natural hazards also has gone up significantly in the last few years. In the previously published first part of this two phase study, the authors discussed the impacts of climate change-triggered extreme weather events on our infrastructure. That article recommended the need to quickly adapt our engineering, design methods, and materials to not only perform satisfactorily but also to extend design life, reduce carbon footprint of infrastructure activities and improve structural resilience and sustainability. In this second part of the study, the authors propose the adaptations required in construction methods, maintenance strategies, functional adaptation, and revising infrastructure development policies. The authors believe that this paper extends and complements the first part of the study to provide a holistic understanding of the adaptations required for building sustainable and resilient infrastructure for our communities. The two parts of the study collectively provide a complete framework for sustainable infrastructure development that effectively mitigates the impacts of extreme weather events fueled by climate change and promotes sustainable living on our planet.

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