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Introduction to Vulnerability and Adaptation of Infrastructure to Extreme Weather and Climate Changes
Publisher: Asset Management BC
Author: Felio, Guy, Radhakrishnan, Harshan
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Posting Date: June 11, 2018
Year Published: 2018
Abstract:
This article intends to inform decision-makers and infrastructure practitioners about some of the tools that consider climate change impacts to infrastructure, from planning to operations and maintenance. It offers a brief review of selected methodologies that have been used in Canada to develop integrated community adaptation plans, to assess the climate components in policy, and to evaluate the engineering vulnerability of infrastructure assets and systems.
Full Text Word Count: 5518