Climate Change Adaptation for Transportation Systems
Author | : Michael A.P. Taylor |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 344 |
Release | : 2020-09-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780128166383 |
ISBN-13 | : 012816638X |
Rating | : 4/5 (83 Downloads) |
Download or read book Climate Change Adaptation for Transportation Systems written by Michael A.P. Taylor and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2020-09-26 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climate Change Adaptation for Transportation Systems examines the international state of knowledge on climate change and weather and their potential impacts on the planning, design and serviceability of transportation networks. The book describes alternative frameworks for adapting to climate change in the planning, provision and management of transportation systems. It discusses methods and models for including climate and weather factors in planning and design for use in transportation asset systems under risk and uncertainty. Giving specific attention to road, rail, ports and harbors, the book provides users with the tools they need in decision-making approaches where there is uncertainty.