Abstract: This paper presents new experimental data and predictive equations for the reduction of the tsunami inundation force provided by finite-length seawalls. The hydraulic model experiments were conducted in a rectangular basin ...

Abstract: Many bridges along the Gulf Coast of the United States were damaged by hurricanes, especially in the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons. Many more bridges are susceptible to similar damage. This research examines the structural ...

Abstract: This paper introduces a conservative design equation for wave-induced uplift forces on an elevated structure. The equation is an extension of previously developed design equations to estimate the horizontal wave–induced ...

Abstract: This paper presents a numerical analysis of the nonlinear interaction between water waves and the movable superstructure of a coastal bridge. An improved mesh update method is used to dynamically configure the computational ...

Abstract: To gain a better understanding of the wave forces that led to the failure of numerous causeway-type coastal highway bridges along the U.S. Gulf coast, a series of experiments was conducted on a realistic, 1:5 scale reinforced ...

Abstract: Debris damming forces of 1∶20-scale shipping containers freely accumulated against elevated coastal structure columns were experimentally determined to evaluate ASCE 7-22 tsunami-resilient design standards. Three inundation ...

Abstract: Highway bridges are one of the most vulnerable constituents of transportation networks when exposed to one or more natural hazards, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis, and riverine floods. To facilitate and enhance ...

Abstract: This paper presents a framework to evaluate the regional and local resilience of infrastructure networks following disruptions from natural hazards. Herein, the regional resilience of a network relates to the accessibility ...