Performance of Transportation Systems Subjected to Extreme Hydrodynamic Events

Dear Colleagues,

In the last two decades, major water-related natural hazards, such as tsunamis and hurricanes (tropical cyclones) have led to extreme flooding of coastal communities, causing unprecedented loss of human lives, extensive infrastructure damage, and significant economic losses. By washing out bridge decks, piers, and roadways, these extreme hydrodynamic events paralyze entire transportation networks hindering rescue efforts and recovery. In addition to coastal systems, inland transportation systems are also vulnerable to water hazards, as observed in recent flash floods that caused extensive damage to riverine bridges. Given their socio-economic importance, the vulnerability of transportation systems has become a major topic of interest for communities around the world.

The intensity and frequency of extreme flash floods and hurricanes are projected to increase due to climate change and sea-level rise, while major tsunamis, which were traditionally considered rare events, have occurred several times in the last two decades. These trends indicate the need for more research efforts in improving the resilience of transportation systems against such hazards. Therefore, the objective of this Special Issue is to bring together coastal scientists, hydrologists, civil engineers, and risk assessment experts, who aim to understand the effects of extreme hydrodynamic events on bridges and other transportation systems. This Special Issue will document the state-of-the-art in transportation system resilience during extreme hydrodynamic events and identify future needs. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to experimental, numerical, and statistical studies focusing on the following:

• Hydrodynamic loading on transportation systems
• Structural performance and failure modes during extreme hydrodynamic events
• Climate-change effects on transportation infrastructure
• Impulsive and damming effects of debris on bridges
• Hydrodynamic scour of bridge piers and roadways
• Computational fluid dynamics and fluid-structure interaction
• Numerical methods, such as FEM, FVM, PFEM, and SPH
• Deterministic and probabilistic risk assessment methodologies
• Vulnerability and resilience assessment of bridges and transportation networks
• Flood protection and mitigation strategies both at the structural and network level

Asst. R. Prof. Dr. Denis Istrati
Prof. Dr. Ian Buckle
Prof. Dr. Michael Scott
Guest Editors

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