Publication: Reestablishment of Transport Systems After an Earthquake and Establishment of Lifeline Systems
Date
2010-12
ISSN
Published
2010-12
Author(s)
Scales, John Carter
Abstract
Social order relies on a complex network
of infrastructure lifeline systems. When a disaster strikes,
restoring lifeline systems is at the heart of restoring
social organization. At the center of lifelines is a
multimodal transport system. Highways are among the oldest
of lifelines. There are generally significant impacts to
transport lifeline systems earthquake. These systems can
often be interrupted and destroyed as a result of
landslides, failed bridges, geographic proximity to a fault
line, and liquefaction. Bridges are usually the most
vulnerable link. Reestablishment of lifelines after an
earthquake is an extremely complex process. Networks of
transport, utilities, communications, and other lifeline
systems are all interdependent. All entities can benefit
from a detailed evaluation of the reestablishment processes
earthquake. This reduces the timelines associated with
reconstruction and shows the optimal processes for the future.
Citation
“Scales, John Carter. 2010. Reestablishment of Transport Systems After an Earthquake and Establishment of Lifeline Systems. EAP DRM Knowledge Notes; No. 6. © http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/d7d16de0-883a-5e96-92a3-e12a786431b4 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”