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Resilience by Design: Engineering Climate-Adaptive Infrastructure for Coastal Protection and Flood Mitigation
1 Lafarge Holcim A and C MEA, Nigeria.
2 Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Pavia, Italy.
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International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2023, 10(02), 1473-1491.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2023.10.2.1104
Publication history:
Received on 19 November 2023; revised on 22 December 2023; accepted on 29 December 2023
Abstract:
Rising sea levels and the increasing frequency of extreme weather events present urgent challenges for coastal communities worldwide. Traditional “hard” engineering solutions such as concrete seawalls and levees, while effective in the short term, often prove rigid, resource-intensive, and ecologically disruptive. To address these limitations, civil engineering is increasingly turning toward climate-adaptive infrastructure strategies that emphasize resilience by design. These approaches aim not only to mitigate immediate flood risks but also to enhance long-term adaptability, sustainability, and ecological integration. Innovative solutions are emerging at the intersection of engineering, urban planning, and environmental science. Permeable pavements represent a shift from impermeable urban surfaces, enabling stormwater infiltration, reducing runoff, and alleviating pressure on drainage systems. Modular retention systems, including stormwater tanks and green infrastructure units, offer scalable and flexible capacity to store and slowly release excess water during peak rainfall events. Bioengineered flood barriers such as living shorelines, mangrove restoration, and hybrid barrier systems combine structural reinforcement with ecological benefits, creating buffers that absorb wave energy while promoting biodiversity. Together, these innovations illustrate a paradigm shift toward infrastructure that functions dynamically, responding to climate variability rather than resisting it in static form. This study explores the design principles, performance metrics, and implementation challenges of these adaptive solutions. It also examines the policy, governance, and financial frameworks necessary for scaling such projects across vulnerable coastal regions. By integrating engineering ingenuity with ecological processes, climate-adaptive infrastructure provides a blueprint for resilient cities and coastal systems, ensuring safety and sustainability in the face of accelerating climate risks.
Keywords:
Climate-Adaptive Infrastructure; Coastal Protection; Flood Mitigation; Permeable Pavements; Bioengineered Barriers; Resilient Design
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