Integration of Climate Change Projections in Hydrologic and Hydraulic Design in Transportation Projects

Future climate conditions, including increased precipitation and sea level rise, are anticipated to impact the structural performance, and therefore, the functionality of our transportation facilities. As such, the integration of climate considerations into the design of transportation facilities is an important step in ensuring that target levels of facility performance are met as climate conditions change. This integration, however, is not yet a standard practice included in hydrologic and hydraulic design. Engineers can benefit from being provided with methods and tools that facilitate integration of climate considerations, especially of scientific advances that have proven to be effective in engineering decision making. This webinar will feature selected methods and tools used by transportation agencies in the United States and overseas to account for climate data in the hydrologic and hydraulic design of transportation facilities.

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