Resilience-oriented recovery of flooded road networks during mega-sport events: a novel framework

by Mohammad Zaher Serdar, Sami G. Al-Ghamdi
Journal Article Year: 2023 DOI: 10.3389/fbuil.2023.1216919

Abstract

This research presents a novel framework that employs the resilience index and metrics, building on previous studies, to conduct a sequential evaluation of flooded road network performance at each timestep throughout the recovery stage. Subsequently, the mathematical integration of the performance-time diagram produces the Recovery Resilience Index (RRI) used to evaluate any recovery strategy/sequence. Furthermore, a sensitivity analysis ensures the consistency of the results. As a case study, this research evaluated three post-flood interventions: Flood-susceptibility-based; Centrality-based; and Critical-links-first recovery strategies, within the context of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, 2018. The results showed that the best strategy to be dealing with the critical-links-first and flood-susceptibility strategy to be the worst. The suggested framework will expand the options for recovery planning and resource allocation. Also, it will provide the policymakers with a recommendation to improve the recovery process during FIFA World Cup in Qatar, 2018 and any future mega event.

Keywords

road networks resilience flood resilience Climate change resilience disaster recovery planning mega sport events FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022