# 37: Identifying Dimensions for Vulnerability Analysis and Model Development to Measure the Resilience Level of Transportation Infrastructures in North Texas
Project ID:
37
Team Members:
Thahomina Jahan Nipa, Bishal Pandit, Sagar Hamal
Faculty Advisor(s):
Sharareh Kermanshachi
Department:
Civil Engineering
Project Type:
REU
Title:
Identifying Dimensions for Vulnerability Analysis and Model Development to Measure the Resilience Level of Transportation Infrastructures in North Texas
Abstract:
Adverse impacts of natural disasters become astounding when infrastructure possesses a poor resiliency level. Hence, multiple studies have been conducted to develop a resilient system that reduces the negative consequences of disruptions and decreases reconstruction time after disasters. However, measuring the resilience of an existing transportation system is yet to be developed. Therefore, this study aimed to develop a categorized set of resilience measuring dimensions for the transportation network. Established dimensions will eventually help to develop a decision-making tool and create a map-based color-coded vulnerability analysis of transportation infrastructures. The decision-making tool and subsequent results will assist decision-makers in preventing damages due to disruptive events and will save millions of dollars of taxpayers' money.