Vulnerability of Fuel Distribution Systems to Hazards in Coastal Communities
项目名称:
Vulnerability of Fuel Distribution Systems to Hazards in Coastal Communities
摘要:
Coastal communities are vulnerable to disruptions in fuel availability for their transportation networks due to their susceptibility to flooding and storm surge events. Fueling station design criteria do not change in coastal communities and supply chains rely on road networks that lack the redundancy present in more inland areas. This study will examine fuel distribution disruptions from past storms and the time for restoration of fuel availability after coastal hazard events. Causes and mitigation of damaged fuel networks will be determined and new designs and methods proposed to minimize disruption during coastal hazards.