Ports
Poster
Benjamin Sweeney
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Rhode Island
Marine structures, such as wharves, docks, and piers, are vulnerable to sea level change (SLC) due to their coastal location. Observational data and calculated predictions confirm that sea level is changing, and therefore, engineers of marine infrastructure need to design structures to be more resilient by considering SLC. Despite the need for more resilient marine structures, there is currently little understanding of how SLC is incorporated into the design of these structures. This research will implement an online survey to gauge the port and marine infrastructure engineering community’s attitude and approach to planning for SLC for large-scale port engineering projects.