CVG 5214 Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure
3 units
Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Concepts of sustainability and resiliency as applied to civil engineering infrastructure. Discussion of evolving infrastructure needs and infrastructure risk profiles due to climate and societal change. Introduction to sustainability and resiliency assessment tools including non-stationary risk assessment, triple bottom line accounting, life cycle costs, and carbon accounting. Development of infrastructure design strategies to meet objectives for both sustainability and resiliency.
Components:
Lecture
Previously Offered Terms:
Fall