Port Engineers Need Guidance Incorporating Sea Level Rise into Construction Designs – Science Daily

Article Synopsis – “A survey of maritime engineers found that sea level rise is often not factored into designs of ports, piers, and other coastal infrastructure. More than half of the respondents said that “a lack of design standards” was the chief barrier to incorporating sea level rise into their infrastructure projects. Other answers included a lack of funding, the client doesn’t want sea level rise incorporated, and concerns over the uncertainty of sea level rise projections.” To read the actual article click here. 

By Sharon Gray October 13, 2020 Newsletter