Resilience-oriented recovery of flooded road networks during mega-sport events: a novel framework

This research presents a novel framework that employs the resilience index and metrics, building on previous studies, to conduct a sequential evaluation of flooded road network performance at each timestep throughout the recovery stage. Subsequently, the mathematical integration of the performance-time diagram produces the Recovery Resilience Index (RRI) used to evaluate any recovery strategy/sequence. Furthermore, a sensitivity analysis ensures the consistency of the results. As a case study, this research evaluated three post-flood interventions: Flood-susceptibility-based; Centrality-based; and Critical-links-first recovery strategies, within the context of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, 2018. The results showed that the best strategy to be dealing with the critical-links-first and flood-susceptibility strategy to be the worst. The suggested framework will expand the options for recovery planning and resource allocation. Also, it will provide the policymakers with a recommendation to improve the recovery process during FIFA World Cup in Qatar, 2018 and any future mega event.

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This research proposes a new framework for evaluating the performance of flooded road networks during the recovery stage. A Recovery Resilience Index (RRI) is calculated using the resilience index and metrics, and a sensitivity analysis is conducted for consistent results. Three post-flood interventions were evaluated, with the critical-links-first strategy being the most effective and flood-susceptibility-based strategy being the least effective. This framework provides options for recovery planning and resource allocation, and recommendations for future mega events.