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The Latest Studies on Natural Hazards and Sustainable Civil Engineering

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Hazards and Sustainability".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 3848

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Dr. Gerardo Araya-Letelier

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School of Civil Construction, Faculty of Engineering, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, Santiago 7820680, Chile
Interests: materials sustainability in construction materials structures
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Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to present this Special Issue titled “The Latest Studies on Natural Hazards and Sustainable Civil Engineering". 

Historically, built infrastructure has faced extreme challenges from natural hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, flooding, and tsunamis, among others, some of which affect civil engineering infrastructure more frequently and more severely due to climate change (e.g., flooding). Therefore, the implementation of the latest design and construction innovations, considering the effects of natural hazards, to ensure the adequate structural reliability, sustainability and resilience of built environment is vital. 

To address this need, we are pleased to announce a Special Issue dedicated to "The Latest Studies on Natural Hazards and Civil Engineering". This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research, innovative solutions, and interdisciplinary approaches to evaluate/mitigate the effects of natural hazards on civil infrastructure. Consequently, for this Special Issue, we invite you to submit works that combine both sustainability and the effects of natural hazards on civil infrastructure, addressing topics such as the following: (i) earthquake engineering and seismic resilience; (ii) geotechnical engineering and landslide hazards; (iii) hydrological hazards and water resources management; (iv) disaster management and emergency response; (v) the sustainability of built environments.

I look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Gerardo Araya-Letelier
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • seismic resilience
  • sustainability
  • earthquake-induced demands
  • flooding
  • tsunami loadings
  • flooding loadings
  • hydrological hazards
  • resilience of built environment

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Experimental Study on the Movement of Boulders in Debris Flow: Influence of Boulder Size and Initial Orientation
by Rendong Liu, Fei Wang, Jiading Wang, Xiaoqing Chen, Haijun Qiu and Canyun Lou
Sustainability 2025, 17(1), 179; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17010179 - 29 Dec 2024
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In debris-flow disasters, boulders moving at high velocities cause significant damage to houses and other facilities. Through a flume model test, this study explored the influences of the length/width ratio of the boulders, the angle between the long axis of the boulders and [...] Read more.
In debris-flow disasters, boulders moving at high velocities cause significant damage to houses and other facilities. Through a flume model test, this study explored the influences of the length/width ratio of the boulders, the angle between the long axis of the boulders and the flow direction, and the density of the mudflow on their starting movement. The experimental results indicate that in the process of a mudflow impacting the boulders, the angle between the long axis and the flow direction influences the magnitude of the component forces of the dragging force in the long- and short-axis directions, thus causing the boulders to deviate. Deflection changes the area of action of the debris-flow drag force on the boulder. Once the boulder gains a certain velocity, it deviates toward a state in which the long axis is parallel to the flow direction to reduce the resistance in the movement process. When the long axis of the boulder is parallel to the flow direction, as the mass of the boulder decreases, the efficiency of the mudflow in transferring the velocity of the boulder increases. When there is an angle between the long axis of the boulder and the flow direction, as the angle increases, the area of the drag force and efficiency of the velocity transfer increase. The movement laws of boulders in mudflows are crucial for engineering construction and sustainable development in mountainous areas. Full article
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Deterministic Tsunami Hazard Assessment for the Eastern Coast of the United Arab Emirates: Insights from the Makran Subduction Zone
by Mouloud Hamidatou, Abdulla Almandous, Khalifa Alebri, Badr Alameri and Ali Megahed
Sustainability 2024, 16(23), 10665; https://doi.org/10.3390/su162310665 - 5 Dec 2024
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Tsunamis are destructive oceanic hazards caused by underwater disturbances, mainly earthquakes. A deterministic tsunami hazard assessment for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), due to the Makran Subduction Zone (MSZ), was conducted based on the history of earthquakes in the region and considering the [...] Read more.
Tsunamis are destructive oceanic hazards caused by underwater disturbances, mainly earthquakes. A deterministic tsunami hazard assessment for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), due to the Makran Subduction Zone (MSZ), was conducted based on the history of earthquakes in the region and considering the rapid development and urbanization of the east coast of the UAE. A variety of earthquake source scenarios was modeled, involving moment magnitudes of 8.2, 8.8, and 9.2. Tsunami travel time (TTT), run-up, flow depth, and inundation maps were generated to pinpoint the areas susceptible to tsunami hazards for the eastern coastal cities of Kalba, Al Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, and Dibba. The results show that the worst-case Mw 9.2 earthquake in a full MSZ rupture scenario resulted in an average TTT of 37 min, a maximum run-up height of 2.55 m, a maximum flow depth of 2.2 m, and a maximum inundation distance of 253 m on the east coast of the UAE. The Mw 8.2 western MSZ earthquake and the Mw 8.8 eastern MSZ earthquake scenarios were of less significant impact. These findings provide new insights into tsunami hazard assessment and are expected to play a vital role in advancing sustainable development in the region by providing key information for stakeholders and authorities as they highlight the need for enhanced tsunami mitigation and preparedness measures to reduce the potential impact of future tsunamis on the UAE. Full article
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