The effect of sea-level rise in the 21st century on marine structures along the Mediterranean coast of Israel: An evaluation of physical damage and adaptation cost |
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| Institution: | 1. INEGI, Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias, 400, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal;2. LNEC, National Laboratory for Civil Engineering, Avenida do Brasil 101, 1700-066 Lisboa, Portugal;3. ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal, S.A., 9100-105 Santa Cruz, Madeira, Portugal |
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| Abstract: | This study presents estimates of the impact adaptation costs due to damage to coastal and marine structures located along the Mediterranean coast of Israel caused by sea-level rise in the 21st century. The study examines the effects on various types of constructions, including seaports, power plants, marinas, desalination plants, sea walls, detached breakwaters, and bathing beach infrastructures for sea-level rises of 0.5 m and 1 m. To this end, we conduct an analysis of hydrodynamic forces on the structures and an uncertainty analysis of their occurrence. The study find that the impact of wave overtopping of breakwaters can lead to extensive damage to port infrastructure and to the vessels moored inside. Adaptation costs are computed as the corrective measures to be taken to maintain the functionality of the structures. |
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| Keywords: | Sea-level rise Eastern Mediterranean coast Overtopping Marine structures Damage Corrective measures |
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