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A dynamic model for road protection against flooding

Starita, Stefano, Scaparra, M. Paola, O'Hanley, Jesse R. (2017) A dynamic model for road protection against flooding. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 68 (1). pp. 74-88. ISSN 0160-5682. E-ISSN 1476-9360. (doi:10.1057/s41274-016-0019-0) (KAR id:56126)

Abstract

This paper focuses on the problem of identifying optimal protection strategies to reduce the impact of flooding on a road network. We propose a dynamic mixed-integer programming model that extends the classic concept of road network protection by shifting away from single-arc fortifications to a more general and realistic approach involving protection plans that cover multiple components. We also consider multiple disruption scenarios of varying magnitude. To efficiently solve large problem instances, we introduce a customised GRASP heuristic. Finally, we provide some analysis and insights from a case study of the Hertfordshire road network in the East of England. Results show that optimal protection strategies mainly involve safeguarding against flooding events that are small and likely to occur, whereas implementing higher protection standards are not considered cost-effective.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1057/s41274-016-0019-0
Uncontrolled keywords: road transportation; flooding; network disruption; infrastructure protection; MILP; GRASP
Subjects: Q Science > Operations Research - Theory
Divisions: Divisions > Kent Business School - Division > Department of Analytics, Operations and Systems
Depositing User: Paola Scaparra
Date Deposited: 23 Jun 2016 10:17 UTC
Last Modified: 19 Sep 2023 15:03 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/56126 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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