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Journal of Chinese
Architecture and Urbanism Urban resilience in civil engineering

have already examined its implications for urban resilience, due to their critical role in maintaining urban functionality
including those by Majewska et al. (2022), Qiu et al. (2022), during disasters. For example, underground structures
and Zhang and Wang (2023). can provide shelter and drainage solutions, while robust
A central question in the final categories is: How are electricity systems are essential for communication and
cities integrating technological solutions to strengthen the emergency response. The lack of comprehensive studies
safety and effectiveness of urban systems? This category addressing these areas underscores the need for future
focuses on the efficient planning of resilient infrastructure. research to explore innovative engineering solutions
Innovations aimed at mitigating the impact of raw material aligned with ISO 37123 guidelines.
depletion and promoting sustainability in the construction The categorization in Table 1 aligns with the ISO 37123
industry include the adoption of circular economy practices, framework, which provides specific indicators for assessing
material reuse, and advances in modular construction and the resilience of critical infrastructure. These indicators
3D printing. Zhao et al. (2017) and Elnour et al. (2022) emphasize the importance of monitoring water quality and
comment on emerging technologies and innovations in the ensuring a reliable energy supply during adverse events. By
field. The use of sustainable technologies not only reduces following these guidelines, cities can prioritize investments
environmental impact but also strengthens the resilience and develop integrated strategies to enhance urban
of urban communities. Building information modeling resilience. For example, urban transportation is a major
(BIM) provides an integrated approach across all phases contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, exacerbating
of a building’s life cycle, facilitating energy performance climate change. One approach to mitigating these impacts
analysis, material selection, and waste management. is investing in alternative mobility solutions, which include
Moreover, BIM enhances collaboration between project enhancing public transportation, promoting ridesharing
phases, reducing errors and resulting in more efficient habits, redesigning urban spaces, and adopting renewable
and integrated projects. Its 3D visualization capabilities fuels. These strategies not only mitigate environmental
improve project understanding and communication impacts but also contribute to the development of
among stakeholders, fostering innovative and sustainable sustainable and resilient urban spaces.
solutions throughout the building lifecycle (Araszkiewicz,
2016). The Nordic region exemplifies the effectiveness 3.2.1. Hydric resources
of BIM, with projects receiving LEED (Leadership in Water, an essential element for human life, is a central
Energy and Environmental Design) certification, showing theme in the literature and the most frequently encountered
how developed countries are investing in technology to theme. Research on climate-related disasters and urban
improve community well-being and promote sustainable resilience often examines hydrological phenomena such
construction practices. These initiatives suggest that other as floods, droughts, storms, and tsunamis – natural
countries should follow suit, starting with the development events that significantly impact communities around the
of sustainable neighborhoods and improved urban world, affecting not only the physical environment but
planning strategies. also public safety, economic stability, and quality of life.
Several studies, including those by Balsells et al. (2015),
3.2. Resilient infrastructure in civil engineering Fastiggi et al. (2021), Lee et al. (2021), McGrail et al.
In the context of civil engineering, a central question (2015), Sharma et al. (2023), Touili (2021), and Zahoor
arises: To what extent can the implementation of resilient et al. (2023), explore hydrological events such as flooding
infrastructure mitigate the impact of natural disasters in and inundation. These studies highlight the importance
urban areas? To address this, the present study identifies of preserving natural drainage systems and addressing
the civil engineering sectors with the most significant the impact of urbanization on water quality. Given the
challenges and impacts on cities: water resources, increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events
underground structures, transportation, and electricity, as due to climate instability and global warming, proactive
illustrated in Table 1. adaptation and mitigation strategies are crucial. This issue
By leveraging the ISO 37123 indicators, this study is closely linked to energy efficiency and sustainability,
categorizes these civil engineering areas based on their which are integral to broader urban planning initiatives.
contributions to urban resilience. For instance, the standard Urban infrastructure must be resilient to the scarcity
emphasizes the need for resilient water management systems of water, food, and energy, which can be exacerbated by
to mitigate risks such as floods and droughts. However, extreme weather events. Mariano and Marino (2022)
findings highlight significant research gaps in underground review projects that implement strategies to mitigate
structures and electricity systems. As De Genaro Chiroli and adapt to heavy rainfall, river flooding, and rising sea
et al. (2023) highlight, these areas require greater attention levels. Coastal communities, in particular, face significant

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