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Journal of Chinese

Architecture and Urbanism

REVIEW ARTICLE
Urban resilience analysis in civil engineering:

A systematic review

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Letícia Da Silva Souza Lima 1† , Daiane Maria De Genaro Chiroli * , and
Fernanda Cavicchioli Zola 3†
1 Department of Civil Engineering, Federal Technological University of Paraná, Apucarana, Paraná,
Brazil
2 Department of Textile Engineering, Federal Technological University of Paraná, Apucarana, Paraná,
Brazil
3 Department of Humanities, Federal Technological University of Paraná, Apucarana, Paraná, Brazil
(This article belongs to the Special Issue: Urban China 2030. Past Trajectories, Current Trends, and
Future Challenges)

Abstract

† These authors contributed equally Urban resilience is fundamental for cities to adapt and recover from challenges such
to this work. as climate change, natural disasters, and rapid urbanization. This study conducts a
*Corresponding author: systematic review to examine the intersection between urban resilience and civil
Daiane Maria De Genaro Chiroli engineering, applying the PRISMA methodology to analyze recent contributions
(daianechiroli@utfpr.edu.br) to the field. The research focuses on studies published between 2014 and 2024,
Citation: Lima, L. S. S., targeting four key areas of civil engineering: water resources, underground structures,
Chiroli, D. M. G., & Zola, F. C. transportation, and electricity systems. To assess urban infrastructure strategies and
(2025). Urban resilience analysis identify gaps in the literature, the study employs ISO 37,123 resilience indicators. The
in civil engineering: A systematic
review. Journal of Chinese results reveal that while 31.2% of the analyzed studies address resilient infrastructure,
Architecture and Urbanism, 7(3): significant gaps persist in specific fields, particularly underground constructions
8088. and electricity systems. These areas are critical for urban functionality during
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disasters but remain underexplored in the existing body of research. The findings
Received: December 20, 2024 underscore the need for multidisciplinary approaches and investments in innovative
1st revised: January 22, 2025 technologies to address these deficiencies. Furthermore, the integration of nature-
based solutions, such as green infrastructure, emerges as an essential strategy for
2nd revised: February 13, 2025
enhancing urban resilience. This review also identifies geographical disparities
Accepted: February 24, 2025 in research representation, with regions such as South America and Africa being
Published online: March 13, 2025 underrepresented. In contrast, China stands out for advancements in renewable
energy and sustainable urban planning, despite facing significant environmental
Copyright: © 2025 Author(s).
This is an open-access article challenges. The study emphasizes the importance of aligning resilience strategies
distributed under the terms of the with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG
Creative Commons Attribution- 11 (sustainable cities and communities) and SDG 13 (climate action). By providing
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(CC BY-NC 4.0), which permits all actionable insights for urban planners, policymakers, and civil engineers, this
non-commercial use, distribution, study contributes to the advancement of resilient and sustainable infrastructure. It
and reproduction in any medium, advocates for the adoption of ISO 37123 as a framework for evaluating and improving
provided the original work is
properly cited. urban resilience, fostering inclusive and efficient strategies to address the complex
challenges of urbanization.
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published maps and institutional Keywords: Urban resilience; Smart cities; Sustainability; Urban planning; ISO 37123
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