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Hurricane Ike Field Investigations: A Report of Field Operations from October 3-6, 2008

Abstract

  • Prepared by the Hurricane Ike Field Assessment Team of the Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute of ASCE.

    Hurricane Ike Field Investigations: A Report of Field Operations from October 3-6, 2008 describes the environmental and infrastructure impacts of Hurricane Ike on the upper Texas coast. Most important, the report identifies factors that appeared to provide protection from storm damage and presents some policy implications.

    After a general introduction to the area, its geology, historical storm events and rehabilitation, and coastal processes, the book describes Hurricane Ike, including water levels, storm surge measurements, and comparisons with other storms. It portrays the physical impacts of the storm, such as geomorphic changes, erosion rates, shoreline position, and impact of winds on engineered structures. Damage to and survival of shoreline structures piers, seawalls, geotextile tubes, groins, and inlet jetties are also discussed. Subsequent chapters address structural damage to buildings, lifelines and infrastructure, and marinas from wind, flooding, waves, and erosion. Finally, the book raises policy issues and summarizes lessons learned.

    Civil engineers engaged in projects related to coasts, oceans, ports, and rivers, especially in hurricane-prone areas; facilities managers in coastal areas; government officials from agencies that participate in coastal zone management or manage emergency preparedness will find the observations and conclusions of this book valuable.

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Front Matter
i–vii
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    Chapter 1:
    Introduction
    1–4
      Chapter 2:
      Setting
      5–12
        Chapter 3:
        Hurricane Ike
        13–25
          Chapter 4:
          Geologic Conditions
          26–48
            Chapter 5:
            Shoreline Structure Issues
            49–67
              Chapter 6:
              Buildings
              68–79
                Chapter 7:
                Lifelines and Infrastructure
                80–92
                  Chapter 8:
                  Marina Performance
                  93–107
                    Chapter 9:
                    Policy Issues
                    108–109
                      Chapter 10:
                      Lessons Learned
                      110–113
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                        Appendix :
                        Storm Hydrographs at Area NOAA Stations
                        115–118
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                          References
                          119–121
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                            Index
                            123–125