Integrating Benefit-Cost Analysis and Monte Carlo Simulation to Prioritize Flood Mitigation Projects and Model Flood-Related Uncertainties

Mohsen Mohammadi, Rayan H. Assaad

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Abstract

Historic and recent flood events show how susceptible communities are to floods. In the future, it is anticipated that areas prone to flooding will see a substantial increase in population density, which increases the damages of flooding events. In addition, climate change and rising sea levels may increase the frequency and severity of large-scale floods. This reflects that flood mitigation projects need to be properly planned and implemented. Hence, this paper aims to identify cost-effective flood mitigation measures for possible implementation in Essex County, New Jersey. First, the benefits were quantified for three potential flood mitigation measures/projects: elevation, wet floodproofing, and dry floodproofing under different scenarios. Second, the costs were estimated for the different alternative flood mitigating measures. Third, benefit-cost analysis and Monte Carlo simulation were conducted to select the most cost-effective measure(s). The results showed that while wet floodproofing and dry floodproofing might be more cost-effective than elevation, they do not provide the same protection level as elevation measures. This paper contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a framework that helps communities make informed decisions about their flood-related risks and money and prioritize projects to decrease flood losses by increasing the level of protection against flood hazards.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationSustainability, Resilience, Infrastructure Systems, and Materials Design in Construction
EditorsJennifer S. Shane, Katherine M. Madson, Yunjeong Mo, Cristina Poleacovschi, Roy E. Sturgill
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages247-256
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9780784485279
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
EventConstruction Research Congress 2024, CRC 2024 - Des Moines, United States
Duration: Mar 20 2024Mar 23 2024

Publication series

NameConstruction Research Congress 2024, CRC 2024
Volume2

Conference

ConferenceConstruction Research Congress 2024, CRC 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDes Moines
Period3/20/243/23/24

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Building and Construction

Keywords

  • Benefit-Cost Analysis
  • Flood Mitigation
  • Monte Carlo Simulation

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