A network-based framework for assessing infrastructure resilience: a case study of the London metro system.

ABSTRACT: Modern society is increasingly dependent on the stability of a complex system of interdependent infrastructure sectors. It is imperative to build resilience of large-scale infrastructures like metro systems for addressing the threat of natural disasters and man-made attacks in urban areas. Analysis is needed to ensure that these systems are capable of withstanding and containing unexpected perturbations, and develop heuristic strategies for guiding the design of more resilient networks in the future. We present a comprehensive, multi-pronged framework that analyses information on network topology, spatial organization and passenger flow to understand the resilience of the London metro system. Topology of the London metro system is not fault tolerant in terms of maintaining connectivity at

SUBMITTER: Chopra SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4892264 | biostudies-literature | 2016 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature