Structural Engineering Services Take Action by Preventing Damage from Disasters

Recent detection of rising sea levels and the unique topography of Louisiana have prompted experts to believe that the state is sinking. On the coastal regions along the Gulf of Mexico, most of the wetlands have been washed away.

Despite these recent developments, the state has been no stranger to confronting calamities. Civil engineers serving these cities are already presented with several challenges, especially in protecting the land and keeping it resilient against water damage.

Threats from Natural Disasters

When Katrina befell Louisiana in August 2005, over 80% of New Orleans became submerged in water, most of which affected residential areas. Even nearby cities have been affected by the storm, displacing more than 700,000 residents and leaving a total of $135 billion in damage. It took several weeks before the waters completely receded. Read more from this blog: http://bit.ly/2n5dn5g