How can the principles of resilience engineering be applied to the design and management of infrastructure systems in Florida to better withstand the impacts of sinkholes?

Oct 27, 2019 ... The state of Florida has been hit by the largest number of sinkholes in all of America. This makes the state highly susceptible to probable ... Jan 11, 2013 ... Florida is riddled with sinkholes due to its karst topography. Sometimes these sinkholes can cause extensive damage to infrastructure and ... Mar 1, 2013 ... Let's take a look at what causes sinkholes, like the one in Florida, where they happen and just how dangerous and costly they can be. Jul 15, 2017 ... Brevard does not have limestone at a shallow depth, which is what causes sinkholes when it erodes. ... com/img/articles/fl-sinkhole-map.jpg. What Causes Sinkholes? Water. More specifically, sinkholes are the result of ... In Florida, these policies define sinkholes as “catastrophic ground ... Seldom have the actions of people been considered responsible for the sinkhole formation. The hawthorn formation. Underlying Central Florida and extending to ... Florida is particularly known for its sinkholes since its sandy soil sits atop its Swiss cheese-like limestone. There's no database for sinkholes in the U.S. so ... Aug 12, 2013 ... Inspectors look over damage to buildings caused by a sinkhole 40 to 50 in diameter at. CLERMONT — It sounded like a thunderstorm as ... Feb 28, 2012 ... The law requires insurance companies to cover "catastrophic ground cover collapse," but damage caused by "sinkholes" may no longer be covered by your policy. Aug 15, 2013 ... While acid in the water itself is what causes the limestone under much of Florida to dissipate and create the holes, the water also acts as a ...