Analyzing the Impact of Climate Change on Bridge Resilience Against Flooding in Uganda Using Hydrology Models

1. Introduction 1.1 Background and Context 1.2 Objectives of the Study 1.3 Research Questions 1.4 Structure of the Dissertation 2. Climate Change and Its Effects 2.1 Overview of Climate Change 2.2 Impact on Weather Patterns 2.3 Specific Changes in Uganda 2.4 Flooding as a Consequence 3. Bridge Infrastructure in Uganda 3.1 Current State and Challenges 3.2 Historical Impact of Flooding 3.3 Importance of Resilience 4. Hydrology Models for Flood Analysis 4.1 Introduction to Hydrology Models 4.2 Selected Models for the Study 4.3 Data Collection and Calibration 4.4 Model Limitations and Assumptions 5. Methodology 5.1 Research Design 5.2 Criteria for Model Selection 5.3 Data Sources and Analysis 5.4 Verification and Validation 6. Impact Analysis of Climate Change 6.1 Simulation Results Overview 6.2 Predicted Changes in Flood Magnitude 6.3 Vulnerability Assessment of Bridges 6.4 Discussion on Findings 7. Strategies for Enhancing Resilience 7.1 Engineering Solutions 7.2 Policy and Planning Recommendations 7.3 Community Engagement and Education 7.4 Case Studies and Examples 8. Conclusion and Future Research 8.1 Summary of Key Findings 8.2 Implications for Engineering Practices 8.3 Recommendations for Policy Makers 8.4 Areas for Further Research