G Karunasena
Post-disaster construction & demolition debris management : a Sri Lanka case study
Karunasena, G; Amaratunga, RDG; Haigh, RP
Authors
RDG Amaratunga
RP Haigh
Abstract
The increasing nature of impacts from disasters has made post disaster management a key area of concern. The management of disaster waste is revealed as an area of least concern yet it presents momentous challenges for those with inadequate capacities due to the large volume and hazardous constituents created, specifically in developing countries. This paper aims to report the findings of post-disaster waste management strategies and challenges identified in Sri Lanka. Data was gathered through interviews with government and non-government organisations at national and local level. The lack of an established hierarchy and single point of responsibility, mandatory and enforceable rules and regulations; inadequate capacity and funds, and lack of communication and coordination were identified as gaps in post-disaster waste management. This enabled the identification of post-disaster waste management strategies, highlighting gaps that need to be addressed for effective C&D debris management for Sri Lanka's future resilience.
Citation
Karunasena, G., Amaratunga, R., & Haigh, R. (2012). Post-disaster construction & demolition debris management : a Sri Lanka case study. Journal of Civil Engineering and Management, 18(4), 457-468. https://doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2012.699913
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Publication Date | Jan 1, 2012 |
Deposit Date | Jun 23, 2014 |
Journal | Journal of Civil Engineering and Management |
Print ISSN | 1392-3730 |
Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 18 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 457-468 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2012.699913 |
Keywords | construction and demolition debris, disaster waste, post\-disaster, Sri Lanka, waste management strategies |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2012.699913 |
Related Public URLs | http://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/products/journals/journals.htm?id=dpm |
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