ABSTRACT
The concepts described in this chapter have evolved significantly since the first edition and continue to evolve as new and emerging factors continue to impact infrastructure. These factors include well-debated issues such as climate change, migration of populations, integration of new technology, increasing regulatory burdens and economic factors. What has been apparent is that an increasing number and frequency of infrastructure issues are highlighting the fact that infrastructure, and even whole communities, can be impacted through interdependencies and disruptions within the networked environment.
