Tsunami-Resilient Coastal Bridge Design with Emergency Lighting and Elevated City Structures
Molloy Faculty Mentor
Stella Pinzon-Goon
Presenter Major
Respiratory Therapy (Pre-Health Sciences)
Presentation Type
Poster
Location
Wilbur 2nd Floor Corridor, Wilbur Arts Building, Molloy University
Start Date
1-5-2026 10:30 AM
End Date
1-5-2026 11:15 AM
Description (Abstract)
This project is inspired by a bridge model I created in sixth grade based on the Golden Gate Bridge. That early experience motivated me to revisit the idea and develop a more research-focused design. The updated project explores a tsunami-resilient coastal bridge and city using a three-dimensional diorama model. The design investigates bridge stability near water, elevated buildings for flood safety, and battery-powered LED emergency lighting during potential power outages. The model includes a coastal bridge, raised city structures, shoreline protection, and a tsunami barrier to demonstrate evacuation routes and infrastructure safety. This visual research examines how design strategies can reduce electrocution risk, improve nighttime visibility, and maintain structural stability in tsunami-prone environments. By combining art, engineering, and disaster awareness, the project demonstrates how creative model-based design can communicate practical safety solutions for coastal communities and transportation systems.
Keywords
Tsunami, Coastal Design, Bridge Stability, Emergency Lighting, Disaster Safety, Urban Planning, Infrastructure
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Tsunami-Resilient Coastal Bridge Design with Emergency Lighting and Elevated City Structures
Wilbur 2nd Floor Corridor, Wilbur Arts Building, Molloy University
This project is inspired by a bridge model I created in sixth grade based on the Golden Gate Bridge. That early experience motivated me to revisit the idea and develop a more research-focused design. The updated project explores a tsunami-resilient coastal bridge and city using a three-dimensional diorama model. The design investigates bridge stability near water, elevated buildings for flood safety, and battery-powered LED emergency lighting during potential power outages. The model includes a coastal bridge, raised city structures, shoreline protection, and a tsunami barrier to demonstrate evacuation routes and infrastructure safety. This visual research examines how design strategies can reduce electrocution risk, improve nighttime visibility, and maintain structural stability in tsunami-prone environments. By combining art, engineering, and disaster awareness, the project demonstrates how creative model-based design can communicate practical safety solutions for coastal communities and transportation systems.
