Revisiting the Resilience Critical Functionality Curve: Performance Measurement in both Nouns and Verbs

Abstract

First introduced by Michel Bruneau et al. in 2006, the critical functionality curve (CFC; aka resilience curve, system performance curve, bounce-back curve, etc.) has been used as a conceptual mathematical model to measure and understand resilience in a system or systems. This has come under critique while it has been extended and further clarified since its introduction. This paper serves to provide an abridged review of the literature and the various expressions of the CFC, respond to a critique by Seager, and compile an expression of the CFC that introduces new measures for consideration for ongoing resilience engineering research.

Presenters

Erik Backus
Professor of Practice, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Clarkson University, New York, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

2024 Special Focus—Responding to a Climate Emergency: Purpose Driven Organizations for a Sustainable Future

KEYWORDS

Resilience, System Performance, Community, Engineering, Bounce-back, Rebound, Functionality Curve