Abstract: Continuous functioning of gas distribution networks (GDNs) is important in the aftermath of an earthquake. Liquefaction has been found to cause a majority of the damages to buried pipeline infrastructure during an earthquake. ...

Abstract: Buried water pipelines deteriorate in response to several variables such as pressure transients, corrosion, and pipeline material degradation, among others, that are dynamic processes, and it is therefore difficult to ...

Abstract: Whereas the continuous functioning of water distribution pipeline systems is important during normal times, it is paramount in the event of disasters such as earthquakes that are usually followed by fire accidents. Past ...

Abstract: An approach to evaluate the relative criticality of different pipes in a water distribution system is presented. To quantify the relative criticality of pipelines, a term, relative criticality index (RCI), has been defined ...

Abstract: An estimated 20% of treated fresh water is lost through leakage in distribution pipeline infrastructure in the United States. As a result, significant research has been devoted to developing technologies that will assist ...

Abstract: This study focused on estimating the strength and deformation behavior of buried concrete pipe subjected to heavy rainfall-induced flooding, soil infiltration, leaks from the buried pipe, and erosion of the foundation soil. ...

Abstract: Water distribution network (WDN) leakage is estimated to account for more than 20% of potable water in the United States. Because existing leakage detection practices are mainly laborious or require excessive budget ...

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Abstract: Water infrastructure plays a crucial role in delivering freshwater for survival and economic prosperity of communities. Regrettably, drinking water pipeline infrastructures in the US and many other developed and developing ...