Abstract: Water supply systems have to satisfy water needs in terms of quantity and quality. The constant changes in urban areas require the regular adaptation of the water supply infrastructure to meet new circumstances. However, ...

Abstract: In the face of a highly uncertain future, there is a need for water utilities to develop structured approaches for the long-term strategic design of water distribution networks (WDNs). A new conceptual framework for ...

Abstract: Adequate load transfer in concrete-filled steel tubes (CFSTs) requires a close interaction between the steel walls and the concrete core. The present work analyzes the adhesion and confinement effects in steel tubes promoted ...

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic affected the operation of water utilities across the world. In the context of utilities, new protocols were needed to ensure that employees can work safely, and that water service is not interrupted. ...