Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice: Recent submissions
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Novel Method for Segment Identification in Water Distribution Network through Node-Based Adjacency Matrix
(ASCE, 7/7/2023 1)With the deterioration growth of water pipes, the frequency of identifying segments and unintended isolation in water distribution networks is expected to increase, because it can help identify the number of nodes that ... -
Casing Shear Deformation Mechanism and Prevention Measures of Multifault Slip Induced by Shale Gas Volume Fracturing
(ASCE, 8/22/2023 )Casing deformation often occurs in the process of shale gas volume fracturing, affecting the efficient development of shale gas. According to the actual deformation morphological characteristics of the casing and the ... -
Influence of Offset Terminal Elbow Shape on the Discharge Capacity of a High-Rise Building Drainage System
(ASCE, 6/24/2023 )In practical engineering, it is common to offset the drainage system axis to avoid conflicts with beams and columns. However, such an offset could significantly affect the system’s discharge capacity and drainage safety, ... -
Probability Prediction Model of the Maximum Corrosion Depth of Concrete Sewage Pipes
(ASCE, 8/18/2023 )Concrete pipes are used widely in sewage pipeline networks due to their superior stiffness, bearing capacity, and low price. However, as the service age increases, the microorganisms inside the pipeline react with the ... -
Effect of Buried and Watercourse-Crossing Pipeline Vibrations on Canal Bed Stability
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Pipe jacking, microtunneling, and pipe ramming are common trenchless techniques for installing pipelines or cables below the bed of watercourses. A tunnel boring machine (TBM) is also used for constructing pipelines with ... -
Physical Model–Based Failure Prediction of Concrete Stormwater Pipes Subjected to Rebar Corrosion
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)This paper proposes a physical model–based approach for predicting failures of concrete stormwater pipelines considering corrosion of reinforcing steel bars. Three failure modes, namely flexure failure, shear failure, and ... -
An Integrated Reliability Method with a Newly Developed Interaction
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Although essential contributions have been made to the reliability analysis of -
Effects of Permanent Ground Deformation Patterns on Strain Demand of Pressurized Buried Continuous Steel Pipelines
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)The structural integrity of buried pipelines is often threatened by permanent ground deformation (PGD) within the pipeline route. Oil and gas transmission steel pipelines, which usually traverse several kilometers, are ... -
Novel Electrical Technique for Detecting Water Leaks in Buried Plastic Water Distribution Pipes
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)In old distribution networks, water leaks cause significant losses, which can reach 50%; therefore, locating and correcting these leaks is crucial and is an eco-friendly measure, especially in places with few water sources. ... -
Influence of Vent Pipe Bottom Connection Position on the Discharge Capacity of Two Building Drainage Pipe Systems
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)The fierce positive pressure problem at the bottom of a building drainage pipe system can cause building discharge backflow or indoor environmental pollution. Full-scale discharge experiments on the vent pipe bottom position ... -
Development of a Model to Optimize the Operations of an Intermodal Underground Logistics Transportation
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)The transportation sector is an integral part of the US economy. It employs millions of people and incorporates 8.9% of the nation’s economic activity as measured by gross domestic product. According to the US Department ... -
Investigation of Options for Harnessing Energy Losses at Pressure-Reducing Stations of High-Pressure Natural Gas Pipelines
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)In this study, the possibility of installing turboexpanders instead of throttle valves was investigated and analyzed using Aspen HYSYS and Aspen Capital Estimator version 12.1. The optimization and energy saving cases were ... -
Experimental Research on the Aerodynamic Characteristics of Typical Pipeline Suspension Bridge Girders
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Wind-resistant performance is a major concern in the design and operation of pipeline suspension bridges. The mean aerodynamic force coefficients (MAFCs) are essential parameters for quantifying the wind loads on a bridge. ... -
Application of Fine-Tuned Krill Herd Algorithm in Design of Water Distribution Networks
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Stochastic population-based metaheuristic algorithms have been widely used to design water distribution networks (WDNs). The present study introduces one of its kind, the krill herd algorithm (KHA), a novel swarm ... -
Economics of Inspection and Condition Assessment of High-Consequence Water Pipeline and Assessing Its Remaining Life: Theoretical Framework
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)This paper describes an approach enabling well-supported, rational decisions about when to deploy inspection and condition assessment for high-consequence water pipelines, which techniques and technologies to select, and ... -
Application of CFRP Wrap for Reinforcing Undamaged Thin-Walled Pipe Bends under Thermal Expansion Loads
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Thermal stress analysis is an integral part of the design and integrity assessment of buried pipelines. Pipe bends can be subjected to significant cross-sectional deformations due to bending moments induced by thermal ... -
Developing and Utilizing a Universal Model for the Study of Slope Stability under Freeze–Thaw Action in the Presence of an Oil Pipeline Crossing
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)Pipeline crossings influence the soil water and heat distribution and then affect soil shear strength parameters, including internal friction angle and cohesion. Soil melting reduces the shear strength. Slope instability, ... -
Analyzing the Effects of Injecting Gaseous Hydrocarbons Heavier Than Methane into a Gas Trunkline in Dynamic Mode
(ASCE, 2022/11/01)The amount of natural gas consumption varies in different seasons. Demand for natural gas reaches its peak in winter because it is exceedingly used at homes and there is misbalance between the supply and demand of this ... -
Improvement of the Carrying Capacity of Cast Iron Pipes Due to the Coating Lapping Process
(ASCE, 2022/08/01)This paper presents the results of the tests executed at the Water Engineering Laboratory (WEL) of the University of Perugia for evaluating the performance of cast iron pipes with the cement mortar coating refined by a ... -
Hydraulic and Water Quality Reliability of Water Distribution System under Uncertain Conditions
(ASCE, 2022/07/13)Reliability assessment plays a significant role in the planning, design, and operation of water distribution systems (WDS). Herein, pressure, flow, chlorine concentration, and water age are simulated by continuity, energy, ...