Abstract: A net-zero water (NZW) community can be developed by combining various water supply sources, conservation measures, and water reuse approaches over time. A decision support system is required to assess the site-specific ...

Abstract: This paper presents a method for prioritizing water mains for inspection and maintenance with consideration of municipalities with a lack of data for failure probability assessment. The method employs reliability and risk ...

Abstract: Pipelines are regarded as the most practical and cost-effective mode of transporting oil and gas (O&G) and also have been the most reliable part of global energy infrastructure. In North America, the O&G pipelines ...

Abstract: Abstract Rapid urban growth has caused several urban issues and generated new challenges and pressures in sustainable urban planning. Land use and land cover distribution are vital in sustainable urban planning. Therefore, ...

Abstract: The building industry has a high energy consumption, which results in natural resource depletion, land use, ecosystem degradation, atmospheric pollution, and many other environmental impacts. Therefore, in modern construction, ...