YaBeSH Digital Library: Recent submissions
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Exploration of Data Interpretation Methods and Machine Learning–Based Failure Prediction Models for Plastic Gas Distribution Pipelines
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractGas pipelines are a vital part of North America’s energy infrastructure, and analyzing reported incidents is essential for assessing their reliability. Previous studies lack comprehensive data interpretation of ... -
Algorithm for Leak Localization in Water Distribution Networks Considering Nodal Demand Uncertainties and Sensor Measurement Errors
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractOne of the key components of unaccounted-for water is leakage in water distribution networks, and therefore, leak detection is crucial for reducing these losses. In this research, a stochastic model-based method ... -
Stress Analysis for a Liner Spanning a Gap between Sections of Rigid Pressure Pipes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractLiners are being used with increasing frequency to rehabilitate cast iron and other metal pressure pipes. The liner will span across any gaps between different pipeline segments, requiring consideration of the ... -
Experimental Study and Performance Comparison of Different Jacking Pipes under the Effects of Concentrated Loads
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractPipe jacking is one of the trenchless methods that can satisfy the majority needs of municipal pipeline construction and can be widely used all over the world. However, the construction scenarios and engineering ... -
Centrifugal Compressor Overhaul Cycle Optimization Based on Reliability Allocation
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractDeveloping efficient and cost-effective maintenance plans for centrifugal compressors is crucial for ensuring the safe operation of pipeline systems. This paper proposes a method for optimizing the maintenance cycle ... -
Simple Approach for Hydraulic Simulation on Unrestricted Flow of Intermittent Water Supply Network Using Pressure-Driven Analyses
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe water supplied in intermittent water supply (IWS) systems varies based on pressure and storage volume at the supply node, leading to fluctuating demands. This variability challenges conventional demand-based ... -
Comprehensive Dilation Angle Model for Strain-Softening and Brittle Rocks
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)Abstract Triaxial compression tests are conducted to determine the dilation behavior of five different rocks, namely, shaly sandstone, fine-grained sandstone (weak), coarse-grained sandstone (weak), fine-grained sandstone ... -
Assessment of the Implications and Challenges of Using Artificial Intelligence for Urban Water Networks in the Context of Climate Change When Building Future Resilient and Smart Infrastructures
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractUrban water networks are more than obligatory infrastructures that help to develop and sustain cities; they are integral to urban resilience. Water networks have undergone an evolutionary process, yet persistent ... -
Performance of a Pipe–Soil System under Cyclic Loading: An Experimental and Theoretical Study
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractPipeline damage due to traffic load has increased in recent years. A series of laboratory model tests were conducted to understand the behavior of buried pipelines under traffic loads dry sand was used. Sinusoidal ... -
Role of Cathodic Protection on Physical Condition and Pipe Break Linkage
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractCathodic protection plays a crucial role in preventing the corrosion of cast and ductile iron pipes. However, less attention has been given to the long-term chemical reactions affecting crack growth and failures ... -
Joining PVC Pipe Couplings: A Portable Application for Friction Stir Welding
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractPolymeric pipes are favorable over other materials in many applications due to their ease of handling and resistance to corrosion. PVC is the most reliable piping material to resist ruptures in water drainage ... -
Computational Method for Determining Subterranean Pipeline Direction Using Low-Frequency Current-Generated Magnetic Fields
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractOne of the paramount responsibilities involves accurately ascertaining the orientation of subterranean hydrocarbon pipelines to prevent potential pipeline damage during geotechnical drilling and excavation activities, ... -
Effect of Sediment on Valve-Closure Water Hammers and Protection Measures in Long-Distance Water Supply Project
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractValve-closure water hammers substantially threaten long-distance gravity flow water delivery systems. However, traditional water hammer models do not consider the impact of sediment particle characteristics on the ... -
Effect of Well Group Arrangement on the Heat Exchange Characteristics of Buried Pipes
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)AbstractThe heat transfer characteristics of buried pipes are decisive for the efficiency of medium and shallow ground source heat pump systems. Based on a simulation model of a shallow geothermal utilization system in ... -
Distress-Based Performance Prediction of Pavements and the Master Curve Approach
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractWith the continuous deterioration of pavements, highway agencies are examining alternative methods for predicting performance with field distress data collected regularly and stored in the long-term pavement ... -
Relating Vehicular Skid and Pedestrian Slip Resistance at Pavement Crossings through Multiple Linear Regression Modeling Using Lab and Field Testing Results
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractPedestrian slip and vehicular skid resistance have been the focus of the highway community for several years in order to enhance pavement friction and safety at pavement crossings. The objective of this study was ... -
Comparative Assessment of Two Laboratory Dynamic Friction Testing Methods in Evaluating Frictional Characteristics for Asphalt Concrete Pavements
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractImproving pavement surface friction at high-crash-risk locations is a key strategy through which transportation agencies can enhance roadway safety. For an asphalt concrete (AC) mixture with a given gradation, the ... -
Exact Slip-Line Solution for Seismic Passive Earth Pressure Considering Stress Singularity and Its Application
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2025)Abstract The slip-line method can accurately predict the passive earth pressure on retaining walls, but the exact slip-line solution considering stress singularity under general conditions has not been reported in the ... -
Metal Organic Frameworks as Antiaging Agents for Bitumen: Investigating the Inhibition of Oxidation Reaction
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractBitumen aging leads to increased brittleness and reduced flexibility, which significantly compromises the durability and long-term performance of pavements. This study investigates the potential of metal–organic ... -
Distributed Fiber Optic Sensing Integrating TCN-Transformer for Damage Evolution Analysis of Asphalt Concrete under Freeze–Thaw Cycles
(American Society of Civil Engineers, 2026)AbstractIn this paper, an artificial intelligence-driven distributed fiber optic sensing technology was used to monitor the mechanical behavior of asphalt concrete under different loading forms to address the problem of ...