A review of graph and complex network theory in water distribution networks: Mathematical foundation, application and prospects

X Yu, Y Wu, F Meng, X Zhou, S Liu, Y Huang, X Wu - Water Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Graph theory (GT) and complex network theory play an increasingly important role in the
design, operation, and management of water distribution networks (WDNs) and these tasks …

Using complex network analysis for optimization of water distribution networks

R Sitzenfrei, Q Wang, Z Kapelan… - Water resources …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The optimization of water networks supports the decision‐making process by identifying the
optimal trade‐off between costs and performance (eg, resilience and leakage). A major …

The role of graph-based methods in urban drainage networks (UDNs): review and directions for future

S Xiaoyu, L Zijing, C Velazquez, J Haifeng - Urban Water Journal, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
To mitigate urban drainage network pressures and seek sustainable solutions, novel tools
like graph theory are presently being studied. This paper presents a systematic literature …

[HTML][HTML] Using complex network analysis for water quality assessment in large water distribution systems

R Sitzenfrei - Water Research, 2021 - Elsevier
Assessing and modelling the water quality in a water distribution system (WDS) are highly
important to ensure a reliable supply with sufficient water quality. Owing to the high …

Resilience-oriented design for complex MEP systems in BIM

Y Wang, P Lin, L Zhang, H Yu, TLK Robert - Advanced Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Normal operation of a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) system under random
and intentional attacks is important to a building. A systematic research framework is …

[HTML][HTML] Nodal vulnerability assessment of water distribution networks: An integrated Fuzzy AHP-TOPSIS approach

HM Tornyeviadzi, FA Neba, H Mohammed… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Water Distribution Networks (WDNs) ensure reliable water supply to consumers
which depends largely on joint and well-coordinated functioning of all diverse facets and …

Bridging hydraulics and graph signal processing: A new perspective to estimate water distribution network pressures

X Zhou, S Liu, W Xu, K Xin, Y Wu, F Meng - Water Research, 2022 - Elsevier
The low spatial density of monitored nodal pressures (nodal heads) has already become a
bottleneck restricting the development of smart technologies for water distribution networks …

Resilience enhancement of water distribution networks under pipe failures: a hydraulically inspired complex network approach

M Hajibabaei, A Yousefi, S Hesarkazzazi… - AQUA—Water …, 2023 - iwaponline.com
The resilience of water distribution networks (WDNs) should be proactively evaluated to
reduce the potential impacts of disruptive events. This study proposes a novel hydraulically …

Potentialities of complex network theory tools for urban drainage networks analysis

A Simone, A Cesaro, G Del Giudice… - Water Resources …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Urban drainage networks (UDNs) represent important infrastructures to protect and maintain
community health and safety. For these reasons, technicians and researcher are focusing …

Urban agglomeration waterlogging hazard exposure assessment based on an integrated Naive Bayes classifier and complex network analysis

M Wang, X Fu, D Zhang, S Lou, J Li, F Chen, S Li… - Natural Hazards, 2023 - Springer
Urban waterlogging can cause considerable economic damage, public inconvenience, and
even mortality. Effective prediction of inundation probability on an urban agglomeration …