Consequence-based framework for buried infrastructure systems: A Bayesian belief network model

G Kabir, NBC Balek, S Tesfamariam - Reliability engineering & system …, 2018 - Elsevier
The failure of municipal buried infrastructures (potable water supply, wastewater systems,
and stormwater systems) may cause crucial consequences to the environment, society …

A critical review of the sustainability of multi-utility tunnels for colocation of subsurface infrastructure

F Bergman, S Anderberg, J Krook… - Frontiers in Sustainable …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Multi-utility tunnel (MUT) have received increasing attention as an alternative method for
installing subsurface infrastructure for the distribution of electricity, telecommunications …

Handling incomplete and missing data in water network database using imputation methods

G Kabir, S Tesfamariam, J Hemsing… - Sustainable and …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
It is challenging to develop an extensive water mains renewal program or risk management
action plan if there is incomplete, partial or missing water network data. For small and …

A review of water quality factors in water main failure prediction models

Z Monfared, M Molavi Nojumi… - Water Practice & …, 2022 - iwaponline.com
Water main failure can result from structural failure of the pipes, changes in water quality, or
a combination. This paper is a review of articles evaluating water quality factors and …

Evaluation of technical performance of pipes in water distribution systems by analytic hierarchy process

Y Kilinç, Ö Özdemir, C Orhan, M Firat - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2018 - Elsevier
Pipes with in poor condition in water distribution systems cause significant operational
problems and water losses. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the technical performance …

Application of the analytical hierarchy process for planning the rehabilitation of water distribution networks

N Hassoun Nedjar, Y Djebbar, L Djemili - Arab Gulf Journal of …, 2023 - emerald.com
Purpose This study aims to develop a decision support tool to improve planning for the
rehabilitation of water distribution networks (WDN) using the analytical hierarchy process …

Water mains renewal planning framework for small to medium sized water utilities: a life cycle cost analysis approach

A Francisque, S Tesfamariam, G Kabir… - Urban Water …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
For the last few decades, concerns have repeatedly been raised about deteriorating water
mains in Canada. Small to medium sized water utilities are generally impacted more due to …

Asset management decision support model for water distribution systems: impact of water pipe failure on road and water networks

RK Mazumder, AM Salman, Y Li, X Yu - Journal of Water Resources …, 2021 - ascelibrary.org
Failure of a buried water pipeline can have an adverse effect on neighboring infrastructure,
especially road networks. The impact of the failure of water pipelines on road networks and …

Prediction of pipe failure by considering time-dependent factors: Dynamic Bayesian belief network model

G Demissie, S Tesfamariam, R Sadiq - ASCE-ASME Journal of Risk …, 2017 - ascelibrary.org
The water supply system (WSS) is a lifeline of the modern city. Transmission and distribution
pipes, spatially distributed components of the WSS, are most often vulnerable to failure …

Reduction of water losses by rehabilitation of water distribution network

M Güngör, U Yarar, M Firat - Environmental monitoring and assessment, 2017 - Springer
Physical or real losses may be indicated as the most important component of the water
losses occurring in a water distribution network (WDN). The objective of this study is to …