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AC pipe in North America: inventory, breakage and working environments

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DOIResolve DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)PS.1949-1204.0000064
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  1. National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Research in Construction
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SubjectWater pipelines, deterioration, working conditions, municipal water, water distribution systems; Water mains
Abstract
This paper summarizes data from the inventory, breakage, and working environment portions of the survey. The survey obtained relatively complete inventory information for pipe length, size, years of service, breakage condition, and water quality. Information about the nature of the soils surrounding AC pipes was limited. The survey indicated that utility managers' perceptions of water and soil environments were not always consistent with water and soil test results. Survey data analysis identified pipe age, water quality, and pipe size as important factors contributing to the failure of AC pipes in North America.
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  • International Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice 1, no. 4 (1 November 2010): 156–172.
LanguageEnglish
Peer reviewedYes
NRC numberNRCC 53535
NRC-IRC-21149
NPARC number20374348
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