Simulating impact of factors affecting sewer network operational condition

Z. Khan, Tarek Zayed, O. Moselhi

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Abstract

In the case of buried utilities, the quality and reliability of asset related data which is the basis of intervention decision making, is often questionable. This paper presents a stochastic study using Monte Carlo simulation, aimed to investigate the operational condition of a network of sewer pipelines, under different ranges of values of a set of operational parameters. These parameters included: pipe age, length, diameter, slope and Manning's roughness co-efficient, whereas operational condition grade is the response variable. In a parameter impact analysis, each parameter was studied separately with different probability distributions, while keeping all the other parameters at their best fits. Comparison of these simulated overall operational conditions of the network with its actual condition elicits the impact of making system wide changes in the studied parameter. The results of this study can assist infrastructure engineers in making more informed network planning and design related decisions.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCanadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2009
Pages285-294
Number of pages10
Volume1
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2009
Externally publishedYes
EventCanadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2009 - St. Johns, NL, Canada
Duration: 27 May 200930 May 2009

Conference

ConferenceCanadian Society for Civil Engineering Annual Conference 2009
Country/TerritoryCanada
CitySt. Johns, NL
Period27/05/0930/05/09

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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