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Project #2689

Potential Techniques for the Assessment of Joints in Water Distribution Pipelines

$670,000
Completed
Principal Investigator
Chris
Reed
Research Manager
Dr. Djanette Khiari
Contractor
Ondeo - NLTRC
Asset Management
Pipes
Condition Assessment
Distribution System Management
Final Report

Abstract

Identifies and documents key problems associated with failure of joints in pipelines. Evaluates and reports on performance of existing techniques utilized for inspection and condition-assessment of a wide variety of joints used in water distribution pipe. Investigates and identifies methods to rehabilitate joints without the expense and service disruption resulting from open-trench excavation. Includes a CD-ROM. Published in 2006.