| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310949 | Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
This paper discusses the problem of failures of sewerage and water-supply systems. Typical kinds of damage to pipelines are described and classified according to reliability theory and their causes. Results of the author’s examination of damaged sewerage and water-supply pipelines, including the causes of four failures, are presented. In the conclusion, the principal hazards to failure-free operation of underground infrastructure are indicated.
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Authors
Cezary Madryas,