DYNAMIC SEGMENT CRITICALITY ANALYSIS: A PRECURSOR TO SCHEDULING OF MAINTENANCE ROUTINES IN WATER DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS

Dynamic segment criticality analysis: A precursor to scheduling of maintenance routines in water distribution networks

This study proposes a framework for dynamic segment criticality analysis and its implications on scheduling of some reactive maintenance routines in water distribution networks (WDNs).The framework harmonises multilayer networks which are capable of ascertaining the dynamics of WDNs in discrete time and a novel hybrid segment criticality measure (S

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Quantitative Attribute Analyses with Ground Penetrating Radar for Infrastructure Assessments and Structural Health Monitoring

In civil structures and infrastructure, assessing true performance and characterizing unusual structural behaviors can help avoid severe structural problems.To further refine or validate the conclusions from structural health monitoring (SHM) analyses, nondestructive evaluation or techniques (NDE or NDT) can be applied in conjunction with SHM appro

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Investigating the shape memory properties of 4D printed polylactic acid (PLA) and the concept of 4D printing onto nylon fabrics for the creation of smart textiles

3D printing is an ever growing industry that provides many benefits to the advanced manufacturing and design industry.However, parts tend to be static, rigid, and lack multi-purpose use.Recently, a new technology has emerged that uses 3D printing to print parts with the ability to change shape over time when exposed to different external stimuli.Th

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