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Weighing Lead Pipe Replacement
Author(s) -
Boyd Glen R.,
Kirmeyer Gregory J.,
Caprara Michael
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8701.2003.tb02700.x
Subject(s) - lead (geology) , trench , construction engineering , computer science , coating , risk analysis (engineering) , engineering , forensic engineering , materials science , geology , medicine , nanotechnology , layer (electronics) , geomorphology
This article discusses a 5 step procedure that provides a systematic guide for screening, evaluating, and selecting lead pipe rehabilitation and replacement technologies for site‐specific applications. The available technologies discussed in the article include: open‐trench replacement; replacement on new route; replacement using existing route; slip lining; and pipe coating. The article ends with a discussion of noncontrollable or controllable factors to consider when determining the appropriate technology.