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Minimize Pipeline Installation Risks in Geohazard Zones
Author(s) -
Even Greg,
Porter Michael
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
opflow
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1551-8701
pISSN - 0149-8029
DOI - 10.5991/opf.2012.38.0039
Subject(s) - geohazard , damages , natural (archaeology) , pipeline (software) , asset (computer security) , natural hazard , natural disaster , forensic engineering , vulnerability (computing) , geologic hazards , risk analysis (engineering) , mining engineering , environmental science , geology , landslide , business , engineering , computer science , geotechnical engineering , computer security , mechanical engineering , paleontology , oceanography , political science , law
The United States is second only to Japan in economic damages resulting from natural disasters. Proper pipeline installation is critical to mitigate damage in areas prone to natural hazards. This article discusses geohazard risk management (GRM), a proven method for mitigating geohazards (geological or hydrological processes that pose a threat to people and their property) and asset risks.