Pipelines 2015: recent advances in underground pipeline engineering and construction: proceedings of the Pipelines 2015 Conference, August 23-26, 2015, Baltimore, Maryland

Content: Sugarloaf Pipeline, Kp41 Tunnel Design and Construction --
Challenges and Rewards of a Successful Compound Curve Microtunnel Drive --
Microtunneling Technology Implemented for the Replacement of an Aging One Mile PCCP 36-inch Force Main to Minimize Environmental Impacts --
Kaw WTP Water Transmission Main : Serving North Lawrence and Beyond --
Permitting Requirements Drive Trenchless Design and Project Risk : An HDD Pressure Pipeline Case History --
HDD Utilized to Complete Key Crossings for Transmission Lines from New Woodbridge Energy Center --
How to Manufacture an Endless Pipe Onsite --
Hitting the Bulls-Eye : How to Cut-In a 108" Outlet to a 108" Vertical Shaft 230' Beneath a Lake --
Alternative Pipe Material Choice Provides Trenchless Solution --
Teamwork in Trenchless Projects : The Martha Lake Gateway Experience --
Experimental Examination of the Mathematical Model for Predicting the Borehole Pressure during Horizontal Directional Drilling --
Victory Pipeline Duchesne County Utah Water Conservancy District --
Big Pipe Tight Quarters : Lessons Learned from Large Diameter Urban Pipelines --
Arching Effects in Box Jacking Projects. Pipe Haunching Study Using Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis Including the Use of Soilcrete --
Trenchless Rehabilitation Saves Grottoes, VA, Culverts and Money Without Disrupting Traffic --
Trenchless Technologies Decision Support System Using Integrated Hierarchical Artificial Neural Networks and Genetic Algorithms --
Water Pipeline from Turkey to Cyprus 1,600 mm Diameter Polyethylene 100 Pipeline and Its Flange-Technology Solution --
Make Way for Progress The Challenges of Relocating Large Diameter Water Mains for Light Rail System Expansion --
Under the River and through the Woods : Design and Construction of Two Large Diameter Horizontal Directional Drills for the City of Corpus Christi --
Lessons Learned from Horizontal Directional Drilling Installation of HDPE Sewer Forcemains in Anne Arundel County, Maryland --
HDD River Crossing Improves Reliability of Water System and Meets Growing Demand --
Thermal Contraction Lesson Results in Steel Tunnel Liner Damage --
An Engineer's Guide to Nondestructive Weld Examination --
Streamlining the Submittal Process Do's and Don'ts --
Liquefaction-Induced Differential Settlement and Resulting Loading and Structural Analysis of Buried Steel and Cast Iron Pipelines --
Guidance from Tunnel Impact Analyses for DC Clean Rivers Project : Design Build Bidding to Protect Critical Pipelines --
Seismic Fragility Functions for Sewerage Pipelines. Identifying Seismic Vulnerability Factors for Wastewater Pipelines after the Canterbury (NZ) Earthquake Sequence 2010-2011 --
Shaking Table Test for Axial Behavior of Buried Inner Rehabilitated Pipes Affected by Aging Pipes in Liquefied Ground --
Design and Fabrication Requirements of a High-Pressure Steel Pipeline --
Analysis of a Steel Pipeline in a Seismically Active Region --
Analysis and Behavior of Steel Pipe Welded Lap Joints in Geohazard Areas --
Performance of Polypropylene Corrugated Pipe in North America --
The Modified Use of the Rehabilitation of Water Mains Manual, AWWA M28 and ASTM F1216, to Design Large Diameter Pressure Pipes Using FRP Systems --
Why Design Engineers Do Not Follow AWWA M9 Chapter 9? Here Are Some Suggestions to Encourage Its Use --
2014 Updates to ASTM C12 --
Numerical Analysis of Pipe-in-Pipe Filled with Various Materials --
Design and Construction Case History South Catamount Transfer Pipeline Float-Sink  --
Improved Design and Constructability through Five Installation Methods for One HDPE Pipeline Project --
CSO Projects What Is the Right Solution? A Case Study for South Bend, Indiana --
Deep Water Coastal Stormwater Outfalls : Designing for the Surf Zone --
Fast Track Relief to Midland's Emergency Thirst --
Share the Road : Challenges and Opportunities Facing Joint Pipeline and Roadway Construction Contracts --
Challenges Associated with the Implementation of the Carlsbad Desalination Conveyance System. New Day, New Conflict (The Challenges of Water/Wastewater Design for a Multi-Billion Dollar Highway Design-Build Project) --
Ductile Iron or Welded Steel? A Comparative Analysis between Pipe Materials for the Replacement of a Large Diameter Transmission Main --
C303 A Pipe Material in Search of a History and Searching for a Name --
Exploring Use of Large-Diameter HDPE Pipe for Water Main Applications --
It's a Blasting Good Time! Installation of a 30-inch HDPE Transmission Main in a Corrosive Environment, through Rock, under a River, and Adjacent to an Active Failing Pipe --
Evaluation of Corrugated HDPE Pipes Manufactured with Recycled Content underneath Railroads --
Survey of Water Utilities on Their Experiences with Use of Large-Diameter HDPE Pipe for Water Main Applications --
Can a Design Engineer Rely on D/t Ratio as a Rational Indicator to Manage Stresses and Strains in Welded Steel Pipe During Handling? --
Stulling of Large Diameter Steel Water Pipe What It Is and What It Is Not --
Extremely Controlled Rock Blasting Near Critical Pipes Where Mechanical Excavation Is Not Practical --
Completion and Startup of Utah Lake System Pipelines --
Compacting Pipeline Embedment Soils with Saturation and Vibration --
Sayreville Relief Force Main : 10 Years of Monitoring and Proactive Management --
Incorporating GIS-Based Structural Evaluation Tools into Pipeline Asset Management --
Structural Integrity of Damaged Cast Iron Pipelines and Identifying When Damaged Pipes Should be Repaired or Replaced --
Water Resources Integration Program Update : Water Delivery and Operational Flexibility with a 60-inch, 45-mile Pipeline --
Interconnections of the Lakeview Pipeline and Inland Feeder from Concept to Operation in 10 Months. Proposed Simplified Changes to ANSI/AWWA C304 Standard for Design of Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe --
Cost Savings Using Optimization Methods for Water Conveyance Systems Case Study for Recharge Fresno Program --
Setting the Record Straight ISO S4 Testing for AWWA C900 Pipe --
Development of a Testing Protocol for Fatigue Testing of Large Diameter HDPE Pipes --
Reduce Diameter, Increase Capacity! --
How to Estimate Flow Area Reduction and Excessive Roughness Effects in Aged Pipelines --
Combating Subsidence by Delivering Surface Water to Three Million Water Users The Successes and On-Going Efforts --
Flow-Based Modeling for Enhancing Seismic Resilience of Water Supply Networks --
Benefits and Lessons Learned from Implementing Real-Time Water Modeling for Jacksonville Electric Authority and Western Virginia Water Authority --
Development of a Wastewater Pipeline Performance Prediction Model --
Pressure and Transient Monitoring of Water Transmission Pipelines and Wastewater Force Mains --
The Link between Transient Surges and Minimum Pressure Criterion in Water Distribution Systems --
Metrics for the Rapid Assessment of Transient Severity in Pipelines. Case Study : Hydraulic Modeling and Field Verification on the Rietspruit-Davel-Kriel Bulk Water Supply Pipeline --
Managing Liquid Transients and Vibration within Pump Facilities --
The Need for Holistic System-Wide Transient Assessment --
Modeling Halfway Around the World : Advanced Hydraulic Model Calibration for a Large Utility --
Analyzing Pump Energy through Hydraulic Modeling --
Benefits of PACP® Version 7.0 Update NASSCO --
The Condition Assessment of a 30-inch Ductile Iron Water Line by WaterOne of Johnson County, Kansas --
Developing an Inline Pipe Wall Screening Tool for Assessing and Managing Metallic Pipe --
Comprehensive Condition Assessment of Large Diameter Steel Pipe The Next Chapter in San Diego County Water Authority's Asset Management Program --
The Case for Large Diameter Pipeline Condition Assessment --
Condition Assessment Methods for 1920s Lock-Bar Steel Pipe --
A Look Back : Analyzing the Results of LWC's PCCP Condition Assessment Pilot Projects --
And the Kitchen Sink Using a Full Toolbox to Assess a Critical Bulk Water Asset in South Africa --
Large Diameter Pipeline Asset Management for Sustaining Silicon Valley's Water Needs --
A Repair Program to Minimize Failure Risk of Highly Distressed PCCP Circulating Water Lines --
Condition Assessment of Sanitary Sewer Lines Using Acoustic Inspection --
Development of Performance Index for Stormwater Pipeline Infrastructure. Protocol for Water Pipeline Failure and Forensic Data Analysis --
Condition Assessment of Aging, Hard to Access Sewer Mains --
Boston Water and Sewer Commission : Data Integration to Support Asset Management --
Pipeline Asset Integration Planning for a Major Water Supply System : The Southern Delivery System, Colorado Springs, CO --
A Successful CCCP Rehabilitation on Two 96-inch CMP Culverts --
New ASTM Standards to Encourage Wider Use of Laser Profilers and Video Micrometers in Post-Construction Inspection of Pipelines --
Understanding the Benefits of Multi-Sensor Inspection --
Looking Past the Pipe Wall : Quantifying Pipe Corrosion and Deterioration with Pipe Penetrating Radar --
Case Study from Application of High-Resolution Ultra-Wideband Radar for QC/QA Analysis of Trenchless Pipe Rehabilitation and Pipeline Condition Assessment --
Drinking Water Pipelines Defect Coding System --
Capital Planning for Shawnee County, Kansas, the Easy Way --
Assessment of a Critical Raw Water Infrastructure for the City of San Diego El Monte Pipeline Inspection and Condition Assessment Project --
Evaluation of Acoustic Wave Based PCCP Stiffness Testing Results --
Alternative Construction Methods and Pipe Material Provide Solutions for Cleveland WWTP Project --
Padre Island Water Supply Project Minimizes Environmental Impact Using HDD Technology --
Water Mains Degradation Analysis Using Log-Linear Models --
Rehabilitation and Replacement of the East Layton Pipeline. Validating "Fully Structural" : Development and Testing of a New Carbon Composite in situ Pressure Barrier for Trenchless Rehabilitation of Small-Diameter Pressure Pipelines --
Integrated Technology Applications for Effective Utility Infrastructure Asset Management --
Beyond Water Audits into Asset Management : The Process of Non-Revenue Water Reduction and Revenue Enhancement Activities --
Fully Structural Renewal of 39-inch PCCP Water Transmission Main with Swagelining(tm) and HDPE --
City of Baltimore SW Diversion 78-in. Diameter PCCP : 2,140 LF Continuous Carbon Fiber Pipe Rehabilitation --
Miami-Dade Implements Hybrid FRP Trenchless Repair System --
Composite versus Stand-Alone Design Methodologies for Carbon Fiber Lining Systems --
Better Data Equals Better Decisions : New Developments in Multi-Sensor Condition Assessment Technologies --
Application and Laboratory Tests of Stainless Steel Liner for Trenchless Rehabilitation of Water Mains in China --
Non-Invasive and Remote Pipeline Rehabilitation Technology Using Reactive and Magnetic Particles --
Engineering Rehabilitations Based on Non-Destructive Examinations --
Asset Management : Performance, Sustainability, and Resiliency Model Development --
Finite Element Modeling of Full-Scale Concrete Manholes under Soil Pressure --
Comparative Analysis of Geopolymer Technology for Sewer System Rehabilitation --
An Evaluation of Trenchless Point Repair Solutions for Pipes of Varying Inner Diameter and Offset Joints --
Effective Repair of Incidental Construction Damage to 54-inch PCCP Line. Repairing the World's Largest Prestressed Concrete Pipe : A Case Study of the Central Arizona Project's Centennial Wash Siphon --
Motts Run Dam Outlet Rehabilitation A Case Study Illustrating Design and Construction Aspects --
Design and Construction of a Raw River Water Welded Steel Transmission Main for a New Water Supply System in Northern Virginia --
Lessons Learned in the Design, Manufacture, Shipping, and Installation of the 108-inch Integrated Pipeline (IPL) Section 15-1 --
Steel Water Transmission Mains in Liquefiable Soils in Hillsboro, Oregon, Planning Considerations --
Addressing Rehabilitation Challenges for the Underwood Creek Force Main --
Decision-Making Guidance for Culvert Rehabilitation and Replacement Using Trenchless Techniques --
Hot Tapping and Plugging Procedures Enable Replacement of Concrete Pressure Pipelines Reaching the End of Service Life without Service Interruption --
Evaluating Chloramine Loss in Raw Water Supply Pipelines --
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Sewer Root Control Program for the City of Baltimore --
Performing a Condition Assessment of a 24-inch Diameter Gas Line Supplying an Important Part of a Suburban Area of a Large Midwest City --
Influences on the Rate of Pressure Drop in Automatic Line Break Control Valves on a Natural Gas Pipeline --
More Precise Hydro-Static Test Evaluation of High Pressure Petroleum Pipelines Using Automated Data Collection Techniques --
Maximum Transient Pressures in Batch Pipelines due to Valve Closures --
Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy : Characterizing the Performance of Corrosion Protective Pipeline Coatings. Watertightness of CFRP Liners for Distressed Pipes --
Oil and Gas Pipeline Technology Finds Uses in the Water and Wastewater Industry --
Strategic Management of AC Pipe in Water Systems --
Pipe Bursting Asbestos Cement Pipe : The Process Is Established but What's Next --
Management of a Pipe of High Concern for Failure : Asbestos Cement Pipes --
A Comparison Study of Water Pipe Failure Prediction Models Using Weibull Distribution and Binary Logistic Regression --
Where are the Hot Zones : Prioritization with Historical Pipe Break --
Minimizing the Risk of Catastrophic Failure of PCCP in the City of Baltimore --
Extending the Life of Existing Pipelines through the Use of a Retrofit Cathodic Protection and Internal Lining Program --
Evaluating Remaining Strength of Thinning and Weakening Lined Cylinder PCCP Force Mains due to Hydrogen Sulfide Corrosion --
Pipelines at Bridge Crossings : Empirical-Based Seismic Vulnerability Index --
Benefits of Global Standards on the Use of Optical Fiber Sensing Systems for the Impact of Construction of New Utilities and Tunnels on Existing Utilities --
Integrated Fiber Optic Sensing System for Pipeline Corrosion Monitoring --
Effects of Ultraviolet (UV) and Thermal Cycling on Polyurethane (PUR) Coated Water Transmission Pipelines --
Development of Constrained Soil Modulus Values for Buried Pipe Design --
The Value of Value Engineering Functionality without Breaking the Bank on a Raw Water Transmission Project in Texas. Triple Bottom-Line Assessment of Alternatives for a Large-Diameter Transmission Main from a Congested 280-MGD Water Treatment Plant Site --
Value Engineering of Conveyance System Projects on a Large Wet Weather Program --
Tools for Successful Risk Management of Your Next Underground Project --
Assessing the Condition and Consequence of Failure of Pipes Crossing Major Transportation Corridors --
Risk Model for Large-Diameter Transmission Pipeline Replacement Program --
Understanding Risk and Resilience to Better Manage Water Transmission Systems --
Shifting the Paradigm from Replacement to Management --
Baltimore's First Step towards Advanced Pipeline Management --
Driving the Industry Forward Again : WSSC's Pipeline Management System --
Asset Management Mixing Bowl : Idea Sharing Amongst Owners --
Smart Pipeline Infrastructure Network for Energy and Water (SPINE) --
Developing Design Standards for a New Multi-Agency Regional Water Supply System --
What Pipeline Management Can Do for You A Review of the Costs and Benefits --
Developing a Pre-Certification Process for Using ISI Envision during the Planning Phase of a Pipeline Project --
Picking a Pipeline Route through a Densely Developed Urban Environment : The Challenges Are Not Technical --
DC Water Uses 3D FEM in Assessing Century Old Trunk Sewer --
Wilburton Sewer Improvements No Problems, Just Opportunities to Provide a Toolbox of Engineering Solutions --
Potts Ditch : Rerouting the Impossible.