Predicting the performance of existing pre-cast concrete pipes using destructive and non-destructive testing techniques
One of the most significant and critical urban assets for a sustainable community is the sewer pipeline network and water distribution system. Water sewer networks and distribution systems have a definite service life span to provide continuous facilities to end users. Therefore, it is pertinent to...
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| description | One of the most significant and critical urban assets for a sustainable community is the sewer pipeline network and water distribution system. Water sewer networks and distribution systems have a definite service life span to provide continuous facilities to end users. Therefore, it is pertinent to continuously evaluate the condition of water and sewer concrete pipelines to ensure the reliable, sustainable, and cost-efficient transport of water and sewerage for the safety of society. The condition assessment is commonly carried out by visual observations followed by some non-destructive testing methods. However, it is the need of the hour to shift assessment methods to advance assessment techniques to save time and money for our community. Currently, in this project, the condition assessment of pre-cast concrete pipes was carried out by destructive and non-destructive methods. Different test trials i.e., ultra-sonic pulse velocity, Schmidt hammer also known as rebound hammer test, visual inspection, three edge bearing test, and core cutting test on the old buried and new concrete pipes were performed. It was observed that concrete used for the construction of existing precast concrete pipes still has better quality indices after 20 years as compared to that of concrete of new pipes. However, steel has deteriorated with time and clear corrosion of steel was identified in existing pre-cast concrete pipes. At the same time, it was observed that there should be an automated mechanism to continuously asses the condition of pre-cast existing pipes which will address the sustainable development goals (SDG 6, 9, 11). Consequently, it can be said that condition assessment of pre-cast concrete pipes will lead to sustainable societies and infrastructure. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e33f344d7d4a4772bc4129804691ee1e2023-05-31T04:44:37ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402023-05-0195e15471Predicting the performance of existing pre-cast concrete pipes using destructive and non-destructive testing techniquesWasim Abbass0Fahid Aslam1Muneeb Ahmed2Ali Ahmed3Rayed Alyousef4Abdullah Mohamed5Civil Engineering Department, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, 54890, PakistanDepartment of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering in Alkharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia; Corresponding author: f.aslam@psau.edu.saCivil Engineering Department, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, 54890, PakistanCivil Engineering Department, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, 54890, PakistanDepartment of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering in Alkharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj, 11942, Saudi ArabiaResearch Centre, Future University in Egypt, New Cairo, 11835, EgyptOne of the most significant and critical urban assets for a sustainable community is the sewer pipeline network and water distribution system. Water sewer networks and distribution systems have a definite service life span to provide continuous facilities to end users. Therefore, it is pertinent to continuously evaluate the condition of water and sewer concrete pipelines to ensure the reliable, sustainable, and cost-efficient transport of water and sewerage for the safety of society. The condition assessment is commonly carried out by visual observations followed by some non-destructive testing methods. However, it is the need of the hour to shift assessment methods to advance assessment techniques to save time and money for our community. Currently, in this project, the condition assessment of pre-cast concrete pipes was carried out by destructive and non-destructive methods. Different test trials i.e., ultra-sonic pulse velocity, Schmidt hammer also known as rebound hammer test, visual inspection, three edge bearing test, and core cutting test on the old buried and new concrete pipes were performed. It was observed that concrete used for the construction of existing precast concrete pipes still has better quality indices after 20 years as compared to that of concrete of new pipes. However, steel has deteriorated with time and clear corrosion of steel was identified in existing pre-cast concrete pipes. At the same time, it was observed that there should be an automated mechanism to continuously asses the condition of pre-cast existing pipes which will address the sustainable development goals (SDG 6, 9, 11). Consequently, it can be said that condition assessment of pre-cast concrete pipes will lead to sustainable societies and infrastructure.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023026786Condition assessmentPrecast concrete pipeNon-destructive test (NDT)Destructive test |
| spellingShingle | Wasim Abbass Fahid Aslam Muneeb Ahmed Ali Ahmed Rayed Alyousef Abdullah Mohamed Predicting the performance of existing pre-cast concrete pipes using destructive and non-destructive testing techniques Heliyon Condition assessment Precast concrete pipe Non-destructive test (NDT) Destructive test |
| title | Predicting the performance of existing pre-cast concrete pipes using destructive and non-destructive testing techniques |
| title_full | Predicting the performance of existing pre-cast concrete pipes using destructive and non-destructive testing techniques |
| title_fullStr | Predicting the performance of existing pre-cast concrete pipes using destructive and non-destructive testing techniques |
| title_full_unstemmed | Predicting the performance of existing pre-cast concrete pipes using destructive and non-destructive testing techniques |
| title_short | Predicting the performance of existing pre-cast concrete pipes using destructive and non-destructive testing techniques |
| title_sort | predicting the performance of existing pre cast concrete pipes using destructive and non destructive testing techniques |
| topic | Condition assessment Precast concrete pipe Non-destructive test (NDT) Destructive test |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844023026786 |
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