Built in 1880, the aqueduct was a major pipeline for the City of Boston’s water distribution network until 1940, when the Hultman Aqueduct replaced it. Connecting reservoirs in Framingham with the City of Boston, the 17.4 mi. long aqueduct serves...
The historic G. Fox building, constructed circa 1917 and designed by Cass Gilbert, was the first of six buildings rehabilitated and redeveloped under the State of Connecticut’s "Six Pillars of Progress" plan for the revitalization of downtown...
By: Waterfront Inspection Task Committee, William Bruin
Waterfront Facilities Inspection and Assessment supplies engineers with guidelines and tools for inspecting and evaluating the condition of waterfront structures located in seawater and freshwater environments. Inspections are...
ABSTRACT
There is a recognized need for international guidelines associated with the design and assessment/maintenance of marine oil and petrochemical terminals. The very nature of the marine oil and petrochemical trade is...
Similar article presented at the 22nd International Conference on Structural Mechanics in Reactor Technology 18-23 August, San Francisco, California, USA - Fitness-for-Service of Corroding Metal Pipelines
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Abstract:Special Inspections have been part of our industry for decades, but are they as effective as they should be? While Special Inspection practices differ regionally, numerous professional organizations and individual state Structural...
Abstract: In the chaotic aftermath following a major earthquake, building owners often need rapid, accurate, and reliable damage information to resume occupancy or take appropriate measures for building recovery. Within 3-10 days of the event,...
Abstract: More than 47,000 culverts have been installed under the highways of Utah. The Utah Department of Transportation (DOT) maintains these culverts but has no comprehensive system for assessing condition and planning maintenance activities....
Abstract: To the general public, the image of buildings, especially those with historic significance, is often one of permanency. Yet, those involved in building design and construction and, to some extent, building owners, understand the...