Solution

Seismic Assessment of Pipelines

Canada

Service: Structural Design
Market: Water/Wastewater
Keywords: Engineering Mechanics, International, PCCP, Pipe, Pipeline, Seismic Analyses

Client

Hyprescon Inc.

Completion

2008
Seismic Assessment of Pipelines
Seismic Assessment of Pipelines
Seismic Assessment of Pipelines

Prestressed concrete cylinder pipes (PCCP) are extensively used in the cooling system of power plants. SGH evaluated the seismic performance of buried PCCP pipelines in low, moderate, and high seismicity regions and recommended design changes to ensure adequate performance.

Scope | Solutions

Highlights of SGH's analyses include the following:

  • Determined seismic hazard of the site utilizing site-specific seismic ground motion studies and geotechnical reports
  • Evaluated seismic risk using calculations to compute the effect of wave propagation on the straight segments of the pipeline, horizontal and vertical bends, and vertical risers
  • Considered items, such as seismic-induced soil subsidence, liquefaction, differential ground motion from seismic wave propagation, and connection to structures supported by piles
  • Performed detailed evaluations of the underground pipelines

Project Contact(s)

Mehdi Zarghamee

Mehdi Zarghamee