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Ahn, S and Lee, S (2015) Methodology for Creating Empirically Supported Agent-Based Simulation with Survey Data for Studying Group Behavior of Construction Workers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(01).

Arroyo, P, Tommelein, I D and Ballard, G (2015) Comparing AHP and CBA as Decision Methods to Resolve the Choosing Problem in Detailed Design. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(01).

Borg, L and Song, H (2015) Quality Change and Implications for Productivity Development: Housing Construction in Sweden 1990–2010. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(01).

Caldas, C H, Kim, J, Haas, C T, Goodrum, P M and Zhang, D (2015) Method to Assess the Level of Implementation of Productivity Practices on Industrial Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(01).

Castillo, G, Alarcón, L F and González, V A (2015) Implementing Lean Production in Copper Mining Development Projects: Case Study. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(01).

Goh, Y M (2015) Empirical Investigation of the Average Deployment Force of Personal Fall-Arrest Energy Absorbers. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(01).

Ha, S K, Jang, J G, Park, S H and Lee, H K (2015) Advanced Spray Multiple Layup Process for Quality Control of Sprayed FRP Composites Used to Retrofit Concrete Structures. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(01).

Hu, H and Zhu, Y (2015) Social Welfare–Based Concession Model for Build/Operate/Transfer Contracts. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(01).

Inayat, A, Melhem, H and Esmaeily, A (2015) Critical Success Factors in an Agency Construction Management Environment. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(01).

Matthews, J C and Stowe, R (2015) Critical Data Needs Associated with Asbestos Cement Pipe Renewal Methods. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(01).

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Asbestos cement pipe; Pipe rehabilitation; Environmental impact of construction; Construction materials and methods;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)CO.1943-7862.0000914
  • Abstract:
    Asbestos cement (AC) pipe accounts for approximately 15% of the total length of water distribution system piping in North America. Pipe renewal activities are needed to maintain these pipes as they deteriorate, but concerns over the environmental impact and regulations associated with these construction methods are largely misunderstood. Confusion around these issues led this study to determine (1) what the regulations allow, (2) which renewal methods are applicable, and (3) the critical data needs associated with these methods when used for AC pipe renewal. This paper describes current AC pipe renewal regulations and practices (e.g., pipe bursting, cured-in-place pipe lining, etc.) and the critical data needs relating to AC pipe renewal (e.g., study of the asbestos fibers released in air, water, and soil during construction). These findings are valuable for water utilities in need of solutions for renewing their aging AC pipes and in understanding regulations. The recommendations highlight the needed investigation into the environmental impact of AC pipe renewal construction, which when completed will help clarify future regulations.

Patel, D A and Jha, K N (2015) Neural Network Model for the Prediction of Safe Work Behavior in Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(01).

Roofigari-Esfahan, N, Paez, A and N.Razavi, S (2015) Location-Aware Scheduling and Control of Linear Projects: Introducing Space-Time Float Prisms. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(01).

Younes, B, Bouferguène, A, Al-Hussein, M and Yu, H (2015) Overdue Invoice Management: Markov Chain Approach. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 141(01).