Examining Pipe Cost Changes after Various Disasters in Los Angeles, California
Publication: Pipelines 2023
ABSTRACT
The rapid reconstruction of pipelines is crucial in the aftermath of a disaster since the pipeline networks transport and distribute life-dependent supplies such as water, natural gas, and electricity. However, the sudden post-disaster cost inflation often deters the timely reconstruction of pipelines. It is significant to investigate the pipe cost changes after different types of disasters to understand the threat of each disaster to pipeline networks. This research aims to examine the pipe cost changes after six various disasters in Los Angeles that California Governor proclaimed. The results show that the winter storm and floods had the most significant impacts on the magnitude and extent of post-disaster pipe cost changes, respectively. Although wildfire and COVID-19 are the costliest disasters in terms of financial expenditures, their impacts on pipe costs are smaller and more marginalized than those of other disasters. The research findings can assist pipeline engineers and cost estimators in enhancing their reconstruction cost management and plans.
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Published online: Aug 10, 2023
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Benefit cost ratios
- Business management
- Construction engineering
- Construction management
- Disaster risk management
- Disasters and hazards
- Energy infrastructure
- Financial management
- Gas pipelines
- Infrastructure
- Lifeline systems
- Natural disasters
- Pipe networks
- Pipeline management
- Pipeline systems
- Pipes
- Practice and Profession
- Water and water resources
- Water management
- Water supply
- Water supply systems
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