Digital Twins for Water Distribution Systems
Publication: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 149, Issue 3
Abstract
Forum papers are thought-provoking opinion pieces or essays founded in fact, sometimes containing speculation, on a civil engineering topic of general interest and relevance to the readership of the journal. The views expressed in this Forum article do not necessarily reflect the views of ASCE or the Editorial Board of the journal.
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Volume 149 • Issue 3 • March 2023
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Received: Mar 16, 2022
Accepted: Nov 4, 2022
Published online: Jan 2, 2023
Published in print: Mar 1, 2023
Discussion open until: Jun 2, 2023
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