Seismic Performance Evaluation of Corroded Water Distribution Systems Considering Firefighting
Publication: Journal of Water Resources Planning and Management
Volume 150, Issue 2
Abstract
Large earthquakes often damage water pipelines and disrupt the functionality of water distribution systems (WDS). This paper investigates the hydraulic performance of WDS following an earthquake, taking into account the postearthquake firefighting capacity of the system and the corrosion deterioration of pipelines. The seismic failure probability for corroded water pipes is calculated using a modified American Lifeline Alliance fragility function, and hydraulic simulations are performed using the water network tool for resilience. Water serviceability and the generalized resilience index are used as measures to determine the hydraulic performance of the WDS, which is evaluated under various conditions of network ages and seismic intensities. The framework developed in this study is exemplified for the Zhi Jiang (ZJ) WDS. The results indicate that, although firefighting does not significantly reduce performance measures, it is necessary to consider it in recovery plans since more customers are likely to lose a water supply due to postearthquake fires. The hydraulic behavior is worst in older WDS or those subjected to higher seismic magnitudes. Due to the scenario earthquake event, water serviceability reduces as the WDS ages, and the older networks require longer recovery times. Therefore, corrosion deterioration has a significant influence on the system-level seismic hydraulic performance.
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Acknowledgments
The research described in this paper was supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Critical Resilient Interdependent Infrastructure Systems and Processes (CRISP) under Grant No. NSF-1638320. This support is thankfully acknowledged. However, the writers take sole responsibility for the views expressed in this paper, which may not represent the position of the NSF or their respective institutions.
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Volume 150 • Issue 2 • February 2024
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Received: May 20, 2023
Accepted: Sep 12, 2023
Published online: Nov 16, 2023
Published in print: Feb 1, 2024
Discussion open until: Apr 16, 2024
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Corrosion
- Deterioration
- Earthquake engineering
- Earthquakes
- Engineering fundamentals
- Geohazards
- Geotechnical engineering
- Hydraulic engineering
- Hydraulics
- Infrastructure
- Materials characterization
- Materials engineering
- Pipeline systems
- Pipelines
- Seismic effects
- Seismic tests
- Tests (by type)
- Water and water resources
- Water management
- Water pipelines
- Water supply
- Water supply systems
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