Computerized Municipal Utility System Mapping
Publication: Journal of Surveying Engineering
Volume 110, Issue 1
Abstract
Accurate and complete information on underground municipal utility systems becomes increasingly important and difficult to maintain as cities grow and the urban infrastructure becomes more complicated. It is desirable to know the use, location, depth, size, material, age, active status, and ownership of every component of every underground utility system occupying public right‐of‐way. Such information is needed for operation and maintenance as well as for planning new construction. A scheme is presented for tabulating positional, functional, descriptive, historic, operational, and ownership information on utility system elements and sub‐surface structures in a format amenable to computerized data management. Grid coordinates and elevations are used for location. Coding schemes are suggested to convey other information. The advantages and disadvantages of the proposed scheme and considerations of implementation are discussed.
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“Accommodation of Utility Plant Within the Rights‐of‐Way of Urban Streets and Highways—State of the Art,” Special Report No. 40, American Public Works Association, July, 1974, chapt. VII.
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“Accommodation of Utility Plant Within the Rights‐of‐Way of Urban Streets and Highways—Manual of Improved Practice,” ASCE Manual No. 14, published jointly by the American Public Works Association and the American Society of Civil Engineers, July, 1974.
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Henry, Bradford B., and Azemove, Alexander M., “Mapping and Planning System: The Productivity Engine,” Public Works, Vol. 114, No. 9, Sept., 1983.
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Published online: Mar 1, 1984
Published in print: Mar 1984
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