Infrastructure Maintenance Management System Development
Publication: Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
Volume 115, Issue 4
Abstract
Public concern over the deterioration of the infrastructure calls for rational solutions to the problem of neglect of dangerously failing water, wastewater, and transportation networks. In particular, decisions over maintenance, replacement, and rehabilitation planning require sound methodologies and data‐collection practices. In this paper, the concepts of maintenance management incorporating preventive maintenance principles in lieu of crisis management are presented. The information hierarchy and structure for a modern maintenance management system is analyzed in light of its different functions. The case of the development of a maintenance management system for a water distribution system is described, including the different necessary modules and their interfaces. The phased development approach is suggested for the best integration of a maintenance management information system (MIS) by the sponsoring organization.
Get full access to this article
View all available purchase options and get full access to this article.
References
1.
Choate, P., and Walter, S. (1981). America in ruins. The Council of State Planning Agencies, Washington, D.C.
2.
Hickox, J. H., and Blank, L. (1985). “Maintenance management for a large urban waterworks system.” Proc. 1985 Specialty Conf., Envir. Engrg. Div., ASCE, 638–643.
3.
Johnson, L. E. (1986). “Water resource management decision support systems.” J. Water Res. Plng. and Mgmt., ASCE, 112(3), 308–325.
4.
Karaa, K. A. (1984). “A decision support model for the investment planning of the reconstruction and rehabilitation of mature water distribution systems,” dissertation, presented to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Mass., in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
5.
Karaa, F. A., Marks, D. H., and Clark, R. M. (1987). “Budgeting of water distribution improvement projects.” J. Water Resour. Plng. and Mgmt., ASCE, 113(3), 378–391.
6.
Karaa, F. A., and Birch, D. W. (1987). User's manual, water distribution inventory and history information system, June.
7.
Karaa, F. A. (1989). “Maintenance management systems for water and sewer infrastructure,” presented at the 6th Conf. in Comp. in Civ. Engrg., ASCE.
8.
Maser, K. R. (1988). “Inventory, condition, and performance assessment in infrastructure facilities management.” J. Prof. Issues in Engrg., ASCE, 114(3), 271–275.
9.
Labadie, J. W., and Sullivan, C. H. (1986). “Computerized decision support systems for water managers.” J. Water Resour. Plng. and Mgmt., ASCE, 12(3), 299–307.
10.
Roesset, J. M., and Yao, J. T. P. (1988). “Civil engineering needs in the 21st century.” J. Prof. Issues in Engrg., ASCE, 114(3), 248–255.
11.
Water main pipe sample physical testing program. (1985). Philadelphia, Pa.
12.
Weissert, T. (1989). “Don't just preach preventive maintenance, practice it.” Water/Engrg. and Mgmt., Jan., 32–35.
Information & Authors
Information
Published In
Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering
Volume 115 • Issue 4 • October 1989
Pages: 422 - 432
Copyright
Copyright © 1989 ASCE.
History
Published online: Oct 1, 1989
Published in print: Oct 1989
Authors
Metrics & Citations
Metrics
Citations
Download citation
If you have the appropriate software installed, you can download article citation data to the citation manager of your choice. Simply select your manager software from the list below and click Download.