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Advances in Underground Pipeline Technology, 2nd Edition

A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Civil Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2024) | Viewed by 3791

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Dr. Peng Zhang

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Faculty of Engineering, China University of Geoscience-Wuhan, Wuhan 430074, China
Interests: buried pipe; pipe jacking; pipe-soil interaction
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Dr. Xuefeng Yan

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Faculty of Engineering, China University of Geoscience-Wuhan, Wuhan 430074, China
Interests: trenchless technology; pipe rehabilitation; horizontal directional drilling
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Dr. Cong Zeng

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Faculty of Engineering, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan), Wuhan, China
Interests: trenchless rehabilitation; devlopment and utilization of underground space
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Dr. Fang Xu

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Faculty of Engineering, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan 430074, China
Interests: cement concrete; cement composites; ecological building materials; solid waste recycling; pavement recycling; coating and repair materials; pavement performance evaluation
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is a continuation of our previous Special Issue “Advances in Underground Pipeline Technology” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/applsci/special_issues/Z3HA235JTB). Underground pipelines are critical lifeline infrastructures built in response to urban operation and development. Over the last decade, important improvements have been achieved in the design, construction, and maintenance of urban underground pipelines, especially in terms of new materials, construction equipment and technologies, and basic theories.

With the aim of presenting and discussing case studies, new methods, and research on current advances and future prospects surrounding underground pipelines, this Special Issue invites original submissions of theoretical analyses, computational models, physical experiments, and field tests for pipeline construction and design. Theoretical papers and papers discussing computational methods are welcomed. Practice-oriented papers are also encouraged, particularly case studies of challenging projects in practice.

Dr. Peng Zhang
Dr. Xuefeng Yan
Dr. Cong Zeng
Dr. Fang Xu
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Keywords

  • trenchless technology
  • buried pipes
  • pipeline design and construction
  • pipe jacking
  • pipe rehabilitation
  • horizontal directional drilling
  • pipe–soil interaction

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A Comprehensive Analysis of Environmental Emissions from Trenchless CIPP and Excavation Technologies for Sanitary Sewers
by Eesha Karkhanis, Vinayak Kaushal, Gayatri Thakre and Mohammad Najafi
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(3), 1268; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15031268 - 26 Jan 2025
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The renewal of underground infrastructure is an emerging challenge for most municipalities in the United States. As compared to trenchless cured-in-place pipes (CIPPs), excavation technologies (ETs) have adverse impacts on the environment. Due to its lower ecological impact, trenchless technology is preferred in [...] Read more.
The renewal of underground infrastructure is an emerging challenge for most municipalities in the United States. As compared to trenchless cured-in-place pipes (CIPPs), excavation technologies (ETs) have adverse impacts on the environment. Due to its lower ecological impact, trenchless technology is preferred in comparison to conventional pipe replacement. The selection of the most appropriate method depends on factors such as the existing sewer network, traffic disruption, soil conditions, and environmental safety. Recent concerns pertaining to environmental impact have increased the demand for reduced carbon footprints. The objectives of this paper are the following: (1) to present a comprehensive review on the achievements achieved over the years in understanding the factors influencing environmental emissions from the use of CIPP and ETs and (2) to analyze and compare the environmental emissions produced from CIPPs and ETs for 8-inch-, 10-inch-, and 12-inch-diameter pipes. Published papers from 1990 through 2024 have been included, which reported emissions from both alternatives. A comparison of total environmental emissions produced from both the processes is presented. The literature review and analysis suggest that higher emissions are a result of higher fuel consumption, material use, and input allocation. The emissions of pipeline renewal methods were evaluated using USEPA’s TRACI 2.1 methodology within SimaPro software. The analysis showed that CIPP renewal greatly reduced carbon emissions when compared with ET. CIPPs exhibited approximately 70% less ecological impact, 75% less impact on human health, and 60% less depletion of resources. CIPPs reduced carbon emissions by 78–100% in comparison to ETs. The recycling materials used in CIPPs potentially reduce the environmental impact by 10%, making them highly sustainable. The installation phase should therefore be carefully analyzed for factors like the pipe material and the pipes’ external diameter in view of achieving the greatest sustainability of these methods, as these characteristics affect emissions. It can be inferred that the comparison of the emissions of both alternatives is extremely vital for sustainable underground infrastructure development. Full article
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Mechanical Characteristics of Suspended Buried Pipelines in Coal Mining Areas Affected by Groundwater Loss
by Wen Wang, Fan Wang, Xiaowei Lu, Jiandong Ren and Chuanjiu Zhang
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(16), 7187; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14167187 - 15 Aug 2024
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Research on the deformation characteristics and failure modes of buried pipelines under local suspension conditions caused by groundwater loss in coal mining subsidence areas is conducive to grasping the failure evolution law of pipelines and providing technical support for the precise maintenance of [...] Read more.
Research on the deformation characteristics and failure modes of buried pipelines under local suspension conditions caused by groundwater loss in coal mining subsidence areas is conducive to grasping the failure evolution law of pipelines and providing technical support for the precise maintenance of gathering and transportation projects and the coordinated mining of gas and coal resources. First, a test system for monitoring the deformation of pipelines under loading was designed, which mainly includes pipeline load application devices, end fixing and stress monitoring devices, pipeline end brackets, and stress–strain monitoring devices. Then, a typical geological hazard faced by oil and gas pipelines in the gas–coal overlap area—local suspension—was used as the engineering background to simulate the field conditions of a 48 mm diameter gas pipeline with a localized uniform load. At the same time, deformation, top–bottom strain, end forces, and damage patterns of the pipeline were monitored and analyzed. The results show that the strain at the top and bottom of the pipeline increased as the load increased. In this case, the top was under pressure, and the bottom was under tension, and the conditions at the top and bottom were opposite.. For the same load, the strain tended to increase gradually from the end to the middle of the pipeline, and at the top, it increased significantly more than at the bottom. The tensile force carried by the end of the pipeline increased as the applied load increased, and the two were positively correlated by a quadratic function. The overall deformation of the pipeline evolved from a flat-bottom shape to a funnel and then to a triangular shape as the uniform load increased. In addition, plastic damage occurred when the pipeline deformed into a triangular shape. The results of the investigation clarify for the first time the mathematical relationship between local loads and ultimate forces on pipelines and analyze the evolution of pipeline failure, providing a reference for pipeline field maintenance. Based on this, the maximum deformation of and the most vulnerable position in natural gas pipelines passing through a mining subsidence area can be preliminarily judged, and then the corresponding remedial and protection measures can be taken, which has a certain guiding role for the protection of natural gas pipelines. Full article
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A Data-Driven Visualization Approach for Life-Cycle Cost Analysis of Open-Cut and Trenchless CIPP Methods for Sanitary Sewers: A PRISMA Systematic Review
by Gayatri Thakre, Vinayak Kaushal, Eesha Karkhanis and Mohammad Najafi
Appl. Sci. 2025, 15(4), 1765; https://doi.org/10.3390/app15041765 - 9 Feb 2025
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The wastewater conveyance systems in the United States are facing severe structural challenges, with the nation’s overall wastewater infrastructure receiving a critically low grade of D- from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Innovative trenchless technologies, such as Cured-in-Place Pipe Renewal Technology [...] Read more.
The wastewater conveyance systems in the United States are facing severe structural challenges, with the nation’s overall wastewater infrastructure receiving a critically low grade of D- from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Innovative trenchless technologies, such as Cured-in-Place Pipe Renewal Technology (CIPPRT), offer a cost-efficient substitute for traditional open-cut construction methods (OCCM). However, the possibility of a comprehensive life-cycle cost analysis (LCCA) comparing these methods remains unexplored. LCCA examines the comprehensive financial impact, encompassing installation, operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement expenses, using net present value (NPV) over a set duration. The objective of this study is to systematically review the existing literature to explore advancements in calculating the LCCA for CIPPRT and compare the latter approach to OCCM. A rigorous PRISMA-guided methodology applied to academic databases identified 845 publications (1995–2024), with 83 documents being selected after stringent screening. The findings reveal limited use of artificial intelligence (AI) or machine learning (ML) in predicting CIPPRT costs. A bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer visualizes the results. The study underscores the potential of intelligent, data-driven approaches, such as spreadsheet models and AI, to enhance decision-making in selecting rehabilitation methods tailored to project conditions. These advancements promise more sustainable and cost-effective management of sanitary sewer systems, offering vital insights for decision-makers in addressing critical infrastructure challenges. Full article
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