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“#Sensor technology<\/a> aims to help US cities extend the life of aging pipelines<\/strong>”<\/p>\n

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\n Wentao Wang, CEE Research Investigator, works with Great Lake Water Authority (GLWA) construction site workers to install sensors on a water pipe alteration in Detroit, MI. Photo: Joseph Xu\/Michigan Engineering
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Like most major U.S. cities, Detroit has a problem lurking beneath its streets\u2014an outdated water and sewer pipeline system in need of replacement or a safe means of extending its lifespan.<\/p>\n

University of Michigan researchers are collaborating with the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and engineering firm Structural Technologies on a pilot project in the Motor City that harnesses the power of smart infrastructure sensors and innovative lining technologies. That combination could bolster the structural integrity of water pipelines and alert the utility ahead of line ruptures that can leave residents without service and cost municipalities millions.<\/p>\n

“Our research focuses on finding cost effective ways to identify when aging infrastructure systems are showing signs of breakdown,” said Jerome Lynch, chair of U-M’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and director of the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems Technology. “If we can do that successfully, we’re able to identify distress before failure occurs. <\/p>\n

“That way, the data can lead us to more cost effective intervention strategies.”<\/p>\n

In early August, GLWA crews installed a liner inside a block-long section of pipeline a few miles east of Detroit’s main downtown area. Created by Structural Technologies, the liner is made of both steel reinforced polymer and mortar composites, adding additional structural capacity and increasing pipeline durability. <\/p>\n

At the same time, GLWA crews worked with U-M advisors to install the 17 channels that measure a trio of factors:<\/p>\n

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  • Strain: Allows researchers to track the structural behavior of the pipe, leading to identification of damage or distress. <\/li>\n
  • Water pressure: Provides an understanding of the actual water load on the pipe.<\/li>\n
  • Temperature: Structures often physically react to temperature change.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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