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UCI engineers watch over the water system; New sensors are designed to monitor pipes after earthquakes and other disasters

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on August 20, 2009 at 8:13 am

From U.C. Irvine:

“After a big earthquake, it’s key to keep the water system afloat. Water is necessary for life, and it fights the fires that often accompany such disasters.

UC Irvine engineers plan to outfit the local water system with sensors that will alert officials when and where pipes crack or break, hastening repair – thanks to nearly $5.7 million over three years from the National Institute of Standards and Technology and several local water groups.

“When an earthquake occurs and infrastructure systems fail, continued service of the water network is most critical,” said Masanobu Shinozuka, lead project investigator and civil & environmental engineering chair. “Before anything happens, I’d like to have a pipe monitoring system in place to let us know when and where damage occurs. It could minimize misery and save lives.” …”

Read more from U. C. Irvine by clicking here. Hat tip to the Sisweb!

August 20, 2009 · Filed Under Infrastructure

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