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J Dirksen¹, F H L R Clemens

¹Department of Sanitary Engineering, Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences, Delft University of Technology, GA, Delft, The Netherlands. j.dirksen@tudelft.nl

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Sewer inspection data can predict future sewer conditions, improving management. This study explores using this data for sewer deterioration modeling, overcoming current limitations in The Netherlands.

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Area of Science:

Environmental Engineering
Infrastructure Management
Asset Management

Background:

Effective sewer system management relies on accurate condition prediction.
Currently, sewer inspection data in The Netherlands is primarily used for immediate rehabilitation needs, not predictive modeling.
There is a need to leverage historical inspection data for proactive sewer maintenance.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the potential of using historical sewer inspection data for deterioration modeling.
To identify and discuss challenges associated with utilizing inspection data for predictive modeling.
To demonstrate a case study of modeling a specific sewer condition aspect.

Main Methods:

A Markov model was employed for deterioration modeling.
The case study focused on the 'surface damage by corrosion or mechanical action' condition aspect.
Analysis of historical sewer visual inspection data was performed.

Main Results:

The study outlines the possibilities and challenges of using inspection data for sewer deterioration modeling.
A Markov model was successfully applied to predict surface damage progression.
The findings highlight the potential for improved sewer management through predictive analytics.

Conclusions:

Historical sewer inspection data holds significant potential for predictive deterioration modeling.
Overcoming current data utilization limitations can enhance cost-effective and efficient sewer system management.
Further research and implementation of predictive models are recommended for proactive infrastructure maintenance.