AWWA ACE99529

AWWA ACE99529 Emergency Repairs to 96 Inch Steel Water Main: A Critical Review
Conference Proceeding by American Water Works Association, 01/01/1999

Ortega, Rafael; Hulbert, Roger; Nandagiri, Showri

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This paper discusses problems caused by the loss of a 96 inch diameter water transmission main and actions taken by the City of Houston to maintain adequate pressures. This paper also presents an overview of lessons learned from this construction incident that can minimize the down time for similar repairs in the future.