Underground Infrastructure Innovations from CUIIC and Clemson University: Life-Cycle GHG Assessment and Seismic Resilience via CIPP
Investigating Seismic Resilience Improvement of Water Mains Using CIPP Lining This presentation discusses the seismic vulnerability of aging cast iron (CI) water mains in North America and examines how cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation can reduce earthquake-induced damage and improve system performance. CI pipelines have historically experienced widespread failures during seismic events, yet the seismic benefits […]
Best Practices for Geotechnical Reports (GDRs and GBRs) on Underground Projects
Dani will present on the use of Geotechnical Data Reports (GDRs) and Geotechnical Baseline Reports (GBRs) in underground projects, highlighting the key differences between the two documents and the information each should contain. The presentation will cover the evolution of the GBR and the underlying philosophy behind its development. Dani will also emphasize the importance […]
Managing Utilities in Complex Ground Transit
Managing utilities in complex and variable ground conditions is a critical challenge in large-scale transit projects. Ground settlements caused by tunneling, excavations, and shaft construction pose significant risks to critical utilities, including water mains, gas pipelines, and communication networks. This presentation explores how integrated approaches—combining robust analysis, tailored monitoring, and innovative mitigation strategies—can protect utilities, […]
CUIIC Academy Presents: Trenchless Solutions for Aging Asbestos Cement Potable Water Mains in North America
The rehabilitation of aging asbestos cement (AC) pipelines remains a significant challenge for water utilities throughout North America due to the material’s brittle nature and the environmental risks associated with asbestos handling and disposal. This paper examines the utilization of the Primus Line® system, a Flexible Fabric Reinforced Pipe (FFRP) technology, as a trenchless solution […]
From Design Review to Turnover: Best Practices for HDD Inspection Services
Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) projects present unique challenges that require careful planning, real-time oversight, and post-construction accountability. This presentation outlines a practical framework for HDD inspection services, drawing on field-proven methodologies and lessons learned from thousands of successful crossings across North America. Using a lifecycle approach, we’ll walk through key inspection touchpoints—from pre-construction design reviews […]
CUIIC Academy Presents: Pipeline Integrity Management at ATCO
ATCO operates and maintains approximately 9,000km of high-pressure natural gas transmission lines and approximately 55,000km of low-pressure natural gas distribution lines across the province of Alberta. Managing the safe operation of this large portfolio of utility assets requires a comprehensive and coordinated integrity management plan. In this webinar, you’ll see an overview of what ATCO […]
CUIIC Academy Presents: AI and Information Engineering in Tunneling
This presentation summarizes recent implementations of AI machine learning and more broadly information engineering in tunnel construction. The presentation first characterizes the current state of data and information availability in tunnel construction practice, describes the challenges needing to be solved using AI, and then summarizes numerous implementations on US projects where machine learning has been […]
New Changes to the 6th Edition Handbook of PVC Pipe Design and Construction
The new sixth edition of PVCPA’s Handbook of PVC Pipe Design and Construction is the most comprehensive and up-to-date reference on PVC pipe and fittings. The Handbook provides practical engineering and construction information and includes recommendations applicable to the design and use of primarily underground PVC piping systems in both pressure and non-pressure applications. The […]
A History of Utilities: Their Place in Our World
This presentation offers a lively and engaging look at the long and sometimes messy history of utilities—especially how humans have dealt with water and waste. From ancient Mesopotamian sewers and Roman aqueducts to medieval moats and the rise of the modern flush toilet, we explore how sanitation systems evolved (and sometimes regressed) through the centuries. […]
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