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. […]
Proactive Safety Culture: Building Sustainable and Resilient Teams
Transforming a safety culture from reactive to proactive is a journey paved with lessons learned from past challenges. These failures often reveal what’s missing in our organizations and provide the foundation for a stronger safety perspective. True safety culture requires intentional, proactive actions and a commitment to continuous growth. As leaders, the journey begins within—by […]
Bearspaw South Feedermain Repairs – Emergency Response
Calgary’s Bearspaw South Feedermain is the largest pipe in the city’s water transmission system, capable of conveying over 450 megalitres per day (ML/D) to 90% of Calgary and surrounding area population. On June 5, 2024, there was a catastrophic break of the BSFM that required an immediate shutdown of the feedermain. Losing the BSFM at […]
CUIIC Information Session: Advancing Underground Infrastructure Innovation
The Canadian Underground Infrastructure Innovation Centre (CUIIC) is hosting an exclusive CUIIC Information Session to update members and industry professionals on our latest initiatives. This is a great opportunity to learn about cutting-edge education and research projects, industry collaboration, and the growing network of 100+ companies shaping the future of underground infrastructure. What to Expect: Insights from […]
Apples to Oranges Procurement of SUE
Are you really getting what you asked for and what happens when you don’t? This session will look at several Procurement Methods, Payment Structures, Qualifications, Scope, Standards and Deliverables. We will as well look at some examples of what happens when you do not follow the applied standards and what it could possibly mean to […]
Two Civil Engineering Student Research Projects
Presentation 1: Longitudinal Bending Performance of Cured-in-Place Pipe Liners Spanning Across Reinforced Concrete Pipe Joints With the increasing use of trenchless technologies, particularly Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) liners, for the rehabilitation of aging wastewater infrastructure, there remains a critical need to evaluate their mechanical performance under various conditions. Existing standards provide insufficient guidance on the longitudinal […]
Practical Considerations of Using ASCE MOP 145 to Facilitate Design and Construction Implementation of Close-Fit Liners
The ASCE Manual of Practice 145 is a robust analytical approach for “close-fit” flexible liner design. Built on the French National Practice ASTEE 3R (2014), is considerably more complex and accurate than design approaches like Appendix X1 of ASTM F1216 for circular host pipe and the WRc SRM Type II design method for non-circular pipe, […]
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