Long Term Performance of Asbestos Cement
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OBJECTIVE: The overall objective of this research study was to explore the current conditions and state of the art in management of asbestos cement (AC) water main assets and develop a practical, comprehensive guidance manual to be used by the owners of these assets. Issues to be addressed included pipe deterioration and failure, condition assessment, remaining service life prediction, rehabilitation and replacement, and health and waste management protocols.
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