Master of Technology Management Plan II Graduate Projects
Date of Award
Spring 5-6-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Technology Management-Construction Management
Department
Construction Management
First Advisor
Dr. Alan Atalah
Second Advisor
Dr. Charles Wayne Unsell
Abstract
The manhole to the pipe connection is an important part of the sewer system. Any problem in the seal connecting the manhole to the pipe results into either inflow of ground water into the sewer system or outflow into the surrounding environment. The inflow of ground water on one hand increases the volume of wastewater being sent to the wastewater plant and on the other hand, the outflow leads to the contamination of the surrounding soil. Hence, the durability and longevity of the manhole to the pipe connection is crucial.
The manhole to the pipe connection generally fails due to two main reasons: external forces and internal problems. The external forces lead to the failure of the connection externally, while the internal failures occur due to the failure of the seal materials. It is important to take steps to improve the durability of the seals connecting the manhole to the pipe connections. The life of the seal is increased by creating resistance to the external forces and by bringing improvement in the internal structure of the seal materials.
A cost model was developed for the various types of the seal materials and this was done using the concept of the equivalent annual cost. The type of the seal material with the lowest equivalent annual cost was the most economical kind of the seal material.
Recommended Citation
Shekhar, Utkarsh, "Cost Effective Manhole to Pipe Connection" (2016). Master of Technology Management Plan II Graduate Projects. 19.
https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/ms_tech_mngmt/19