Water distribution systems (WDS) are among the most critical civil infrastructure systems. A
reliable and safe water supply is essential for the prosperity and continued well-being of …

Nitrogen standards for discharge of wastewater effluent into aquatic bodies are becoming
more stringent, requiring some treatment plants to reduce effluent nitrogen concentrations …

Water distribution networks (WDNs) are systems of water distribution used in urban centers
and industrial processes that require efficient design and operation, which may be achieved …

It is imperative that water supply networks (WSNs) continue to perform even after subjected
to natural and anthropogenic hazards, and it is even more important in the case of …

Disaster resilience and serviceability of transportation networks are highly influenced by the
post-event state and functionality of their bridges. However, the evaluation of the …

Buried water pipelines are subjected to corrosion deterioration and are vulnerable to
extreme events (eg, earthquakes). Corroded metallic buried pipelines have experienced …

In this paper, pressure management through pressure-reducing valves (PRVs) is discussed
with particular reference to metaheuristic optimization techniques, which have proven to be …

Optimal design of water distribution network is generally aimed to minimize the capital cost
of the investments on tanks, pipes, pumps, and other appurtenances. Minimizing the cost of …

Pump location optimization is a key issue in the design of water pipe networks to reduce
energy consumptions and associated costs. The pump location variables in previous papers …

The water utility industry is under enormous pressure to meet the challenges of increasing
demands due to population growth and lifestyle changes, and depleting freshwater …