Optimization for cost-effective design of water distribution networks: a comprehensive learning approach

I Bala, A Yadav, JH Kim - Evolutionary Intelligence, 2024 - Springer
Abstract The Comprehensive Learning Gravitational Search Algorithm (CLGSA) has
demonstrated its effectiveness in solving continuous optimization problems. In this research …

[HTML][HTML] Using complex network theory for missing data reconstruction in water distribution networks

M Hajibabaei, S Hesarkazzazi, A Minaei… - Sustainable Cities and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Dealing with missing data is a critical challenge in analyzing water distribution networks
(WDNs). These unknown data are often associated with the physical characteristics of pipes …

Identifying Pareto-optimal seismic rehabilitation strategies for water distribution networks considering decision maker's risk attitudes

S Sharveen, M Shahandashti - Natural Hazards, 2024 - Springer
There is limited existing research that identifies the optimum rehabilitation strategy, taking
utility decision-makers' risk attitudes into account. The objective of this study is to detect the …

[HTML][HTML] A Hybrid Graph–Hydraulic Approach for Identifying Critical Elements in Water Distribution Networks

R Satish, M Hajibabaei, M Oberascher… - Engineering …, 2024 - mdpi.com
Water distribution networks (WDNs) are susceptible to vulnerabilities that necessitate
proactive management to ensure efficient incident management. When dealing with a …

Integrated Sustainability Index for Assessing the Performance of Water Distribution Network

J Pandey, VV Srinivas - Water Resources Management, 2024 - Springer
A novel integrated sustainability index (ISI) and a related criticality index (CI) are proposed
to assess the performance of nodes in a water distribution network (WDN). The ISI integrates …

A graph-based method for identifying critical pipe failure combinations in water distribution networks

R Satish, M Hajibabaei, A Dastgir, M Oberascher… - Water …, 2024 - iwaponline.com
Water distribution networks (WDNs) are critical infrastructures prone to vulnerabilities which
lead to failures. Identifying vulnerable components, especially multiple pipe failure …

[HTML][HTML] Graph-Based Warm Solutions for Optimal Resilience Enhancement of Water Distribution Networks

M Hajibabaei, A Minaei, M Shahandashti… - Engineering …, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study introduces an efficient graph-based approach for optimal resilience enhancement
of existing water distribution networks through the re-sizing of specific pipes. It utilizes …

[HTML][HTML] Pressure Sensor Placement for Pipe Roughness Calibration Based on Graph-Based Surrogate Model Coupled with Genetic Algorithm

M Rajabi, M Hajibabaei, M Tabesh… - Engineering Proceedings, 2024 - mdpi.com
In this study, a graph-based method is implemented for sensor placement in a water
distribution network (WDN) instead of using a hydraulic model. The proposed methodology …