Abstract:
In this life cycle assessment we will be covering maintenance planning of integrated systems and multi-objective optimization. The purpose of this analysis is to understand the interactions of sub-systems with each other and the built environment over their lifetime. So that we can see how can they be integrated with one another and how much will this impact the failure rates and deterioration of the entire system. For this purpose, we will work on maintenance planning, life cycle analysis and multi objective optimization of the integrated systems.
Fig 1 : Starting from top (clockwise) (a) Pipes (b) Pool (c) Cut Off Wall
(d) Concrete Beam (e) Pavement (f) Retaining Wall
Integration of sub-systems is essential for a robust and practical assessment of the overall system. This will help in figuring out the compound affect of the sub-systems on one another and the environment. Integration of the sub-systems will help in identifying the weak links or the parts of the systems that have a big affect on the overall functionality. We can also study the pros and cons of each sub-system which would help us in deciding whether to keep a sub-system design or change it.
Maintenance planning which involves the strategies taken and schedules of the maintenance and repair is a crucial part of this entire assessment. Maintenance planning covers the resource usage, risk management, enhancing sustainability performances and asset management. This will help in minimizing environmental impact.
This assessment can not be completed without life cycle assessment. Here this analysis is used to provide us information regarding environmental impact of the materials and processes of the sub-systems throughout their lifetime. This starts from the extraction of raw materials to transportation, manufacturing and processing, execution and maintenance.
This part of the assessment will help most in the decision making process as it we will be working towards optimizing the design options towards the several goals or objectives established. In multi-objective optimization we will work towards the pros and cons of every design options by assigning priority based on the objectives so that there are no conflicts.
Project Members:
- Yuyang Peng
- Mohammed Khoshnaw
- Arash Shir Mohammadi
- Longwen Ouyang
- Abdul Rafay Karim
- Rajat Saini
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References:
[1] Challenges in Underground Pipeline Construction
[2] Underground Pipeline Management Based on Road Information Modeling to Assist in Road Management
[3] SLOPE TREATMENT – RETAINING WALLS
[4] Performance of Cutoff Walls Under Hydraulic Structures Against Uplift Pressure and Piping Phenomenon
[5] Beam Retaining Wall: A Sturdy Solution for Structural Stability