This document provides an overview of ASCE Utility Standards and subsurface utility engineering (SUE). It discusses:
- The chair and involvement of Jim Anspach in several ASCE committees related to utility standards.
- The large network of underground utilities in the US and challenges with incomplete or inaccurate legacy utility records.
- The evolution of SUE from early practices of relying on limited records to modern techniques like surface geophysics and ground truthing utilities.
- The development and importance of ASCE 38 in standardizing how utilities are depicted and classified by quality level, protecting engineers and allowing stakeholders to manage risks.
- Other initiatives to further standardize utility mapping and "as-built" documentation through
This presentation outlines what CAD/CAM is and what it is used for in the Design & Manufacturing industries.
The term “CAD/CAM” is generally used to describe the software that is used for design and machining or manufacturing with a CNC Machine. CAD is an acronym for Computer Aided Design and CAM is an acronym for Computer Aided Manufacturing.
The document discusses different types of geometric models used in modeling including wireframe models, surface models, and solid models. It provides details on each type of model, including their advantages and disadvantages. Wireframe models are the simplest but use the least amount of memory and are easy to create. Surface models are more complex but provide more geometric constraints for engineering applications. Solid models provide the most complete representation and allow calculation of mass properties. The document also discusses different modeling approaches like constructive solid geometry (CSG) and boundary representation (B-rep) used for solid modeling.
This guide is intended to help getting started using OrCAD / Allegro PCB Editor and understanding the Nordcad configuration package, the shortcuts etc. that will help speed up the design process.
Compliant Mechanism and its Applications BentleyGT
Compliant Mechanism and its applications is also an emerging topic in Engineering and space applications.
This presentation gives an in-depth information on Compliant Mechanisms covering its properties, characteristics and various other aspects including their advantages, disadvantages, manufacturing techniques etc.
Presentation on rectangular beam design by USD method000041
This document provides a summary of the presentation on rectangular beam design using the Ultimate Strength Design (USD) method for singly and doubly reinforced beams. It discusses factors affecting design such as concrete strength, steel yield strength, reinforcement spacing, and concrete cover. It also covers important considerations like factored loads and capacity reduction factors. Key definitions are presented for balanced steel ratio, under-reinforced beams, and over-reinforced beams. Design types and equations for singly and doubly reinforced beams are shown for flexure and shear.
Presentation by Professor John S. McCartney, PhD, PE, an Associate Professor at UCSD, Department of Structural Engineering, for the Geo Institute of ASCE Orange County Section.
Asce 7 10 presentation on seismic bracing for mep systemsmichaeljmack
This document discusses seismic design requirements for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) non-structural components according to ASCE 7-10. It provides examples of damage from past earthquakes where non-structural elements were not braced properly. Bracing is required by code to protect life safety and ensure functionality of critical systems. The document outlines specific bracing requirements for various MEP systems based on component weight and location. It also discusses exceptions, inspection requirements, and International Seismic Application Technology's approach to providing engineered seismic bracing solutions.
This presentation outlines what CAD/CAM is and what it is used for in the Design & Manufacturing industries.
The term “CAD/CAM” is generally used to describe the software that is used for design and machining or manufacturing with a CNC Machine. CAD is an acronym for Computer Aided Design and CAM is an acronym for Computer Aided Manufacturing.
The document discusses different types of geometric models used in modeling including wireframe models, surface models, and solid models. It provides details on each type of model, including their advantages and disadvantages. Wireframe models are the simplest but use the least amount of memory and are easy to create. Surface models are more complex but provide more geometric constraints for engineering applications. Solid models provide the most complete representation and allow calculation of mass properties. The document also discusses different modeling approaches like constructive solid geometry (CSG) and boundary representation (B-rep) used for solid modeling.
This guide is intended to help getting started using OrCAD / Allegro PCB Editor and understanding the Nordcad configuration package, the shortcuts etc. that will help speed up the design process.
Compliant Mechanism and its Applications BentleyGT
Compliant Mechanism and its applications is also an emerging topic in Engineering and space applications.
This presentation gives an in-depth information on Compliant Mechanisms covering its properties, characteristics and various other aspects including their advantages, disadvantages, manufacturing techniques etc.
Presentation on rectangular beam design by USD method000041
This document provides a summary of the presentation on rectangular beam design using the Ultimate Strength Design (USD) method for singly and doubly reinforced beams. It discusses factors affecting design such as concrete strength, steel yield strength, reinforcement spacing, and concrete cover. It also covers important considerations like factored loads and capacity reduction factors. Key definitions are presented for balanced steel ratio, under-reinforced beams, and over-reinforced beams. Design types and equations for singly and doubly reinforced beams are shown for flexure and shear.
Presentation by Professor John S. McCartney, PhD, PE, an Associate Professor at UCSD, Department of Structural Engineering, for the Geo Institute of ASCE Orange County Section.
Asce 7 10 presentation on seismic bracing for mep systemsmichaeljmack
This document discusses seismic design requirements for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) non-structural components according to ASCE 7-10. It provides examples of damage from past earthquakes where non-structural elements were not braced properly. Bracing is required by code to protect life safety and ensure functionality of critical systems. The document outlines specific bracing requirements for various MEP systems based on component weight and location. It also discusses exceptions, inspection requirements, and International Seismic Application Technology's approach to providing engineered seismic bracing solutions.
1. The document discusses subsurface utility engineering (SUE), which uses modern technologies like electromagnetic detection and vacuum excavation to precisely locate underground utilities, reducing risks for engineering and construction projects.
2. SUE involves researching existing utility records, designating underground utilities using surface geophysical methods, and then precisely locating utilities by excavating test holes.
3. The American Society of Civil Engineers has established quality levels for subsurface utility data from existing records to precise locations, allowing designers to identify the accuracy and reliability of the utility information.
CSA s250 Mapping of Underground Utility InfrastructureBob Gaspirc
Public comment on this standard is open till Nov 6, 2010 at https://review.csa.ca/opr/opr_list.asp
Slides provide an overview of the work completed to date
This document provides information about a public meeting to discuss the Hill Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project in Charlotte, NC. The meeting agenda included introductions from city staff and consultants working on the project, as well as summaries of existing conditions analysis, alternatives considered, and future project milestones. Analysis found deficiencies in 75% of pipes, 40% of channels, 100% of culverts, and 40% of inlets. Alternatives will be evaluated to determine improvements that meet goals of reducing flood risk while maximizing benefits versus costs. Attendees were asked to provide any additional known flooding issues to inform project design.
Brad Wilson has over 20 years of experience in GIS survey and technical roles. He has expertise in CAD design, pipeline drafting, data processing and streamlining survey data from collection through completion. Mr. Wilson has coordinated GIS survey technicians on many pipeline projects, writing procedures to improve efficiency and remove human error. He aims to make data accurate, transparent, traceable, and complete.
This is a start to the scope baseline but you seem to have forgott.docxkenth16
This is a start to the scope baseline but you seem to have forgotten who your audience is. The scope statement should be tailored to the people who will use and be affected by this project. I would think that the people living in that community would benefit the most from know what is going to be delivered and what they should expect of this project. Your scope statement is a listing of the project management and project team activities. That isn't correct. The audience for the WBS and dictionary is the project team. It should explain to them what the results of their work should look like or how it should behave. The dictionary descriptions are specific to THIS project and should be enough for the team member to know how to meet expectations. Your dictionary is missing all that. So look through my specific comments in the attached file. They should guide you in the right direction to help you finalize this assignment. Let me know if you have any questions.
Scope baseline
1. Scope Statement.
The scope for this small project consists of two stages:
• Stage 1. Design and project management required to support the new lift station.
Considerations include: Code and standards, Product requirements, utility requirements.
• Procurement, design, construction and start up of the upgraded station.
• Stage 2. Replacement and upgrade of the actual lift station to be executed by employees of
Pandora Moon Town. A team of experts improving stations and familiar with the current
operation of stations at Pandora Moon town.
• Replacement of key equipment, rehabilitation, repair and maintenance of the station. Also,
increasing the capacity of the station
2. Product scope description.
The scope description for this work cover the upgrade of one residential lift station. Also,
proposes the installation of new mechanical equipment such pumps stations, installation and
construction of new assets. Defined stages for this project plus other information will be contained in
the scope baseline.
The improvement of the station includes above ground and below ground modifications. The
above ground are the upgrades of the lift station surrounding and perimeter such flood protection,
new fencing, lighting, landscaping, new electrical wiring and storm water management.
The below ground improvements consist of replacement of existing pumps, upgraded
monitoring system and new odor control system.
The project includes the following:
• Stage 1. Project management.
• Monthly project updates with sponsor to discuss project budget, update schedule,
improvement specified in the design plan and project issues.
• Meet with project team staff to discuss standards, expectations and project approach.
• Gather information from planning department to review existing station and confirm
recommendations for the proposed updated station to identify advantages and
Commented [BZ1]: You are confusing your terms. The
Scope Stateme.
Subdivision Design covers different phases of the land development process. We study Florida subdivision laws, site evaluation, boundaries, topographic and control surveys, and environmental and cultural considerations. Students design lot and building arrangements, all streets, and drainage channels and detention basins.
Design and Construction Services for the East & West Wastewater Treatment Fac...VictoriaColangelo
The document is a presentation titled "Design and Construction Services for the East & West Wastewater Treatment Facilities" by the City of Winter Springs, dated December 11, 2023. It outlines the scope of services, which includes detailed design development, permitting assistance, contractor selection, coordination, funding support, public involvement, and various construction-related services. The presentation emphasizes building for current needs while planning for future demands. It also discusses the phased and overlapped approach to the schedule, engineering cost summary, and the importance of efficient and reliable wastewater facilities.
2018 GIS Colorado: Your Geospatial Connection: Permanent Water Quality Contro...GIS in the Rockies
This document summarizes a presentation about developing a mobile application using Esri Survey123 and Spike to conduct inspections of permanent water quality control measures (PWQ CMs) for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).
The application was created to address EPA audit findings and an administrative order requiring CDOT to improve inspections of PWQ CMs. It automatically populates inspection form fields with location data, integrates a laser measurement tool to calculate feature areas, and stores completed inspections in a central database.
Lessons learned included the need for clear requirements, iterative design, and a comprehensive strategy considering both software and hardware. The application streamlined inspections while meeting EPA requirements.
Leslie Lopena is a civil engineer from the Philippines with over 12 years of experience in engineering design and construction management in the Gulf region. He received a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the Philippines in 2003. His professional experience includes designing water distribution systems, drainage networks, and road alignments using software such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD, and EPANET. He is currently working as a Civil Design Engineer for Parsons International Limited in Qatar, where he reviews technical documents and responds to contractor requests for projects such as parks and parking structures.
This document provides an overview of process plant layout and piping design. It discusses the key aspects and objectives of plant layout including integration of facilities, minimizing movement and material handling, smooth and continuous workflow, utilizing space efficiently, and ensuring safety. It also outlines the front-end engineering design phase where preliminary equipment locations and piping routes are established. The detailed design and engineering phase is described where equipment specifications are finalized and piping drawings are generated for stress analysis, code compliance checks, and material specification. Common abbreviations and organizations involved in providing standards and guidelines are also listed.
This document outlines the design process and deliverables for hydraulic services across five phases: concept design, preliminary design, developed design, detailed design, and construction design. For each phase it lists the inputs, design activities, required drawings, specifications, and reports. The construction design phase focuses on production of shop drawings, coordination, equipment selections, and layout details to enable fabrication and construction from the design documents. Health and safety considerations are also highlighted.
This document discusses subsurface utility engineering (SUE), including definitions, its importance, and how it works. SUE is used to manage risks associated with infrastructure projects involving underground utilities. It helps prevent damages to utilities and defines quality levels (A-D) for mapping utilities, with A being the highest level of absolute spatial accuracy. SUE is important for risk management to avoid delays, damages, and costs from hitting unknown utilities. The mechanics of SUE involve gathering existing utility records, surveying visible above-ground clues, then precisely locating underground utilities using techniques to the appropriate quality level needed.
Engineering surveys are conducted to determine quantities and collect data for designing engineering works like roads and railways. There are three main types of engineering surveys: reconnaissance surveying, preliminary surveying, and final location surveying. Reconnaissance surveying involves studying maps and aerial photography to evaluate potential routes and select the most suitable alternatives. Preliminary surveying involves more detailed study of a selected route, including establishing levels and recording topography. Final location surveying permanently establishes the centerline and collects all necessary information for construction plans.
Julian Carroll is a Project Manager and Researcher at Green Sphere in Oakland, CA. He has over 20 years of experience in project management, transportation planning, and construction. Some of his responsibilities include performing green building research, installing solar panels, managing engineering projects, and supervising transportation planning projects. He is pursuing additional certifications in project management, LEED accreditation, and as a certified planner.
(1) To understand the process of converting Owner’s program into written and graphic documents for schematic design and design development. (2) To gain an insight into how quality is established for a Project. (3) To identify the considerations that influence the design of a Project. (4) To introduce the basic concepts of life cycle costs and value analysis. (5) To identify the attributes that should be included in the evaluation and selection of products.
Use Case study of Montclair State University for this session
There are three main stages of setting out that must be carried out for construction projects:
1. Initial setting out of the site limits and boundaries
2. Setting out the foundations and major site elements in the first stage
3. Setting out precise design points and dimensions in the second stage
Horizontal and vertical control points must be established to accurately position all design aspects according to the drawings and specifications. Proper planning and protection of control points is important to ensure correct construction.
Brij Mohan has over 10 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering. He has expertise in project management, instrumentation, control systems, commissioning, and maintenance. Some of his roles include overseeing projects from conceptualization to execution, reviewing engineering documents, and ensuring smooth plant operations.
Arcengine offering CAD Drafting, BIM & 3D Services based in USA and India. We provide services to Land Surveyor, Architect, Homebuilders, Real-Estate agents.
https://thearcengine.com/
The management of geotechnical risk on major infrastructure projectsChris Bridges
The document discusses managing geotechnical risk on major infrastructure projects. It emphasizes that geotechnical engineering involves uncertainty due to variable ground conditions and limitations of site investigations. It advocates using the observational method, which involves ongoing monitoring during construction and allowing design modifications based on field observations. The greater the involvement of the geotechnical engineer in all project phases, through tools like instrumentation and full-time site presence, the less conservative the initial design needs to be and the better geotechnical risks can be managed to avoid failures. The Heathrow tunnel collapse case study highlights issues that can arise without adequate geotechnical input and oversight during construction.
On July 19 2018, American Society of Civil Engineers Orange County Branch and Sustainability Committee sponsored a presentation with topic in sustainability in transportation. This presentation had speakers from Orange County Transportation Agency, Caltrans, and Transportation Corridor Agency.
On July 19 2018, American Society of Civil Engineers Orange County Branch and Sustainability Committee sponsored a presentation with topic in sustainability in transportation. This presentation had speakers from Orange County Transportation Agency, Caltrans, and Transportation Corridor Agency.
1. The document discusses subsurface utility engineering (SUE), which uses modern technologies like electromagnetic detection and vacuum excavation to precisely locate underground utilities, reducing risks for engineering and construction projects.
2. SUE involves researching existing utility records, designating underground utilities using surface geophysical methods, and then precisely locating utilities by excavating test holes.
3. The American Society of Civil Engineers has established quality levels for subsurface utility data from existing records to precise locations, allowing designers to identify the accuracy and reliability of the utility information.
CSA s250 Mapping of Underground Utility InfrastructureBob Gaspirc
Public comment on this standard is open till Nov 6, 2010 at https://review.csa.ca/opr/opr_list.asp
Slides provide an overview of the work completed to date
This document provides information about a public meeting to discuss the Hill Street Storm Drainage Improvement Project in Charlotte, NC. The meeting agenda included introductions from city staff and consultants working on the project, as well as summaries of existing conditions analysis, alternatives considered, and future project milestones. Analysis found deficiencies in 75% of pipes, 40% of channels, 100% of culverts, and 40% of inlets. Alternatives will be evaluated to determine improvements that meet goals of reducing flood risk while maximizing benefits versus costs. Attendees were asked to provide any additional known flooding issues to inform project design.
Brad Wilson has over 20 years of experience in GIS survey and technical roles. He has expertise in CAD design, pipeline drafting, data processing and streamlining survey data from collection through completion. Mr. Wilson has coordinated GIS survey technicians on many pipeline projects, writing procedures to improve efficiency and remove human error. He aims to make data accurate, transparent, traceable, and complete.
This is a start to the scope baseline but you seem to have forgott.docxkenth16
This is a start to the scope baseline but you seem to have forgotten who your audience is. The scope statement should be tailored to the people who will use and be affected by this project. I would think that the people living in that community would benefit the most from know what is going to be delivered and what they should expect of this project. Your scope statement is a listing of the project management and project team activities. That isn't correct. The audience for the WBS and dictionary is the project team. It should explain to them what the results of their work should look like or how it should behave. The dictionary descriptions are specific to THIS project and should be enough for the team member to know how to meet expectations. Your dictionary is missing all that. So look through my specific comments in the attached file. They should guide you in the right direction to help you finalize this assignment. Let me know if you have any questions.
Scope baseline
1. Scope Statement.
The scope for this small project consists of two stages:
• Stage 1. Design and project management required to support the new lift station.
Considerations include: Code and standards, Product requirements, utility requirements.
• Procurement, design, construction and start up of the upgraded station.
• Stage 2. Replacement and upgrade of the actual lift station to be executed by employees of
Pandora Moon Town. A team of experts improving stations and familiar with the current
operation of stations at Pandora Moon town.
• Replacement of key equipment, rehabilitation, repair and maintenance of the station. Also,
increasing the capacity of the station
2. Product scope description.
The scope description for this work cover the upgrade of one residential lift station. Also,
proposes the installation of new mechanical equipment such pumps stations, installation and
construction of new assets. Defined stages for this project plus other information will be contained in
the scope baseline.
The improvement of the station includes above ground and below ground modifications. The
above ground are the upgrades of the lift station surrounding and perimeter such flood protection,
new fencing, lighting, landscaping, new electrical wiring and storm water management.
The below ground improvements consist of replacement of existing pumps, upgraded
monitoring system and new odor control system.
The project includes the following:
• Stage 1. Project management.
• Monthly project updates with sponsor to discuss project budget, update schedule,
improvement specified in the design plan and project issues.
• Meet with project team staff to discuss standards, expectations and project approach.
• Gather information from planning department to review existing station and confirm
recommendations for the proposed updated station to identify advantages and
Commented [BZ1]: You are confusing your terms. The
Scope Stateme.
Subdivision Design covers different phases of the land development process. We study Florida subdivision laws, site evaluation, boundaries, topographic and control surveys, and environmental and cultural considerations. Students design lot and building arrangements, all streets, and drainage channels and detention basins.
Design and Construction Services for the East & West Wastewater Treatment Fac...VictoriaColangelo
The document is a presentation titled "Design and Construction Services for the East & West Wastewater Treatment Facilities" by the City of Winter Springs, dated December 11, 2023. It outlines the scope of services, which includes detailed design development, permitting assistance, contractor selection, coordination, funding support, public involvement, and various construction-related services. The presentation emphasizes building for current needs while planning for future demands. It also discusses the phased and overlapped approach to the schedule, engineering cost summary, and the importance of efficient and reliable wastewater facilities.
2018 GIS Colorado: Your Geospatial Connection: Permanent Water Quality Contro...GIS in the Rockies
This document summarizes a presentation about developing a mobile application using Esri Survey123 and Spike to conduct inspections of permanent water quality control measures (PWQ CMs) for the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT).
The application was created to address EPA audit findings and an administrative order requiring CDOT to improve inspections of PWQ CMs. It automatically populates inspection form fields with location data, integrates a laser measurement tool to calculate feature areas, and stores completed inspections in a central database.
Lessons learned included the need for clear requirements, iterative design, and a comprehensive strategy considering both software and hardware. The application streamlined inspections while meeting EPA requirements.
Leslie Lopena is a civil engineer from the Philippines with over 12 years of experience in engineering design and construction management in the Gulf region. He received a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the Philippines in 2003. His professional experience includes designing water distribution systems, drainage networks, and road alignments using software such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD, and EPANET. He is currently working as a Civil Design Engineer for Parsons International Limited in Qatar, where he reviews technical documents and responds to contractor requests for projects such as parks and parking structures.
This document provides an overview of process plant layout and piping design. It discusses the key aspects and objectives of plant layout including integration of facilities, minimizing movement and material handling, smooth and continuous workflow, utilizing space efficiently, and ensuring safety. It also outlines the front-end engineering design phase where preliminary equipment locations and piping routes are established. The detailed design and engineering phase is described where equipment specifications are finalized and piping drawings are generated for stress analysis, code compliance checks, and material specification. Common abbreviations and organizations involved in providing standards and guidelines are also listed.
This document outlines the design process and deliverables for hydraulic services across five phases: concept design, preliminary design, developed design, detailed design, and construction design. For each phase it lists the inputs, design activities, required drawings, specifications, and reports. The construction design phase focuses on production of shop drawings, coordination, equipment selections, and layout details to enable fabrication and construction from the design documents. Health and safety considerations are also highlighted.
This document discusses subsurface utility engineering (SUE), including definitions, its importance, and how it works. SUE is used to manage risks associated with infrastructure projects involving underground utilities. It helps prevent damages to utilities and defines quality levels (A-D) for mapping utilities, with A being the highest level of absolute spatial accuracy. SUE is important for risk management to avoid delays, damages, and costs from hitting unknown utilities. The mechanics of SUE involve gathering existing utility records, surveying visible above-ground clues, then precisely locating underground utilities using techniques to the appropriate quality level needed.
Engineering surveys are conducted to determine quantities and collect data for designing engineering works like roads and railways. There are three main types of engineering surveys: reconnaissance surveying, preliminary surveying, and final location surveying. Reconnaissance surveying involves studying maps and aerial photography to evaluate potential routes and select the most suitable alternatives. Preliminary surveying involves more detailed study of a selected route, including establishing levels and recording topography. Final location surveying permanently establishes the centerline and collects all necessary information for construction plans.
Julian Carroll is a Project Manager and Researcher at Green Sphere in Oakland, CA. He has over 20 years of experience in project management, transportation planning, and construction. Some of his responsibilities include performing green building research, installing solar panels, managing engineering projects, and supervising transportation planning projects. He is pursuing additional certifications in project management, LEED accreditation, and as a certified planner.
(1) To understand the process of converting Owner’s program into written and graphic documents for schematic design and design development. (2) To gain an insight into how quality is established for a Project. (3) To identify the considerations that influence the design of a Project. (4) To introduce the basic concepts of life cycle costs and value analysis. (5) To identify the attributes that should be included in the evaluation and selection of products.
Use Case study of Montclair State University for this session
There are three main stages of setting out that must be carried out for construction projects:
1. Initial setting out of the site limits and boundaries
2. Setting out the foundations and major site elements in the first stage
3. Setting out precise design points and dimensions in the second stage
Horizontal and vertical control points must be established to accurately position all design aspects according to the drawings and specifications. Proper planning and protection of control points is important to ensure correct construction.
Brij Mohan has over 10 years of experience in instrumentation and control engineering. He has expertise in project management, instrumentation, control systems, commissioning, and maintenance. Some of his roles include overseeing projects from conceptualization to execution, reviewing engineering documents, and ensuring smooth plant operations.
Arcengine offering CAD Drafting, BIM & 3D Services based in USA and India. We provide services to Land Surveyor, Architect, Homebuilders, Real-Estate agents.
https://thearcengine.com/
The management of geotechnical risk on major infrastructure projectsChris Bridges
The document discusses managing geotechnical risk on major infrastructure projects. It emphasizes that geotechnical engineering involves uncertainty due to variable ground conditions and limitations of site investigations. It advocates using the observational method, which involves ongoing monitoring during construction and allowing design modifications based on field observations. The greater the involvement of the geotechnical engineer in all project phases, through tools like instrumentation and full-time site presence, the less conservative the initial design needs to be and the better geotechnical risks can be managed to avoid failures. The Heathrow tunnel collapse case study highlights issues that can arise without adequate geotechnical input and oversight during construction.
On July 19 2018, American Society of Civil Engineers Orange County Branch and Sustainability Committee sponsored a presentation with topic in sustainability in transportation. This presentation had speakers from Orange County Transportation Agency, Caltrans, and Transportation Corridor Agency.
On July 19 2018, American Society of Civil Engineers Orange County Branch and Sustainability Committee sponsored a presentation with topic in sustainability in transportation. This presentation had speakers from Orange County Transportation Agency, Caltrans, and Transportation Corridor Agency.
American Society of Civil Engineering Orange County Branch (ASCE OC) - Environmental And Water Resources Institute (EWRI) - February Luncheon Presentation: Mid-Basin Injection at Centennial Park Project. Ground Water Replenishment System (GWRS) Presentation by OCWD and Tetra Tech
American Society of Civil Engineers, Orange County Branch, Transportation and Development Institute with the Programs Committee Present - Delivering the State's First Diverging Diamond Interchange. Presentation by Rob Himes, President of Mark Thomas, and Aaron Silva, Deputy Project Manager, on the innovative solutions employed for delivering the first DDI in California in the city of Manteca at SR 120 and Union Road Interchange in Conjunction with Caltrans.
American Society of Civil Engineers - Geo-technical Presentation on October 24th, 2017. Mr. Craig Shields, Principal of Rockridge Geo-technical presents an overview of Torque-Down Pile (TDP) Technology.
Fundamentals of Infiltration and Analyses - ASCE OC American Society of Civil Engineers - Orange County Branch - Geo Institute - Civil Engineering - Dinner Presentation - August 15 2017
The document summarizes the Wilshire Grand Redevelopment Project in Los Angeles, California. It describes the project as a 2.1 million square foot, 73-story tower containing 892 hotel rooms, 365,000 square feet of office space, and amenities. Construction highlights include the largest continuous concrete pour in February 2014 and structural design considerations for seismic performance. Pre-loading of upper bracing elements was done to protect the building from permanent deformation due to long-term effects like creep.
This document summarizes Blue Ocean Civil Consulting's process of guiding Kunia Country Farms through Envision verification. Some key points:
- Kunia Country Farms is a 500,000 head lettuce farm in Hawaii that aims for food independence and sustainability.
- Blue Ocean Civil Consulting helped Kunia Country Farms go through the Envision process to be verified as sustainable, including completing checklists, credit assessments, and registering with the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure.
- After assessment, Kunia Country Farms received a final Envision rating of 47%, highlighting its sustainability achievements and areas for continued improvement.
- Lessons learned included using Envision to justify design decisions and measure sustainability over time,
The document discusses applying the Envision rating system to evaluate the sustainability of the Green Build project at San Diego International Airport. Envision evaluates infrastructure projects across five categories to assess their community, environmental, and economic benefits. The Green Build project achieved a Platinum rating, the highest level, through its efforts to reduce energy and water usage, reuse materials, and provide local economic and social benefits. While progress was made, the document notes there is still opportunity to improve the project's stormwater management program and overall water stewardship.
The document discusses ASCE's sustainability initiative and the Envision rating system. It defines key terms like stationarity, non-stationarity, carrying capacity, and ecological footprint. It outlines the problems with current infrastructure and calls engineers to transform practice to enable a sustainable future. The goals are to establish ASCE as a leader in sustainable engineering and make Envision the framework for infrastructure. An example project, the TI Wye Track Realignment, aims to reduce emissions through efficient cargo movement and received an Envision rating.
The document provides an overview of the 2016 Orange County Infrastructure Report Card produced by the American Society of Civil Engineers. It discusses the importance of the report card in planning for the future and informing the public. Key points include that over 100 volunteers assessed 12 infrastructure categories and gave most a grade of C or D due to historical underfunding. The report highlights billions needed annually to address deficiencies. It emphasizes the importance of local funding and control to best maintain infrastructure.
The ASCE-Orange County Geo-Institute (GI) hosted a luncheon on August 16, 2016 at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) University Club. The luncheon consisted of a presentation on the geotechnical design aspects of the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) project. ARTIC is a uniquely designed public transportation facility in Anaheim, California that provides rail, bus, taxi and other services for daily commuters, visitors, and leisure travelers. The presentation was given by Mr. Allen Yourman, PE, GE, who is a Principal Engineer and co-founder of Diaz●Yourman & Associates, Inc. in Santa Ana, California.
Presentation for ASCE's July Branch Luncheon on Autonomous Vehicles by Ryan Snyder, Transportation Planning Expert, of transpogroup. Existing technology, timeline, technological possibilities, and potential benefits.
The document is a letter from the HyperXite team at UC Irvine describing their entry in the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition. The key points are:
1) HyperXite is a team of 40 UC Irvine students working to develop a full-scale Hyperloop system, which would be the 5th mode of transportation carrying people and freight at near 760 mph.
2) They are participating in the first SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition involving hundreds of university teams from 27 countries to design and test pod prototypes.
3) HyperXite received a design excellence award and is ranked 5th overall after extensive design reviews. Their open source pod design will allow for rapid innovation.
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Presentation given to American Society of Civil Engineers, Orange County Branch, April 28th, 2016 by Poseidon Water. Seawater Desalination Project at Huntington Beach. Local, Drought-Proof Source of Drinking Water for Orange County
The document is a letter from the HyperXite team at UC Irvine describing their entry in the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition. The key points are:
1) HyperXite is a team of 40 UC Irvine students working to develop a full-scale Hyperloop system, which would be the 5th mode of transportation carrying people and freight at near 760 mph.
2) They are participating in the first SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition involving hundreds of university teams from 27 countries to design and test pod prototypes.
3) HyperXite received a design excellence award and is ranked 5th overall after extensive design reviews, and their open source design will allow for rapid innovation.
4
This document summarizes plans for a proposed modern streetcar project in Orange County, California. Key points include:
- The 4.15 mile streetcar route would run along the Pacific Electric right-of-way and streets in Santa Ana, using a single articulated car powered by overhead wires.
- Connections to other transit services and a maintenance facility are included. Funding was approved in 2015 and environmental clearance is underway.
- Design is progressing, with 30% design completed in May 2016. Construction is planned to begin in 2018 with revenue service starting in late 2020. Risk assessments were conducted and design revisions made to reduce costs.
- Issues being addressed include utility relocations, agreements with
Presentation by Brian Powell of Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) at the ASCE Orange County Branch Joint Sustainability + EWRI Orange County Luncheon on 4/7/2016 in Irvine, CA. This presentation covered the following topics:
-Background on EMWD
-How SGMA addresses Adjudicated Basins
-How the San Jacinto Basin was Adjudicated
-Example of a Potential Multi-Agency GSA Governance Structure
-Potential Impacts without a GSA
Presentation by Roy Herndon of Orange County Water District (OCWD) at the ASCE Orange County Branch Joint Sustainability + EWRI Orange County Luncheon on 4/7/2016 in Irvine, CA. This presentation covered the following topics:
-OC Basin and OCWD background
-Alternative Plan for SGMA compliance
-OCWD's sustainability track record
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ASCE Utility Standards
1. ASCE Utility Standards
Jim Anspach, P.G. F.ASCE
Cardno, Inc.
Director of Utility Market & Practice Development
Chair – ASCE 38 Member – Committee for
Technical Advancement
Chair – CI Construction
Standards Council
Member – Utility “As-Built”
Standard
Chair – UESI Utility Risk
Division
Member – PL Task Force
Chair (emeritus) – Codes and
Standards Division
Board Governor: UESI
16. Records for legacy utilities are not
comprehensive nor detailed/accurate
enough for project engineering
purposes
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25. Since Time Immortal, Surveyors have
been recording visible utility features
on project maps
• Some utility record
investigation?
• Connect the dots?
• More recently, call One-
Call?
But, we don’t want to take responsibility for things we can’t see or measure
26. PLAN NOTES
1. Engineer and Surveyor take no
responsibility for the accuracy and
completeness of the utility
information shown on these plans.
2. Utilities are depicted on these plans
from records and visual observation.
It is the responsibility of the
contractor to verify all utilities before
construction.
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43. Incomplete and inaccurate maps of underground
utilities between the structures lead to:
• Project construction surprises
• Delays
• Re-Design costs
• Damages
• Claims
• Change Orders
44.
45. Pre 1980
• One-Call just starting
• Few devices for finding utilities
• Few firms were mapping utilities
• Utility Owners did “locating” for their own maintenance/repair
purposes
• Finding Utilities was considered an “Art” or WITCHCRAFT
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47.
48. 1979
How Deep is that Utility?
• WGL Lawyer told employees they could only
say “It’s So Deep”
• Ford Bacon Davis used Vacuum Trucks for
anode installation
• Where is that utility in the 8” X 8” hole?
49. 1983 Media General Contract
• Find and mark all
utilities
• Expose all utilities in
road crossings
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51.
52. 1984 VDOT Project
• $1M in savings
reported to FHWA
• $7M in savings
reported “off-the-
record”
• Markings surveyed
by VDOT survey
crews
53. Significant Advances in SUE
• Integrated Survey (1985)
• WGL Union Stoppage (1986)
• MD WSSC “Seal” requirement (1987)
• CNA PL Insurance (1988)
• VDOT Court Case (1989)
• OR – 1st Design Ticket (in lieu of records)
• FHWA Road Trip and Trials (1991)
• “SUE” Association Talks Begin (1995)
• ASCE 38 started (1996)
54. UTILITY INVESTIGATION, LOCATION,
& DEPICTION STANDARDS
?
Standard for the Collection,
Administration, and
Exchange of Utility
Installation Information
(Utility “As-Builts”)
FIND EXISTING UTILITIES DOCUMENT NEW UTILITIES
55. “Engineer shall show utilities…”
Utility Investigations Vary:
> Records
> Visual Correlations
> Surface Geophysics
> Exposures and
Certified Record
Drawings
> Best Guess
But Depictions May Not:
> Utilities all shown on
the design plans the
same regardless of
method of
investigation.
56. • Outlines specific steps for the engineer /
surveyor to take that result in increasingly
better utility mapping.
• Utilities as mapped are shown according to
their “Utility Quality Level” which allows all
parties to make better risk decisions.
• Use of Utility Quality Levels protects engineers
and surveyors
• Requires all utility mapping to be performed
under the direct responsible charge of a
registered professional, experienced in utility
issues, surface geophysics, survey, and
depiction methods
• Increasing usage across the country is
increasing its importance in cases where
standard of care is an issue.
57. ASCE 38
• Now referenced routinely in 40+ State DOTs
• Best practice (FHWA, APWA, CGA, FAA, National
Academy of Science, and others)
• Case Law increasing
• Referenced as part of state statute in PA, MN
• 2nd Best selling ACSE standard behind ASCE 7
• Update imminent
• Used as basis for new standards in UK, NZ, Malaysia,
Canada, Australia, and Ecuador.
• JUST IN: ASCE 38 NOW INCLUDED AS “BASIC SERVICE” IN EJCDC
ENG. DOCS
58. • To assist owners and engineers in developing an
unambiguous comprehensive scope of work
concerning collecting and depicting utility
information on documents
• To standardize how utilities are portrayed on
documents
• And most importantly, to standardize an attribute for
utility information that indicates its reliability and
quality (utility quality level attribute).
Purpose of the standard
59. • By Engineers – to make decisions on designing
around existing utilities versus relocating them and
to avoid redesign
• By Contractors – to determine construction bids and
excavation methods
• By Project Owners – to retain a reliable map for
future maintenance, security, or other needs
• By Courts – to allocate responsibility for errors and
omissions and damages
These utility quality levels are used
60. A Utility Quality Level (QL):
• Is about the means and methods used by engineers to
investigate and depict utility information on plans.
• There are four of them
• When using them, engineers protect themselves against
negligence claims
• They are risk and reliability-based; other stakeholders can
then use them to manage their project risks
61. • Plotted on plans from records.
• Sometimes a field visit - to look for utility indications on the site - is made.
• Sometimes “verbal recollections” are plotted.
This level of effort
is great for Project
Planning purposes,
utility “inventories,”
and very preliminary
utility relocation cost
estimates
The least reliable data“Quality Level D”
62. • Surface Appurtenances are surveyed and accurately plotted
on a current site plan
• Utility data from records (QL D) are correlated to the
appurtenances
“Quality Level C”
Problems with records
interpretations still exist: e.g.
schematics, no appurtenances
depicted, utilities not straight
between appurtenances, no
records exist, and so on.
The “traditional” utility depiction
65. Water Record says pipe
is 2 feet inside paving,
but
Valves are 12 feet inside
curb
Surveyed &
Plotted Water
Valves
Edge of
Paving on
Water
Records
66. Here’s where the old
edge of paving was
Surveyed &
Plotted Water
Valves
Edge of Paving on
Water Records can’t
be determined using
visual evidence today.
67. Here’s where the old
edge of paving was?
Surveyed &
Plotted Water
Valves
Engineer uses judgment to
move water line 10 feet from
where the records say it is to
go through valves
What if they were
gas valves?
Or paved over?
Or thought to be
service valves?
69. • Surface Geophysical Methods used to search for and trace existing
utilities.
• Designated utilities are then surveyed and plotted on site plan.
“Quality Level B”
Non-recorded utilities found.
Utilities’ routes between
appurtenances are imaged.
Typically used in early
preliminary design for
construction footprint decisions.
A significant upgrade in quality
70. Water Record says pipe
is two feet off of curb.
Designating indicates
otherwise.
QL D and QL C interpretations
by engineer were significantly
wrong
Abandoned section of water line
Unknown Non-recorded
Utility
72. Geophysics Analogy – Medical Imaging
• Most studied object in
history
• Consists of widely different
materials
• Research into imaging in the
billions of dollars for CAT,
Ultrasound, MRI, etc.
• Highly controlled imaging
environment
• Great records
• No one method works for
everything
• Exploratory surgery still
common
• Highly trained interpreters
of data
73. • Utilities exposed via non-destructive air-vacuum means
• Exposed utilities are then surveyed and plotted on site plan
Elevations, Size, Condition, Materials, Precise Horizontal Positions
are measured and documented
“Quality Level A”
Typically used in final
design stages. Allows
small adjustments in
design for big savings
in construction
A Guarantee in 3-D
74. Ground
surface
Water line found at
CL Station 23+40, L10
to be 6 3/4” in diameter and
5.56’ deep, slightly corroded
and cast iron rather than
ductile
75. Where to
Dig?
Technology can’t overcome poor procedures
Love Canal faux pas:
Test holes before Geophysics
• First six
exploratory
boreholes at Love
Canal
• Geophysical map of
the dump site
• ALL SIX HOLES
MISSED THE
TARGET!
76. The end result is a map suitable for current needs, and retrievable for
future needs, with the reliability of the utilities clearly indicated
77. The total risk for the engineering pool decreases as quality level increases,
while within the engineering pool, The risks shift towards the subsurface utility
engineer as quality levels trend towards QLA data
DESIGN
ENGINEER
Without SUE With SUE
TOTAL RISK
RISK ELIMINATED
SUE
ENGINEER
D C B A
DEFINED QUALITY LEVELUNDEFINED QUALITY LEVEL
TOTAL ENGINEERING RISK POOL ALLOCATION OF RISK
WITHIN ENGINEERING POOL
78. What else is in the standard?
• Responsibilities of the Engineer
• Responsibilities of the Owner
• Actions to achieve Utility Quality Levels
• Depiction guidelines
• Value statements
• Appendix on Surface Geophysical Methods
• Reference Documents
79. PLAN NOTES
1. Utilities are depicted on these plans in accordance with
their achieved “Utility Quality Levels” as defined in the
latest version of ASCE 38 (Standard Guideline for the
Collection and Depiction of Existing Subsurface Utility
Data).
2. Reliance upon these data for risk management purposes
during bidding does not relieve the excavator or utility
owner from following all applicable utility damage
prevention statutes, policies, and/or procedures during
construction.
3. It is important that the constructor investigates and
understands the utility mapping scope of work between
the project owner and their engineer regarding the types
of utilities to be depicted and the project limits leading to
these utility depictions.
80. How do you achieve a utility quality level ?
Quality Level D: Plotting from record
information
> Records research. How much?
> Is calling the One-Call adequate?
> Is a site visit necessary to look for utility
signs or appurtenances?
> Do I need to plot everything for which
there is a record? (e.g. individual
services, traffic control sensors?)
> What if there is an indication of a utility,
but no record?
81. How do you achieve a utility quality level ?
Quality Level C: Correlation of records to surveyed
features / utility appurtenances
> Is using someone else’s survey of utility features
OK?
> How many surveyed features are required to call a
long run of utility Quality Level C?
> When does a Quality Level C line need to revert to
Quality Level D?
> Do I need to plot everything for which there is a
record? (e.g. individual services, traffic control
sensors)
> What if there is an surveyed utility feature, but no
record?
82. How do you achieve a utility quality level ?
Quality Level B: Geophysics + Survey
> Is using someone else’s survey of utility marks
OK?
> What geophysics should I use?
> Do I search for a specific utility, or for
everything?
> How do I handle signals that are unknowns?
> How do I handle gaps in geophysical signals?
> What level of effort do I need to go to if I can’t
find a utility of record?
> Do I need to get into all the manholes and
vaults?
> To what Accuracy am I held responsible?
83. How do you achieve a utility quality level ?
Quality Level A: Exposure + Survey
> Does it matter what I use to excavate?
> What if I don’t find anything?
> How deep should I go?
> What if I find something different than I
thought was there?
> Can I trust someone else to survey my
patch and record the data?
> Do I need to convert to an elevation?
> To what accuracy am I held responsible?
> Water vs. Air vacuum?
86. 3D Model of Existing Facilities
3D Mapping and Marking of Underground
Utilities during Project Development and
Delivery
87. Utility Line Profile View
3D Mapping and Marking of Underground
Utilities during Project Development and
Delivery
87
88. 3D Mapping and Marking of Underground
Utilities during Project Development and
Delivery
88
89. 3D Mapping and Marking of Underground
Utilities during Project Development and
Delivery
89
90. Locations with QLA Data
3D Mapping and Marking of Underground
Utilities during Project Development and
Delivery
90
Test hole Test hole
Valve
Manhole
91. Assumed Curved Pipe Alignment
3D Mapping and Marking of Underground
Utilities during Project Development and
Delivery
91
Test hole Test hole
Valve
Manhole
92. Assumed Straight Pipe Alignment
3D Mapping and Marking of Underground
Utilities during Project Development and
Delivery
92
Test hole Test hole
Valve
Manhole
93. Assumed Horizontal Interpolation
3D Mapping and Marking of Underground
Utilities during Project Development and
Delivery
93
Test hole Test hole
Valve
Manhole
94. 3D Model Including Utilities
94
ATTRIBUTES
Quality Level
Method of “z” value
Starting elevation
Ending elevation
Size
Material
Owner
Condition
Age
Pressure
95. 3D Utility Visualization – Ireland
3D Mapping and Marking of Underground
Utilities during Project Development and
Delivery
95
96. New Adventures Coming
• ASCE Utility “As-Built” Standard
• New SHRP Tools
• Utility Engineering and Surveying Institute
– SUE Training and Certifications
– “Utility Engineer” Education
– Utility Risk Envelopes
97.
98. The Need for Utility As-Built Standardization
Who Creates Utility Records?
• State DOT utility engineer
• State DOT survey section
personnel
• State DOT Property Department
• Railroad Companies
• DOT traffic Department
• Design or Planning Consultant
hired by the state
• Survey consultant hired by the
state
• State One-Call Center
• Utility company records personnel
• Utility company engineering
personnel
• State DOT maintenance personnel
• Utility company “locators”
• Utility company “contract locators”
• Private industry “private utility locators”
• State construction inspectors
• Utility company construction inspectors
• State consultants for construction
inspection
• Utility company consultants for
relocation design
• State utility design or relocation
designers
• Municipal engineers or their consultants
• Municipal GIS departments
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),
Corps of Engineers, military, industrial,
and other utility owners
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
• Subsurface utility engineering
consultants
99. Locational references were tied to existing visible features like sides of
roads or building edges or other utilities.
100. These visible features many times changed over
time, and then these references were lost.
101. Accurate and precise location data are valuable, but the costs of
acquiring and managing such data were historically out of reach
102. Why didn’t we accurately document utilities as
they went in the ground?
We believed that the existing references
(buildings, trees, road edges) would
be in place forever.
We did not contemplate keeping these
same utilities in service for the many
years that we have.
We did not have technology that cost
effectively allowed us to survey the
utility locations to a more
permanent datum.
The technology that we did have was
expensive and limited to the use of
highly trained and paid professionals
We did not contemplate the expensive
and risky situations that digging into
utilities would create.
Higher pressures and voltages, more
fragile materials, and
environmentally unfriendly products
were not anticipated at the time of
installation.
We could not imagine the cost of
moving a utility as we needed more
road space.
103. ASCE 38 deals with Legacy Data, mostly in the stages of
Planning & Design within Project Development.
Standard for the Collection,
Administration, and Exchange
of Utility Installation Information
(“As-Built” Records)
This standard will deal with mostly new data, mostly
in the construction stages of Project Development.
104. Utility As-Built Standard
> Overview
> Background and Need
> Scope
> Committee Members
> Committee Activities
> Schedule
105. Planned Relocations of Utilities in Color;
95% of existing utilities (mapped using ASCE 38) will remain in place
106.
107. Background
• Nearly all agencies granting permits
mandate permittees (i.e., facility owners)
to provide upon request “accurate”
utility record information for permitted
installations.
• Not all agencies, however, have a
standard process for acquiring or a
standard format for submitting the
information.
108. Background
Accordingly utility records are largely:
• at an inventory / schematic level
• not tied to a common spatial datum
• of inconsistent quality and content
• in formats often incompatible for sharing or
referencing into CADD or viewing platforms
commonly utilized by agencies in charge of
granting easements and managing the
properties through which these easements
pass
110. What’s Changed?
Population growth
Public preference for buried cables
Utility deregulation
Rise in internet usage and dependence
• e-commerce boom
• cloud data management
111. Web Use
• eCommerce
• Banking, Securities, Stocks
• Business Ops (Accounting, email, file)
• News, Entertainment, Social Networking
• Telecommunications / Cellular Services
• Advertisement / Marketing
• GPS-Map / GIS Services
• Education
• Data Management Services
112. New Construction
> In U.S., over 50,000 miles of new gas pipeline per year
due to shale gas
> In U.S., 250,000 miles of new tel-com cables per year
> In U.S., 850,000 new houses in 2012
> In U.S., 6,500 miles of new road each year
113. Increasing Risk
The implications of poor utility records are far reaching
and directly impact the public through:
1. rising risk and costs for civil projects and private
developments;
2. increased costs for utility infrastructure relocation
activities;
3. worker and public safety issues; and
4. disrupting public and commerce overwhelming
dependence on web services.
118. Finding this stuff by any
means other than whole-scale
excavation is challenging.
It’s better to document it
accurately as it is going in
119. Scope
Develop a new standard for the collection and submittal of utility “as-
built” records and publish as an ASCE non-mandatory consensus
standard. Stem from:
• CI/ASCE 38 & CSA S250-11
• International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC)
• Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) / National
Geodetic Survey (NGS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce
• Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS)
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
120.
121.
122. Participating Organizations
• American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)
• U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA)
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Navy
• U.S. NOAA National Geodetic Survey
• Research - Virginia Tech, TTI
• Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS)
• Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
• Construction Industry
• Design and SUE Consultants
• Survey & Mapping Industries
• GIS & CADD Industries
• Utility Industry – Telecomm, Natural Gas, Power, PW
123.
124. Standard Name
Utility “As-Built” Standard
“Standard for the Collection,
Administration, and Exchange of
Utility Installation Information”
125. Sub Tasks
• Collection-Gathering of all required
information during installation
• Administration-Ability to meet all
state statutes, regulations and
harmonize with existing standards
• Exchange-Ensure that data meets all
current digital interchange standards
for current and potential future uses
126. Collection
• Trenchless Installations
• Open Cut Installations
• Surface Appurtenances
• Overhead installations
• Spatial Positioning and Metadata (NSRS)
• Attributes (non-spatial metadata)
• RFID (radio-frequency identification)
• Remote Sensing Technologies and Data
127. Administration
• State Statutes
• Existing Standards
–(ASCE 38, CSA S250, PODS, etc.)
• Existing Regulations
• Legal implications
• Manuals of practice
128. Exchange
• Data Interchange Standards - OGC, VISTA, INSPIRE,
IEC (IEEE of rest of world), ISO, ANSI
• Potential and Future Uses of the Data:
Proactive and Real-Time Planning
Asset Management
Effective Damage Control Practices
CAD/CADD, GIS, CIM, 3D Modeling, VDC
Clash Detection, Sensitivity Modeling
Machine Control
129.
130. Schedule
The committee is established and approved by
the ASCE Codes and Standards Committee.
Inaugural meeting Savannah, GE May 3rd, 2013.
Develop, review and finalize the standard for the
first balloting by the end of 2016.
131. Putting ASCE 38 and CSA S250 (ASCE XX) Together:
A Sample Spec for a Water Development Project
• Perform QLD mapping of all
utilities within the footprint of
the reservoir, treatment
facility, and potential paths for
the transmission and
connection piping early in the
planning stage of the project.
• Determine piping corridors
that make sense given existing
utility presence.
• At time of early design, further
upgrade the reliability of utility
information by attempting to
gather QLB data on existing
utility mains and commercial
services within the selected
corridors.
• Where necessary on critical
existing utilities, upgrade at
selected points to QLA.
• Use this mapping to either
design around or determine
relocation designs for existing
utilities.
132. • Due to the critical nature
of the raw water
transmission pipe,
document its location at
Accuracy Level 1.
• Also at Level 1:
– Document the location of
the connection mains
– Document all relocated
utilities that are
transmission facilities
– Document all Fiber Optic
cables
• At Level 2
– Relocated distribution
piping and cables
• At Level 3
– New and Relocated
Commercial service lines
• At Level 4
– Relocated residential
service lines