No-Dig Show Dallas 2008

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Track 2
Time	Paper Title	Author(s)	Description
Monday, April 28 - AM Sessions : Water Line Condition Assessment, Session Leader: John Schroeder, CDM
9:30 AM	PCCP Condition Assessment: Exploring Repair Solutions for Wichita Falls 54-inch Transmission Line	Scott Taylor¸ Director of Public Works, City of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Katie McCain, CDM	This paper presents a case study involving the inspection of a waterline in Wichita Falls¸ Texas¸ by Remote Field Eddy Current technology. The paper recommends a rehabilitation program that establishes priorities for repairs based on the failure risk.
9:55 AM	Planning and Executing Internal Inspections of Large Diameter PCCP Waterlines	Arno I. Leskinen, PE, Brown and Caldwell and Brandy A. Kelso PE, City of Phoenix Water Services Department	This paper illustrates the detailed steps involved in planning and performing an internal inspection of a PCCP transmission main¸ using a 40-year old¸ four mile long¸ 66-inch diameter pipeline.
10:20 AM	Assessment of Pressure Pipelines	Dr. Robert A. McKim, Parsons BrInckerhoff; Roy Herwig, Parsons BrInckerhoff; Mike Wooten, Parsons BrInckerhoff; and Richard Thomasson, Parsons BrInckerhoff	This paper reviews the latest technologies and management strategies for pressure pipe assessment that allows assessment of pressure pipes without service disruption.
10:45 AM	Evaluation into the Condition of the Sandhill-Lamb Transmission Main Pipeline	James F. Ciesielski¸ PE, Las Vegas Valley Water District	This paper discusses the evaluation of the condition of Sandhill-Lamb Transmission Main Pipeline, a primary transmission main comprised of 36 in. diameter pipe owned and operated by LVVWD. Investigations revealed only a small section needed to be replaced, resulting in a savings of approximately $2.5 million.
11:10 AM	An Asset Management Strategy for Water Mains	Mike Garaci, Pressure Pipe Inspection Company	This paper discusses how a pipeline operator can develop a rehabilitation plan that is cost-effective and minimizes service disruptions, using a regular inspection program in combination with failure risk analysis and data storage and retrieval from a GIS database.
Monday, April 28 - PM Sessions : Wastewater Condition Assessment, Session Leader: Bob Webb, Project Engineering Consultants
3:45 PM	Using GIS Tools to Identify and Summarize Recommendations from CCTV Sewer Assessments	John Schroeder, CDM; Rodney Moeller, CDM; and Tim Fallara, City of Columbus, Ohio	This paper presents an innovative approach to utilize sewer assessment information in NASSCO PACP format and develop automated structural and O&M recommendations and maps using a sophisticated GIS-based decision tree.
4:10 PM	Green Applications in the Sewer Rehabilitation Industry	Melissa Allen, Insituform Technologies¸ Inc.	This paper outlines green applications¸ practices and methods including the use of steam and recycled products¸ ways to limit fuel consumption¸ and how trenchless technology is an environmentally sensitive method of underground pipeline rehabilitation.
4:35 PM	Geophysical Tools for Underground Utility and Infrastructure Assessment	Craig R. Johnson, NTH Consultants¸ Ltd.; George McKenzie¸ PE, NTH Consultants¸ Ltd.; and Harry Price¸ PE, NTH Consultants¸ Ltd.	This paper serves to illustrate existing geophysical and subsurface utility engineering (SUE) techniques and present new technologies that can help reduce costs and delays during the assessment of and construction in proximity to existing infrastructure.
5:00 PM	Construction Inspector Training Requirements for Trenchless Pipeline Renewal Projects	Gerhard (Gerry) P. Muenchmeyer¸ PE, Muenchmeyer Associates¸ LLC	This paper will look at the requirements of other industries for the training of construction inspectors and what is necessary for the trenchless pipe rehabilitation industry.
Tuesday, April 29 – AM Sessions (1st Session) : Wastewater Condition Assessment, Session Leader: Collins Orton, TT Technologies Inc.
8:00 AM	Assessment of Damage to Rigid Sewer Pipes and Erosion Voids and Design Implications	Ian D. Moore, GeoEngineering Centre at Queen's - RMC	This paper discusses the results of CCTV inspections of damaged rigid sewers, using computer analysis of pipe deformation due to erosion voids. Effect of soil and pipe damage on liner performance is quantified¸ considering fluid and earth loads.
8:25 AM	Assessment of CIPP Liner Performance in Contaminated Soils	Derek Potvin, Robinson Consultants Inc.; Erika Waite, City of Hamilton, Ontario; and Kim Howie, Robinson Consultants Inc.	This paper covers the results of a study initiated by the City of Hamilton, Ontario, to examine how soil and groundwater contamination may be affecting the condition of CIPP lined sanitary sewers.
8:50 AM	SSO Abatement Program in the City of Brentwood¸ Tennessee	Kevin Colvett¸ Assistant Director, Department of Water & Sewer¸ City of Brentwood¸ Tennessee; and Sanjiv Gokhale, Department of Civil Engineering¸ Vanderbilt University	This paper discusses the analysis and findings of three UV-cured liner projects to be completed by end of 2007 and presents an analysis correlating physical deficiencies using the NASSCO system to actual measured I&I in helping determine the ideal candidates for lining.
9:15 AM	An Experimental Study of Soil Erosion Around Leaking Pipes	Sherif Kamel, Civil Engineering & Applied Mech., McGill University and Mohamed Meguid, Civil Engineering & Applied Mech., McGill University	This paper describes the experimental investigation conducted to examine the effects of different parameters (e.g. crack size¸ location¸ soil type¸ water head¸ etc.) on the shape and extent of erosion voids developing around a leaking pipe.
9:40 AM	From Identification to Removal - A Case Study of a Successful I/I Removal Program	Jeremy S. Miller, Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Joseph A. Strauch, Gannett Fleming, Inc.; and Steve Campbell, Hampden Township Sewer Authority	This paper describes a comprehensive sewer system condition assessment program implemented by a municipality in response to an excessive I/I problem. Multiple trenchless rehabilitation techniques were utilized for sewers and manholes.
Tuesday, April 29 – AM Sessions (2nd Session): Wastewater Condition Assessment, Team Leader: Mike Spero, Future Pipe Industries
10:20 AM	Blending Zoom Technology with Traditional CCTV in a Condition Assessment Program	James Shelton, Malcolm Pirnie¸ Inc.; Paul J. Batman, Malcolm Pirnie¸ Inc.; and Kathryn Moore, Fairfax County¸ Virginia	This paper provides an overview of Fairfax County's 85 mile pilot program to assess and rehabilitate its storm sewer system and examines the blended technology approach used to determine the structural condition of the storm sewers.
10:45 AM	Condition Management of Sewer Systems using both Zoom Camera Technology and Traditional CCTV	Kevin Bainbridge, City of Hamilton and Harry Krinas, City of Hamilton	This paper describes the City of Hamilton's approach to condition managing of its 2500-km of sewer pipes through both zoom camera and traditional CCTV programs.
11:10 AM	Application of Inline Acoustic Leak Detection For Condition Assessment of Large Diameter Force Mains	Mark Eisenbarth, Muskegon County Public Works Department; James Hegarty, Prein & Newhof; Kevin Laven, The Pressure Pipe Inspection Co.; and George Varga, The Pressure Pipe Inspection Co.	This paper describes a case study of effective condition assessment of wastewater force mains through the use of inline acoustic leak detection to verify the hydraulic integrity of a pipeline.
11:35 AM	The Upgrade and Modernization of Sewer Networks in New Delhi	.Dr. Lalit Agrawal, Tokyo Engineering Consulting Co. Ltd.; Raman Kumar, Tokyo Engineering Consulting Co. Ltd.; Dr. Dec Downey, Tokyo Engineering Consulting Co. Ltd.; VS Thind, Delhi Jal Board; Masafumi Miyamoto, Tokyo Engineering; and Lalit Kumar, National Rivers Conservation Directorate	The paper describes the efforts of the Delhi Jal Board¸ supported by international funding agencies and their consultants, to provide wastewater collection and treatment facilities for the fast growing population of Delhi.
Tuesday, April 29 – PM Sessions : Water Line Rehabilitation, Session Leader: Mike Willmets, City of Ottawa, Ontario
3:30 PM	Field and Laboratory Study on Potable Water Renewal Using Cement Mortar Linings	Mark A. Knight, University of Waterloo; Keith Moggach, Royal Pipe Systems; and Kamran Sarrami, City of Toronto, Ontario	This paper presents unique field and laboratory testing procedures and test results that indicates cement mortar can bridge pinholes in pressurized iron water mains. It also provides a method for estimating the size of pinhole that can be bridged.
3:55 PM	Epoxy Water Main Rehabilitation	Joanne Hughes, Raven Lining Systems	This paper discusses how epoxy lining of deteriorated water lines eliminates common corrosion, water quality, leak and flow problems and thereby cost effectively extends pipe life.
4:20 PM	Quebec City Uses CIPP to Structurally Rehabilitate a 100-Year Old Water Main	Manon Gauthier, City of Quebec and Joseph Loiacono, Sanexen Environmental Services	This paper presents the specific issues related to the rehabilitation of water mains¸ especially the Dalhousie St. section¸ and the decision process used to choose a trenchless solution. The case study also describes the technical issues¸ construction details and the benefits involved in the structural rehabilitation of these water mains.
4:45 PM	Close-Fit Water main Renovation in Calgary	Michael Luck, City of Calgary and George Bontus, Insituform Technologies	This paper provides a summary of a water main renovation project in Calgary using a tight-fit polyethylene lining process and includes a discussion of the project background¸ planning¸ installation and benefits derived.
5:10 PM	Developing Process, Procedures and Testing of a CIPP Liner for Rehabilitation of a Large Watermain	Jean-Pierre Bossé, Eng., City of Montreal, Quebec and Georges Dorval, Eng., Aqua-Rehab, Inc.	This paper presents the phases, phases and technical requirements undertaken to rehabilitate a lock-bar water main to prevent leaks and future breaks using CIPP lining. Known as the Lacombe Project, this project represents a first in North America for the rehabilitation of a water main this size (1300 meters and 900mm diameter) using CIPP technology.
Wednesday, April 30 : Water Line Rehabilitation, Session Leader: Keith Hanks, City of Los Angeles, California
8:00 PM	Integrated Leak Detection at Dallas Water Utilities	Charles Stringer¸ PE, Dallas Water Utilities; Randall Payton, Dallas Water Utilities; Michael Larsen, Pressure Pipe Inspection Co.; and Kevin Laven, Pressure Pipe Inspection Co.	This paper discusses the technology and methodology used in Dallas’ leak detection program¸ outlining the results achieved and plans for further use of this program. Specific case studies are discussed in detail.
8:25 PM	Case Studies for Free-Swimming Acoustic Leak Detection System	David W. Kurtz¸ PE, Pure Technologies	This paper presents case studies for a free-swimming acoustic leak detection device capable of identifying very small leaks in both water transmission pipelines and oil product pipelines.
8:50 PM	Planning the Rehabilitation of the LVVWD Distribution Network Using CARE-W	James F. Ciesielski¸ PE, Las Vegas Valley Water District	This paper reports on a two-year project underway at the Las Vegas Valley Water District in collaboration with Polytechnic University and SINTEF¸ Norway, involving the planning of the rehabilitation of the District’s water network using CARE-W. CARE-W is a method for the systematic and analytical planning of water replacement decisions.
9:15 PM	Slip-Lining 42-inch Water Transmission Main	Vern Phillips, Harris & Associates and Cindy Preuss, Harris & Associates	This paper presents a case study of the challenges and lessons learned during the slip-line rehabilitation of an existing 42-inch steel water transmission main with a 30-inch ductile iron pipe.
9:40 PM	Developing Process, Procedures and Testing of a CIPP Liner for Rehabilitation of a Large Water Main in the City of Montreal	Jean-Pierre Bossé, Eng., City of Montreal, Quebec and Georges Dorval, Eng., Aqua-Rehab, Inc.	This paper presents the phases, phases and technical requirements undertaken to rehabilitate a lock-bar water main to prevent leaks and future breaks using CIPP lining. Known as the Lacombe Project, this project represents a first in North America for the rehabilitation of a water main this size (1300 meters and 900mm diameter) using CIPP technology.