Abstract: Buried pipeline systems form a key part of global lifeline infrastructure, and any significant disruption to the performance of these systems often translates into undesirable impacts on regional businesses, economies, or the living conditions of citizens. This chapter addresses the considerations associated with the seismic risk assessment of pipelines providing transmission of natural gas or liquid hydrocarbons, and pipelines that are part of a gas distribution system serving a region. Particular reference is made with respect to philosophy, approaches, and technologies adopted in designing and operating pipelines to minimize pipeline damage during earthquakes.
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Published on 01/01/2013
Volume 2013, 2013
DOI: 10.1533/9780857098986.4.682
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA license
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