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Nov 08, 2024
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2024-2025 University Catalog
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CEM 58700 - Underground Infrastructure Asset Management
Credit Hours: 3.00. Most of the U.S. water and wastewater conveyance infrastructure was installed during the first half of the 20th century and is coming to an end of its useful life. “Out of sight, out of mind” describes the awareness and significance that has been placed on these underground lifeline systems which support societies’ quality of life, public health, economic development and living standard. Historically, management of these systems has been described as “crises management.” They only get attention when there is a failure. It has been determined that a reactive management approach is not sustainable. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been instrumental in assisting utilities transition from reactive management practices to proactive practices. This approach involves the principles and practices of Asset Management (AM). AM is a comprehensive approach which involves every aspect of the organization to develop and implement best business practices to address: (a) the current state of the assets, (b) levels of service, (c) critical assets, (d) life-cycle costing, and (e) funding. This course prepares students to utilize sound engineering judgment and principles for managing the construction, repair, rehabilitation, and maintenance of buried infrastructure systems including pipes, tunnels, chambers, etc.Credits: 3.00
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