Mapping underground assets - a technique to reduce congestion
Quick Win to Reduce Congestion 5
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
Quick Win to Reduce Congestion
Abstract
A system to record the underground assets such as utility pipes and cables using tags, to assist planning of repair and replacement of assets. Explains the mapping process and highlights the benefits, explores various survey methods and equipment, looks at standards and survey categories.
History
Issue 1, May 2012.
Subjects
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Transport facilities
- Streetworks/road maintenance
- Roads
Publisher History
The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is an internationally recognised organisation providing research, consultancy, testing and certification for all aspects of transport.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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