Research by topic: Infrastructure asset management

Culverts - design and operation including screens RP1075

Culverts are one of the most numerous flood management assets and are common across all infrastructure asset operating authorities including those responsible for flooding, drainage and transport.

Responding to the lessons learnt from flooding

The aim of this project is to provide guidance on how to implement the recommendations contained in the published reports and from other lessons learned.

NERC Environmental Risks to Infrastructure Programme (ERIIP)

The Environmental Risks to Infrastructure Innovation Programme is a five-year, £5m initiative, which will be driven by the needs of the business community and decision-makers.

Gates, valves and associated equipment in dams – selection, operation, evaluation and repair RP1071

The UK Reservoir Safety Advisory Group has identified the need for further research and guidance on the selection, operation, evaluation, repair, maintenance and replacement of gates and Valves, and CIRIA is co-ordinating the development of a proje

Deterioration and degradation modelling of infrastructure assets

CIRIA is undertaking scoping of a proposed project on deterioration and degradation modelling of infrastructure assets.

Groynes in coastal engineering

The document would extend and update CIRIA’s existing guide, particularly in terms of maintenance and materials.

Application of Eurocode 7 to the design of flood embankments

Eurocode 7 is the EU standard for the design of geotechnical structures. Its use in public sector works became mandatory in EU member states in 2010 and it has been implemented in varying ways by member states.

Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) for civil structures RP1081

CIRIA is developing guidance for civil infrastructure owners and operators, managers and maintainers. The guidance will present the plethora of NDE techniques available in the marketplace, detail their respective strengths and weaknesses and...