{"title":"Series: IHE Delft PhD Thesis Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIHE Delft PhD Thesis Series\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a diverse range of scholarly works that explore complex ideas across multiple disciplines. Readers can expect in-depth research and thought-provoking perspectives in areas such as \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy \u0026amp; Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFinance \u0026amp; Investment\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eComputing \u0026amp; Technology\u003c\/em\u003e, reflecting the rigour and innovation of academic investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection also touches on unique themes in \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Entrepreneurship\u003c\/em\u003e, and even \u003cem\u003eChildren's Books\u003c\/em\u003e, inviting curious minds to engage with fresh viewpoints and specialised knowledge. 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It combines a pipe breakage number prediction model with a pipe criticality assessment model, which enables the creation of a well-constructed and more tightly constrained optimisation model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pipe breakage number prediction model combines information on the physical characteristics of the pipes with historical information on breakage and failure rates. A weighted multiple nonlinear regression analysis is applied to describe the condition of different pipe groups. The criticality assessment model combines a pipe’s condition with its hydraulic significance through a modified TOPSIS. This model enables the optimisation to focus its efforts on those important pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole life cost optimal rehabilitation model is a multiple-objective and multiple-stage model, which provides a suite of rehabilitation decisions that minimise the whole life cost while maximising its long-term performance. The optimisation model is solved using a modified NSGA-II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe utility of the developed models is that it allows decision makers to prioritise their rehabilitation strategy in a proactive and cost-effective manner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605589508332,"sku":"9781138322813","price":200.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138322813-deterioration-and-optimal-rehabilitation-modelling-for-urban-water-distribution-systems.jpg?v=1778133420"},{"product_id":"role-of-reservoir-operation-in-sustainable-water-supply-to-subak-irrigation-schemes-in-yeh-ho-river-basin-by-mawiti-infantri-yekti-9781138065437","title":"Role of Reservoir Operation in Sustainable Water Supply to Subak Irrigation Schemes in Yeh Ho River Basin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantitative research with respect to the combination of engineering and socio-cultural-religious aspects based on the \u003ci\u003eTri Hita Karana\u003c\/i\u003e philosophy in Subak irrigation schemes is original in the field of land and water development. A scenario analysis needs a good and careful system approach. Based on a Generic Algorithm, the RIBASIM model was applied using the dependable 80% of discharge and shifting the start of land preparation. The results provide evidence that the cropping pattern of the fifth scenario results in an overall optimal agriculture production of the Subak schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe recoverable flow considered in the river basin scheme model plays an important role in the optimisation. Nevertheless, if a normal hydro-climate occurs, the other scenarios, especially the first scenario, can be applied as well. When the indigenous knowledge of farmers is combined with present-day knowledge of agricultural and technological developments, the capability of these farmers increases. 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