RESIDENTIAL INFRASTRUCTURE OPTIMIZATION: FOUL SEWER NETWORK CONSTRUCTION APPROACHES AND RELATIVE EFFICIENCIES

Abstract

Ensuring urban communities stay clean and functional relies heavily on effective sewer systems. However, building these networks in neighborhoods with existing residents comes with unique challenges like noise and traffic disruptions. This project examines different methods used in sewer network construction, emphasizing the need to boost efficiency to minimize disruptions and maximize effectiveness. Based on research into pipe-laying technologies, this project thoroughly evaluates the efficiency of various methods using Data Envelope Analysis (DEA), focusing on both trenchless techniques and traditional approaches. The results of the analytical study revealed significant differences in efficiency. Strategies to enhance efficiency in both trenchless and conventional methods are suggested, including reducing the workforce and implementing noise reduction measures. The analysis highlights the importance of adopting trenchless methods more widely in sewer network construction and offers valuable insights for improving construction processes in urban settings. The sustainability scores for the open-cut method at one and the trenchless method at 7.698 indicate a notable contrast in performance between the two methods. Overall, the trenchless method significantly outperforms the open-cut method in sustainability. By proposing enhancements, this study aims to streamline construction practices, cut down on resource wastage, and enhance overall system efficiency, benefiting both current and future projects in the field