MEA has extensive knowledge and experience with geotechnical related analysis of the performance of buried and exposed pipelines. Various expert risk analyses and mitigation designs have been performed by MEA including computational investigations of buried, high-pressure natural gas and petroleum pipelines affected by ground movement. Investigation and risk analysis services provided by MEA are as follows:
For more information on specific projects related to this topic, see the following MEA Technical Bulletins:
UPDATE #4: Improvement of Mine Support Saves Pipeline from Subsidence Event