Green Composites for Safer and Durable Water Pipelines
Abstract
The intensifying water shortage in Algeria makes clear the need of novel, sustainable strategies to protect distribution networks. Current infrastructure struggles with frequent failures, particularly leaks stemming from corrosion or handling damage during transport and installation. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) has become a material of choice because it handles these challenges well; it is cost-efficient, flexible, and tough enough to withstand harsh environments.This work investigates the failure risks of HDPE pipelines manufactured by ITP Algérie – Innovation Transformation Polymère. Mechanical tests were performed on HDPE 100 to determine its fundamental properties, including burst tests under internal pressure and load/unload experiments aimed at establishing a material-specific damage law revealed the dominant degradation mechanisms that occur under different operational and environmental conditions. Based on these findings, a predictive numerical model was developed to simulate damage progression and anticipate potential failures in service. This study introduces a unique hybrid composite patch designed for the precise rehabilitation of compromised pipeline sections. It shows strong promise for rebuilding the mechanical integrity of pipes, which is vital for maintaining a safe and long-lasting drinking water supply.
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BibTeX
@article{benzerga2026green,
title = {{Green Composites for Safer and Durable Water Pipelines}},
author = {Djebbara Benzerga and Faycal Sotehi and Adel Chouiter and Abdelkader Haddi and Nahla Benzerga},
journal = {WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.37394/232015.2027.23.1},
url = {https://hal.science/hal-05837967v1},
note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Green Composites for Safer and Durable Water Pipelines
AU - Djebbara Benzerga
AU - Faycal Sotehi
AU - Adel Chouiter
AU - Abdelkader Haddi
AU - Nahla Benzerga
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/13
JO - WSEAS Transactions on Environment and Development
DO - 10.37394/232015.2027.23.1
UR - https://hal.science/hal-05837967v1
AB - The intensifying water shortage in Algeria makes clear the need of novel, sustainable strategies to protect distribution networks. Current infrastructure struggles with frequent failures, particularly leaks stemming from corrosion or handling damage during transport and installation. High-density polyethylene (HDPE) has become a material of choice because it handles these challenges well; it is cost-efficient, flexible, and tough enough to withstand harsh environments.This work investigates the failure risks of HDPE pipelines manufactured by ITP Algérie – Innovation Transformation Polymère. Mechanical tests were performed on HDPE 100 to determine its fundamental properties, including burst tests under internal pressure and load/unload experiments aimed at establishing a material-specific damage law revealed the dominant degradation mechanisms that occur under different operational and environmental conditions. Based on these findings, a predictive numerical model was developed to simulate damage progression and anticipate potential failures in service. This study introduces a unique hybrid composite patch designed for the precise rehabilitation of compromised pipeline sections. It shows strong promise for rebuilding the mechanical integrity of pipes, which is vital for maintaining a safe and long-lasting drinking water supply.
SN - 1790-5079
SN - 2224-3496
ER -