Perry, Howard (2013). An approach to assessing the resilience of the water service in England and Wales – Can we answer the question: is the service resilient or brittle? University of Birmingham. M.Res.
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Abstract
This research considers the concept of resilience and the extent to which the resilience of a water supply system can be assessed. A method of assessing water service resilience is developed and tested for the water service in England and Wales. This is done by analysis of service performance data over time and by examination of one particular system. As part of this, a group of features which you would expect to see as part of a resilient water supply system is explained and defined. The research concludes that it is possible to arrive at a view of the level of resilience of service by looking at performance data and processes and systems against a set of criteria. The research also concludes that there is more evidence to support the argument that the water service in England and Wales is more resilient than in the past. Some further areas for research into the resilience of the water service are noted, and ideas for how a more in-depth analysis of resilience might be carried out are suggested.
| Type of Work: | Thesis (Masters by Research > M.Res.) | ||||||
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| Award Type: | Masters by Research > M.Res. | ||||||
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| College/Faculty: | Colleges (2008 onwards) > College of Engineering & Physical Sciences | ||||||
| School or Department: | School of Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering | ||||||
| Funders: | Other | ||||||
| Other Funders: | Ofwat | ||||||
| Subjects: | T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) | ||||||
| URI: | http://etheses.bham.ac.uk/id/eprint/4142 |
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