Mulungushi University

School of Science, Engineering and Technology

Department of Engineering

CIE 572 – CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE

MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE AND
REHABILITATION
(Pre-requisite – Non)
FIFTH Year 2nd Semester– Civil Engineering

Lecturer: Michael M. Kopulande

BEng (Civil), MSc Eng. (Struct), MSc. (Infra. & Mgt), MEIZ, R.Eng.
 About CIE – 572: CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE
MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE AND
REHABILITATION

RATIONALE
• Public infrastructure assets are those physical properties owned by a nation
that are used to enhance the economic value of the country and were
mostly constructed or came to being using public funds.
• Physical assets include – roads, water reticulation infrastructure, dams,
power lines, bridges, canals, harbours, sub-stations, communication towers,
control centres, toll gates, sewer lines, airports, bus stations, power
stations, etc.
• The management of these infrastructure assets is therefore cardinal so that
as a nation we can continue to derive value from them.
• Maintaining (managing) of infrastructure is cardinal in order to derive the
maximum benefits of the infrastructure investment. This course therefore, is
intended to equip learners with the knowledge of management,
maintenance and rehabilitation of infrastructure
• A well-managed physical asset saves the nation a lot of
money through the reduction of the operating costs.
• The need for heavy capital expenses on new infrastructure
is totally reduced as much value can still be generated
from the existing infrastructure.
• Furthermore, the operating performance is improved as a
result of low failure rates leading to increased availability.
•A well-managed asset is resilient and reliable, thereby
giving the economy at large a reliable derived value
leading to increased performance within the economy.
• Therefore good asset management optimizes all these
benefits through the determination of the best blend of
activity to achieve the best balance of the above for the
benefit of the individual organization and in general for
the benefit of the larger economy
• It must be said from the onset that, infrastructure asset
management is not just about maintenance.
• Instead maintenance is just part of the stewardship of assets, but so
is design, procurement, installation, commissioning, operation – its
indeed about managing the whole life cycle of a physical
infrastructure.
• It should however not be a substitute of quality management within
these organisations, but should be subjected to scrutiny through a
quality process to ensure rigour (the practice of maintaining strict
consistency with certain predefined parameters).
• “systematic and coordinated activities and practices through
which an organization optimally and sustainably manages its
assets and asset systems, their associated performance, risks
and expenditures over their lifecycles for the purpose of achieving
its organizational strategic plan”
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=el0A8js4vK8.
• “overall long-term plan for the organization that is derived
from, and embodies, its vision, mission, values, business
policies, stakeholder requirements, objectives and the
management of its risks”
• “the combination of management, financial, economic,
engineering and other practices applied to physical assets
with the objective of providing the required level of service
in the most cost-effective manner”
• “coordinated activities of an organisation to realise value
from assets”
• Dictionary Definition of an Infrastructure Asset is “Any
item of economic value owned by an individual or
corporation”.
• In our case, we will focus on public civil infrastructure assets
as opposed to individual assets.
• Features of a ‘physical’ asset include - Its value may be
represented on a corporation’s balance sheet and may be
listed in a register (asset repository)
• Its value normally depreciates over time and its condition
normally deteriorates with time and / or use. It is likely to
benefit from good stewardship it plays some role or has a
function in the delivery of a process or service
• Infrastructure Asset Management: Is a mind-set which sees physical
assets not as inanimate and unchanging lumps of metal / plastic /
concrete, but as objects and systems which respond to their
environment, change and normally deteriorate with use, and
progressively grow old then fail / stop working / die!
• Further it is a recognition that assets have a life cycle, therefore it is as
important for those working in finance as it is for engineers.
• Furthermore, it is an approach that looks to get the best out of the
assets for the benefit of the organisation and/or its stakeholders.
• And most importantly, it is about understanding and managing the risk
associated with owning assets
• A key principle in Asset Management is LINE OF SIGHT…that
means:
• An approach within an organisation that looks to line up the
work that is done directly on assets with the objectives of
that organization.
• A discipline which recognises, accommodates and aligns the
risk of owning a particular asset with the goals of the
organisation that operates the asset.
 COURSE OBJECTIVES
• On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
• Explain need to plan, develop and maintain infrastructure
• Assess the condition of existing infrastructure through
inspections and non-destructive testing
• Utilise information management and decision support
activities of management systems
• Recognise the importance of whole of life considerations in
achieving the best operation of infrastructure
 COURSE CONTENT
1. Needs Assessments, Impacts, Financing, and Performance
Indicators:
• Factors affecting the demand and supply of public works services;
• Needs studies;
• Use analysis;
• Demand analysis;
• Impact of infrastructure on economic development;
• Strategies for financing public works;
• Performance indicators and measures;
• Project-level and network-level perspectives.
2. Framework for Infrastructure Management:
• Design for reliability, maintainability,
supportability, and service life;
• Inventory and database management;
• Condition assessment;
• Performance modelling and failure analysis;
• Maintenance strategies, Life-cycle cost and
benefits analysis;
• Prioritization, optimization and work programs;
• Maintenance Policies.
3. Bridge Management Systems:
• Project-level deterioration modelling;
• Bridge elements, inventory and rating systems;
• Maintenance, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction (M,R&R) strategies;
• Agency and user costs;
• Network-level deterioration modelling;
• Optimal maintenance policies;
• Steady -state condition;
• Improvement optimization modelling.
4. Building Management System
• Building performance, condition and
failure;
• Life-cycle cost analysis;
• Maintenance and rehabilitation
practices;
• Project-level concepts;
• Condition indices and needs analysis;
• Prioritization and optimization
• Impacts analysis.
5. Pavement Management System
• Pavement performance, condition and failure;
• Life-cycle cost analysis;
• Maintenance and rehabilitation practices;
• Project-level and network-level concepts;
• Condition indices and needs analysis;
• Prioritization and optimization when budgets are
constrained;
• Impacts analysis.
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6. Municipal Asset Management:

• Pipeline performance, condition and failure;
• Life-cycle cost analysis;
• Maintenance and rehabilitation practices;
• Project-level and network-level concepts;
• Condition indices and needs analysis;
• Prioritization and optimization when budgets are constrained;
• Impacts analysis.
7. Hydro-system Asset Management:
• Project-level deterioration modelling;
• Water structure elements, inventory and rating
systems;
• M,R&R strategies.
 Prescribed Books

• Hudson W. R., Uddin W., and Haas R. C., 1997.

Infrastructure Management: Integrating Design,
Construction, Maintenance, Rehabilitation and
Renovation, McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
 Recommended Books

• Hudson W. R., Uddin W., and Haas R. C., 2013. Public

Infrastructure Asset Management, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill
Professional Publishing
• Varghese P.C., 2014, Maintenance, Repair & Rehabilitation and
Minor Works of Buildings, PHI Learning
• Gwilliam K. 2011. Africa's Transport Infrastructure:
Mainstreaming Maintenance and Management (Directions in
Development), World Bank Publications
1.
 Assessment

• Continuous Assessment (CA): 40 %

• Assignment 20 %
• Test I 10 %
• Test II 10 %
• Final Theory Examination: 60 %
• Total: 100 %
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