Contact MAPPS

Dr Jayantha Kodikara
Monash University
Department of Civil Engineering
Building 60, Clayton Campus
MONASH UNIVERSITY, VIC 3800, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9905 4963
Fax: +61 3 9905 4944

Research Group for the
Management And Prediction of Pipe burstS (MAPPS)

Incorporating the ARC-Linkage Project for Predicting and Controlling Pipe Bursts

Water and gas supply to urban communities is an essential service in modern society.

Extensive buried pipe networks are used to convey water and gas services. As these pipes age, unexpected pipe bursts have become commonplace, exerting a severe burden on society. Considering the current scarcity of water and gas resources, the wastage of these precious commodities must be minimised at all costs. Pipe burst occurs due to a complex interaction of a range of factors including pipe and soil type and the climate. As the pressures of climate change mounts, this issue is becoming ever more important.

The mission of MAPPS is to provide scientific understanding of the pipe burst problem, for developing improved methods for proactive pipe network management, rehabilitation and renewal.


*ARC-linkage researchers* (left to right) A/Prof Malek Bouazza, Dr Jayantha Kodikara, Prof Xiao-Ling Zhao, Prof. Stewart Burn, Dr Chaminda Gallage, Mr Scott Gould and Dr. Paul Davis Missing from photo:- Prof Jim Cull and Prof Ian Moore

Research Group for theManagement And Prediction of Pipe burstS (MAPPS)

Water and gas supply to urban communities is an essential service in modern society.

Research Group for the
Management And Prediction of Pipe burstS (MAPPS)