Maximizing Asset Integrity through Extending Life Cycle Performance

Abstract Municipal infrastructure budgets are under ever increasing pressure. This includes both large and small municipalities. As we face the ongoing challenges of growth and managing aging infrastructures, the need for wise, conscientious, and practical solutions for managing spending and budgets has never been more important. Corrosion is the mortal enemy of municipal infrastructure. Understanding and managing the corrosive conditions and potential are paramount to success. Preventive maintenance is the key to maximizing asset life cycle. We need to build, but we also need a plan to maintain what we build.