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| ⚫ | A '''common utility duct''' is any structure--above, on, or below ground--which carries more than two types of ] lines. However, the phrase often refers to ]s.{{ref|def}} | ||
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| ⚫ | A '''common utility duct''' is any structure--above, on, or below ground--which carries more than two types of public utility lines. However, the phrase often refers to underground |
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| ==Advantages of common utility ducts== | ==Advantages of common utility ducts== | ||
| The advantages of such facilities are the reduction of maintenance |
The advantages of such facilities are the reduction of maintenance ]s, one-time relocation, and less ] and repair. One of the greatest advantages is ]. Common utility ducts prevent downed ]s and other utilities from blocking ]s, thus speeding ] access after major ]s like ]s, ]s, and ]s. They also allow rapid access to all utilities, without having to dig access trenches or resort to confused and often inaccurate utility ]s. | ||
| ==Examples of common utility ducts== | ==Examples of common utility ducts== | ||
| Many examples of common utility ducts are found in Japan, where government officials have sought ways to reduce the catastrophic effects of earthquakes in their tectonically active country. Their use, however, is not limited to that country and there are many examples of such common utility ducts. These include: | Many examples of common utility ducts are found in ], where government officials have sought ways to reduce the catastrophic effects of earthquakes in their ] country. Their use, however, is not limited to that country and there are many examples of such common utility ducts. These include: | ||
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# Incorporated with Xinyi{{ref|xinyi}} and Sonshan MRT ] lines in ] | ||
| #Azabu-Hibiya Common Utility Duct in ]{{ref|azabuhibiya}} | #Azabu-Hibiya Common Utility Duct in ]{{ref|azabuhibiya}} | ||
| #Minatomirai District lines in ]{{ref|yokohama}} | #Minatomirai District lines in ]{{ref|yokohama}} | ||
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A common utility duct is any structure--above, on, or below ground--which carries more than two types of public utility lines. However, the phrase often refers to underground tunnels.
Advantages of common utility ducts
The advantages of such facilities are the reduction of maintenance manholes, one-time relocation, and less excavation and repair. One of the greatest advantages is public safety. Common utility ducts prevent downed power lines and other utilities from blocking roads, thus speeding emergency access after major natural disasters like earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis. They also allow rapid access to all utilities, without having to dig access trenches or resort to confused and often inaccurate utility maps.
Examples of common utility ducts
Many examples of common utility ducts are found in Japan, where government officials have sought ways to reduce the catastrophic effects of earthquakes in their tectonically active country. Their use, however, is not limited to that country and there are many examples of such common utility ducts. These include:
- Incorporated with Xinyi and Sonshan MRT Rapid transit lines in Taipei, Taiwan
- Azabu-Hibiya Common Utility Duct in Tokyo, Japan
- Minatomirai District lines in Yokohama, Japan