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Innovative IoT Solution for Gully Cover Theft in Al Ain City
Overview
Innovative IoT Solution for Gully Cover Theft in Al Ain CityBentley |
Sensors - GPS Sensors - Utility Meters | |
Cities & Municipalities Life Sciences | |
Maintenance Product Research & Development | |
Intelligent Urban Water Supply Management Smart City Operations | |
Hardware Design & Engineering Services System Integration | |
Operational Impact
The Al Ain City Municipality was able to produce a 5-centimeter-thick gully cover with a minimum load bearing capacity of 25 tons. This new type of cover can withstand the extreme temperatures with the added benefit of being made of material that is not easily recyclable, which will help prevent them from being stolen and sold. The project is now complete, with the city’s tens of thousands of gullies covered with this new product. The most important benefit for the city was having the technology and platform that supported creative thinking, allowing team members to develop an entirely new solution in the Emirate. By using Bentley applications to test the gully cover design and review the analysis, the Al Ain City Municipality created a product that other cities in the region can learn from and use for future projects. | |
Quantitative Benefit
The city installed thousands of new gully covers in the past four to five years that have worn well in the extreme heat. | |
The municipality gained a net savings of 8% by turning to the new material composite. | |
The weight of the new gully covers prevents them from remaining open when they are being cleaned, which limits the amount of debris entering the sewer system, lowering maintenance costs. | |