Analysis of Accidental Damage to Internal Building Utility Systems Due to Water Freezing: Causes and Conditions of Occurrence
This paper analyzes the causes of emergency damage to a building’s internal engineering systems resulting from water freezing. It has been established that a combination of climatic conditions during the cold season, design decisions and operational factors creates an increased risk of failures in water supply, heating and drainage systems. The physical conditions for water freezing in pipelines and their impact on the reliability and durability of building engineering systems are examined.