Understanding and Mitigating Manhole Explosions:
An Interview with Stuart Hanebuth
Serious manhole events, which can result in smoke, fire, and explosions, have been gaining more attention in recent years as the nation’s infrastructure ages. Potential consequences include fatalities, physical injuries, damage to property, and roadway accidents. A variety of causes can lead to these events, and utility engineers continually offer solutions with various degrees of success. In the interview below, Stuart Hanebuth, noted expert on manhole events and public safety, describes the challenges of mitigating these events.
