Experimental investigation into techniques to predict leak shapes in water distribution systems using vibration measurements

The authors would like to acknowledge and thank Northumbrian Water, Severn Trent Water, Thames Water Utilities, Scottish Water and the EPSRC under grant number EP/G037094/1 for their valued contribution to this research.

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