Concrete Pipe Selection And Installation Guide

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Concrete pipe selection and installation guide.

This manual provides guidance to determine whether to repair or reject reinforced concrete pipe. While focusing on the construction of the pipesoil system this manual also addresses those factors critical to the completion of the entire system from delivery of the concrete pipe to the jobsite to the acceptance of the installed pipeline. The installation procedures outlined in this installation guide and the suggestions of the field technicians when carefully followed will help with the thorough execution of a proper long lasting installation. When it comes to design and specification of reinforced concrete pipeline systems the cpaa recommends the use of as nzs 4058 precast concrete pipe pressure and non pressure and as nzs 3725 desing for installation of buried concrete pipe for 100 year design life.

The concrete pipe association of australasia cpaa represents manufacturers of steel reinforced concrete pipe and associated products who are committed to the use of as nzs 4058 precast concrete pipe pressure and non pressure and as nzs 3725 design for the installation of buried concrete pipe as the benchmarks in industry. The contractor s installation guide for gasketed pvc pipe has been recently published providing installers and users with the most up to date information. A life cycle assessment lca in accordance with iso 14040 series was published showing that pvc pipe has the lowest environmental impacts and life cycle costs as well as the lowest. Rcp should never be dragged to the site.

This manual presents a guide for the proper installation of concrete pipe. Design for installation of buried concrete pipes which provides methods for determining the installed load on concrete pipes from the earth fill over the pipes as well as any induced live vehicle load effects. Proper installation of concrete pipe and box culverts ensures the public will receive the maximum service life of these products. Guidance for the repair of reinforced concrete pipe at the manufacturing facility and at the project site.

Consult the supplier on any questions or when variations from this installation guide are being considered. The american concrete pipe association and its members have conducted numerous research and analysis on factors which affect the field performance of concrete pipe and box culverts. Reinforced concrete pipes must be handled and moved carefully to prevent damaging the bell the wide or flared end of the pipe sections and the spigot the narrow end that is inserted into the bell of an adjoining pipe. The load class for concrete pipes can be determined by consulting as nzs 3725.

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