Stormwater Pipe Corrosion
Stormwater Pipe Corrosion
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Can anyone please suggest some references that cover factors (environmental and other) which contribute to corrosion of stormwater pipes? The particular pipe materials I have in mind are RCP, CMP, HDPE, and ductile iron (I guess that covers the most commonly used ones). I need information on the optimal environmental conditions (pH, soil resistivity, etc.) for each of these pipe materials. Thanks.





RE: Stormwater Pipe Corrosion
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RE: Stormwater Pipe Corrosion
CMP will last at most 25 years. The inverts go first.
RCP will last 50 plus years. Even exposed to salty snow runoff, except near heated sidewalks.
HDPE will last the longest because it does not react to salts and has a very good resistance to abrasion.
Ductile, cement coated will last about 40 years. These are only when used as storm drains. Other applications change the RCP and Ductile.
Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.
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RE: Stormwater Pipe Corrosion
RE: Stormwater Pipe Corrosion
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