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performance of SRPE pipe

performance of SRPE pipe

performance of SRPE pipe

(OP)
anybody have any experience they can relate with the design, installation, cost or performance of steel reinforced polyethylene pipe (SRPE)?

Specifically:
  • n-value
  • design method
  • agency acceptance
  • pipe bedding
  • deflection criteria
  • leakage
  • long term performance
  • comparison with RCP

RE: performance of SRPE pipe

Never heard of this pipe. Who makes it? The n value should be the same as HDPE unles the 'steel' protrudes into the inside of the pipe.

Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.
WWW.amlinereast.com

RE: performance of SRPE pipe

CVG,
I got a visit from the Contech guys a few months ago and provided me with information on this pipe material .  I thought they said that this was relatively new to the US.  You may want to contact them to get contact information from places(DOTs) that are using this material.

RE: performance of SRPE pipe

(OP)
I have manufacturer information already. I also have local approval letters from our state DOT and one county. The state has apparently installed thousands of feet of this pipe. I have not talked to their engineers yet. I am looking for any information from agencies or consultants on this forum with direct experience with this pipe. I have been told it has been used for years in Australia and perhaps other countries. But I haven't been given any specific info for that.

RE: performance of SRPE pipe

I'd call the DOT guys and ask about it. Is this a steel fiber reinforced concrete pipe? or steel wire reinforced concrete pipe?  

Richard A. Cornelius, P.E.
WWW.amlinereast.com

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