Reinforced Concrete PIpe
Reinforced Concrete PIpe
(OP)
I find myself in the position of needing to assess the load carrying capacity of an existing 132" diameter RCP that will have an additional 10 feet of compacted fill placed over it to serve as a levee.
The 1972 record drawings indicate only that it falls under the requirements of ASTM C76, but no Class designation is given.
Any suggestions as to how to go about determining whether I can get away with the additional fill loading would be greatly appreciated.
-Jack
The 1972 record drawings indicate only that it falls under the requirements of ASTM C76, but no Class designation is given.
Any suggestions as to how to go about determining whether I can get away with the additional fill loading would be greatly appreciated.
-Jack






RE: Reinforced Concrete PIpe
Maybe you could conduct a load test? Otherwise you might want to assume that additional capacity is minimal and reinforce it somehow.
Ask your local RCP supplier to give his opinion.
Contact American Concrete Pipe Association
www.concrete-pipe.org
Maybe they have the old shop drawings?
RE: Reinforced Concrete PIpe