Pipe loading in agricultural fields
Pipe loading in agricultural fields
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We're rehabbing a large diameter force main that in some areas runs through agricultural fields at a fairly shallow depth (3-4 feet to top of 36" pipe). We understand from a grain trailer manufacturer that they are designing their largest trailers for axle loads of up to 60,000 pounds. This is nearly an E-80 railroad loading. Does anyone have any suggestions for designing for wheel loadings on buried pipes in agricultural fields?





RE: Pipe loading in agricultural fields
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RE: Pipe loading in agricultural fields
Books include Structural Design of buried pipelines by Watkins or Buried Pipelines by Moser.
Some product companies have internet based software. Try Iplex pipelines or Amiantat.