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Waterproof connection between concrete riser and pipe?

Waterproof connection between concrete riser and pipe?

Waterproof connection between concrete riser and pipe?

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I am designing a 10' by 10' by 7' high concrete riser which will be connected to a 5' concrete pipe, as an outlet for a pond. The riser is cast in place around the pipe and riser walls will be 8" thick, do I need to provide some waterproof method around the connection between the riser and pipe? I was thinking to pour flowable fill around the connection or apply "second Water Proofing Method" around.

Any help will be appreciated!  

RE: Waterproof connection between concrete riser and pipe?

I would say yes.  You don't want the pond to drain out due to a subsurface leak between the riser and outlet drain pipe.

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RE: Waterproof connection between concrete riser and pipe?

Cast in place / embedded sounds like a good connection method. The likely scenario for a leak is differential settlement. Either the pipe or the riser settles, causing the rigid concrete connection to crack. Heavy reinforcement or flowable fill might help both the pipe and riser to move in unison, however wouldn't that just cause leakage at the next pipe joint over? Note that the pond will not "drain" through such a leak, however it could find a path to daylight along the pipe and potentially cause a piping failure. Suggest a filter diaphram or encapsulating the pipe all the way to the outlet with a granular free draining material, filter matched to the surrounding soil. This might be useful to handle any leakage and prevent piping or erosion of soil along the outlet pipe.

RE: Waterproof connection between concrete riser and pipe?

Maybe you might consider using Hydrotite around the pipe when you place the concrete - this offers a waterstop connection.

RE: Waterproof connection between concrete riser and pipe?

If it's a free standing outlet control structure be sure and do a buoyancy calculation to make sure the thing won't float off the pipe when the pond is full.

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RE: Waterproof connection between concrete riser and pipe?

I'd consider a waterstop ('dog bone') cast in the connection and environment-friendly sealant.   

RE: Waterproof connection between concrete riser and pipe?

I've used epoxy and sand to coat the pipe and cast it into concrete or concrete 'patch' and then used a silicone caulk around the outside for good measure and not had a leak yet

Careful bedding is also prescribed...

Dik

RE: Waterproof connection between concrete riser and pipe?

Specify either a rubber boot or N -lock gasket. Then pack the joint with hydraulic cement.

RE: Waterproof connection between concrete riser and pipe?

How much water is being detained?  From the size of the structure, it looks like alot.  Does this require a dam permit due to the volume of water detained?  The dam permit safety requirements may dictate the pipe connections and pipe fittings used.

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