Evaluation of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe

Download or read book Evaluation of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe written by Anselem H. Rumpca and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report presents the findings and recommendations on the evaluation of High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe resulting from a 1996 Transportation Enhancement/Hazard Elimination Project in Martin, South Dakota. This was the first project where HDPE pipe was allowed to be installed under a state highway in South Dakota. Department researchers installed instrumentation and conducted deflection testing on a 760 mm (30 in) HDPE pipe installed under US Highway 18 in Martin, South Dakota. A horizontal inclinometer probe was used to determine vertical heave or settlement. Surface profiles were monitored with a Dipstick® Floor Profiler. Thirteen separate sets of measurements were taken between August 1996 and June 1997. Costs were determined for installation and delivery of both HDPE pipes and reinforced concrete pipes (RCP). Neighboring states were surveyed to determine their costs for storm sewer pipes as well as specifications for installing HDPE pipes. Recommendations were made to allow the installation of HDPE pipe based on information received from the state survey, literature reviews, and the results of the Martin, South Dakota Project.