PLASTIC PIPE PROGRESSES ON-SITE, IN THE LAB

Plastic pipe has gained a trench-hold in heavy construction since its introduction in the 1950s. Plastic's cost effectiveness, ease of installation and corrosion resistance have prompted steady growth in plastic pipe installations. This article describes the basic types of plastic pipe, its ease of handling, its constant improvement, and its various applications.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Cahners Publishing Company

  275 Washington Street
  Newton, MA  United States  02158-1630
• Publication Date: 1989-3

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 82-83
• Serial:
  • Highways and Heavy Construction
  • Volume: 132
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Cahners Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 0362-0506

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Building; Cables; Corrosion resistance; Cost effectiveness; Facilities; Improvements; Installation; Pipe; Plastic pipe; Pressure; Sewers; Storm sewers
• Old TRIS Terms: Pressure pipes
• Subject Areas: Construction; Geotechnology; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Materials; I35: Miscellaneous Materials;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00482280
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 30 1989 12:00AM