ASSEMBLING UNDERWATER CONCRETE PIPELINES

Concrete cylinder pipes which have become the predominant choice for submerged pipeline installations associated with sewage treament facilities are discussed. Three types of concrete cylinder pipe most commonly produced for subaqueous applications in the U.S. are as follows: prestressed concrete embedded cylinder pipe, AWWA C301; prestressed concrete lined-cylinder pipe, AWWA C301; and pretensioned concrete cylinder pipe, AWWA C303. All three are constructed with steel bell-and-spigot joint rings welded to opposite ends of a steel cylinder. Fundamental aspects of this type of construction are noted. Testing of joints to maintain watertight integrity is described. Joint deflection is also discussed. The actiities of inspection divers who coordinate their activities with the pipelaying operations are discussesd.

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• Authors:
  • GANAS, M J
• Publication Date: 1989-9

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 32-36
• Serial:
  • Concrete International
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue Number: 9
  • Publisher: American Concrete Institute (ACI)
  • ISSN: 0162-4075

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Building; Concrete pipe; Facilities; Inspection; Installation; Joints; Prestressed concrete; Sewage treatment; Testing; Underwater construction; Underwater structures
• Old TRIS Terms: Joint
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Materials; I32: Concrete;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00488381
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 30 1989 12:00AM