PIPE LAYING PRINCIPLES

The report indicates the methods of construction that are imposed by design principles and contribute essentially to the strength and efficiency of pipelines. The report is presented under the following headings: (1) trench work - excavation and timbering, construction of bedding, handling, laying and jointing pipes, temporary protection and initial testing, and filling; (2) performance testing; (3) construction in headings; (4) thrust and auger boring; (5) construction under embankments; (6) special cases; (7) safety precautions. /TRRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Building Research Establishment

  Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
  Watford WD2 7JR, Hertford,   England 
• Authors:
  • Clarke, NWB
• Publication Date: 1964

Language

• English

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: 28 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Boring; Construction management; Design; Drilling; Durability; Excavation; Pipe; Pipelines; Pits; Safety; Soils; Strength of materials; Testing; Timbering; Underground structures
• Uncontrolled Terms: Laying; Subterranean
• ITRD Terms: 3666: Construction method; 9011: Design (overall design); 3871: Drilling; 5910: Durability; 5702: Excavation pit; 3361: Pipe; 4156: Soil; 5544: Strength (mater); 4372: Subterranean; 3605: Timbering
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Construction; Design; Geotechnology; Highways; Pipelines; Safety and Human Factors; Terminals and Facilities; I51: Earthworks and Soil Drainage;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00096027
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport and Road Research Laboratory (TRRL)
• Report/Paper Numbers: No. 35 R&D Rept.
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 10 1975 12:00AM