Design of Profile Gaskets for Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe

Gaskets have been used for sealing pipelines for over 100-years, but the vast majority of these projects have been with O-ring gaskets for cast iron and concrete pipe. The advent of new pipe materials such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC), high density polyethylene (HDPE) and composite products have resulted in new and more complex gasket profiles. Since most of these new pipe materials have unique cross-sections, gaskets are customized to each pipe section. There is very little information on the performance of these gaskets and their relative design in comparison to the standard O-ring gaskets. With the use of new deformation and compression testing equipment, the performance of even the most complicated gasket profile can be modeled and tested relative to its installed condition. This paper provides guidelines for designing and testing the new gasket profiles used in corrugated polyethylene pipe. Individual performance curves are developed and analyzed for each joint configuration to determine key performance limits at not only nominal but also minimum and maximum joint openings. Their performance relative to the standard O-ring gaskets is also illustrated as a reference point for developing national standards for use by organizations such as AASHTO, ASCE and ASTM.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Kurdziel, John M
• Conference:
  • Pipelines 2004: What's on the Horizon?
  • Location: San Diego California, United States
  • Date: 2004-8-1 to 2004-8-4
• Publication Date: 2004

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: CD-ROM
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: 10p
• Monograph Title: Pipeline Engineering and Construction: What's on the Horizon? Proceedings of the Pipelines 2004 International Conference, August 1-4, 2004, San Diego, California

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Corrugated pipe; Design; Gaskets; Guidelines; Performance; Performance tests; Polyvinyl chloride; Standards
• Uncontrolled Terms: High density polyethylene; Pipe joints; Polyethylene pipe
• Subject Areas: Design; Pipelines;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01003226
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0784407452
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 23 2005 3:39PM