Centerville Beach. Project Completion Report.
Abstract
This report describes the development of a unique liquid transfer facility, designed and constructed as a solution for a sewer outfall at Centerville Beach, California. The beach in this area has an active surf zone and a rugged shore terrain that prevented the cost-effective installation of ordinary pipeline materials. To overcome these environmental conditions, ocean engineers selected a 4-inch ID, high-density polyethylene pipe protected by helically-wrapped, steel-armored wires, and having jute and tar coverings. The use of plastic pipe for liquid transfer is not new, but use of such pipe in the oceans has been limited by its lack of abrasion-resistance and durability. The helically-wound, steel-armored wires provided abrasion resistance, weight, strength, and resistance to pipe collapse. The major conclusion resulting from this project is that the pipeline material and its installation method introduced a new underwater construction capability, one which can be applied to similar projects.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA163461
Entities
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command