Plastic Pipe for Interior and Exterior Cold Water Distribution Systems.

Abstract

This report evaluates the suitability of unreinforced plastic piping for use in sma diameter (less than or equal to 4 in.) interior and exterior potable cold water distribution systems. Special consideration was directed toward the storage handling, fabrication an installation techniques peculiar to plastic pipe. Also included are guidelines for the design and installation of plastic piping systems. Three major resins were considered: acrylon trile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and polyethylene (PE). Polyethylene pipe is suitable only for low pressure applications; PVC and ABS pipe meet the study criteria of being able to withstand a pressure of 150 lb/sq in. An appendix recommends additions to Corps of Engineers Guide Specification CE 501, Cold Water Distribution. (MM)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1973
Accession Number
ADA306227

Entities

People

  • Walter J. Mikucki

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

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  • Construction
  • Creep
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  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
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  • Materials Science
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  • Mechanical Working
  • Plastics
  • Polymeric Films
  • Reinforced Plastics
  • Resins
  • Thermosetting Plastics

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