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ASTM Selected Technical Papers
Plastic Pipe and Fittings: Past, Present, and Future
By
Thomas S. Walsh
Thomas S. Walsh
1
Walsh Consulting Services
, Houston, TX
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ISBN:
978-0-8031-7514-3
No. of Pages:
410
Publisher:
ASTM International
Publication date:
2011
Description
Historical Reviews—an overview of the PVC piping industry and polyethylene corrugated pipe industry in North America; development of ASTM’s Standard Specification D3350 Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials and its influence on polyethylene piping compounds, and much more.
Design—service life analysis for corrugated high density polyethylene piping for drainage applications; designing storm water chambers to meet AASHTO specifications; design and performance of plastic drainage pipes, and more.
Testing and Failure Analysis—stress cracking test method for corrugated high density polyethylene piping; qualification test method for high density polyethylene butt fusion joining; tensile testing of restrained joint PVC pipes; and failure analysis of plastic pipe and other hydraulic structures.
New Materials and Applications—discussions on Polyamide 11and Polyamide 12; and use of plastic tubing to replace cast iron piping in steam heating applications.
Installation—plastic pipes for trenchless applications; trenchless case history; calibration case study of installation loads on fusible PVC piping in directional drilling; and axial response of HDPE pipes in directional drilling installations.
Walsh, TS.
Plastic Pipe and Fittings: Past, Present, and Future. ISBN: 978-0-8031-7514-3
No. of Pages: 410
ISBN (electronic): 978-0-8031-8892-1
Publisher: ASTM International
Published: 2011
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Table of Contents
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North America's Cinderella Pipe Story: A Look at PVC Pipes' Climb to the TopByBob WalkerBob Walker1P.E., VP Engineering Applications,Underground Solutions, Inc.,Poway, CA 92064.Search for other works by this author on:
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A Brief History of the Development and Growth of the Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe Industry in North AmericaByJames B. GoddardJames B. Goddard1JimGoddard3,LLC,Powell, OH 43065.Search for other works by this author on:
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The Hydrostatic Stress Board of Plastics Pipe Institute: The First 50 YearsByStanley A. MrukStanley A. Mruk1115 Grant Ave., New Providence, NJ 07974Search for other works by this author on:
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Long-Term Hydrostatic Strength and Design of Thermoplastic Piping CompoundsByStephen BorosStephen Boros1Technical Director,Plastics Pipe Institute.Search for other works by this author on:
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NSF 14: Shaping the Future of the Plastic Piping IndustryByAta CiechanowskiAta Ciechanowski1NSF International,Ann Arbor, MI 48197.Search for other works by this author on:
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ASTM D 3350: A Historical and Current Perspective on a Standard Specification for Identification of Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings MaterialsByWhite G. JeeWhite G. Jee1Ingenia Polymers Group,Houston, TX 77027.Search for other works by this author on:
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A Service Life Assessment of Corrugated HDPE Drainage PipeByMichael PluimerMichael Pluimer1M. S. Eng. Director of Engineering-Plastics Pipe Institute, 105 Decker Ct., Suite 825, Irving, TX 75062.Search for other works by this author on:
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Designing Stormwater Chambers to Meet AASHTO SpecificationsByTimothy J. McGrath,Timothy J. McGrath1Ph.D., P.E.,Senior Principal,Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc.,Waltham, MA 02453.Search for other works by this author on:David MailhotDavid Mailhot2P.E.,National Engineering Manager,StormTech LLC,Weathersfield, CT 06109.Search for other works by this author on:
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Design and Performance of Plastic Drainage Pipes in Environmental Containment FacilitiesByR. W. I. BrachmanR. W. I. Brachman1Associate Professor, GeoEngineering Centre at Queen's-RMC,Queen's Univ.,Kingston ONCanadaK7L 3N6Search for other works by this author on:
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Design Development of Large Thermoplastic Chambers for Stormwater RetentionByBrent J. Bass,Brent J. Bass11Staff II,Structures, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc.Waltham, MA 02453Search for other works by this author on:Timothy J. McGrath,Timothy J. McGrath22Ph.D., P.E.,Senior Principal,Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc.,Waltham, MA 02453Search for other works by this author on:David Mailhot,David Mailhot33P.E.,National Engineering Manager,StormTech LLC,Weathersfield, CT 06109Search for other works by this author on:Keng-Wit LimKeng-Wit Lim44Staff II,Structures, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc.,Waltham, MA 02453Search for other works by this author on:
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Technical Considerations When Fabricating PVC Pressure FittingsByTom Franzen,Tom Franzen1Plant Manager,Specified Fittings,164 West Smith Rd., Bellingham, WA 98228Search for other works by this author on:Craig Fisher,Craig Fisher2Vice President, Technical and Municipal Services,S&B Technical Products,Fort Worth, TX 76119Search for other works by this author on:Shah RahmanShah Rahman3Western Regional Engineer,Northwest Pipe Company,1101 California Ave., Suite 100, Corona, CA 92881Search for other works by this author on:
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Deflection Lag, Load Lag, and Time Lag of Buried Flexible PipeByAmster HowardAmster Howard1Civil Engineering Consultant,Lakewood, CO, 80228Search for other works by this author on:
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Stress Crack Protocol for Finished Product Testing of Corrugated High Density Polyethylene PipeByJohn M. KurdzielJohn M. Kurdziel1P.E.,Director of Technical Service and Market Development,ADS,Hilliard, OH 43126Search for other works by this author on:
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Guided Side-Bend: An Alternative Qualification Method for Butt Fusion Joining of Polyethylene Pipe and FittingsBySteve Sandstrum,Steve Sandstrum1ISCO Industries LLC,926 Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY 40204.Search for other works by this author on:Dudley Burwell,Dudley Burwell1ISCO Industries LLC,926 Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY 40204.Search for other works by this author on:Steve McGriff,Steve McGriff1ISCO Industries LLC,926 Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY 40204.Search for other works by this author on:Jim Craig,Jim Craig2McElroy Manufacturing,883 N. Fulton, Tulsa, OK 74115.Search for other works by this author on:Harvey SvetlikHarvey Svetlik3Independent Piping Products,4949 Joseph Hardin Dr., Dallas, TX 75236.Search for other works by this author on:
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Tensile Testing of a Push-On Restrained Joint PVC PipeByCraig Fisher,Craig Fisher1Vice President, Technical and Municipal Services,S&B Technical Products,Fort Worth, TX 76119Search for other works by this author on:Guido QuesadaGuido Quesada2President,Mechanical Problem Solving S.A.,213 Oficentro Centauro Esquivel, Calle Blancos, 10803 San José, Costa RicaSearch for other works by this author on:
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Building Knowledge from Failure Analysis of Plastic Pipe and Other Hydraulic StructuresByPhillip A. Sharff,Phillip A. Sharff1Principal,Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.,Waltham, MA 02453Search for other works by this author on:Simon C. Bellemare,Simon C. Bellemare2Staff II-Materials,Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.,Waltham, MA 02453Search for other works by this author on:Lisa M. WitmerLisa M. Witmer3Staff II-Materials,Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.,Waltham, MA 02453Search for other works by this author on:
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Challenges in Investigating Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe FailuresByMichael D. Hayes,Michael D. Hayes1Ph.D, P.E.,Engineering Systems, Inc.,Atlanta, GA.Search for other works by this author on:Michael L. Hanks,Michael L. Hanks1Ph.D, P.E.,Engineering Systems, Inc.,Atlanta, GA.Search for other works by this author on:Frank E. Hagan,Frank E. Hagan2P.E.,Engineering Systems, Inc.,Atlanta, GA.Search for other works by this author on:Dale Edwards,Dale Edwards3P.E.,Engineering Systems, Inc.,Aurora, IL.Search for other works by this author on:Don DuvallDon Duvall4Ph.D., P.E.,Engineering Systems, Inc.,Aurora, IL.Search for other works by this author on:
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Environmental Stress Cracking of Commercial CPVC PipesByRay L. HauserRay L. Hauser1Ph.D., P.E.,Ray Hauser Expertise,Boulder, CO 80301.Search for other works by this author on:
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How to Crawl Through a Pipe—TerminologyByAmster HowardAmster Howard1Civil Engineering Consultant, Lakewood, CO 80228Search for other works by this author on:
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Yesterday, Today, and Now: Polyamide-11 Gas Piping at 200 psig under the New RulesByFrank VolgstadtFrank Volgstadt1Volgstadt and Associates, Inc.,6133 Shore Dr., Madison, OH 44057Search for other works by this author on:
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Polyamide 12 Natural Gas Distribution Systems Operating at Pressures Greater Than 125 PsigByRichard WolfRichard Wolf1Polymer Processing Solutions, Inc.,Birdsboro, PA 19508.Search for other works by this author on:
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Plastic Tubing Prospect to Replace Cast Iron Conduit in Steam Heating SystemsByIgor ZhadanovskyIgor Zhadanovsky1Ph.D.,Applied Engineering Consulting,38 Falmouth Rd., Newton, MA02465Search for other works by this author on:
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Specifying Plastic Pipes for Trenchless ApplicationsByLarry J. PetroffLarry J. Petroff1Performance Pipe Division,Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LP,5085 W Park Blvd, Ste 500, Plano, TX 75093.Search for other works by this author on:
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Trenchless Case History—University of Denver's Use of High-Performance Restrained-Joint Water Distribution PipeBySteven B. Gross,Steven B. Gross1P.E.,Director of R&D and Technical Services, Pipe and Foundation Products,CertainTeed Corporation, P.O. Box 860,Valley Forge, PA 19482Search for other works by this author on:Brenden TippetsBrenden Tippets2Project Manager,BT Construction, Inc.,9885 Emporia St., Henderson, CO 80610Search for other works by this author on:
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Unique Calibration Case Study for Predictive Model of Installation Loads for Directional Drilled Fusible PVC PipeByRichard (Bo) Botteicher,Richard (Bo) Botteicher1P.E.,Senior Product Engineer,Underground Solutions, Inc.,Denver, CO 80222Search for other works by this author on:Samuel T. AriaratnamSamuel T. Ariaratnam2Ph.D., P.E.,Professor, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering,Arizona State Univ., P.O. Box 870204,Tempe, AZ 85287-0204Search for other works by this author on:
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Axial Response of HDPE Pipes as a Result of Installation by Directional DrillingByIan D. Moore,Ian D. Moore1Ph.D., P.E.,Queen's University, GeoEngineering Centre at Queen's—RMC Ellis Hall,Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6.CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Richard W. I. Brachman,Richard W. I. Brachman1Ph.D., P.E.,Queen's University, GeoEngineering Centre at Queen's—RMC Ellis Hall,Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6.CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:John A. Cholewa,John A. Cholewa2Ph.D.,Houle Chevrier Engineering Ltd.,180 Wescar Lane, R.R. 2 Carp, Ontario, K0A 1L0.CanadaSearch for other works by this author on:Abdul G. ChehabAbdul G. Chehab3Ph.D.,NSCC,Abu Dhabi,.United Arab EmiratesSearch for other works by this author on:
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