Renovation of three 108-inch PCCP water pipelines
Date
1999
Authors
Rundle RT
Olden JM
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Publisher
Reston, VA, USA
Abstract
The Coastal Water Authority of Texas installed three 2740 mm Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe (PCCP) water pipelines across the Houston Ship Channel in 1972. This article describes the investigations leading to the decision to renovate as well as the design and construction of the renovations. Details of the renovations design and construction experience are presented
Description
67-78
Keywords
Construction, Grouting, Installation, Pipe linings, PIPELINES, Prestressed concrete, Reconstruction (structural), Structural analysis, Texas, Water, Water pipelines, Welding