Sewer Sense No. 10

by NCPI, 5/1/1981

Rigid or flexible? - - A question of Mistake Identity. The article describing the difference between rigid pipe and flexible pipe. Both are defined. Full and free Competition conclusively defined by E. J. Newbould, describes case where single material specification was approved. Love Canal revisited. Describes the use of Logan clay pipe and perforated pipe as part of the Love Canal clean up. Described as a hazardous waste site. Pacific Clay Products Case History where the clay pipe was cast in Concrete to keep the pipe from floating in a river bed. The line was installed in the Victor Valley Regional waste water Reclamation Project. We have clay pipe being precast in concrete rings to keep the pipe from floating. An article offering the publication of Load Factors. New bedding techniques cut installation costs.

Keywords: precast concrete, riverbed, victor valley, bedding factor , love canal, rigid, flexible, logan clay products