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HDPE Corrugated Pipe Installation Examples
Comparative Analysis of Project Costs
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PROJECT
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LOCATION
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DESCRIBDION
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PIPE USED
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COST SAVINGS VS. CONCRETE
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| Orlando Intl. Airport (Parking facility) | Orlando, FL | Storm Sewer System | 12" - 36" HDPE pipe | $31,000 |
| Atlanta's Hartsfield Intl. Airport | Atlanta, GA | Retention/detention system | 15" - 48" HDPE pipe | 30-50% |
| Target Storm | Jacksonville, NC | Sewer System | HDPE pipe | 25% or $35,250 |
| Wal-Mart Super Center | Pensacola, FL | Storm Sewer System | 12" - 48" HDPE pipe | 40% or $20,900 |
| NYSDOT | Guilderland, NY | Storm Sewer System | 18" - 36" HDPE pipe | $21,308 |
| Ardmore High School | Bowie, MD | Storm Sewer System | 12" - 36" HDPE pipe | $16,270** |
* Compiled from individual reports. On all projects, concrete pipe and corrugated polyethylene pipe were allowed materials.
** Does not include reduced costs for installation.Comparative Analysis of Pipe Material
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| SPECIFICATIONS | AASHTO M252, ASTM F405 AASHTO M294, ASTM F667 AASHTO MP7, CAN CSA-182.6, CPPA 100 Standard Spec. | 12" - 36" HDPE pipe | ASTM A760, AASHTO M36 |
| JOINTS | -Silt tight through watertight capabilities - 60% fewer joints than concrete | -Gaskets available - May require steel joint rings for water tightness | -External bolted bands required |
| WATER TIGHT PERFORMANCE | -F477 rubber gaskets provide lower leakage rates in industry | -Leakage rates 200 gal/in. dia/mi/day | -Leakage rates >200 gal/in. dia/mi/day |
| DURABILITY | -Excellent chemical and abrasion resistance | -HDPE or PVC linings used to enhance service life, and/or reduce abrasion - Susceptible to corrosion from road salts and chemicals | Special coatings and/or increased steel thickness can be used to enhance service life |
| HYDRAULICS | Typical Mannings "n" design values of .013 (Published test values as low as .009) | Typical Mannings "n" design values of .013 (Published test values as low as .010) | Typical Mannings "n" design values of .013 (Published test values as low as .0111) |
| STRUCTURAL | -Capable of live load traffic (H-20) at 1 foot of min. cover and (E-80) at 2 feet min. cover-Standard product capable of deep burial applications. | -Standard strength classes available - Spigot reinforcing may be required to prevent joint shear | Standard gauge thickness available |
| DIAMETERS |
3" - 60"
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8" - 144" (Some small diameters have no reinforcement) |
4" - 144"
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Other Information:
Corrugated Pipe Installation Guidelines