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Finding Efficiencies
in Concrete Pipe
Specifications
by Douglas J. Holdener,
P.E., Director, Florida
Concrete Pipe Association
There are some key
efficiencies to be gained
when installing concrete
pipe. The inherent
structural characteristics
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of rigid concrete pipe
are often not taken
advantage of in project
specifications, especially
in the case of “one size
fits all” specifications.
Below are a few of the key
specification efficiencies
allowed in national
installation standards for
concrete pipe, namely
ASTM C1479 – Installation
of Precast Concrete Sewer,
Storm Drain, and Culvert
Pipe Using Standard
Installations and AASHTO
LRFD Bridge Construction
Specifications Section 27.