Designing for High Pressure Large Diameter FRP Underground Pipe

A look at what goes into structural mechanical designing of large FRP pressure pipe for underground water services. FRP is a unique material with a unique manufacturing process that requires a specialized design process to ensure long term reliability for the end user.

"Careful analysis ensures success of buried composite piping for industrial applications."

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“Large-diameter composite pipe intended for burial underground requires careful design to account for a range of load conditions that can impact performance."

Reprinted from the June 2012 COMPOSITES TECHNOLOGY Magazine and Copyright 2012 by Gardner Business Media Inc., 6915 Valley Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio 45244-3029.