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CASE STUDY FROM USA: WHO IS LIABLE FOR FLEXIBLE PIPE PROBLEMS? THINGS TO CONSIDER

Examples are provided where collapses of HDPE pipes suggest that contractors may not be the only liable party. Some clients and designers are also failing to understand the risks and can be also liable if they do not specify and monitor sufficiently robust solutions.A copy can be downloaded from
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New Factsheet “Structural design of buried pipelines: The importance of correct classification of pipes and validating theory with practice"

Describes why the correct structural classification of different pipe materials and designs is essential to ensure that the appropriate design method is used. Only by establishing if a pipe is “rigid”, “semi-rigid” or “flexible” can the performance of the pipeline be reliably anticipated, when properly installed using suitable embedment. It also explains the importance of comprehensive and rigorous in-situ testing on new material combinations and product designs to ensure that...
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US Case Study: Contractor chooses concrete pipes as preferred material over HDPE

This new case study publication offers information on a recent stormwater detention project at Akron-Canton Airport, Ohio, USA, where contractors and designers decided to change their specification and opt for concrete pipes as preferred material over HDPE in order to save on size and design requirements and occupy a smaller footprint for the installation.The use of concrete pipes helped save considerable time, money and resource. A copy of the Case Study can be downloaded from
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Pipe Lifter Chosen for CPIA 2012 Edition

CPSA has been recognised again for its innovative concrete pipe lifter solution, in the Construction Products Association 2012 edition of Construction Products Innovation and Achievement (CPIA).
The pipe lifter is one of only 18 products nationwide selected for this year’s publication and is one of only nine products to make the Health, Safety and Security category. Commenting on the achievement, Simon Storer, Communications and External Affairs Director, for the Construction Products...
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The pipe lifter is one of only 18 products nationwide selected for this year’s publication and is one of only nine products to make the Health, Safety and Security category. Commenting on the achievement, Simon Storer, Communications and External Affairs Director, for the Construction Products...
CPSA Newsletter "Pipeline" Autumn 2012 Issue out

The Autumn 2012 edition of CPSAs eNewsletter Pipelines is now available. Click here for news on the latest edition of Sewers for Adoption, information on how to reduce the cost of pipeline installation and details on CPSAs innovation to improve site...