TABLE OF CONTENTS Conditions for pipe handling and construction vary depending upon the type of pipe being installed. For example, PVC pipe is often used for both drainage and water supply. The pipe design and installation for these two types of piping applications are different. Principles and fundamentals can be similar, but specific requirements often vary. In view of this, we will talk about different types of pipe individually. Long term behaviors of PVC, CPVC, PP, and HDPE are illustrated in Figures 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5.
Sewers are often made of PVC pipe. The diameter of the pipe can range from small to large. How the PVC pipe for sewers is handled and installed is essential to a successful installation. Some characteristics of PVC sewer pipe make it subject to damage that might not affect another type of pipe. For example, PVC pipe used in sewers can become brittle in cold weather. Dropping cold PVC pipe on a hard surface can crack the pipe. While the crack may not be very visible, it will cause a leak. Water can create extreme problems when joining the...
