Concrete Pipes
These pipes may be precast or Cast-in-situ plain concrete pipe may be used at such places where water does not flow under pressure, these pipes are jointed with Bel &Spigot Joints. Plain Concrete pipes are up to 60 cm dia only, above it these are reinforced.
Advantages of R.C.C Pipes
• Their life is more about 75 years
• They can be easily constructed in the factories or at site
• They have least coefficient of thermal expansion than other types of pipes . Hence they do not require expansion joints
• Due to their heavy weight, when laid under water, they are not affected by buoyancy, even when they are empty.
• They are not affected by atmospheric action or ordinary soil under normal condition.
Urban Infrastructure and Network Study notes for M. plan Sem-III
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