Project 4485
Durability and Reliability of Large Diameter HDPE Pipe for Water Main Applications
$452,476
Principal Investigator
Mohammad Najafi
Research Principal
Jian Zhang, PhD, PE
Contractor
University of Texas at Arlington
Research Impact
This study examined the durability and reliability of large diameter high density polyethylene (HDPE) water mains (16 in. and larger), as an economical alternative to other pipe materials. The project focused initially on identifying key problems associated with modes, causes, and rates of failure of HDPE water pipelines through a comprehensive literature search. Once these key problems were identified, durability and reliability of these pipes through surveys, experimental work, and case studies were investigated. Research partners: WERF and EPA. Published in 2015.
Originally funded as WERF project INFR1SG09h
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