Design, Analysis, and Full-Scale Testing of the Rolled Groove Gasket Joint System in AWWA C303 Bar-Wrapped, Steel-Cylinder Concrete Pressure Pipe
Publication: Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice
Volume 4, Issue 3
Abstract
This paper presents full-scale testing results of a 1,370-mm (54-in.) nominal diameter prototype rolled groove joint incorporated into a bar-wrapped concrete pressure pipe manufactured to American Water Works Association (AWWA) standard C303 specifications. The acceptance criteria for the prototype were no leakage or deformation at 1 MPa (150 psi) working pressure and 1.6 MPa (225 psi) transient pressure. The joint was also required to be watertight at 2 MPa (300 psi), which represented a factor of safety of 2 over working pressure. A 25.4-mm (1-in.) pull was used in the full-scale test to reflect the worst case scenario of an angularly deflected joint in the field to assess its ability to tolerate unsymmetrical fit. The test pipe was loaded in excess of its circumferential elastic limit, without any visible leakage at the joint. The three-dimensional (3D) nonlinear numerical simulation of the pipe joint was created by using software, resulting in acceptable comparisons with the experimental data. Data collection instrumentation included strain gauges, cable displacement transducers, and acoustic emissions (AE) technology. Joint design included an optimal stab depth for the spigot and appropriate rod-wrap termination design in both the bell and spigot to provide sufficient stiffness. The strain in the internal and external cement mortar layers remained below the ultimate strain of 0.2% up to 1.7 MPa (250 psi). A steel cylinder with complete-penetration helical butt welded seams, which will allow a groove to be roll-formed on the cylinder, with a minimum cylinder thickness of 3.4 mm (), are noted as minimum requirements for the joint.
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Acknowledgments
The principal investigators would like to acknowledge the work performed by graduate students at the University of Texas at Arlington; Mrs. Yeonho Park and Sanputt “Pat” Siamasthien, who provided invaluable assistance during the experimental phases and finite-element analysis; and Mr. David (Zhen) Zheng, Faculty Research Associate, in helping in final report. The financial assistance, technical expertise, and supervision provided by Northwest Pipe Company are acknowledged.
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Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice
Volume 4 • Issue 3 • August 2013
Pages: 156 - 169
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Received: Apr 27, 2012
Accepted: Nov 2, 2012
Published online: Nov 5, 2012
Discussion open until: Apr 5, 2013
Published in print: Aug 1, 2013
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