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Jun 25, 2013
Houston Implements Carbon Fiber Upgrade for 60-inch PCCP under Rail Line
Authors: Tomas T. Jimenez [email protected], Michael Larsen [email protected], and Gregory J. Henry [email protected]Author Affiliations
Publication: Pipelines 2013: Pipelines and Trenchless Construction and Renewals—A Global Perspective
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The Fyfe Co., LLC Tyfo® Fibrwrap® system has been utilized in strengthening structural elements for over 20 years. More recently, the Tyfo® Fibrwrap® system has been introduced as a repair alternative for failing pipe sections and joints, as well as other emergency applications that afford a shortened construction scheduled, minimal curing time and immediate return to service conditions and pressures. The following report is a brief description of the background, design and method of installation of the Tyfo® Fibrwrap® system for the City of Houston North 60 pipeline.
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Pipelines 2013: Pipelines and Trenchless Construction and Renewals—A Global Perspective
Pages: 271 - 278
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© 2013 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Jun 25, 2013
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Fyfe Company; Vice President- Water Transmission Division; 8380 Miralani Drive, San Diego, CA 92126. E-mail: [email protected]
Fibrwrap Construction Inc., Regional Manager, 9050 Autobahn Dr., Suite 400, Dallas, TX 75237. E-mail: [email protected]
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W. Becket Turner, Associate; Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.; 2925 Briarpark Drive, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77042. E-mail: [email protected]
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