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Jul 28, 2017
Chapter 9
Pipe Materials: Asbestos Cement
Publication: Water Pipeline Condition Assessment
Abstract
Asbestos cement (AC) pipe comprises a mixture of portland cement (or cementitious materials) and asbestos fibers, with or without silica. AC pipe installed in North America is typically manufactured to ASTM C500 specifications as either Type I or Type II pipe. AC pipe is mainly used for potable water mains that are 24 in. and less in diameter rather than for larger water mains and transmission lines. The most reliable determination of AC pipe deterioration and mechanical properties requires excavating the pipe. Failure modes of AC pipe vary but generally include circumferential breaks, longitudinal splits, joint failure, and softening of the pipe wall that can lead to blowouts. Two types of joints are predominantly used to install AC pipe: a cast iron detachable joint and an AC coupling joint. Most condition assessment techniques of AC pipe require excavating, exposing, and removing samples of the pipe.
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