Culvert Renewal with Cementitious-Geopolymer Spray–Applied Pipe Lining: Field Data Collection and Assessment
Publication: Journal of Pipeline Systems Engineering and Practice
Volume 12, Issue 3
Abstract
A structurally spray-applied pipe lining (SAPL) is a trenchless method to inhibit further deterioration and structurally renew deteriorated pipes, culverts, and drainage structures. The primary SAPL materials generally fall into two broad categories of cementitious and polymeric materials. SAPLs can be a key strategy in extending service life and managing the future issues expected from the aging network of gravity pipes and culverts. However, currently no standard design methodology exists for SAPL. Most lining vendors utilize the cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) design methodology as specified in a current standard, and others use various analytical structural design approaches. This paper assessed the existing conditions of 24 culverts renewed with SAPL in the states of Delaware, Florida, Minnesota, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania by considering various physical and operational factors. The inspections were focused on large-diameter corrugated metal pipes (CMPs) and reinforced concrete pipes (RCPs) renewed with cementitious and geopolymer SAPLs. This study is part of a broader research project to develop a standard design methodology for this renewal method. Identifying potential problems after installation can be considered during planning and design of SAPL. Therefore, the first objective of this paper is to conduct field data collections and in situ inspections of recent SAPL projects to identify renewal defects and installation issues. The second objective of this paper is to make suggestions for development of proper performance construction specifications to prevent SAPL potential problems. The data collected through the field inspection are used to assess the structural conditions of these projects. The results present a strong need for SAPL performance construction specifications, a standard design methodology, a robust quality control protocol, postinspection requirements, and recommendations for SAPL installation improvements.
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Acknowledgments
This research was conducted under a pool-funded project from National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) at the University of Texas at Arlington’s (UTA’s) Center for Underground Infrastructure Research and Education (CUIRE). The authors would like to thank Ohio Department of Transportation (Ohio DOT) for leading the project and six other DOTs including DelDOT, FDOT, MnDOT, NCDOT, NYSDOT, and PennDOT for funding and contributing to this project. The authors would like to specifically thank Mr. Jeffrey E. Syar, P.E., and Mr. Thomas K. Birnbrich, P.E. (Ohio DOT), Mr. Brian R. Carmody, P.E., and Mr. Steven Wright, P.E. (NYSDOT); Mr. Matthew Lauffer, P.E., and Mr. Charles Smith, P.E. (NCDOT), Mr. Paul Rowekamp and Ms. Aislyn Ryan (MnDOT), Ms. Sheri Little (PennDOT), Mr. Carlton Spirio (FDOT), Mr. Jonathan Karam and Mr. Nicholas Dean (DelDOT), Mr. Darrell Sanders, P.E., and Mr. Hugh Mickel, P.E. (formerly at CONTECH) for their support and contributions to this project for their contributions and support of this research project. In addition, authors would like to thank partner companies and consultants, Mr. Lynn Osborn (LEO Consulting, LLC), Mr. Ed Kampbell (Rehabilitation Resource Solutions, LLC), and Dr. Firat Sever, P.E. (Quakewrap).
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Received: Jul 28, 2020
Accepted: Dec 29, 2020
Published online: May 19, 2021
Published in print: Aug 1, 2021
Discussion open until: Oct 19, 2021
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