Research

Research

Research promotes innovation and progress for the pipe and box industry. Those who are making decisions for the traveling public need credible, high-quality information to address the ever changing options available. The below research reports provide insightful details about our drainage systems for yesterday, today and tomorrow.

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	UTA Study on POPIT Lift Hole Plugs UTA Study on POPIT Life Hole Plugs:  The key point when installing the POPIT plug is to make certain that the “ribs” grab onto the inside of the hole, which will secure the plug in place. Since the POPIT plug is neither watertight nor airtight, the goal of this study is to subject the installed POPIT plug to internal pressure while subjected to 30 ft of backfill.
	UTA Study on HDPE UTA Study on HDPE: This study is a part of a major initiation on health monitoring of underground structures in which a new state-of-the-art laser profiler is being developed. Thus, data is being collected from flexible pipe systems for comparative purposes. This report presents the initial results of video and laser inspections of HDPE pipelines in 61 site locations in 10 states throughout the nation.
	Evaluation of HDPE Pipe Performance on KY DOT and OH DOT Construction Projects by Pipeline and Drainage Consultants Published: August, 2006 Resource #03-248 Member: $4.50 Nonmember: $9.00 Order Now
	The Economic Costs of Culvert Failures Joseph Perrin, Jr. and Chintan S. Jhaveri Prepared for the Transportation Research Board – January 2004 Submitted: November 15, 2003 Resource #03-247 (Online only)
	Condition Investigations of HDPE Pipe In-Service In the United States (Six States) for The American Concrete Pipe Association Irving, Texas WJE No. 991592 January 24, 2002 Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. Resource #03-246 Member: $10.00 Nonmember: $20.00 Order Now