AAP Recommendation

L.73: Methods for inspecting and repairing underground plastic ducts

Study Group
6

Study Period
2005-2008

Consent Date
2007-11-23

Approval Date
2008-04-06

Provisional Name
L.irud

Input used for Consent
C 38
TD 317-GEN

Status
AC

IPR
Site

After the conduit is installed in a trench and been backfilled, but before any surface construction begins, it is common practice to check duct quality because certain plastic conduits can become oval-shaped, pierced or broken. This Recommendation describes inspection methods such as test mandrel and CCTV system to check duct quality, and also describes various methods that are utilized to repair underground conduits. Repairing methods without digging, called "trenchless techniques," are introduced and traditional repairing methods (dig and replace) is also presented. Additionally, guideline for selecting an appropriate repairing method is proposed. It is expected that this Recommendation will provide alternative solutions for inspecting and repairing work.

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