Elliptical Concrete Pipe is recommended for installations where:
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Height or width restrictions exist |
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Greater capacity is required at shallow depths of flow (horizontal elliptical) |
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Higher flushing values are required at low flows (vertical elliptical) |
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Very high fills are present (vertical elliptical) |
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Applications
Elliptical Concrete Pipe is used for the following:
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Sizes
Elliptical Concrete Pipe is normally available in circular diameter equivalents of 18 inches (450mm) through 144 inches (2700mm). |
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Joints
The following joints are normally available for concrete pipe:
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Tongue and groove for packing with mastic joint compound, preformed mastic, butyl gaskets or mortar |
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Single-offset joint with profile rubber gasket |
(Note that tongue and groove joints with mastic or mortar are not intended to be watertight, but to keep silt or soil from passing through the joint. Gasketed elliptical pipe is not available in some markets. Please contact your Hanson representative.)
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Linings/Coatings
A variety of linings and coatings are available as dictated by project conditions. |
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Applicable Specifications
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ASTM C507/AASHTO M207 — Reinforced Concrete Elliptical Culvert, Storm Drain and Sewer Pipe |
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