Buried Structures

Utah State University has unique facilities that have allowed us to become a leader in pipe research testing for the last 30 years. We have performed tests in the field and in the laboratory, and we have accomplished this using various soil types as well as a myriad of pipe materials and dimensions. We have a history of testing and research for both the flexible and rigid pipe from which to draw.
Large Pipe Test Cell:
Large Test Cell More Details Large Test Cell
Small Pipe Test Cell:
Small Test Cell More Details Small Test Cell
Types of Tests Performed in the Past:
  • Joint tests: tightness/leakage, expansion/contraction
  • Creep tests
  • Mechanical/structural property tests
  • Tensile tests
  • Parallel plate loading tests
  • Material properties tests
  • Split ring tests
  • Stress relaxation tests
  • Load deflection tests
  • Strain deflection tests
  • Performance limits tests
  • Water damage tests: groundwater infiltration

Power Point Presentations:

ADSbundle.ppt
NevadaPR1.ppt
Presentation2.ppt

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Faculty Involved:

Dr. Watkins
Dr. Reynold K. Watkins

 

Dr. Folkman
Dr. Steven L. Folkman

Dr. Moser
Dr. Alma P. Moser

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