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Asbestos cement water mains: history, current state, and future planning

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  1. National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Research in Construction
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Conference60th Annual Western Canada Water and Wastewater Association Conference: 23 September 2008, Regina, SK.
Subjectasbestos cement pipe; pipe deterioration; pipe failure; failure mechanisms; Water mains
Abstract
This paper reviews available information on AC pipes, especially the manufacturing methods, chemical composition, and the environmental factors that affect the deterioration and failure of AC pipes. It also summarizes current efforts and methods for assessing the conditions of AC pipe and forecasting future performance.
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  • 60th Annual Western Canada Water and Wastewater Association Conference [Proceedings] (23 September 2008): 1–13.
LanguageEnglish
Peer reviewedYes
NRC numberNRCC 50806
NRC-IRC-19850
NPARC number20377236
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