Assessment of Aging Asbestos Cement Pipe Systems (OnDemand Webinar)

$149.00

SKU: 407392EAU

Description

Gain the tools to assess the condition and remaining service life of asbestos cement pipes.Thousands of miles of asbestoscement (AC) pipe in North America are reaching the end of their expected service life, although actual service life depends largely on pipe condition and working environment. AC pipe applications include water distribution systems, sanitary sewers, and industrial process piping. As typical replacement or rehabilitation costs for underground systems at greater than 1M per mile, system managers and owners must determine where to focus limited funds and how to optimize mainline replacement. This workshop provides AC pipe system operators with the tools necessary to assess the condition and remaining service life of AC pipes within their specific system. Application of these tools will be demonstrated using actual case studies.

Date: 2022-09-29 Start Time: End Time:

Learning Objectives

AC Pipe Degradation
• Material Characterization
• Degradation Mechanisms
• Failure Modes
• Factors Influencing Degradation and Failure Rates

AC Pipe Condition Assessment
• Sample Selection and Field Documentation
• Techniques for Evaluating Extent of Pipe Degradation and Residual Strength of Pipe
• Laboratory Testing of Physical Properties and Chemical Composition of Pipe Samples
• Interpretation of Test Results

Prediction of Remaining Service Life
• Modeling Based on Pipe Condition and Actual Load Conditions
• Modeling Based on System Leak Rates
• Application of Predictive Models to System-Wide Replacement Plan

ENG ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.

Mateusz Radlinski, Ph.D., P.E.-Exponent Failure Analysis Associates