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Technical Manual: Conduits through Embankment Dams (FEMA 484)

Technical Manual: Conduits through Embankment Dams (FEMA 484)

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<strong>Conduits</strong> <strong>through</strong> <strong>Embankment</strong> <strong>Dams</strong>• Service life• Initial inspection of the existing conduit• Selection of the diameter and thickness• Thermal expansion/contraction• Stress cracking• Joints• Flotation• Entrance and terminal structuresThese parameters are further discussed in the following paragraphs. On a case-bycasebasis, the designer may need to consider additional parameters depending onthe performance criteria and design requirements of the specific application.Seepage paths.—When an HDPE slipliner installation eliminates seepage into theconduit, the flow patterns within the surrounding embankment are changed andother undesirable seepage paths may develop. Any existing seepage paths mayexperience an increase in flow. For instance, if an existing deteriorated conduit hasacted as a drain and reduced the phreatic surface within the embankment dam, thephreatic surface may increase and force flow <strong>through</strong> the dam, (along the exterior ofthe existing conduit) after slipliner installation. This seepage and the potential forinternal erosion or backward erosion piping along the conduit must be addressed byinstalling a filter diaphragm or collar at the downstream end of the existing conduit.The filter diaphragm or collar should be designed to prevent migration of the fines inthe embankment dam and should be placed around the entire circumference of theexisting conduit. For guidance on the design and construction of the filters, seechapter 6.Service life.—The service life for HDPE pipe is a function of the stress history ofthe pipe. A typical design calls for a 50- to 100-year service life.Initial inspection of the existing conduit.—A thorough inspection of the existingconduit is required prior to selecting the diameter of the HDPE slipliner.Depending on the diameter of the existing conduit, man-entry or CCTV inspectionmethods should be used; see section 9.5.2 for guidance on inspection of conduits.The condition of the existing conduit, existence of any protrusions or obstructions,joint offsets, amount of deflection, and evidence of leakage or movement ofembankment materials should be determined. The existence of any deflections,294

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