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Technical Manual: Conduits through Embankment Dams (FEMA 484)

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Chapter 12—Renovation of <strong>Conduits</strong>Figure 163.—HDPE pipe joint being fusion welded.A small bead (figure 165) is formed where the meltedmaterial is extruded from the joint. Beads appear onboth the inside and the outside of the HDPE pipe.The need for bead removal is uncommon, but can beaccomplished using special tools after the joint has<strong>through</strong>ly cooled to ambient temperature. If removalis necessary, the personnel using the debeading toolshould be properly trained, so the HDPE pipe is notneedlessly gouged. The existence of the interior beadhas a negligible impact on the hydraulic performanceof the slipliner. A bead exists on the exterior surfaceof the joint. If proper annulus clearance is provided bythe designer, this should not affect slipliner insertion orthe grouting process. The beads should be <strong>through</strong>lyinspected for uniformity and proper sizearound the entire joint. Visual inspection isusually adequate; however other methods, suchas radiographic or ultrasonic methods, can beused. The use of fusion machine operatorswho are skilled, knowledgeable, and certified bythe manufacturer will produce a good qualityjoint. Improperly heat fused joints cannot berepaired and must be cut out, and the endsFigure 164.—Finished fusionwelded joint.Figure 165.—Interior view offinished joint bead.299

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