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Technical Manual: Conduits through Embankment Dams (FEMA 484)

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<strong>Conduits</strong> <strong>through</strong> <strong>Embankment</strong> <strong>Dams</strong>pipe with an SDR of 26 or 32.5, although heavier pipes may be available for customapplications. The designer will need to evaluate the suitability of this type of productfor their project. For an example of a conduit renovation at a low hazardembankment dam using Snap-Tite, see the Rolling Green Community Lake Damcase history in appendix B.12.1.2 Steel pipeIn most applications, steel pipe slipliners are used within accessible conduits.Section 12.1.2 mainly pertains to conduits accessible by man-entry. However, somediscussion of steel pipe slipliners used within inaccessible conduits is provided.Steel pipe slipliners (figure 180) are generally applicable, if the existing conduit isstraight and does not have bends or significant invert slope changes. Steel pipeslipliners can be installed in conduits with bends or slope changes, if adequateclearance will allow for the insertion of the fabricated pipe sections.12.1.2.1 Design considerationsThe designer must evaluate a number of design parameters when considering steelpipe for use in sliplining. A few of the most significant design parameters include:• Seepage paths• Service life• Initial inspection of the existing conduit• Selection of the diameter and thickness• Thermal expansion/contraction• Stress cracking• Fabrication• Joints• Flotation• Entrance and terminal structures316

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