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Importance of Thrust Blocks for Pipe Installations
Author(s) -
Schmid George G.,
Bauhahn Elmer E.
Publication year - 1960
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1960.tb00452.x
Subject(s) - blocking (statistics) , thrust bearing , hammer , thrust , surge , water hammer , shock (circulatory) , engineering , marine engineering , forensic engineering , environmental science , geotechnical engineering , geology , structural engineering , mechanical engineering , computer science , electrical engineering , medicine , computer network
This article discusses the importance of providing sufficient thrust blocking for pipe installations due to the likelihood of shock pressure, surges, and soil movement from freezing and thawing cycles. The article begins by providing a brief overview of new materials used for pipes, the wide variety of joints that are available, and sealing materials. Necessary blocking, however, is required with joints that do not provide protection against the movement of fittings and plugs. Installation of mains, leaks, supports, water hammer, and safe bearing load and thrust are all discussed.