Asbestos cement water mains: history, current state, and future planning

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Author	Search for: Hu, Y.¹; Search for: Wang, D. L.¹; Search for: Cossitt, K.
Name affiliation	National Research Council of Canada. NRC Institute for Research in Construction
Format	Text, Article
Conference	60th Annual Western Canada Water and Wastewater Association Conference: 23 September 2008, Regina, SK.
Subject	asbestos cement pipe; pipe deterioration; pipe failure; failure mechanisms; Water mains
Abstract	This paper reviews available information on AC pipes, especially the manufacturing methods, chemical composition, and the environmental factors that affect the deterioration and failure of AC pipes. It also summarizes current efforts and methods for assessing the conditions of AC pipe and forecasting future performance.
Publication date	2008-09-23
In	60th Annual Western Canada Water and Wastewater Association Conference [Proceedings] (23 September 2008): 1–13.
Language	English
Peer reviewed	Yes
NRC number	NRCC 50806 NRC-IRC-19850
NPARC number	20377236
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