Irrigation pipe - standard
Rubber ring jointed pipes are recommended for irrigation applications where a pressure-tight joint seal is required.
Humes steel-reinforced concrete irrigation pipes are available in two joint options: a belled socket joint for 300mm to 1,800mm diameter pipes, and an in-wall joint for pipes up to 3,600mm diameters to accommodate the greater pipe wall thickness. While these joints are watertight, they allow a small amount of deflection without compromising joint integrity. The pipes can withstand up to 90kPa pressure within their joints and pipe barrels.
The inherent strength and durability of Humes concrete pipes provide a long-term asset for any landholder, with a virtually unlimited service life for most common installations.
Typically, irrigation pipes are required to be of high strength, and Humes frequently manufactures non-standard class pipes to meet the specific requirements of various projects. Pipelines under large embankments can range from class 2 to class 10 pipes.
Many variables must be considered to determine the correct class loading for a pipeline. “PipeClass” design software has been purpose-designed to help calculate the required pipe class for individual projects.
For a free copy of the software from the Concrete Pipe Association of Australia (CPAA), click on the link below:
