•

The trench should be undercut beneath the pipes at
least 6 inches to give additional thrust resistance
and to provide for an adequate concrete envelope
around the fittings. At least 6 inches of concrete
should be over the top of the pipe.
• The centre of the thrust block should coincide with
the horizontal centreline of the pipe.
• Unless otherwise specified by the engineer,
acceptable concrete is 1 part Portland cement, 2
parts washed sand and 3-parts washed gravel with
enough water for a relatively dry mix. The dry mix is
easier to shape and offers higher strength.
• It is important that the concrete be “worked”
thoroughly around the elbows for maximum surface
contact. Take care that entire area between the
fittings and the freshly cut trench wall is filled with
concrete and free of voids.
10.9 Settlement
Flexible rubber seal lock joints have to be installed in
pairs (ASL); one joint is placed at the beginning of the
deviation while the other is located at the end of this
area, in order to create a rocker pipe. The rocker pipe
will act as a hinge.
10.10 Pipe Cast in Concrete
Concrete can be poured around AMIPOX piping
system.
• Do not pour concrete directly onto pipe.
• The vibrating equipment must be kept at least
300 mm away from the pipe.
• The pipe system must be pressure tested prior to
casting.
• Cradles are provided with steel clamps and rubber
lining in order to prevent floating.
• Buckling of the pipe during casting can be
prevented by pressurizing the system.
Note that concrete shrinks when setting; this may result
in extra loading of the GRE pipe system. Ensure that
the allowable external pressure is not exceeded by
using pressure relief valves.

The longer the rocker pipe, the higher the loads on the
joints. This can be avoided by using more rocker pipes.
Based on the soil parameters, the number of rocker
pipes is determined.

Note that the length of the sections shall be limited in

order to avoid excessive bending which may result in
failure of pipe or joint.
The section length = ID + minimal 0.5 m. Mechanical
O-ring joints shall be installed at both ends to Figure 10-10 Pipe cast in concrete
accommodate further settlements.

Original
position 10.11 Concrete Wall Penetrations
and Connections
Sag

Several methods are used for AMIPOX pipe

connections through concrete walls.

1 Puddle flange
Flexible Flexible joint
joint
Settled profile
ofter subsidence
Factory made puddle flange consists of a GRE ring
Location of pipe which is directly laminated on a pipe piece (exact
after subsidence
location by client) with standard dimensions of
approximate 50 mm thickness and a diameter of 50 mm
Figure 10-9 Settlement
greater than the diameter of the pipe to be installed.
A rubber pad wrap is recommended to protect the
surrounding pipe portions.

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