I am proposing to use a 54" diameter steel pipe as a culvert beneath a railroad. The municipality has a concern about the life of the steel pipe. The pipe is to be installed using a jack and bore method, and the pipe will be about 1/2" thick. What if any concerns will there be of steel pipe in basiclly inert soil conveying stormwater? There may be some scour concern along the bottom of the pipe.
I am looking for documentation/recommendations that indicate such a pipe is suitable to use as a storm pipe and that it's life can be expected to be 50 - 100 years. Galvanizing may be used, but it becomes more costly and a bit more difficult to construct when pipe sections need to be welded.
Any information or guidance is greatly appreciated.
I am looking for documentation/recommendations that indicate such a pipe is suitable to use as a storm pipe and that it's life can be expected to be 50 - 100 years. Galvanizing may be used, but it becomes more costly and a bit more difficult to construct when pipe sections need to be welded.
Any information or guidance is greatly appreciated.
