I'm being told that I can't use a 90 degree bend for a new water main. I've stated that we will use thrust blocking, but I'm required to use 22 1/2's instead to make the turn. Is this just a jurisdictional thing or is it bad design to use a 90 with thrust blocking?
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Water Main 90 Bend
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LittleInch
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Type and size of pipe?
Pressure?
But looks odd to say the least. That's why they make 90 degree bends...
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Pressure?
But looks odd to say the least. That's why they make 90 degree bends...
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LittleInch
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I can only guess that someone had a bad experience with an inadequate thrust block.
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Typical 8" ductile iron water main serving one street. I was under the same impression that's what they're made for.
No real constraints in the area from other utilities or structures. I'm leaning towards individual preference as well, but wanted to make sure I haven't been specifying plans incorrectly.
LittleInch said:
No real constraints in the area from other utilities or structures. I'm leaning towards individual preference as well, but wanted to make sure I haven't been specifying plans incorrectly.
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