Engineer's Notebook: Underground Piping Systems PDF

Underground piping systems should be designed for near zero leakage, and must account for thermal expansion, degradation of material, high-pressure and hydraulic shock, heat loss/gain, and corrosion. A fundamental understanding of material characteristics is an inherent part of the design process for any underground piping system. With such an understanding, the piping designer can use the properties of the material to design for optimum performance for the intended service.