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Installing Piping System in Concrete Trenches

09/26/2013 7:55 AM

Hi guys ,

Anyone has an idea or can give a quick comparison on the advantages and disadvantages of installing the piping systems in concrete trenches rather than installing it above ground,for sure there`s a code or standard highlighting this issue , appreciate if anyone can advice.
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Re: Installing piping system in concrete trenches

09/26/2013 7:59 AM
  • Aesthetics
  • Costs
  • Hydraulic considerations
  • Leakage and drainage considerations
  • Access considerations
  • Interruption to other services considerations
  • Security considerations
  • Energy conservation considerations
  • Weather considerations
  • Etc.

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Re: Installing piping system in concrete trenches

09/26/2013 9:26 AM

Google it.
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Re: Installing piping system in concrete trenches

09/26/2013 9:35 AM

thanks , thought of asking the experts as well ....
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Re: Installing piping system in concrete trenches

09/26/2013 9:56 AM

"Expert" - say it - "x" is an unknown quantity; "spurt" is a drip under pressure.

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Re: Installing Piping System in Concrete Trenches

09/26/2013 10:18 AM

Above ground= cheap.

Buried=expensive.

I'm sure all else is secondary.

Ask your piping/mechanical/construction/civil/site/lead engineer about, "a code or standard highlighting this issue".
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Re: Installing Piping System in Concrete Trenches

09/26/2013 1:12 PM

You don't have to trip, climb over or walk around them.

Better accidental leak containment.

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10/04/2013 1:53 PM

You might consider contacting some of the precast trench system manufacturers for their input. Of course it will be biased in their favor, but they should know some of the issues regarding codes & standards. Here's one mfr I have used for electrical cable trench, but they make a variety of products:

Oldcastle products

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