Concrete Pipe Joints: Your Best Choice
The function of a pipeline generally determines the performance requirements of the pipe joints. Whether the purpose is to convey sanitary sewage or storm water, joints are designed so that when sections are laid together they will make a continuous line of pipe with an interior free from irregularities. Joints can be designed to provide soil-tightness, or water-tightness, with the ability to accommodate lateral or longitudinal movement, and strength to handle shear or vertical movement.