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title: Stress Testing for HDPE Pipe Materials
description: An issue of Uni-Bell PVC Pipe News contained important information and observations concerning cracking and buckling problems involved with corrugated HDPE pipes.
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# [Stress Testing for HDPE Pipe Materials](https://resources.concretepipe.org/stress-testing-for-hdpe-pipe-materials)

 Written by [Design](https://resources.concretepipe.org/author/design) | 11/11/22 3:19 AM

## Industry Experts Call for Stress Testing for HDPE Pipe Materials

Last fall, as a service to our members, the American Concrete Pipe Association made available copies of the Fall 1996 issue of Uni-Bell PVC Pipe News. This issue contained important information and observations concerning cracking and buckling problems involved with some corrugated HDPE pipes. One of the most publicized installations involved a deep-fill project in Pennsylvania. This bulletin contains additional “food for thought” as well as numerous examples an attachments.

 

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