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Pipe Flotation & Buoyancy

Presenter: Don McNutt, P.E.

Webinar Description

This class discusses the possibility of flotation of buried drainage pipe systems. I will be providing information about why this is a timely subject. Buoyancy will be explained and how it can affect buried pipelines. Two accepted methods of accounting for buoyant forces in pipeline designs including factors of safety will be presented. Finally, I will provide some example situations.

Key Takeaways

1. Understand the basic concept of Buoyancy.

2. Differentiate between two accepted methods of soil resistance calculations.

3. Learn how using flowable fill must be addressed during installation

Additional Resources:

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About the Presenter

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Don McNutt, P.E.

North Central Region Engineer
American Concrete Pipe Association

Don is the North Central Region Engineer for the American Concrete Pipe Association (ACPA). Don graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and is licensed in the state of Ohio. Don has over 40 years of experience in the precast concrete industry as a quality control manager, production engineer, design engineer, engineering manager and chief operating officer. Don has been promoting resilient infrastructure with the ACPA since 2018.