Print this page An Introduction to Drainage Pipe Strength, Cover and Bedding
J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A., Fellow ASCE, Fellow AEI
Course Outline
1. INTRODUCTION
2. SELECTION OF TYPE OF PIPE
3. SELECTION OF N VALUES
4. RESTRICTED USE OF BITUMINOUS-COATED PIPE
5. MINIMUM COVER
6. CLASSES OF BEDDING AND INSTALLATION
7. STRENGTH OF PIPE
8. RIGID PIPE
9. FLEXIBLE PIPE
1O. BEDDING OF PIPE (CULVERTS AND STORM DRAINS)
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
Upon completion of this course you will:
- Learn about the strength and functional characteristics of different types of drainage pipe available commercially;
- Learn guidelines for selection of an appropriate coefficient of roughness (“n”) for different types of drainage pipe;
- Learn minimum cover recommendations for different types of drainage pipe;
- Learn maximum cover recommendations to avoid the possibility of crushing underground pipe and conduits;
- Learn the different classes of bedding for underground pipe and conduits;
- Learn the strength properties of rigid and flexible conduit and pipe materials; and
- Learn about bedding for culverts and storm drains.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for civil engineers and other design and construction professionals wanting an introduction to underground drainage pipe and conduit, and cover and bedding.
Benefit for Attendee
This course will give civil engineers and other design and construction professionals an introduction to strengths and limitations of different types of drainage pipe and conduit.
Course Introduction
This is an introduction to methods for drainage pipe and conduit design and construction.
About Course Author
Paul Guyer is a registered mechanical engineer, civil engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with over 35 years experience in the design of buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a senior-level advisor to the California Legislature on infrastructure and capital outlay issues. He has designed and supervised the design of hundreds of construction projects requiring the preparation of detailed working drawings and specifications for federal, state and local public agencies and private companies. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local positions with the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Society of Professional Engineers.
Course Content
The course content is contained in the following PDF file:
An Introduction to Drainage Pipe Strength, Cover and Bedding
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Course Summary
This course will give you guidance you can apply when designing drainage systems using buried pipes and conduit.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
