Sewer construction and pipe encasement therefor
US5482403A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L9/08
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Prefabricated concrete pipe encasements are disclosed for stabilizing underground conduit systems from movement caused by flotation, back filling or settling. In one embodiment, a sewer chimney includes a plastic riser connected between a tee-fitting in a sewer main and a cap block at a branch service line. At least one pipe encasement and a prefabricated concrete base encircles the riser for maintaining alignment with the tee-fitting. In other embodiments the pipe encasement encircles a generally horizontal pipe line.
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