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Problems
Corrosion of the outer wire from chloride migration
Premature failure of prestressing wire due to hydrogen embrittlement
Corrosion of the liner initiating from inside the pipe
Leakage at joints due to construction defects and differential settlement
Research
In 1999 Freyssinet was retained on an emergency basis after a major
PCCP burst and is still engaged in a continuous repair program with
an emphasis on long-term durability.
PCCP is a prestressed structure. As such, Freyssinet developed
specific methods to assess each structural deficiency and define
an appropriate technical repair strategy :
Monitoring
& Risk
Assessment
Analysis
of Causes
Finite
Element
Model
(Linear or
Non Linear)
Durable
Technology
Design
Full
Scale
Testing
Operations
Durability
PCCP have a minimum design life of 50 years
Low quality repair solutions have been implemented, usually under
emergency repair contracts
Well-designed repair solutions, specific to PCCP repairs were,
not commercially available.
Damaged or defective PCCP in aggressive soils, are subject to
accelerated deterioration.
To combat this, Freyssinet developed repair solutions with 50-year
design lives, even in severe environments.
Our solutions
Repair Solutions
External Repairs
DURALOOP : an External Durable Pre-Grouted PT System
Application of additional externally applied Post-Tensioning to compensate
the failing prestressing force is a natural idea. Freyssinets PCCP External
Durable Pre-grouted PT System, DURALOOP, is based on the use of Freyssinets
patented 2MX15 Anchorage and special indented strand centering external
HDPE/PP sheathing to achieve a fully encapsulated and durable post-tensioning
system. Pre-grouting of centralized strands prior to stressing provides uniform
support of the unbonded monostrands thus ensurign that the corrosion
protection systems remain intact.
Sand Recompaction
After excavation and additional post-tensioning operations, the strengthened
area is backfilled below the pipe and the soil re-compacted to allow the
support of the PCCP load with no settlement. Freyssinets patented sand
re-compaction technique compresses the sand below the pipe to provide
uniform pressure and pipe support. It is the only known PCCP repair technique
that avoids pipe settlement and is applicable for repairs carried out with
dewatered or in-service pipes
Internal Repairs
Frey-CWrap
Freyssinet has developed a unique technique using carbon fiber fabric
impregnated with a specifically designed resin for application onto surfaces of
PCCP. This system is designed to ensure there will be no risk of delamination
due to either internal or external pressure. The porosity of Frey-CWrap is such
that complete watertightness is guaranteed. Frey-CWrap has been approved by
NSF for use with PCCP carrying potable water and makes use of the Freyssinet
Carbon Fiber Techniques (TFC) used in more than 500 structures.
Frey-CWrap Relining
Specific automated equipment has been designed to place Frey-CWrap with
a carefully controlled pitch, which may be varied to accommodate various
design criteria. The equipment is currently designed for pipes with diameters
between 1.5 m and 3 m. Details to treat special cases such as manholes and
valves are available.
Durable Repair
CONTACT
www.freyssinet.com