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INTRODUCTION Concrete pipe has been used successfully for sewers and culverts in Illinois for over a century. By its very nature, concrete pipe is an ideal drainage product that has the inherent advantage of hydraulic efficiency, structural versatility, local availability, proven durability, construction adaptability, and economic superiority. National specifications have been issued by the American Society for Testing and Materials, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, American Society of Civil Engineers and the Federal Government for the purpose of insuring uniform high quality products meeting specific physical requirements. Concrete pipe is the modern manufactured conduit material with the longest history of excellent service and widest acceptance. New processes, concrete mixes, designs and unique features are constantly being introduced to make it an even better engineered product for the future. The purpose of this manual is to provide information on concrete products are available, specification designations, and proper application in the sewer and culvert field. Although liability cannot be assumed, the technical data presented here are considered reliable. |Home| |About ICPA| |Meet Our Staff| |Join ICPA|
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