Status of program to develop low cost application of carbon fiber to strengthen water and other pipes

Ryan Goodell; Sean Wisotzkey; Heath Carr; Ed Fyfe

doi:10.1117/12.916220

4 April 2012 Status of program to develop low cost application of carbon fiber to strengthen water and other pipes

Ryan Goodell, Sean Wisotzkey, Heath Carr, Ed Fyfe

Proceedings Volume 8347, Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2012; 83472R (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.916220
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2012, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Currently, the United States has over 3.5 million⁴ linear feet of large diameter water pipes failing prematurely. Methods of pipe repair generally involve very intrusive excavation and replacement of existing pipe sections that can be slow, detrimental to society, and in a lot of cases impossible. A novel new approach of repair is under development that utilizes the latest technology in automated robotics to effectively retrofit the pipes with carbon fiber. By utilizing this technology, many of the problems associated with existing repair methods can be mitigated.

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Ryan Goodell, Sean Wisotzkey, Heath Carr, and Ed Fyfe "Status of program to develop low cost application of carbon fiber to strengthen water and other pipes", Proc. SPIE 8347, Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security 2012, 83472R (4 April 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.916220

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