This document provides specifications for installing polyethylene encasement on ductile iron pipe for waterlines. It describes the requirements and materials for the encasement and details the installation and construction methods according to AWWA standards. Repair and connection procedures are also specified.
This document provides specifications for installing polyethylene encasement on ductile iron pipe for waterlines. It describes the requirements and materials for the encasement and details the installation and construction methods according to AWWA standards. Repair and connection procedures are also specified.
This document provides specifications for installing polyethylene encasement on ductile iron pipe for waterlines. It describes the requirements and materials for the encasement and details the installation and construction methods according to AWWA standards. Repair and connection procedures are also specified.
This document provides specifications for installing polyethylene encasement on ductile iron pipe for waterlines. It describes the requirements and materials for the encasement and details the installation and construction methods according to AWWA standards. Repair and connection procedures are also specified.
SCOPE (Sec. 42.01) All labor, materials, fixtures, equipment,
tools and services required for the installation of ductile iron pipe polyethylene encasement shall be furnished and installed in compliance with the following specifications.
REQUIREMENTS (Sec. 42.03) Polyethylene encasement shall be
furnished and installed in accordance with AWWA C-105 latest revision to all piping, castings, fittings, valves, and couplings for the entire length of direct-buried ductile iron pipe to be supplied on the project.
The polyethylene encasement shall prevent contact between the
pipe and the surrounding backfill and bedding material, but it is not intended to be completely airtight or watertight.
minimum thickness polyethylene tube manufactured in accordance with AWWA C-105 latest revision for encasement of ductile iron waterline.
Linear low-density polyethylene film shall be manufactured of
virgin polyethylene material in accordance with ASTM D4976. Physical properties of finished film: Tensile strength 3,600 psi * Elongation 800 percent * Dielectric strength 800 V/mil thickness minimum Impact Resistance 600 g minimum Propagation Tear Resistance 2,550 grams force minimum *
*Minimum in machine and transverse direction
Polyethylene tube to be supplied shall be black (weather
resistant) in color.
Tube or sheet width sizes shall be per AWWA C105 as shown on
the following chart:
Nominal Pipe Diameter Min. Polyethylene Width for Flat Tube
6 16 8 20 10 24
10/01/04 W42.1 12 27 14 30 16 34 18 37 20 41
The polyethylene film supplied shall be clearly marked every
two feet along its length with the following information in one-inch high letters:
Manufacturers name or trademark
Year of Manufacture ANSI/AWWA C105/A21.5 Minimum film thickness and material type Applicable range of nominal pipe diameter size(s) Warning Corrosion Protection Repair any damage.
Polyethylene adhesive tape 1-1/2 wide shall be used to seal
all lumps of clay, mud, cinders, etc. on the pipe surface before installation of the polyethylene encasement. During installation, soil or embedment material shall not be trapped between the pipe and the polyethylene.
Sufficient slack shall be provided in contouring to prevent
stretching the polyethylene where it bridges irregular surfaces, such as bell-spigot interfaces, bolted joints, or fittings and to prevent damage to the polyethylene caused by backfilling operations. Overlaps shall be secured with adhesive tape.
For installation below the water table circumferential wraps
of tape shall be placed at 2 feet intervals along the barrel of the pipe to minimize the space between the polyethylene and the pipe.
Installation on ductile iron pipes shall be in accordance with
methods A or B as specified in AWWA-C105 and below:
Method A: Cut polyethylene tube to a length approximately 2
feet longer that the pipe section. Slip the tube around the pipe, centering it to provide 1-foot overlay on each adjacent pipe section and bunching it accordion-fashion lengthwise until it clears the pipe ends. Lower the pipe into the trench and make
10/01/04 W42.2 up the pipe joint with the preceding section of pipe. A shallow bell hole must be made at the joints to facilitate installation of the polyethylene tube.
After assembling the pipe joint, make the overlap of
the polyethylene tube. Pull the bunched polyethylene from the preceding length of pipe, slip it over the length of the new length of pipe, and secure it in place. Then slip the end of the polyethylene from the new pipe section over the end of the first wrap until it overlaps the joint at the end of the preceding length of pipe. Secure the overlap in place. Take up the slack along the barrel of the pipe, securing the fold at quarter points. Proceed to the next section of pipe in the same manner.
Method B: Cut polyethylene tube to a length approximately 1
foot shorter than that of the pipe section. Slip the tube around the pipe, centering it to provide 6- inch of bare pipe at each end. Take up the slack width at the top to the pipe for a snug but not tight fit along the barrel of the pipe securing the fold at quarter points. Secure the ends with polyethylene tape.
Before making up a joint, slip a 3-foot length of
polyethylene tube over the end of the preceding pipe section, bunching it accordion-fashion lengthwise. Alternatively, place a 3-foot length of polyethylene sheet in the trench under the joint to be made. After completing the joint, pull the 3-foot length of polyethylene over or around the joint, overlapping the polyethylene previously installed on each adjacent section of pipe by at least 1-foot. Make each end snug and secure with polyethylene tape. A shallow bell hole is necessary and shall be made at joints to facilitate the installation of the polyethylene tube or sheet.
Care shall be taken when installing backfill to prevent damage
to the wrapping.
REPAIRS (Sec. 44.05) Repair cuts, tears, punctures, or damage
to polyethylene with adhesive tape or with a short length of
10/01/04 W42.3 polyethylene sheet, or with a tube cut open, wrapped around the pipe to cover the damaged area, and secured in place.
OPENINGS IN ENCASEMENT (Sec. 44.06) Provide openings for
branches, service taps, blow-offs, air valves, and similar appurtenances by cutting an X in the polyethylene and temporarily folding back the film. After the appurtenance is installed, tape the slack securely to the appurtenance, and repair the cut and any other damaged areas in the polyethylene, with any resulting damaged areas being repaired as described previously.
To make direct service taps, apply two or three wraps of
adhesive tape completely around the polyethylene encased pipe to cover the area where the tapping machine and chain will be mounted. After the tapping machine is mounted, the corporation stop is installed directly through the tape and polyethylene. After the direct tap is completed, the entire circumferential area shall be closely inspected for damage and repaired if needed.
JUNCTIONS BETWEEN WRAPPED AND UNWRAPPED PIPE (Sec. 44.07)
Where polyethylene wrapped pipe joins an adjacent pipe that is not wrapped, extend the polyethylene wrap to cover the adjacent pipe for a distance of at least 3 foot. Secure the end with circumferential turns of adhesive tape.
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT (Sec. 44.08) The price for this item shall be included in prices for other items and shall include all material, labor, tools and appliances to accomplish this work. No separate payment for this item will be made.
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