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© 2013 Armtec Ltd. • Confidential & Proprietary

Webinar

DUROMAXX STEEL REINFORCED POLYETHYLENE PIPE

November 14, 2013

FOR STORM, SANITARY, CULVERT & DETENTION SYSTEMS

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YOUR HOSTS

Brock Nesbit; AScT Sales Supervisor; BC & YT

• Mr. Nesbit completed his Civil & Structural Technology Diploma at the British Columbia Institute of Technology in May of 1996.

• He began his career with Armtec in September 1996. Having held many roles over his 17 year tenure, he was most recently the Senior Sales Representative for Engineered Structures (BC/Yukon) and Sales Representative for Northern Alberta/Yukon.

DUROMAXX WEBINAR | NOVEMBER 14, 2013

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• 43 locations in Canada• Approximately 2,000 employees• Exceptional product range for:

Armtec is a leading global infrastructure and construction materials company.

Rail & Road Infrastructure

Ports & Marine

Land Development

Mining & Energy

Forestry

Agriculture


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Bridge Materials Drainage Solutions and Water Treatment

Landscaping ProductsAnd Amenities

Noise Control

Road and Highway Safety Soil Retention

Underground andUtilities

Precast ConcreteBuildings and Venues

Precast ConcreteGarages and Parkades


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OUTLINE

1.Product Description

2.Manufacturing Process

3.Joints & Fitting

4.Why Use DuroMaxx?

5.Case Studies

6.Summary


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WHAT IS DUROMAXX?

• Flexible Pipe System

• Large Diameters 750mm to 3000mm

• Steel Reinforced Polyethylene (SRPE)

• Watertight and ElectroFused Joints


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STEEL RIBS / HDPE COATING & WALL


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HIGH STRENGTH STEEL

Strength derived from steel rib

550 MPa steel rib versus 230 MPa steel for CSP

Predictable long term performance


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WHY DO WE DESIGN FOR STRENGTH?

Control Deflection!!

Maintain Hydraulics

Maintain Joint Integrity

Maintain Structural Integrity

DEFLECTION


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HEIGHTS OF COVER


DIAMETER CL-625 LIVE LOADMINIMUM COVER

MAXIMUM COVER

900 - 1050 300mm 15 meters

1200 – 1500 300mm 9 meters

1650 – 1800 450mm 9 meters

2100 – 2400 600mm 9 meters

3000 900mm 7.5 meters

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HIGH QUALITY HDPE RESINS

• Virgin HDPE stress rated resins

• Meets minimum requirements of cell classification 345464C as defined by ASTM D3350

• Highest HDB classification 4 = 1,600 psi Determines long term strength characteristics

• 3% Carbon Black


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MANUFACTURING PROCESS


Steel Rib InsertedExtruded HDPE Profile

Rolled onto Spools HDPE “cap” fusion welded to rib

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MANUFACTURING PROCESS

DuroMaxx fusion welding equipment provides precise diameter control


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JOINTS


Tested in accordance with ASTM D3212

1. Low Head (LH) 3 psi joints: 900mm to 1800mm diameter

2. High Performance (HP) 15 psi joints: 900mm to 1800mm diameter

3. ElectroFusion (EF) 30 psi joints: 900mm to 3000mm diameter

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HP STEEL REINFORCED JOINTS


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HP STEEL REINFORCED JOINTS


Hold 15 psi in straight alignment for 10 minutes with no leaks

Shear load of up to 15% deflection in increments of 5% for total of 40 minutes with no leaks

Deflection was applied slowly until joint leaked at 18% deflection & 15 psi

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DUROMAXX EF JOINT DESIGN


206.8 kPa Joint Rating

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INSTALLATION PROCESS FOR CONTRACTOR

3 Simple Steps:

Step 1: • Install Pipe

Step 2: • Place Alignment Band & Tighten

Step 3: • Backfill


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3 Simple Steps:


Step 2: • Place Alignment

Band & Tighten



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3 Simple Steps:


Step 2: • Place Alignment Band & Tighten



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Power Core Heating Coils• Double Seal on each pipe• Field testable after install• No water or pressure test needed

ELECTROFUSION COUPLER


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E/F Ring Coupler w/ Air BladdersProgrammable E/F Power Supply

E/F Ring Coupler in Test Rig @ 5% Joint Deflection… achieved 42psi

ELECTROFUSION COUPLER

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Post installation pressure test• 25 inch Hg test (approx. 68.9 kPa)• Done to both sides of coupler• Test holes filled in with HDPE

material

JOINT TESTING


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HYDRAULICS

Utah State Hydraulics Laboratory Testing

Manning’s ‘n’ value = 0.012


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PRODUCT OFFERING - LENGTHS

Special Lengths

• 12.2 + meters


4.3m, 6.1m & 7.3m Standard Lengths

• Fewer joints

• Reduced maintenance concerns

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FITTINGS


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MANHOLE RISERS


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FIELD CUTTING


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WHY USE DUROMAXX?


1. Superior corrosion resistance

2. Superior abrasion resistance

3. Lighter than conventional pipe

4. Long lengths

5. Environmentally friendly

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PROJECT EXAMPLES

80th St. Pump Station; Delta, BC

1650mm SRPE

Design Challenges:• Rapid Installation• High ground water conditions• Marginal backfill materials

Solution:• DuroMaxx Pump Station Discharge Pipe

• 1650mm diameter 53.6 linear meters

Outcome:• Materials RFP subject to engineering and financial comparison review • DuroMaxx Technology selected• Installation occurred over holiday weekend


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PROJECT EXAMPLES

Agrium Potash Brine Ponds; Vanscoy, SK - 2100mm SRPE

Design Challenges:• Corrosive Environment• Buoyancy

Solution:• DuroMaxx Pipe

• 86 total meters in 2100mm diameter

Full Engineering Support:• On-site installation support

Outcome:• Materials RFP and engineering and financial comparison review


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PROJECT EXAMPLES


S. Fraser Perimeter Road; Delta, BC

1800mm SRPE

Design Challenges:• Rapid installation• High ground water conditions

Solution:• DuroMaxx Pump Irrigation Channel Crossing

• 1800mm diameter 29.2 linear meters

Outcome:• Materials RFP and engineering and financial comparison review • DuroMaxx Technology selected• Pipe field welded and installed in 1 piece

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PROJECT EXAMPLES

CSO Storage; Humboldt, SK

3000mm SRPE

Design Challenges:• Water tight joint requirements

Solution:• DuroMaxx Sanitary Pipe

• 300 total meters in 3000mm diameter• SRPE EF Joints


Outcome:• Materials RFP and engineering and financial comparison review • DuroMaxx Technology selected


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PROJECT EXAMPLES


Sound Transit Parking Lot; DuroMaxx Detention Pipe; Puyallup, WA

1500mm SRPE

Design Challenges:• High ground water conditions• Low cover – buoyance concerns

Solution:•DuroMaxx Detention System

• 1500mm diameter 548.6m total• 15 PSI Rated Bell and Spigot


Outcome:• Materials RFP, engineering & financial comparison review • DuroMaxx Technology selected• Post installation testing occurred for 48 hrs with no significant leakage detected

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PROJECT EXAMPLES


Simms Creek Reline; Campbell River, BC

3000mm SRPE

Design Challenges:• Rapid installation• Existing culvert condition

Solution:• DuroMaxx Reline Pipe

• 26.2 meters In 3000mm diameter



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MAGELLAN PACKAGED WWTP SYSTEM


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PROJECT EXAMPLES


Barker Ranch Irrigation Canal Piping; DuroMaxx Irrigation Pipe West Richland, WA 1500mm SRPE

Design Challenges:• 10 psi pressure• 9 months / year continuous pressure• Remote and challenging site conditions

Solution:• DuroMaxx Irrigation Pipe• PE Access Risers / Elbows• HP Steel Reinforced Joints

Full Engineering Support:• On-site pre-construction meetings

Outcome:• SRPE selected:

• 4.8 km of 1500 mm diameters• PE Access Risers• PE fittings and turn-outs

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PROJECT EXAMPLES


Bozeman MT Water Treatment Plant; DuroMaxx Pipe Chlorine Chamber Bozeman, Montana 2400mm SRPE

Design Challenges:• NSF Certified Materials

Solution:• DuroMaxx Chlorination Chamber

• 2400 mm Diameters 152.4 m



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PROJECT EXAMPLES


Yakima Tieton Irrigation Canal Head Works Improvement; DuroMaxx Irrigation Pipe

Yakima, WA 2400mm SRPE

Design Challenges:• Pressurize system• Tight working conditions

Solution:• DuroMaxx Irrigation Pipe• EF Joints

Full Engineering Support:• On-site pre-construction meetings

Outcome:• SRPE selected:

• 31.1m of pipe

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SUMMARY


High Strength – Galvanized Steel Reinforcing • Min & Max Cover• 0.3m & 0.6m minimum for most diameters and 15.2 m and 9.1 m maximums

High Performance Resin• Long-term predictable performance• High stress rated resins

High Performance Joint – 3rd Party Certified • Low head – 3 psi• High performance 15 psi• Electro fusion 30 psi

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SUMMARY


Armtec support; Best in the Industry

DuroMaxx - The Right Product• Large Diameters, 900mm to 3000mm• Durability of High Performance SRPE• Strength of Steel• Watertight and ElectroFused Joints• Installation and Configuration Advantages

The Right Team• Over 100 years in the civil engineering industry• Most importantly – a team of dedicated product and application engineers

providing support across all of Armtec’s product lines and working to find the right solution for your specific project

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Brock NesbitContact Information:

[email protected]

(W) 604.343.2747

(C) 778.227.1611


mailto:[email protected]

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