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Polyethylene Plays Vital Role in Conservation
An 11-page report on the condition of the nations water infrastructure and the need to replace piping systems with materials that do not leak.
Publication: © American Water Works Association
HDPE vs PVC Whats the Difference?
A 12-page report on the comparison of polyethelene versus PVC.
Publication: © Central Plastics
Above Ground Applications for Polyethylene Pipe 
A 25-page report of design and construction procedures for the use of polyethylene piping in above ground applications.
Publication: © Plastics Pipe Institute
Effects of Chlorine Disinfection on PE Water Pipe
Publication: © Plastics Pipe Institute
Generic Butt Fusion Joining Procedure for Polyethylene Pipe
Publication: © Plastics Pipe Institute
General Guidelines for Butt, Saddle, and Socket Fusion of Unlike Polyethylene Pipes and Fittings
Publication: © Plastics Pipe Institute
Guidance and Recommendations on the Use of Polyethylene (PE) Pipe for the Sliplining of Sewers
Publication: © Plastics Pipe Institute
HDPE Pipe System, Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century
Publication: © Plastics Pipe Institute
Inspections, Test and Safety Considerations
A document that acquaints the reader with important considerations for receiving, handling, joining, installing and testing polyethylene pipe.
Publication: © Plastics Pipe Institute
Model Specification For Polyethylene Plastic Pipe, Tubing and Fittings for Fuel Gas Distribution Systems
Publication: © Plastics Pipe Institute
Model Specification For Polyethylene Plastic Pipe, Tubing and Fittings for Water Mains and Distribution
Publication: © Plastics Pipe Institute
Recommended Method For Calculation of Nominal Weight of Solid Wall Plastic Pipe
Publication: © Plastics Pipe Institute
Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe Coil Dimensions
Publication: © Plastics Pipe Institute
Pipeline Rehabilitation by Sliplining with  Polyethylene Pipe
 A 24-page report of design and construction procedures for the restoration of pressure and non-pressure pipelines by sliplining new polyethylene pipe into deteriorated lines.
Publication: © Plastics Pipe Institute
Pipe Stiffness for Buried Gravity Flow Pipes
Publication: © Plastics Pipe Institute
Underground Installation of Polyethylene Pipe
A 46-page booklet to assist the engineer with underground installation of direct burial polyethylene piping materials.
Publication: © Plastics Pipe Institute
 
 
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