TPi January 2018

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Discover plastics: international campaign unveiled

Floris Bordewijk, in his capacity as chairman of the applications group civils at TEPPFA, explained, “Following an intensive piece of market research which revealed the most important considerations that specifiers take into account, TEPPFA has collated the results of many years of investigation and study to create Discover: Plastics. “For decades, we have invested substantially in excavating existing systems to assess their longevity; undertaking controlled lab research to quantify the benefits of flexibility; and subjected plastic pipes to continual hours of strength testing. In addition, we’ve enlisted the expertise of many independent bodies who have provided

challenging situations, and are continuing to function decades after their installation. At the centre of the campaign is a dedicated knowledge hub (www. discover-plasticpipes.com) that brings together the results of multiple wide- ranging studies into the performance and behaviour of plastic pipes when used for sewers. These studies include the 100-Year Service Life of Gravity Sewer Pipes report, which investigated the effects of traffic loading and strain, corrosion and other factors on plastic pipes in both field conditions and laboratory testing. Independently reviewed by an expert from the world of academia, the project proved that a 100-year in-service lifetime could be confidently predicted for EN-compliant plastic pipes.

A major multinational awareness campaign championing the suitability of plastic pipe systems for subterranean sewer applications has been launched to inform and inspire the civil engineering and utilities sectors. ‘Discover: Plastics’ celebrates the flexibility, longevity and strength of plastic pipes, as well as their ease and speed of installation. Curated by TEPPFA, the European Plastic Pipes and Fittings Association, and in partnership with four national associations, Discover: Plastics is intended to drive awareness of the suitability of plastic pipes for sewer and storm water applications. It also highlights real-life case studies from across Europe, showcasing how plastic pipe systems have been successfully deployed in many

verification for our work.” TEPPFA aisbl – Belgium

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