Chuck Utzman,P.E.
Bill Allen wrote:
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> Sure. However, not knowing anything more than I know now, this is a
> non-engineered solution, which is O.K. if the problem is solved.
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> Regardless of the strength of Styrofoam, it will still transfer the
> weight of the wet concrete to the PVC pipe. Is that O.K.? I have no
> idea. I don't know how much load PVC pipe can take.
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> I don't know the compressibility of Styrofoam, so I don't know how
> think of a section to specify. I do know that if the section I specify
> compresses too far, then the stiffness goes up significantly.
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> The sleeve idea takes the load entirely off the PVC pipe. I like the
> idea of hose clamps and/or duct tape. It could be a PVC sleeve for all
> I care as long as the drain line can be repaired and replaced. The
> only problem I see with the sleeve (as others have pointed out) is the
> problem of locating the sleeve concentric with the pipe.
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> I'm not trying to make a simple problem complicated, but I do want to
> achieve the intended goal.
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> T. William (Bill) Allen, S.E.
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> -----Original Message-----
> *From:* Tom.Hunt@fluor.com [mailto:Tom.Hunt@fluor.com]
> *Sent:* Thursday, April 30, 2009 12:06 PM
> *To:* seaint@seaint.org
> *Subject:* Re: Sleeve through footing
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> Bill,
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> Couldn't you just use some Styrofoam pipe insulation from Home Depot
> that is already split and just slides on over the pipe. It is stiff
> enough to act as a form for the concrete but pliable enough to provide
> limited movement.
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> Thomas Hunt
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> *"Bill Allen" <t.w.allen@cox.net>*
> 04/30/2009 09:10 AM
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> I have an existing pipe running through a proposed footing.
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> What is a good means to sleeve the pipe?
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> Thank you,
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> T. William (Bill) Allen, S.E.
> ALLEN DESIGNS <http://www.allendesigns.com/>
> Consulting Structural Engineers
> V (949) 248-8588 • F(949) 209-2509
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