Plastics in Underground Pipes 2008

[inspic=175,left,,80]May 22-23,2008 (The Westin Galleria,Houston,Texas,USA) Plastics are now well established for use in all types of underground pipe applications including drainage,sewage,water and gas. They are also being utilized in rehabilitation of ageing pipelines and as coatings and linings to protect more traditional materials. AMI’s PLASTICS IN UNDERGROUND PIPES 2008 provides a unique opportunity to network with experts from across the pipe industry and to debate the implications of the latest commercial and technical advances,and the current market trends.

There are many challenges in pipe manufacturing. Subterranean use can subject pipe structures to significant stresses including corrosion and pressure. Costs of underground pipe systems are affected by installation and manufacturing cost. Digging up a city street can add extensive time delays and complications to any construction project.In addition, the trend in pipe manufacturing is towards very large diameter structures involving larger pieces of machinery and the increased potential for dimensional changes.

Plastic pipe offers many advantages over traditional iron piping in addressing these issues,and pipe fitting and joining technology is evolving with the needs of the construction industry.Many clever solutions have been devised to facilitate installation and reduce time and costs.

This is a rapidly growing area and it is important to keep up with the new initiatives, legislation and trends. Pipe materials, manufacturing and markets are the key topics of PLASTICS IN UNDERGROUND PIPES 2008. This conference provides a unique opportunity to hear about and debate these new initiatives and trends,and to network with experts from across the pipe industry.

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