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(Image: Pipeline pulling force tension) (Image: Pipeline pulling force angle) The force required for the pulling in of the pipeline is determined by: -
The pipeline mass (ḡL [kN/m]*l [m])
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The friction between the new pipeline and the old (underground) and above ground (μG)
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The friction against the guide rollers A1 and A2 (μR)
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The upward or downward gradient of the old pipe (φ[°])
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The bends in the pipeline (ß)
(Image: Static pipe bursting pulling …
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Tensile force from the friction between the new pipeline and the old pipeline underground and above ground (coefficient μG) Equation 1: (Formula: Zugkraft aus Reibung des Rohrstranges im Altrohr Untergrund und auf dem Gelände)
(+ for insertion against the slope, - for insertion with the slope, L = Length of pipeline)
Tensile force from the friction against the guide rollers (rolling friction, coefficient μR) Equation 2: (Formula: Zugkraft aus Reibung …
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Interpolation between the curves is allowed. Input values:
hG / dL,a
Δh / dL,a Pipeline weight: ḡL = AQ • YL [kN/m] A1 = (A1/ ḡL) • ḡL
A2 = (A2/ ḡL) • ḡL (→ Table: Equation variables) of mathematical variables (Image: Chart A1 / 6 bearing forces of PE pipes SDR 21 (SN 8) on the old pipe(A1) and the edge of the pit (A2))
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Permissible tensile force for the pulling-in of HD-PE and PP pipelines .
(Table: Maximum permissible tensile forces for pipes made of PE 100) (Table: Maximum permissible tensile forces for pipes made of PE 80)
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The maximum tensile force (Z) is exhibited at the bursting head (1), but without a bending moment. With the weld factor αw, the net cross section AQ,n (after deduction of the screw holes) and Ez≥ Edis the tensile stress calculated: Equation 5: (Formula: Ermittlung der maximalen Zugspannung σZ) (→ Table: Equation variables) of mathematical variables (Image: Inside view of the pulling head with bolt connections) (Image: Pulling head with bolt connections …
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At the old pipe (2) the determination of the σZ is based on the tensile force (Z), area of the cross section of the new pipe, the bending moments and the moment of resistance of the cross-section of the new pipe: Equation 6: (Formula: Ermittlung der maximalen Zugspannung σZ Am Altrohr) with (Formula: Wq) With full wall systems (Formula: Wq bei vollwandsystemen)
(Table: Equation variables)
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The tensile force Z [kN] produces a tensile stress σZ in the pipeline, which must be less than the allowable tensile stress. (Formula: Rohr Zugspannung σZ)
The allowable stress is dependent on -
the ambient temperature,
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the permissible elongation of the pipeline and
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the duration of the pulling-in (not used in the calculations).
Only winches capable of measuring and recording the pulling force should be used.
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The compressive stress at the old pipe (2) is calculated as follows: Equation 7: (Formula: Die Druckspannung am Altrohr) (Table: Equation variables)
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The tensile stress from equation 5 and equation 6 is used to calculate the expansion, and the compressive stress from equation 7 is used for the compression. Equation 8: (Formula: Berechnung der Stauchung εz) Equation 9: (Formula: Berechnung der Stauchung εd) (Table: Equation variables)
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Taking into account any later occurring axial expansion due to internal pressure in non-pressure pipes or bending strains in curved pipelines, the expansion εzshould not exceed a value of 2.0 % during the pulling-in. If an expansion of 2 % is allowed during the pulling-in, the expansion in the bends is also to be a further 1 to 2 %.
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The new pipeline is fed through a support bracket located at the top edge of the insertion pit into the old host pipe with sufficient clearance (due to the expansion). In general, it is recommended to shorten the insertion pit by utilising additional roller supports, at a distance I3 from the edge of the trench, to increase the clearance Δh3 [mm] above ground level. Equation 10: (Formula: minlG)
For PE pipes SDR 33, 26, 21 and 17 without additional …
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The minimum insertion pit dimensions are determined using the following parameters [DWA-A 143-2:2015] : -
Outer diameter dL,a [mm] of the pipeline
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Minimum bending radius RK [m] of the pipeline during insertion
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Depth of the excavation hG (pipe invert depth) [m]
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Additional height above ground level Δh3 [mm] of the pipeline at the top edge of the pit
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Outside temperature ϑ [°C] during the insertion
(Image: Pipeline and insertion pit parameters (sufficient …
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Basis for the calculation model The required insertion pit length lG is determined for a unrestrained pipeline, i.e. freely stored at the top edge of the pit, insertion with clearance between expansion and the new pipeline (i.e. Ᾱ1 = 0). lGresults from the following conditions: -
predetermined height difference between the hG = old pipeline to the roller at the pit edge (less the clearance)
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3% maximum elongation or compression of the pipeline
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Compliance …
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Interpolation between the curves is allowed. Input values:
hG / dL,a
Δh / dL,a (Formula: minlG) (→ Table: Equation variables) of mathematical variables (Image: Diagram for the required pit length lG for PE pipes SDR 21 (SN 8) during the insertion into the old pipeline (clearance Δh / dL,a))
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Diagrams for the determination of the pit length for PE pipes SDR 33, 26, 21 and 17 (Image: Required insertion pit length lG for PE pipes SDR 33 (SN 2) pulled into a host pipe (clearance Δh / dL,a) [DWA-M 143-2 draft]) (Image: Required insertion pit length lG for PE pipes SDR 26 (SN 4) pulled into a host pipe (clearance Δh / dL,a) [DWA-M 143-2 draft]) (Image: Required insertion pit length lG for PE pipes SDR 21 (SN 8) pulled into a host pipe (clearance …
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If the insertion pit is excavated along its entire length, pipelines can be pulled in two directions. (Image: Insertion pit for the pulling in of two pipelines)
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The maximum strain of σ = 21 N/mm2 (Short Term) applies to PE pipelines before buckling damage occurs, which is limited to (γ = 1.4) max σ ≅ 15 N/mm2 during installation. This strain includes the short-term module Eσ=15 = 500 N/mm2 and the elongation max ε = 3 % according to the DVS 2205-1 guideline. In order to prevent the buckling of the pipeline during the pulling-in procedure, the radius of curvature is to be determined as per equation 11: Equation …
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To the max. RKbelongs the maximum allowable strain εK, with: Equation 12: (Formula: die maximal zulässige Dehnung εK) Due to the buckling danger, the strain max σKmust be reduced accordingly (see table on the next slide). The associated modulus of elasticity can be approximated by interpolation:
Equation 13: (Formula: E-Modul) (Table: Equation variables)
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In addition, the variability of stresses and thus the effective modulus of elasticity Em [N/mm2] of the pipeline over the pit length lG , and the pipe diameter are taken into account as follows: Equation 14: (Formula: E Modul Em N mm2)
with (Formula: a von EModul Em Gleichung) If the pulling in of the pipeline takes place in temperatures other than 20 ° C, the pit length can be corrected as follows: Equation 15: (Formula: Ermittlung des maximalen Krümmungsradius …
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With a longer interruption of the insertion process, the pipeline in the insertion pit must be secured so that the maximum permissible bending radii are not exceeded.
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Congratulations! You have successfully finished this lesson. Next you will have the opportunity to review the newly acquired knowledge with an interactive questionnaire. You can of course still navigate back to any point in the lessons if you wish to review a specific point or subject. Stay curious!
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This module focuses on the parameters that must be considered when pulling in the pipe string for gas, water and wastewater pipelines. In addition to a basic description of the replacement procedure, the importance of tensile forces, bending radii and the dimensioning of the excavation pit is therefore the focus of attention. After completing this module, you will have a sound knowledge of: - maximum permissible tensile forces;
- elongations and compressions of the product pipe due to the pulling-in process;
- determination of the minimum excavation pit length and
- required material properties of plastic pipes.
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Important: Pipelines and manholes are civil engineering structures in which the proper interaction of components, embedment, initial and final backfill as well as the surrounding soil is the basis for stability and operational safety. Therefore, an understanding of soil (or rock) -
as foundation soil,
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building material,
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load and
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also as a load-bearing and stabilizing material
is an indispensable prerequisite for its use in civil engineering in the …
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To the field of Geotechnology belong, amongst others, the following scientific disciplines: -
Geological engineering: Science that incorporates the application and evalutation of geological know-how and consolidated findings when dealing with construction works.
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Soil and rock mechanics (geomechanics): Science with the objectives…
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To investigate the subsoil,
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To describe and classify the soil,
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To determine the strength and deformation behaviour of …
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Owing to its varying behaviour when loaded by structures, [ [EN1997-1:2009]] classifies the subsoil into undisturbed and disturbed soil (subsequently altogether called soil) as well as rock (solid rock), while [[ASTM D2487-06]] just distinguishes between the various types of soil (gravels, sands, silts, clays, and organic soils). In practice, however, a distinction between undisturbed and disturbed soil is not made. Consequently, all loose material …
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