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University of Surrey
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Article title
Some observations on the strength and fatigue properties of samples extracted from cast iron water mains
Type
D - Journal article
Title of journal
Fatigue & Fracture of Engineering Materials & Structures
Article number
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Volume number
32
Issue number
11
First page of article
916
ISSN of journal
14602695
Year of publication
2009
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Number of additional authors
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Additional information
The strength and fatigue properties of cast iron water distribution mains were investigated for Thames Water to improve their understanding of in-service failures. Specimens were sourced from pipes which had experienced varying amounts of corrosion in service. The results indicate that mechanical fatigue can be a factor in the failure of water distribution pipes. This information was used by Thames as part of their AMP submission. The results helped form the basis of a 4-year, £1 million pound, research contract with Thames Water to investigate the failure of large diameter trunk mains that is currently underway.
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