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Project Data

Anchored Calculation for

UD2.4-Package 1 LSA

I. Project Data

Points Bend Cover Approx Length Thrust at 9 bar in tons

degree m between bend
1 45 1.3 7.8
2 45 1.3 2m 7.8
3 11.25 1.9 374m 2.018
4 Tee 1.5 130 m 10.295
5 Tee 1.5 179 m 10.295

6 Tee 1.4 20 m (Between 10.295

point 7- Point 6)
7 45 1.2 20 m (Between 7.8
point 7- Point 6)
8 45 1.2 2 m (Between 7.8
Point 8- Point 7)
9 Tee 1.65 175 m 10.295

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II. ANCHORING LENGTH CALCULATION

Self-anchoring of push-in joints is an alternative to concrete anchor blocks for withstanding the effects
of hydraulic thrusts.
It is used essentially where there are space constraints (urban areas) or in unstable soil.

II.1.1. Principle
his technique consists of anchoring sufficient
joints on either side of a bend to make use of the
pipe/soil friction forces for counteracting the
hydraulic thrust force.
The anchoring system used has no particular
bearing on the calculation of the length to be
anchored.

II.1.2. Calculation of the length to be anchored (ALABAMA method)

PS     
Length to be anchored : L     tg x c
Fn  2 2  2
L : length to be anchored (m)
P : site pressure test (Pa)
S : cross section (m² )
 : bend angle (rad)
Fn : friction force per metre of pipe (N/m)
c : safety coefficient (1.2, generally)

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Fn = K.f (2 We + Wp + Ww)
Wp : linear weight of empty pipe (N/m)
Ww : linear weight of water (N/m)
We : linear weight of backfill (N/m)
f : soil/pipe friction coefficient
K : pressure distribution coefficient of backfill around
the pipes (depending on compaction K = 1.1 to 1.5)
We = HD . 1
1 = 1 (test with joints backfilled)
1 = 2/3 (test with joints uncovered)
D : pipe outside diameter (m)
H : depth of cover (m)

f= 2 tg (0,8 )
2 = 1 ; pipe with zinc or zinalium coating + bituminous or epoxy paint
2 = 2/3 ; TT pipe, with polyethylene or polyurethane coating
2 = 2/3, with polyethylene sleeve

Where Kf = min K. 2/3 tg (0,8 ) ; 0,3

    
   tg
 2 2 2
Blank flange 1
90° bend 0.7854
45° bend 0.4880
22 ½° bend 0.2734
11 ¼° bend 0.1450

The safety coefficient may be applied to the length to be anchored, depending on:
- the laying conditions,
- the quality and compaction of the earth fill,
- uncertainty regarding the physical characteristics of the earth fill.

Where applicable, allowance should be made for any partial presence of groundwater by correcting
the weight of the full pipe by applying the corresponding Archimedes’value.

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II.2. Equal Angle Vertical Offset

*extract from DIPRA thrust restraint design for ductile iron pipe

II.3. Combined Horizontal Angle Bends

*extract from DIPRA thrust restraint design for ductile iron pipe

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II.4. Calculation
1&2 3 4

Ground
Taking into account of the embankment yes yes yes

Depth of cover (m) 1.3 1.5 1.5

Presence of groundwater no m no
Groundwater level (m) -- - --
Density (tun/m3) 1.9 1.9 1.9
Friction angle (°) 35 35 35
Pipe
Type STD VI STD VI STD VI
Small pipe -- -- --
Great pipe -- -- --
Type of coating Standard Standard Standard
Length of section (m) 2 -- --
Pressure (bar) 9,0 9 9
Type : Test Pressure Test Pressure Test Pressure
Fitting
Type of fitting Successive Single bend TEE
bends
Bend Nr.1 45 11.25 --
Bend Nr.2 45 -- --
Nominal size (mm) 350 350 350
Small nominal diameter (mm) -- -- --
Great nominal diameter (mm) -- -- --
Exerced thrusts
Type of thrust Horizontal Horizontal horizontal
Pipe's mass (kg/m) 68.833 68.833 67.9

Ground mass (t/m3) 0.933 1.077 1.077

Water mass (kg/m) 96.2 96.2 96.2
Upthrust buoyancy (Kg/m) -- --
Coef. of friction pipe/soil 0,66 0.66 0,66
Frictional force (t/m) 1.35 1.541 1.541
Results
Hydraulic thrust (tun)
P1 = 7.880 2.018 10.295
P2 = 7.880 --
Safety coefficient 1.5 1.5 1,5
Lengths to anchore (m)
L1 = 7.317 1.453 10.021
L2 = 7.317 1.453 --

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5 6 7&8 9

Ground
Taking into account of the embankment yes yes yes yes

Depth of cover (m) 1.5 1.4 1.2 1.65

Presence of groundwater no no no no
Groundwater level (m) -- -- -- --
Density (tun/m3) 1.9 1.9 1.9 1.9
Friction angle (°) 35 35 35 35
Pipe
Type STD VI STD VI STD VI STD VI
Small pipe -- -- -- --
Great pipe -- -- -- --
Type of coating Standard Standard Standard Standard
Length of section (m) -- -- 2 --
Pressure (bar) 9 9 9,0 9
Type : Test Test TP TP
Pressure Pressure
Fitting
Type of fitting TEE TEE Successive TEE
bends
Bend Nr.1 -- -- 45 --
Bend Nr.2 -- -- 45 --
Nominal size (mm) 350 350 350 350
Small nominal diameter (mm) -- -- -- --
Great nominal diameter (mm) -- -- -- --
Exerced thrusts
Type of thrust horizontal horizontal Horizontal horizontal
Pipe's mass (kg/m) 67.9 67.9 68.833 67.9
Ground mass (t/m3) 1.077 1.005 0.862 1.185
Water mass (kg/m) 96.2 96.2 96.2 96.2
Upthrust buoyancy (Kg/m) -- -- -- --
Coef. of friction pipe/soil 0,66 0,66 0,66 0,66
Frictional force (t/m) 1.541 1.446 1.255 1.684
Results
Hydraulic thrust (tun)
P1 = 10.295 10.295 7.880 10.295
P2 = -- -- 7.880 --
Safety coefficient 1,5 1,5 1.5 1,5
Lengths to anchore (m)
L1 = 10.021 10.683 8.001 9.169
L2 = 8.001 --

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Single bend - horizontal Single bend - vertical : upwards

P P
L1 L1

L2 L2

Single bend - vertical : downwards Successive bends

L1 P1

Lc
P2

L2 L2

L1 P

Bayonet Tee
L1 P1

L2 L

Lc

P2
P

Capping fittings Reducing fittings

L
L P

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Conclusion

III. Conclusion
According to the project data and above hypothesis about the soil characteristics, the below length
might be anchored (for one line DN 350):

Points Length to be anchored (m)

Before 1 8
Between 1 & 2 2

After 2 8

Before 3 6
After 3 6
4(Tee Fitting ) 12
5(Tee Fitting ) 12
6 (Tee Fitting ) 12
Before 7 12
Between 7 to 8 2
After 8 12
9 (Tee Fitting ) 12
Total 104

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as a manufacturer. The design notes issued by SG PAM does not in any way engage the responsibility
of SG PAM, even partial, because SG PAM does not aim to replace the contractors and / or consultant.

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