Characteristics, Testing and Some Design Considerations Applicable to Glass Reinforced Plastic Pipe

Discusses types of plastic pipe: thermoplastics and thermosets, their glass properties, tensile strength, elastic limits, thermal conductivity co-efficient and specific gravity. Also describes resins used. Properties of glass reinforced plastic pipe covered include operating conditions, corrosion resistance, weight, flow characteristics, antifouling characteristics, heat transfer and pipe strength. Describes the pulsating pressure, sustained pressure (stress-rupture) and other tests conducted to determine bond strength between plastic and glass in terms of pipe performance. Also discusses possible applications for the pipe. 6.6.8, 7.2