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ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS CORLIX Corrugated Aluminum Pipe

Contech CORLIX Corrugated Aluminum Pipe Long Service Life Economy Contech’s CORLIX® aluminum pipe provides a predictable service life of more than 75 years when installed in the recommended soil/water environment. It is the ideal pipe for municipal storm sewers, underground storm water detention systems or any standard drainage project that must withstand alkali soils and erosive environments. In addition to its long design life, CORLIX is an economical alternative to reinforced concrete pipe. Economical Lower initial cost starts with the fact that CORLIX weighs only 1/35 as much as...

Superior abrasion resistance Long service life with CORLIX aluminum pipe Aluminum’s superior abrasion resistance has been proven through years of exposure to wet/dry abrasion-corrosion cycles. In normally abrasive runoffs, aluminum will only peen with minimum metal loss. When defining the durability of a drainage product, both corrosion resistance and abrasion resistance must be considered. The protection afforded by aluminum’s tough, oxide surface film barrier permits aluminum to resist the detrimental effects of corrosion-abrasion cycles. The Aluminum Association presented a paper to the...

Contech CORLIX Corrugated Aluminum Pipe Heights-of-Cover Tables Corrugated Aluminum Pipe Contech produces two CORLIX pipe shapes, round and pipearch. Round pipe is suitable for most applications. Pipe-arch is used when limited headroom conditions exist. The low, wide pipe-arch design distributes the area horizontally to provide capacity without lowering grade. It is also valuable where fast, unrestricted runoff is required. Pipe-arch functions more effectively at low water levels than round pipe. Round Height-of-cover limits For corrugated aluminum pipe-arch (1) Height-of-cover limits For...

Annular rerolled ends CONTECH aluminum End Sections provide economical, attractive, hydraulically efficient and durable inlets and outlets on culverts and storm sewers. End Sections provide protection against erosion and scouring, plus improve hydraulic capacity by channeling flow into and out of the pipe Aluminum End sections are efficiently. They can available in smaller diameters. be used with annular and helically corrugated aluminum pipe and are reusable if lengthening or relocating the drainage structure is necessary. Annular rerolled ends are an optional feature of CORLIX Pipe and...

Contech CORLIX Corrugated Aluminum Pipe Tight lockseam ensures the integrity of the entire drainage system. Aluminum lock seams are staked for added tensile strength. Aluminum Pipe is easily cut in the field. Perforated CORLIX Pipe is available for recharge or underdrain systems. With proper backfilling and cover, CORLIX is an excellent choice for drainage pipe. CORLIX Pipe cuts installation time and adapts well to a designer’s detention/recharge system.

Installation Corrugated Aluminum Pipe Required elements Satisfactory site preparation, trench excavation, bedding, and backfill operations are essential to develop the strength of any flexible conduit. In order to obtain proper strength while preventing settlement, it is necessary that the soil envelope around the pipe be of good granular material, properly placed, and carefully compacted. A qualified engineer should be engaged to design a proper foundation, adequate bedding, and backfill. (Reference: ASTM B 788). Trench excavation If the adjacent embankment material is structurally...

Contech CORLIX Corrugated Aluminum Pipe Site Development Solutions Innovative Civil Engineering Solutions is the hallmark of Contech’s nationwide team of sales engineer. Combined with our wide variety of site development products we can solve most civil engineering problems. Innovative applications for stormwater detention systems, stormwater treatment, storm drainage, sewage lines, bridges, tunnels, retaining walls and erosion control begin at Contech. HEL-COR® Corrugated Steel Pipe and CORLIX® Corrugated Aluminum Pipe … Designed for drainage culverts, storm sewers, stream enclosures and...