AS/NZS 2566.1 Supp 1:1998 (R2016)

Buried flexible pipelines - Structural design - Commentary (Supplement to AS/NZS 2566.1:1998) (FOREIGN STANDARD)

Gives helpful background information to AS/NZS 2566.1 and emphasizes the need for field compaction of the embedment material to be consistent with assumptions on which the equations are based. Appendix B gives worked examples which illustrate the application of AS/NZS 2566.1 for the selection of an appropriate pipe material and class of pipe. RECONFIRMATION NOTICE Technical Committee WS-028 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change. Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice. Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 31 May 2016. Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 5 July 2016. The following are represented on Technical Committee WS-028: Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Australian Industry Group AUSTROADS Composites Australia Concrete Pipe Association of Australasia Engineers Australia Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia Plastics New Zealand Stormwater Industry Association Water Services Association of Australia