Water Mains

Hall, F.

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Water Mains

F. Hall A.M.I.P.H.E., A.I.O.B., M.R.P.A.²

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Large trunk mains are placed under roadway whilst smaller branch mains are placed under the footpath. To avoid damage by heavy traffic or frost the pipes should be laid at least 914 mm below ground, preferably on firm ground or on a concrete foundation 152 mm thick.

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Guildford Technical College, City and Guilds of London Institute, UK
F. Hall A.M.I.P.H.E., A.I.O.B., M.R.P.A. (Lecturer Building Services, Silver Medallist)

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Hall, F. (1970). Water Mains. In: Plumbing. Basic Building Series. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-00867-4_38

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