题名: |
Study of the Use of Truck Tire Beads as Drainage Pipe and Analysis of the Economics of Tire Disposal in Oklahoma. Part 1. Culverts; Final rept |
作者: |
Everett, J. W.; Gattis, J. L. |
关键词: |
Tire recycling; Solid waste disposal; Drains; Performance evaluation |
摘要: |
In an attempt to find alternate ways of dealing with waste truck tires, a private tire recycling company developed a pipe from the tire bead and sidewall. The tire-pipe has seen limited use as a roadway drainage culvert. To encourage wider use of this product, an evaluation of pipe performance was performed. The evaluation consisted of (1) inspections of existing installations; (2) structural tests; and (3) leakage tests. The study found that the majority of installations were performing well. Compared with corrugated steel and fiberglass pipes, the tire-pipe exhibited favorable structural performance. An individual tire-pipe section was found to be watertight. However, when tested in the open-air (not in the ground), the tire-pipe joints were found to leak. Development of an improved end connection would improve the utility of the tire-pipe. |
总页数: |
80p |
报告类型: |
科技报告 |