1 Scope
This document specifies the properties of piping system components made from glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on unsaturated polyester resin (UP). It is suited for all types of water supply with or without pressure, including, but not limited to, raw water, irrigation, cooling water, potable water, salt water, sea water, penstocks in power plants, processing plants and other water-based applications. This document is applicable to GRP UP piping systems, with flexible or rigid joints with or without end thrust load-bearing capability, primarily intended for use in direct buried installations.
NOTE 1 For the purpose of this document, the term polyester resin (UP) also includes vinyl-ester resins (VE).
NOTE 2 Piping systems conforming to this document can also be used for non-buried applications, provided the influence of the environment and the supports are considered in the design of the pipes, fittings and joints.
NOTE 3 This document can also apply for other installations, such as slip-lining rehabilitation of existing pipes.
NOTE 4 This document is also referenced in ISO 25780, which specifies requirements for GRP-pipes used for jacking installation.
The requirements for the hydrostatic pressure design of pipes referring to this document meet the requirements of ISO/TS 20656-1 and the general principle for th...