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Multi-Client Pipe Deflection Research Program
High Heap Load Simulation
For Chilean Copper Heap Leach Applications
     
 
Coordinating pipe suppliers, manufacturers and users to create long-term study of drainage pipes under simulated heap depths of up to 150 meters
Testing various configurations of dual wall corrugated exterior/smooth interior polyethylene pipe
Optimizing production methodology to minimize pipe defection
Simulated joints and unions tested along with blank and perforated pipe
Coordinated with large scale field tests by USBR
 
     
Chile
(2000 - 2002)
Client:   Multiple pipe manufacturers and
copper mining companies
     
 
 
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