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Drainage guidance

100 Years Intended Working Life for Concrete Pipes

Published: 2024

This factsheet explains why it is now possible to specify a minimum intended working life of 100-120 yearsfor concrete pipeline products manufactured to BS 5911 and EN 1916/ EN 1917.

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Concrete Pipeline Systems

Published: 2023

Assessing the whole life carbon footprint of concrete pipes compared to alternate recycled HDPE (R-HDPE) pipes. In the Autumn of 2021, MPA carried out a simplified Whole Life carbon assessment exercise to understand the likely carbon footprint of pipes made of recycled HDPE.

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The Complete Technical Design Guide

Published: 2021

Precast concrete pipeline systems are the UK’s choice for drainage and sewer solutions. With the inherent
benefits of concrete in terms of cost, strength, inertia and durability, precast systems are the preferred choice
with a design life in excess of 100 years.

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