Normas de Referencia - Fibra de Vidro
Normas de Referencia - Fibra de Vidro
Normas de Referencia - Fibra de Vidro
Summary
Author
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Contents
This suite of documents is sub-divided into 4 main sectors with a 5th sector dedicated to a
directory of suppliers of materials, equipment and services. The main sections and sub-sections
are shown below with a brief overview of each section detailed overleaf.
Section 1
Section 2
Pipes
Section 2A Commentary document - FRP Pipes
Section 2B Inspection and Maintenance Procedure
Above-Ground Pipe Systems
Section 2C Inspection and Maintenance Procedure
Buried Pipe Systems
Section 3
Tanks
Section 3A Commentary document - FRP Tanks
Section 3B Inspection and Maintenance Procedure
Above-Ground Tanks
Section 3C Inspection and Maintenance Procedure
Buried Tanks
Section 4
Section 5
Supplier Directory
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Section overview
Section 1
This document is designed to familiarise the Asset Manager with the materials and processes
used in the manufacture of FRP components and the properties, both mechanical and physical,
which the Asset Manager can expect of FRP components.
Section 2
Section 2A is a narrative document which gives the user an understanding of the special
considerations needed when managing the installation and operation of FRP pipes and p i p e
systems both above-ground and buried. These pipe systems would typically be used in the
transportation of fluids such as potable, clean, and grey water, cooling water, chemical process
fluids, dosing systems and industrial effluent. Pipes of this type would be typically, but not
exclusively, manufactured by either continuous or discontinuous filament winding or by
centrifugal casting.
Sections 2B and 2C detail inspection and maintenance procedures for above-ground and buried
pipes respectively.
Section 3
Section 3A is a narrative document which gives the user an understanding of the special
considerations needed when managing the installation and operation of FRP storage and process
tanks and tankage systems, both above-ground and buried. Such tanks would be used for storage
of water, fuels and light oil and process chemicals. Tanks of this type would be manufactured
either by discontinuous filament winding, hoop or tape winding, contact moulding, hand or
spray lamination.
Sections 3B and 3C detail inspection and maintenance procedures for above-ground and buried
tanks respectively.
Section 4
Section 4A is a narrative document which gives the user an understanding of the special
considerations needed when managing the installation and use of FRP access and support
structures, structural panels and covers. Access and support structures, including ladders,
walkways, stairs and handrails, tank and pipe supports, are predominantly assembled from
pultruded section with flooring manufactured from pultruded section or moulded gratings.
Structural panels and covers include tank roofing, manhole and access covers, trench covers,
sumps and underground enclosures and are generally manufactured by hand or spray layup,
vacuum bagging or vacuum infusion, resin transfer moulding (RTM) or compression moulding.
Sections 4B and 4C detail inspection and maintenance procedures for access and support
structures, structural panels and covers respectively.
Section 5
Supplier Directory
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Eurocomp 1996
Composites Handbook
Design Manual
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Flooring, stair treads and handrails for industrial use. Common design
requirements and recommendations for installation.
BS 4592-4:2006
Industrial type flooring and stair treads - glass reinforced plastics (GRP)
open bar gratings. Specification.
BS 4592-5:2006
Industrial type flooring and stair treads - solid plates in metal and glass
reinforced plastics (GRP). Specification
BS 4592-6:2008
Industrial type flooring and stair treads - glass reinforced plastics (GRP)
moulded open mesh gratings and protective barriers. Specification
BS 4994
BS 7159
ISO 10467:2004
Plastic piping systems for pressure and non-pressure water supply - glass
reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) systems based on unsaturated
polyester (UP) resin.
The standard specifies the properties of piping system components made
from glass-reinforced thermosetting plastics (GRP) based on unsaturated
polyester resin (UP) for water supply with or without pressure, as well as
the properties of the system itself. The standard 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 buried installations.
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BS EN 13121 - 1
GRP tanks and vessels for use above ground Part 1 Raw materials specification conditions and acceptance conditions
BS EN 13121 - 2
GRP tanks and vessels for use above ground Part 2 Composite materials. Chemical resistance.
BS EN 13121 - 3
GRP tanks and vessels for use above ground Part 3 Design and workmanship.
BS EN 13121 - 4
GRP tanks and vessels for use above ground Part 4 Delivery, installation and maintenance.
BS EN 13706
Designation
Method of test and general requirements
Specific requirements
BS EN ISO 14122
BS EN ISO 14692
BS 8010-2.5
BS 6464
Specification for reinforced plastics pipes, fittings and joints for process
plants.
Dating originally from 1984 this standard is not frequently used today.
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BS EN 13923:2005
AWWA C-950
AWWA M45
AWWA D120
ASME RTP-1
WIMES 8.05
Test procedures
ASTM test procedures are adopted and used worldwide for composite material pipes, vessels
and structures. They specify controlled methods for determining performance and quality of
laminates. The majority of these ASTM procedures are not directly relevant for users of finished
products as they are intended for validation of products and processes at the manufacturing
stage. Some tests are however extremely useful for users to check condition or long term
performance of laminates in service conditions. Alternative, similar test procedures are indicated
in some of the standards referenced above.
ASTM D2563
ASTM D2992
ASTM D3299-10
Glass-Fiber-Reinforced
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ASTM D4097
Glass-Fiber-Reinforced
Test methods for density and specific gravity (relative density) of plastics
by displacement.
ASTM D1598
ASTM D1599
ASTM D2105
ASTM D2143
ASTM D2290
ASTM D2310
ASTM D2412
ASTM D2444
ASTM D2583
ASTM D2584
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ASTM D2924
ASTM D2925
ASTM D2992
ASTM D2996
ASTM D2997
ASTM D3262
ASTM D3517
ASTM D3567
Standard practice for determining dimensions of Fiberglass (Glassreinforced thermosetting-resin) pipe and fittings.
ASTM D3681
Standard test method for chemical resistance of Fiberglass (Glassreinforced thermosetting-resin) pipe in a deflected condition.
This procedure commonly called strain corrosion testing is critical to the
use of composite material pipes and fittings in extreme corrosive
environments.
ASTM D3754
Standard specification for Fiberglass (Glass-reinforced thermosettingresin) sewer and industrial pressure pipe.
ASTM D3840
Standard specification for Fiberglass (Glass-reinforced thermosettingresin) pipe and fittings for non-pressure applications.
ASTM D4024
ASTM D4161
Standard specification for Fiberglass (Glass-reinforced thermosettingresin) pipe joints using flexible elastomeric seals.
ASTM D4385-10
ASTM D5365
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ASTM D5421
ASTM D5685
ASTM D6041
ASTM F1173
ASTM F477
ASTM E84
BS476 Part 20:1987 Describes the general procedures and equipment required to determine
the fire resistance of elements of construction.
BS476 Part 21:1987 Describes the specific equipment and procedures for determining the fire
resistance of load bearing elements.
BS476 Part 22:1987 Describes the procedures for determining the fire resistance of non-load
bearing elements.
BS476 Part 23:1987 Describes the specific equipment and procedures for determining the
contribution made by components to the fire resistance of structures.
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