The Pipe Blog

When designing a Culvert or Storm Sewer the designer needs to take into consideration the type of end treatments that are available in the marketplace. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA-HIF-12-026 Hydraulic Design Series Number 5) recommends that all pipe 48” in diameter and greater needs to have proper end protection. This selection is one of the major decisions as the Engineer of Record that you must make. Both prefabricated and constructed in place installations are available options for the designer.

When faced with designing culverts, storm sewers, or underground detention systems, one of the critical decisions you’ll make as the Engineer of Record is pipe selection. Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) is often the go-to solution for stormwater applications, and for good reason.

Fall is finally here! The sun rises a little later and sets a little sooner, the days and nights become cooler. This causes the leaves to change color, and we get to see the brilliance of nature. This is my favorite time of the year for several reasons but most especially it means it’s Football season. The gridiron of gladiators is truly the best sport on the planet. September, October and November tailgates at the stadium are awesome that is, of course, if it isn’t raining.

Have you ever heard of Theodore Cooper? Well, if you work in the railroad industry, you might say, “Yes, I have.” If you are a civil design engineer and

The design, manufacture and installation of Concrete, Corrugated Steel, Plastic and Steel Reinforced Polyethylene pipe happens every day for storm sewers and