Pressure Pipe Failure Modes
There are a number of failure modes associated with pressure pipes, including:
- Blow Out
- Circumferential Cracking
- Longitudinal Split
- Spiral Cracking
- Joint Leak
The Water Services Association of Australia has published an excellent document titled "Common Failure Modes in Pressurised Pipeline Systems", which can be accessed by clicking the link in the External Links & References section below.