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.

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