6.9.2 Laying and Jointing

PSC pressure pipes are provided with flexible joints, the joints being made by the use of rubber gasket. They have socket spigot ends to suit the rubber ring joint. The rubber gasket is intended to keep the joint water tight under all normal conditions of service including expansion, contraction, normal earth settlement. The quality of rubber used for the gasket should be water proof, flexible and should have a low permanent set Refer to IS 784- 1978, for laying of PSC pipes.

6.9.3 Pressure Testing

Testing of PSC pipe is the same as given in the para 6.4.4.2.