Gives helpful background information to AS/NZS 2566.1 and emphasizes the need for field compaction of the embedment material to be consistent with assumptions on which the equations are based. Appendix B gives worked examples which illustrate the application of AS/NZS 2566.1 for the selection of an appropriate pipe material and class of pipe.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical Committee WS-028 has reviewed the content of this publication and inaccordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has beendetermined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since theoriginal date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latestversions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in thisReconfirmation Notice.Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures forreconfirmation on 31 May 2016.Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council ofNew Zealand on 5 July 2016.The following are represented on Technical Committee WS-028:Australian Chamber of Commerce and IndustryAustralian Industry GroupAUSTROADSComposites AustraliaConcrete Pipe Association of AustralasiaEngineers AustraliaPlastics Industry Pipe Association of AustraliaPlastics New ZealandStormwater Industry AssociationWater Services Association of Australia

Reconfirmed 07/10/2016.
This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand.

DR 94115

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