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Pipe Thrust

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When pipe flows are forced to change direction, it creates thrust on the joints.

Many underground municipal pipes are pressure-fit together without anything to prevent longitudinal movement.

To keep joints from moving, engineers install concrete thrust blocks that distribute the thrust force to the surrounding soil.

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