Case Study

Shallow Utility Insulation

Shallow Utility Insulation

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Calgary, Alberta, Canada Problem: In seasonal frost zones, pipes carrying water must be insulated when they cannot be buried below frost penetration depth. The reasons for shallow burial may include conflicts with other utilities, change of grade, high groundwater level, or high cost of blasting through solid rock. Moreover, it is often advantageous to reduce the depth of burial to allow access to the pipes for repair, reduce the settlement of

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