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CORRUGATED METAL PIPE

Southeast Culvert manufactures the full range of corrugated metal pipe diameters 12” to 144”.  One can select from the full range of possible coatings – galvanized, aluminized, or polymer – and from the full range of possible corrugation profiles – 2-2/3 x ½, 3 x 1, 5 x 1, ¾ x ¾ (spiral rib).  We also offer pure aluminum corrugated pipe.

SPECIFICATIONS

All Southeast Culvert’s corrugated metal pipe meets or exceeds specifications ASTM A760 and AASHTO M36.

The following specifications are met according to coating requirements.

Plain Galvanized Pipe (Zinc Coated)
Aluminized Steel Type 2 (ALT2)
AASHTO M218-AASHTO M274
ASTM A929-ASTM A929
ASTM A849
ASTM A849-AASHTO M218

Max Flow spiral rib pipe combines all of the most essential elements of a storm drain system: hydraulic efficiency, structural integrity, durability, and economics. Max Flow is one product that should be included in all storm drain projects.

Hydraulics
Max Flow Spiral Rib Pipe is hydraulically equivalent to other smooth interior pipe products. The designer can now perform one hydraulic analysis and specify competitive products. Hydraulic tests confirm that the Mannings is 0.012 for Max Flow.

Long pipe joints, prefabricated junctions and a smooth interior constitutes Max Flow Spiral Rib Pipe as the hydraulically premier product available.

Economy
Max Flow Spiral Rib Pipe is a corrugated metal pipe product. All of the advantages attributable to metal pipe applies to Max Flow.

A comparison of the pipe’s physical qualities are the first advantages usually distinguished between the competing products. The standard joint is twenty feet in length compared to eight feet for Reinforced Concrete Pipe. The standard joint weighs approximately 10% to 20% than that of the same size RCP.

Typically the actual material cost is lower than that of RCP or plastic pipe. If the prefabricated fittings for manholes, inlets, outlets and elbows are all factored in the cost savings for the material can be substantial.

NFlow HDPE (Plastic Pipe)

HDPE has built its reputation on durability, performance and economics.  The reliability of HDPE has made it the product of choice by many contractors, engineers and county/state agencies.  Southeast Culvert manufactures HDPE pipe diameters 12” to 60” with the latest technology and with engineered profiles that maximize its structural load capabilities.

In the past two decades the face of the storm drainage industry has drastically changed. Materials engineering has provided a pipe product with the highest strength to weight ratio available among drainage products. HDPE has built its reputation on durability, performance and economics. The reliability of HDPE has made it the product of choice by many contractors, engineers and county/state agencies. Southeast Culvert, Inc. produces HDPE in diameters from 12 – 60 with the latest technology available.

Specialty Fabrications
Southeast Culvert can provide a variety of specialty fabrications in HDPE. These structures are advantageous for complex systems such as roof drainage and underground detention manifolds. HDPE can also be fabricated into drop inlets for yard or sports field drainage problems. Each inlet is supplied with a removable grate for maintenance purposes. Fabrications can be made to order. Contact SEC for more information.

Durability
HDPE is a tough material that can withstand handling and installation processes. It is the most chemically inert drainage product available. NFLOW pipe is effective in a PH range from 2 to 14. No other drainage product can consistently perform in such a large PH range.

Abrasion can be the most destructive force that drainage pipes will endure, specifically the invert of the pipe. Abrasion is caused by bedload that is carried by high velocities. HDPE is highly resistant to abrasive wear due to its physical makeup and ductility.

The resistivity of soils does not effect the performance of HDPE. NFLOW pipe has an excellent record of success in both alkali and acid installations, and it exceeds expectations in harsh environments.

For additional information on storage, handling, and installation of HDPE pipe, please refer to Plastic Pipe Institute’s handbook found below.

Plastic Pipe Institute’s HDPE Handbook

Southeast Culvert chamber products can be used for both underground detention and reduced runoff retention systems. The chambers are manufactured according to the requirements of ASTM F2418 and can support H-20 vehicular loads if installed according to manufacturer recommendations.

The Stormkeeper SK75 chamber is a 1 for 1 equivalent to the leading brand’s 30″ tall chamber. The SK75 model is most useful in very shallow applications.

SK75 Product Literature

SEC SK75 CUT SHEET

SK75 Chamber Cross Section 30in Chamber

SEC StormKeeper SK75 Chambers -Installation_guide

The Stormkeeper SK180 chamber is a 1 for 1 equivalent to the leading brand’s 45″ tall chamber. The SK180 model is larger than the SK75 model, so it holds more volume in a smaller footprint compared to the SK75.

SK180 Product Literature

SEC SK180 CUT SHEET

SK180 Chamber Cross Section 45in Chamber

SEC StormKeeper SK180 Chambers Installation_guide

Engineering Recommendations and Design

Please contact our engineering department for design recommendations for chamber detention systems and system pricing.