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Thrust Block Design Guidelines

The document outlines the design considerations for thrust blocks, including the importance of Poisson's ratio and the necessity of pull-out prevention for certain joints. It specifies that fully restrained joints do not require thrust blocks and provides formulas for calculating pull-out force and thrust block sizing. An example is given for a specific pipe size and soil conditions to illustrate the application of these principles.

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Thrust Block Design Guidelines

The document outlines the design considerations for thrust blocks, including the importance of Poisson's ratio and the necessity of pull-out prevention for certain joints. It specifies that fully restrained joints do not require thrust blocks and provides formulas for calculating pull-out force and thrust block sizing. An example is given for a specific pipe size and soil conditions to illustrate the application of these principles.

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Thrust Block Design

1. Poisson’s Ratio – Negative Ratio of Transverse to Axial Strain


2. Pull Out Prevention Required for In-Line Non-Restrained Joints – Sleeve, Bell
3. Fully Restrained Joints Do Not Require Thrust Blocks – Fusion, MJ, Flange Adapter

Pull Out Force? PPI Handbook Chap. 7

P= internal pressure, lb/in2


μ= Poisson ratio (0.45 long, 0.35 short)
DM= pipe mean diameter, in
Thrust Block Sizing? PPI Field Manual

FS = 1.5 = Factor of Safety


q= soil bearing capacity, lb/ft2
Example: 20” DR11 at 200psi, 1500 lb/ft2 sand soil

area of concrete in contact


with soil

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