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Method for supporting a pipeline in a trench

  • US 6,413,018 B1
  • Filed: 07/06/2001
  • Issued: 07/02/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/06/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for supporting a pipeline in a trench comprising:

  • placing a plurality of support benches at spaced intervals along the length of said trench, said benches being designed to fail when a predetermined weight has been placed thereon;

    placing said pipeline on said benches;

    filling space under said pipeline, between said benches and around said pipeline to a predetermined height with a padding material;

    applying a fill material over the padding material in said trench;

    filling said pipeline with water; and

    allowing said plurality of support benches to fail such that said padding material provides support for said pipeline.

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