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Minimum Cover Requirements |
General guidelines for minimum cover required for heavy off-road consturction equipment
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Pipe Span,in.
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Minimum Cover (ft) for indicated Axle Loads (kips)*
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18-50
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50-75
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75-110
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110-150
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12-42 48-72 78-120 126-144
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2.0 3.0 3.0 3.5
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2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
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3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
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3.0 4.0 4.0 4.5
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* Minimum cover may vary, depending on local condition. The contractor must provide the additional cover required to avoid damage to the pipe. Minumum cover is measured from the top of the pipe to the top of the maintained construction roadway surface.
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For additional information, see the CSP Design Manual Page 384.
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