Education
Industry Educational Resources
Education
Education is critical to our industry. Drainage and PPI are committed to developing and sharing technical information about polyethylene and polypropylene pipe. Through research, articles, documents and video, Drainage provides access to valuable educational resources.
PPI Education Committee
Education Committee Mission
Connecting piping system designers and users with PPI technical content about plastic piping and conduit products by utilizing educational tools.
Education Committee Overview
Through the work of PPI Divisions and their Technical Committees, PPI develops excellent technical content. Examples of content include Technical Reports, Technical Notes, Recommendations, Statements, Position Papers, Design Manuals, Installation Guides, Case Studies, Model Specifications, FAQs, software tools, etc.
Corrugated Video
About this video library
PPI has developed this video channel as a service to the industry. The information presented here is offered in good faith and believed to be accurate, but is offered without any warranty, expressed or implied including WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Any reference to particular proprietary product should not be construed as an endorsement by PPI, which does not endorse the proprietary products or processes of any manufacturer. PPI assumes no responsibility for viewer's compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
PPI's Drainage Division
A brief overview and introduction to the Drainage, one of the Divisions of the Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI).
Agricultural Water Management 101
A simple guide explaining how water management using an HDPE corrugated plastic pipe system works to improve crop health and productivity.
Agricultural Dual-Wall Installation
A step-by-step guide to the installation of dual-wall HDPE corrugated plastic pipe for agricultural water management applications.
HDPE Pipe - Installation
Trench Preparation includes instructions on excavating for the trench foundation, trench inspection and appropriate bedding preparation.
HDPE Pipe - Assembly
Pipe and Fitting Assembly includes instructions on appropriate pipe bell and spigot assembly practices and fabrication of pipe and fittings in the field.
HDPE Backfill - Procedures
Backfill instructions which include guidelines of appropriate materials, placement and suggested compaction procedures.
TEPPFA Video, PPI Semi-Annual Meeting, Fall 2014
A time lapse side-by-side comparison of installation of corrugated plastic pipe and reinforced concrete pipe, courtesy of The European Plastic Pipe and Fitting Association.”
Discovery Communications: "How it's Made" - HDPE Corrugated Drainage Pipe
See how high-density, corrugated, polyethylene (HDPE) plastic drainage pipe is made!
(With permission; 11-16-17 through 11-16-22.)
ABOUT THESE VIDEOS:
PPI has developed this video channel as a service to the industry. The information presented here is offered in good faith and believed to be accurate, but is offered without any warranty, expressed or implied including WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Any reference to particular proprietary product should not be construed as an endorsement by PPI, which does not endorse the proprietary products or processes of any manufacturer. PPI assumes no responsibility for viewer's compliance with applicable laws and regulations..
PPI has developed this video channel as a service to the industry. The information presented here is offered in good faith and believed to be accurate, but is offered without any warranty, expressed or implied including WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Any reference to particular proprietary product should not be construed as an endorsement by PPI, which does not endorse the proprietary products or processes of any manufacturer. PPI assumes no responsibility for viewer's compliance with applicable laws and regulations..
