University of Alberta – Cooling Pipe
Project Highlights:
- Delivered an innovative solution for long-lasting repairs
- Completed on schedule with zero safety issues
- Awarded additional projects based on successful performance
Location:
Edmonton, AB
Project Team:
- Engineer of Record: Stantec
- Owner: University of Alberta
- General Contractor: PULLMAN
- Design Subconsultant: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)
- Material Supplier: STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES
The University of Alberta relies on a 54-inch diameter steel cylinder pipe to transfer fresh water from the Saskatchewan River for heating and cooling most of its infrastructure. When leaks were discovered in this essential pipe, a repair strategy needed to be implemented.
To address the issue, PULLMAN used STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES’ StrongPIPE® V-Wrap™ Carbon Fiber System. Crews applied five layers of this advanced material over a 300-foot section of the pipe. This repair not only fixed the leaks but also extended the pipe’s service life to 50 years.
