Building Construction Handbook, Eighth Edition

(Nancy Kaufman) #1
Excavations ~ drains are laid in trenches which are set out,
excavated and supported in a similar manner to foundation
trenches except for the base of the trench which is cut to the
required gradient or fall.

Joints ~ these must be watertight under all working and movement
conditions and this can be achieved by using rigid and flexible
joints in conjuntion with the appropriate bedding.

Simple Drainage---Drain Laying

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