“Pipes are simply special channels to convey a fluid, usually underground. At camp, that can be storm water, potable water, wastewater, or even propane. Almost without exception, pipes are intended to keep the fluid inside the pipe separate from the environment. Two common exceptions are septic drain fields that let their contents out and foundation drains that let groundwater in. By and large, though, pipes are supposed to keep their stuff in and the material around them out.”

Excerpts taken from “Building Principles: The Ins and Outs of Pipe” by Rick Stryker, PE. September/October 2013. ACA Camping Magazine.

For the full article, click http://www.acacamps.org/campmag/1309/building-principles