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Pipe Crawler Robot Evaluation Basis and Method

This test and evaluation conforms to relevant provisions of Technical Specification for Inspection and Evaluation of Urban Sewer (CJJ 181-2012).
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Evaluation Basis and Method

This test and evaluation conforms to relevant provisions of Technical Specification for Inspection and Evaluation of Urban Sewer (CJJ 181-2012), and the pipeline defect evaluation method is briefly described as follows according to the specification:
 

General Provisions

The defect length not greater than 1m shall be regarded as 1m.
When there are more than two defects within longitudinal 1m range, their score shall be added, and the score of defects shall not be more than 10 points at most.
 

Defect Classification and Grading

The name, code, level and score of structural defects of pipeline shall conform to the provisions of Table 3.1-1.
The name, code, level and score of functional defects of pipeline shall conform to the provisions of Table 3.1-2.
 
Table 3.1.2-1 Name, Code, Level and Score of Structural Defects
Defect Name
Defect Code
Definition
Level  
Defect Description
Score
Rupture
PL
The external pressure of the pipe exceeds its own tolerance, causing the pipe to rupture. There are three types of longitudinal, circumferential and composite forms.
1
Crack – when one or more of the following circumstances exist:
1) The fine crack can be seen in the pipe wall;
2) A small amount of sediment emerges from the crack in the pipe wall
3) Slight peeling.
 0.5
2
Gap – A significant gap is formed at the rupture, but the shape of the pipe is unaffected and the rupture does not fall off.
2
3
Breakage – The circumferential coverage of debris left or broken at the wall of pipe is not more than the arc length of 60 º.
5
4
Collapse – when one or more of the following circumstances exist:
1) The circumferential coverage on the edge of crack, gap or breakage of pipe material is not more than the arc length of 60 º;
2) The circumferential extent of the wall material falling off is more than the arc length of 60 º.
10
Deformation
BX
The pipe is deformed by external force to cause shape variation.
1
The deformation is not more than 5% of the pipe diameter.
1
2
The deformation is 5%~15% of the pipe diameter.
2
3
The deformation is 15%~25% of the pipe diameter.
5
4
The deformation is more than 25% of the pipe diameter.
10
Corrosion
FS
The inner wall of the pipe is eroded and lost or peels off, and the pitted surface appears or the reinforcing steel bar is exposed.
1
Slight corrosion – slight surface peeling, uneven surface on the pipe wall
0.5
2
Medium corrosion – surface flaking reveals coarse aggregate or steel bar.
2
3
Heavy corrosion – coarse aggregate or steel bars are fully exposed.
5
 
Note: When the range of the defined area X for the defect level in the above table, the significance of the limit is x
 
Continued Table 3.1.2-1
Defect Name
Defect Code
Definition
Level
Defect Description
Score
Misplaced
CK
The two nozzles of the same interface produce lateral deviation and are not in the correct position of the pipe.
1
Slight misplaced – the deviation between two connected nozzles is not greater than 1/2 of the thickness of pipe wall.  
0.5
2
Medium misplaced – the deviation between two connected nozzles is 1/2~1 time of the thickness of pipe wall.
2
3
Heavy misplaced – the deviation between two connected nozzles is 1~2 times of the thickness of pipe wall.
5
4
Serious misplaced – the deviation between two connected nozzles is more than twice the thickness of pipe wall.
10
Undulation
QF
The interface position deviates, the pipeline has change in vertical position and water is accumulated in the low position.  
1
Undulation height / pipe diameter ≤20%.
0.5
2
20%
2
3
35%
5
4
Undulation height / pipe diameter > 50%.
10
Disjointed
TJ
The ends of the two pipes are not fully joined or the interface is detached.
1
Slight disjointed – A small amount of soil is squeezed on the end of pipe.
1
2
Medium disjointed – The disjointing distance is not more than 2cm.
3
3
Heavy disjointed – The disjointing distance is within 2cm ~5cm
5
4
Serious disjointed – The disjointing distance is more than 5cm.
10
Interface material falling off
TL
Rubber ring, asphalt, cement and other similar interface materials enter the pipeline.
1
The interface material is visible in the upper part of the horizontal centerline of the pipe
1
2
The interface material is visible in the lower part of the horizontal centerline of the pipe
3
Secret connection of branch pipe
AJ
The branch pipe does not pass through the inspection well and is directly connected to the main pipe.
1
The length of the branch pipe entering the main pipe is not more than 10% of the diameter of the main pipe.
0.5
2
The length of the branch pipe entering the main pipe is 10%~20% of the diameter of the main pipe.
2
3
The length of the branch pipe entering the main pipe is greater than 20% of the diameter of the main pipe.
5
Foreign matter penetration
CR
Objects in the auxiliary equipment of the non-pipeline system penetrate the pipe wall into the pipe.
1
The foreign matter is in the pipeline and the area of the occupied water cross section is not more than 10%.
0.5
2
The foreign matter is in the pipeline and the area of the occupied water cross section is 10%~30%.
2
3
 The foreign matter is in the pipeline and the area of the occupied water cross section is greater than 30%.
5
Leakage
SL
Water outside the pipe flows into the pipe.
1
Drip - water continues to drip from the defect point and flows along the pipe wall.
0.5
2
Line leakage—water continues to flow out of the defect point and out of the pipe wall.
2
3
Gushing - water rushes from the defect point, the area of the water leakage surface is not more than 1/3 of the pipeline
5
4

Leakage—The water rushes or ejects from the defect point, and the area of the leaking water surface is larger than 1/3 of the pipeline.
10
 
Note: When the range of the defined area X for the defect level in the above table, the significance of the limit is x