21st and bainbridge: removal of damaged pipe sections
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This album documents the removal of damaged sections of water main from a deep washout at the intersection of 21st and Bainbridge in South Philadelphia. The break occurred on a 48 inch transmission main sending 20 million gallons of water beneath the street and causing extensive damage to the street and surrounding homes and businesses.TRANSCRIPT
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Main Break: 21st and Bainbridge
Removal of Damaged Pipe SectionsJuly 28, 2012
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The break occurred at the intersection of three, large transmission mains.
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A close-up of the break location.
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A variety of utilities lie beneath the street.
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Workers prepare to remove a section of 36” main to access the broken 48” main.
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A worker begins sawing through the 36” pipe.
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A worker slices through the 48” inch main that ruptured.
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The 36” pipe is strapped so it can be hoisted from the washout.
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The 36” main has been cut into several sections in order to be removed
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Machines aid workers, but this is still a very dangerous job.
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A broken strap could result in serious injury and further damage to infrastructure.
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With the 36” main out of the way, workers attach strapping to the 48” main.
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A good view of the blow out on the 48” cast iron transmission main.
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