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4.18 Underground Installation Methods
Submarine Installation
Floor Surface Placement
In this method of construction, the conduit is placed on the floor of the body of water. Conduit must be weighted to
increase its displacement volume to overcome the effects of buoyancy.
This chart lists the displacement volume for ConQuest conduits.
This chart lists the weight per cubic foot of water the conduit displaces.
Water Type Pounds per Cubic Foot
Fresh 62.43
Salt 63.99
Conduit Size Displacement Volume
1 inch .0094 cubic feet
1.25 inches .0150 cubic feet
1.50 inches .0197 cubic feet
2 inches .0308 cubic feet