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 TM 55-1905-223-SDC
a. Types of ruptures. The definitions of the various types of ruptures that could occur to piping systems are:
(1)
Simple-a rupture with no protruding edges, located on a straight section of pipe.
(2)
Elbow-a rupture with no protruding edges, located on a curved section of pipe.
(3)
Severed-a section of pipe that has been completely separated.
(4)
Compound-a rupture having protruding edges, ruptures in fittings, mangled pipes, and similar piping
damage.
The several types of pipe ruptures are illustrated in FIGURE 8-4.
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