Application of the similitude theory for the production of concrete pipes and manhole rings

The IFF in Weimar conducted a research project with the objective of deducing initial findings as to whether, with the help of the similitude theory, a possibility can be established to further improve testing techniques and thus, in conjunction, be able to supplement known quality assurance measures. For the first time, an attempt was made to apply the principles of the similitude theory to experimental tests carried out on the production of concrete pipes and manhole rings. The resulting data was analyzed in detail.