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A special flexible joint called simplex joint is generally used to join _______________

(a) vitrified clay conduits

(b) galvanised iron pipes

(c) asbestos conduits

(d) hume steel conduits

This question was addressed to me in final exam.

The doubt is from Pressure Conduites in division Pressure Conduits, Outlet Works through Dams and Rivers of Irrigation Engineering

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Correct choice is (c) asbestos conduits

To explain I would say: Asbestos conduits are highly flexible and may permit as much as 120 deflections in laying them around curves. Expansion joints are not required as the coefficient of expansion is low and the joints are also flexible i.e. simplex joint. Its assembly consists of pipe sleeve and two rubber rings which are compressed between the pipe and the interior of the sleeve.

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