Material Types

The Material Types module is used to indicate the type of material that makes up the pipe wall and assign a classification to that material. The system uses these settings when selecting pipes for rehabilitation and in determining rehab costs. 

More information about Model Runs

Module Toolbar

toolbar

More information about the tools available in this module

Note: To view an explanation of any field, Ctrl + right click in that field.

 

To access the Material Types module, select Sewer > Sewer Rehab > Rehab Setup > Pipe Rehab Setup > Material Types. The following window appears:

Material Types

Field

Function

Material **

Specifies the substance of which the pipe is made. Click the field caption or press F9 for a list of materials derived from the Pipe Inventory module's Material field.

Material Assignment

Designates the selected Material as Rigid, Flexible, Brittle, or Unassigned. The Unassigned option forces the system to assume the highest possible cost.

* Required.

* Must be unique. Only one record can be set up for each Material type.