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