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Figure 4-1. Images <strong>of</strong> the Recovered Specimen<br />

4.2.3 Visual Inspection <strong>of</strong> the L<strong>in</strong>er. Overall the l<strong>in</strong>er appeared to be <strong>in</strong> good shape. The<br />

polyurethane coat<strong>in</strong>g seemed to be eroded away at the <strong>in</strong>vert <strong>of</strong> the pipe. Upon discussion with the<br />

vendor (Insituform), it was established that the polyurethane lam<strong>in</strong>ate coat<strong>in</strong>g was <strong>in</strong>tended to serve as a<br />

sacrificial layer and act as a barrier for prevent<strong>in</strong>g res<strong>in</strong> from enter<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>in</strong>terior <strong>of</strong> the tube. It was<br />

expected that this coat<strong>in</strong>g would hydrolyze over time (a chemical reaction caus<strong>in</strong>g the breakdown <strong>of</strong><br />

certa<strong>in</strong> polymers). The vendor was surprised to f<strong>in</strong>d out that most <strong>of</strong> the polyurethane layer rema<strong>in</strong>ed<br />

<strong>in</strong>tact (modern CIPP l<strong>in</strong>ers typically utilize a PE or a more durable polyurethane coat<strong>in</strong>g, which is<br />

considered to be a permanent layer). In locations where the polyurethane coat<strong>in</strong>g hydrolyzed, the fibers<br />

<strong>in</strong>to which the polyurethane coat<strong>in</strong>g dissolved were exposed and somewhat loose. However, the res<strong>in</strong>impregnated<br />

felt beneath it was solid and <strong>in</strong>tact. The stitched seam hold<strong>in</strong>g together the CIPP tube was<br />

found to be <strong>in</strong> good condition. Signs <strong>of</strong> wear were restricted to the bottom third <strong>of</strong> the tube. A deposit<br />

made up <strong>of</strong> silt and what appeared to be residue <strong>of</strong> an organic matter was found at the <strong>in</strong>vert <strong>of</strong> the CIPP<br />

l<strong>in</strong>er (Figure 4-2).<br />

Figure 4-2. Images <strong>of</strong> the Inner Surface <strong>of</strong> the 25-year Old, 6-ft Long CIPP L<strong>in</strong>er Section<br />

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