TCPA's Drainage Pipe Installation app is an educational augmented reality tool for owners, consulting engineers, and contractors to watch and interact with a side-by-side installation comparison of the two most common drainage pipe materials: reinforced concrete and plastic.

Overview

Through Augmented Reality, viewers will learn about proper installation methods for reinforced concrete pipe and plastic pipe. Seeing the installations can help stakeholders understand the full implications of each material and gain the insights needed to make the best decision for their current projects.

Augmented Reality, or AR, places the installation images in your real environment when viewed through a smartphone or tablet. While listening to narrated descriptions, the viewer can move around the image for an immersive experience.

The modules include
• Site Preparation
• Trench Excavation
• Bedding – Trench Box
• Pipe Placement
• Lift (Filling) and Knifing
• Overfill
• Additional Design Considerations
• Concrete and Plastic Cost Comparison

Key Features
• Aim your device at any flat, uncluttered surface and tap the screen to place the content in your environment.
• Move the object using one finger or rotate and scale it by using two fingers.
• Share using the camera in your device.
• Submit questions or commentary.
• Closed captioning is supported.

More details
• This is the early release version.
• Content will be updated to reflect any changes in industry standards or product updates.