‘A second test is to simulate the actual soil-pipeline interaction. The instrumentation layout for this test includes 148 gages and was determined using results from FE simulations with ABAQUS. Points of maximum strain and curvature are gaged. Maximum curvature occurs between 0.67 m and Im from the centerline. Maximum strain occurs between the centerline and 4m from the centerline. This region contains a high density of strain gages with some additional «gages installed to compensate for gage failures due to high strain, At maximum bending points, circumferential gages will also be placed at the 1/8 points of the pipe circumference to measure the ovaling effects. Gage patterns beyond 8 feet from the centerline are lighter due to a relatively Jow and linearly distributed strain. Gages at the end of the pipe will determine any effects induced from the pipe-box connection. The gage layout for this pipeline is presented in Figure i ‘A plan for gage labeling was determined as part of the layout design. Each gage has a unique gage identification code. ‘The first two digits represent the location of the gage station with respect to the pipe’s centerline, The first digit N or S represents North or South of the centerline, The second digit represents the distance from the centerline in feet. The third digit describes the placement of the strain gage on the pipe, C (crown), I (invert), E (east spring line), and W (west spring line). ‘The fourth digit describes the gage orientation, C (circumferential), L (longitudinal), Strain gages were purchased from Vishay Micro-Measurements. All are bondable type strain gages. Gages and adhesives with a capability of 10% elongation will be used for predicted strains of up to 8% while gages and adhesives with a capability of 20% elongation will be used for locations of greater then 8% strain,