laminated pipe

Water, sewer, or gas pipe made of thickne es of veneer or scale board succe ively wrapped to obtain thickne and strength. Each layer is thoroughly saturated with asphalt, and the grain of alternate layers pa es in transverse directions, so as to secure an intimate bond and a line of resistance to disruption in any direction, lengthwise, oblique, or acro the pipe circumference. The veneer is sometimes made to alternate with fabric or an adhesive composition. laminated-rib, s. An arched beam made of planks bent, laid flatwise in layers, and secured by bolts. [ARCHED-BEAM.] lăm-i-nāt-ing, pr. par. or a. 1. Ord . Lang .: (See the verb.) [LAMINATE, v.] 2. Bot .: Separating into several plates or layers.