摘要 |
An interlocked ribbed structure, such as a helically wound pipe, comprising a strip clamp. The interlocked ribbed structure is formed of a strip (10) and a strip clamp (28), the strip comprising a base (12) having first and second parallel edges extending along the strip and a series of ribs (14) upstanding from and also extending along the base, wherein the first edge has a first interlocking component (16) and the second edge has a second interlocking component (18), the first interlocking component (16) capable of interlocking with the second interlocking component (18) to form a joint (26), the strip clamp (28) being capable of compressing the joint (26) to ensure joint seal integrity and to reinforce the interlocked ribbed structure. |