Types of Underground Conduits | Civil Engineering

Underground Conduits

What are conduits?

Conduits have different meanings in different subjects.

For example:

Geographically, conduits could refer to a channel carrying water, underground tunnel or waterway (river or canal).

In terms of electrical systems, it may refer to an electrical conduit, HVAC (duct) etc.

Electrical Conduits
Electrical Conduits

We are referring to the conduits which is laid underground and used for variety of purposes.

For example:

  • Sewers
  • Drains
  • Culverts
  • Water mains
  • Gas lines
  • Electrical cables
  • Telephone lines