Abstract:The high-density polyethylene (HDPE) lining is mechanically embedded into the inner wall of the reinforced concrete pipe through the anchor key to enhance the corrosion resistance of the reinforced concrete pipe. In order to obtain the characteristics of HDPE lining under the different treatment conditions at pipe joints, an experimental study on the resistance to external water pressure at the lined HDPE reinforced concrete pipe joint is carried out. The experimental results show that after the HDPE lining at the joint is welded, under a large external water pressure, the field welding quality cannot meet the water tightness of raw materials and the unfavorable situation of bulging and deformation occurs. According to the test results, three structural types of the unwelded, completely welded and partially welded linings at the joints of pipe joints are analyzed, and the suggestions for the selection of structural types of linings are put forward.