The deterioration of many municipal pipeline networks across the country is a growing concern. One technology proposed for pipeline rehabilitation uses a flexible liner threaded through existing pipe. The article "Effect of Welding on a High-Density Polyethylene Liner" (J. of Materials in Civil Engr., 1996: 94-100) reported the following data on tensile strength (psi) of liner specimens when a certain fusion process was used and when this process was not used.
No Fusion :: 2748 2700 2655 2822 2511 3149 3257 3213 3220 2753
Yes Fusion :: 3027 3356 3359 3297 3125 2910 2889 2902
Compare the mean tensile strengths at the 95% confidence level ...
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