Finally the engineering design suggestion of three commonly used diameter pipe segments is given through changing their length and the friction coefficient between the slip block and the soil surface.

XSLTXT, like SLiP, USES indentation to signify block structure, and USES abbreviations for keywords such as XSL: template.

The stumbling block: cost, fears of inconveniencing customers and the repercussions if such systems slip up, says Joseph Yesutis, a Washington, D.C. banking attorney.