Methods of forming a pipe joint between a pipe section and a pipe fitting

A method of forming a pipe joint between a pipe section and a pipe fitting, wherein the pipe fitting includes a socket configured to receive an end of the pipe section, and wherein the socket includes a centering device configured to maintain a coaxial relationship between the pipe section and the socket such that a substantially circumferentially uniform gap exists between an outer surface of the pipe section and an inner surface of the socket, the method comprising:

• inserting the end of the pipe section into the socket;
• attaching a clamp to the pipe section and pipe fitting, wherein the clamp includes a plurality of arcuate members and a tightening mechanism, each arcuate member comprising a sealing member;
• radially compressing the arcuate members via the tightening mechanism to cause the sealing members to seal an open end of the gap;
• and
• injecting a bonding agent into the gap via a port that extends through the pipe fitting.