Compression pipe repairing and reinforcing methods

A method of reinforcing a section of pipe having a defect, the pipe section having an internal diameter comprising:

• applying a first split sleeve and a second split sleeve to the pipe section to partially circumscribe the pipe at the defect;
• connecting a first end of the first split sleeve to the end of the second split sleeve;
• connecting a connecting member to overlap a gap between the second end of the first split sleeve and the second end of the second split sleeve, wherein the first split sleeve, the second split sleeve and the connecting member circumscribe the section of pipe;
• determining the force required to achieve using maximum operating conditions under which the pipe operates;
• applying a compressive force with a compressive unit, by tightening a hex nut on a stud connecting a top assembly on the first split sleeve and a bottom assembly on the second split sleeve, until the internal diameter of the pipe experiences compressive shear hoop strain, wherein the compressive hoop strain is substantially uniform and exceeds a predetermined value along a length of the section of pipe being repaired;
• and
• removing the compression unit after connecting the second end of the first split sleeve to the second end of the second split sleeve.