Ductile-iron pipe and fittings.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

American Water Works Association.

Series:

AWWA manual ; M41.

AWWA manual ; M41

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Water-pipes.

Cast-iron pipe.

Pipe fittings.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (277 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

Denver, Colo. : American Water Works Association, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

An indispensable reference for water distribution systems designers and operators, this peer-reviewed manual provides the most current specifications for ductile-iron pipe and fittings and provides complete technical and applications information about this versatile and durable material. Includes information on: Manufacturing processes and material characteristics of ductile-iron pipe Joints, gaskets, valves, couplings, elbows, tees, hydrants, and other fittings and appurtenances Hydraulic data and pumping costs Linings, encasements, and cathodic protection Installation practices, soils and bedding, thrust forces and restraints, flushing, testing, disinfection Trenchless installation and horizontal directional drilling

Contents:

""Contents""; ""Figures""; ""Tables""; ""Preface""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""General Information and History""; ""Applicable Standards""; ""Manufacturing and Testing""; ""Design""; ""Pipe Joints""; ""Ductile- and Gray-Iron Fittings""; ""Valves and Hydrants*""; ""Thrust Restraint Design for Ductile-Iron Pipe*""; ""Interior Linings and Hydraulics""; ""External Corrosion Protection""; ""Installation of Ductile-Iron Pipe""; ""Trenchless Installation � Horizontal Directional Drilling""; ""Guidelines for Purchase of Pipe and Fittings""

""Appendix A Illustrations of Proprietary Joints for Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings""""Index""; ""AWWA Manuals""

Notes:

"Manual of water supply practices."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-61300-088-X

1-61583-778-7

OCLC:

922966854