The primary objective of this guide is to assist producers of ductile iron castings in obtaining higher levels of quality reliability. The most important thing in backfill is backfilling evenly, otherwise local subsidence will cause displacement of ductile iron pipes. The origin of kubotas ductile iron pipes goes way back to 1890s. See pipe data charts on pages 305 thru 311 for proper size selection. About the ductile iron pipe research association dipra from its inception more than 100 years ago, the ductile iron pipe research association dipra has provided accurate, reliable, and essential engineering information about cast iron and now ductile iron pipe to a wide variety of utilities and consulting engineers. Ductile iron pipelines manual stanton and staveley group home. Some steel items may be specially fabricated to fit other pipe diameters i.
The real life expectancy of cast iron pipe is unknown, but is usually estimated at 100 years or more. Ductile iron pipe was the selected manufacturer of the pipe, fittings, valves and accessories for the ductile iron piping systems. Thickness design of ductile iron pipe hydraulic analysis of ductile iron pipe thrust restraint design for ductile iron pipe design of ductile iron pipe on supports awwa standards ansiawwa c104a21. These fittings are produced in diameters from 80mm to 750mm and are compatible with irontite di, pvc, grp and ac pipelines. Saintgobain pams comprehensive pipeline solutions can withstand all the hazards of. M41 ductileiron pipe and fittings, third edition awwa. The youngest but most successful member of a truly ancient family, ductile iron has. This guide summarizes and outlines relevant city policies.
Iplexs foundry nibf northern iron and brass foundry manufactures the crevet range of ductile iron fittings for the water industry. Among the numerous electromechanical systems and equipment related to the project, there were four main systems that include ductile iron pipe as described below. The concrete pipe design manual includes a hardbound book with accompanying cd rom. Awwa c144 standard specification for aggregate for masonry mortar 5. This strong, safe, and reliable product has stood the test of time. All pipe supports in this section are sized to fit schedule 4080 pipe unless otherwise noted. Ductile iron pipe is heavy and makes handling difficult. If specifiers or users believe that corrosive soils will be encountered where our products are to be installed, please refer to ansiawwa c105a21. Kubota ductile iron pipeline design manual kubota kabushiki kaisha home.
The pipe soil stiffness factor evaluates whether the pipe will behave in a mostly rigid fashion, a mostly flexible fashion or somewhere in between the two. When industryaccepted data are used, pvc pipe is shown to be more efficient. Backfill needs to be done carefully and uniformly, meeting the matters needing attention of compacted backfill according to design requirements. Ductile iron guarantees safety as a result of the ductility of the material, which gives a high capacity. The design equations in this handbook have proven useful in a wide variety of applications since 1982. Looking for kubota ductile iron pipeline design manual. City of oceanside water, wastewater, and recycled water and design construction manual oceanside water utilities manual. The oldest operating cast iron main is that at versailles, france, installed in 1664.
Ductile iron piping systems usedductile iron piping systems. National standard for the thickness design of ductile iron pipe ansiawwa c150a21. It is not intended to be a complete textbook or handbook on ductile iron. Ductile iron can be used above or below ground, is safe to specify even if future demands change from specifications today. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. About charlotte pipe history why were different made in the usa plant locations newsroom.
Mcwane ductile ductile iron pipe meets and exceeds the requirements of all of the above national standards relating to pipe manufacture and performance. Pipe brochure the use and application of restrained joints for ductile iron pipelines. Thicker pipe walls to satisfy design standards, and normal production requirements. Newsroom overview press releases in the news videos logo requests. Guidelines for the design of buried steel pipe july 2001 i acknowledgments the following people with their affiliations contributed to this report. The purpose of this manual is to provide guidelines and minimum design criteria for the design of water and wastewater piping systems for the city of phoenix either as part of capital improvement. Detailed example problems of specific applications illustrate the use of the time saving design aids included in the manual. If pipeline locations and depths are not known, the samples shall be collected at a depth approximately 4. It does this by evaluating the relative stiffness of the ductile iron pipe.
Continuous testing and field experience have brought the production and use of ductile iron pipe to maturity. This triggered gonshiro kubota, our founder, to produce the first iron pipes in japan. Guidelines installation guide for ductile iron pipe. It is possible to utilize the program equations found in connections bulletin pd6 thrusts restraint design equations and tables for ductile iron and pvc pipe and perform manual calculations with the alternative bend angles. Engineering design manual, appendix e october 2016 page 3 of 14 i the depths of soil samples collected for corrosion evaluation shall be representative of anticipated pipeline depths. He is a design expert with many types of pipe, including concrete pressure, steel, reinforced concrete, stainless steel, ductile iron, fiberglass reinforced plastic, and highdensity polyethylene. It is a comprehensive summary of data describing the engineering properties of ductile iron. Ductile iron data for design engineers revised edition. Cast iron pipe has long been the standard material for conveying water and sewage in municipal, utility and industrial piping systems. Awwa c111 rubbergasket joints for ductile iron pressure pipe and fittings 4. Submittal buttons and cover page entry will be displayed once an item has been selected. Awwa standards include c200 and manual of standard practice for the design and installation of steel water pipe m11, astm standards for steel pipe include. The ironite ductile pipe range is manufactured by jindal saw limited, a leading manufacture of ductile iron pipelines with over 30 years of experience and a history of continuous reinvestment into research and development, staying at the forefront of new technology and design.
Pipe has supplied the critical components to ensure our nations water and sewer infrastructure is built to last. His pipeline design includes work in more than 35 states, and six foreign countries. The ductile iron used to manufacture the pipe is characterized by the spheroidal or nodular nature of the graphite within the iron. With over 65 years of experience, viadux is australias largest distributer of ductile iron pipe. Steel pipe has none of the foregoing characteristics, so other methods are used to address the corrosion problem. Conduits through embankment dams the disadvantages of using ductile iron pipe include. Ductile iron pipe research association dipra has provided. This manual provides clear and concise guidance for the installation of ductile iron. Handling of lined ductile iron pipe and fittings ductile iron pipe and fittings lined with any of the standard corrosion resistant linings must be handled only from the outside of the pipe and fittings. Pipe is the recognized leader in highly engineered pipe products for water and wastewater systems. The title describes both the contents and the objective of this book. Installation manual of ductile iron pipes china landee pipe. At that time, there were various infectious diseases spread within japan. Ductile iron pipeline design manual free download as pdf file.
Select the pdfs you want to add to your submittal package from the list below, or click each link for individual pdfs. The youngest but most successful member of a truly ancient family, ductile iron has suffered from an abundance of myths and a lack. Design standards manual for water and wastewater systems 1. This manual took into account the combined effect of trench loads, internal pressure, waterhammer, laying conditions and corrosion, all with a builtin factor of safety. Di pipe as2280 di zinc, zinal coated suppliers viadux. Guidelines for the design of buried steel pipe july 2001. A century ago, dedicated american engineers installed iron pipe to create the countrys water systems. Head losses have been calculated for ductile iron pipelines with a cement mortar. While dipra member companies have different names and locations, they share a common commitment to produce and deliver the finest quality water and wastewater pipe material in the world.
Ductile iron data for engineers preface ductile iron data for design engineers revised edition. The manual describes ductileiron pipe and fitting products. Ductile iron is the most versatile pipe material today offering solutions to specific pipeline demands, whether determined by the application, or the installation requirements. No forks, chains, choker cables, hooks, or straps shall. Using accepted hydraulic theory and pump design, this technical report examines head loss and pumping costs over 100years for pvc and ductile iron pipe. Change standard exterior coating of ductile iron pipe to zinc coating. Ductile iron pipes are simple to joint, can be laid in all weather conditions and often without the need for selected backfill.
Ductile iron pipes have a number of advantages over other pipe materials. Awwa c151 ductile iron pipe, centrifugally cast, for water or other liquids 6. Ductile iron is a high strength, tough material used in water and wastewater systems in all 50 states of the united states and in many other areas of the world. Awwa c11615 protective fusionbonded coatings for the interior and exterior surfaces of ductile iron and gray iron fittings. Awwa c11511 flanged ductile iron pipe with ductile iron or gray iron threaded flanges. This program is based on the equations and procedures found in the dipra brochure design of ductile iron pipe on supports.
Because of changes in european regulations, chapter 5 pipe design and wall thickness calculation edition 04. Vinidex now offers a range of ductile iron pipe that boasts superior strength, high performance and a long lifespan. The viadux tytonlok system is well known for providing thrust restraint for rubber ring, tyton joint, ductile iron pipelines. This technical publication discusses the design basis and important criteria used in the wall thickness design of ductile iron pipe. Nipples gruvlo k couplings, fittings and va lves sp f tm malleable and cast and ductile iron fittings sp f tm grooved fittings and olet s j. Pushon joints the most popular, quickest, and easiesttoassemble joint for ductile iron pipe and fittings in underground applications is the pushon joint. This type of pipe is a direct development of earlier cast iron pipe, which it has superseded. Saintgobain pam leader of comprehensive ductile iron pipe and fittings for water and sewage networks. Kubota ductile iron pipe kubota corporation pipe systems overseas department, kyobashi 2chome, chuoku, tokyo, 1048307, japan tel. Ductile iron pipe and fittings for water application. Conservative assumptions, along with an explicit safety factor, have been employed to assure a conservative design with an adequate overall safety factor. The variety of ductile iron pipeline ranges by saintgobain pam includes coatings and joints that are adaptable to various geographical configurations and different types of environment. The soil parameters presented include the results of an extensive study of the actual frictional performance of soils on ductile iron, ductile iron encased with polyethylene, and pvc pipe.
Typically, the pipe is manufactured using centrifugal. Pipe soil stiffness factor n in ductile iron pipe design. Its high safety factor and ability to accommodate ground movement make it the ideal pipeline material for a wide range of applications. Installation guide for ductile iron pipe mcwane ductile. In terms of environmental impact, several studies have compared ductile iron pipes impact on the environment with that of other pipe materials. Ductile iron pipe is pipe made of ductile cast iron commonly used for potable water transmission and distribution. The approved pipe material shall be chosen on engineering and financial grounds. For derivation of barrel ring stiffness see guidelines for the ring bending stiffness and allowable deflection of ductile iron pipe, water services association of australia. Saintgobain pams comprehensive pipeline solutions can withstand all the hazards of transport, handling, installation and operation. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. There is a much wider variety of joints available for ductile iron pipe than any other piping material, providing greater fle xibility and versatility in pipeline design and installation. Cast iron, pvc, abs, and cpvc pipe and fittings for plumbing and industrial systems. Sewer design guide sewer design guide preface 20 preface the sewer design guide is a guide for the engineer when planning and designing wastewater facilities and should be used for both public facilities and private facilities which serve multiple lots.
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