Ductile Iron Pipe Applications

This publication provides a review of considerations for pipeline flexibility, ruggedness, and durability in the event of earthquakes, plus offers examples of utilities in the aftermath of significant earthquakes. Also shown are available seismic joints from Ductile iron pipe producers.

This technical document offers information to assist those involved with the design and/or installation of pipelines spanning waterways, highways, and railroads. Typical design criteria which should be considered for these bridge crossings are discussed.

This technical publication will assist the user with evaluating the special considerations of sewer pipe design. In selecting a pipe material, the design engineer must evaluate the pipe’s expected performance and consider the many factors affecting it. These factors include physical strength, available joints, ease of handling and installation, resistance to corrosion, life expectancy and system economics.

This technical publication discusses the basic characteristics of the Ductile Iron ball and socket joint. It also presents the general methods of construction that are used in installing Ductile Iron ball and socket pipe and the factors that must be considered in choosing the proper procedure for the project.

Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) is one of the fastest growing trenchless construction methods in use today. It can be used to install new pipelines or replace existing ones. Successful HDD installations have established restrained flexible joint Ductile Iron pipe as a viable, and probably superior in many instances, trenchless pipe option.

This technical publication has been translated to French for your convenience.