Water delivery professionals rely on this reference extensively.

Design engineers and operations personnel will find this manual helpful in specifying, installing, and maintaining ductile-iron pipe for potable water systems. Pipe thickness, flow characteristics, and thrust-restraint design are covered extensively. Many tables are included for fast computations. You'll find all the information you'll likely need about installing ductile-iron pipe. Chapters cover soil types, pipe laying, joints and seals, fittings, in-ground supports, pipe lining, external corrosion protection, testing, flushing, and disinfection. 233 pp.