Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association - DIPRA
 
 
Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association - DIPRA

PUBLICATIONS

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GUIDELINES

Polyethylene Encasement Installation Guide: Polyethylene encasement has proved to be an effective and economical method of corrosion protection for Ductile Iron pipe. As with all corrosion protection systems, proper installation is vital to its success. By implementing the methods outlined in this brochure, a proper installation can be achieved without compromising the corrosion protection system.

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Field Welding and Cutting Ductile Iron Pipe: Ductile Iron pipe manufacturers have been successfully welding Ductile Iron pipe for many years and should be consulted on their recommendations for field welding and torch cutting their product. This manual is intended as a guide for field welding and cutting cement-mortar-lined and unlined Ductile Iron pipe.

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Installation Guide for Ductile Iron Pipe This handbook is full of useful information for designers and installers of Ductile Iron pipe. It covers many aspects of pipeline installation such as receiving and handling, trenching, installing, backfilling, testing and disinfecting, and service taps. It also contains a variety of useful miscellaneous information such as a listing of Ductile Iron pipe standards, common conversion factors and dimensions, and weights of push-on and mechanical joint pipe. A convenient pocket-size version of this Guide is available.

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