PVC pipe-- design and installation

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910953496603321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Denver, Colo., : American Water Works Association, c2002
• ISBN: 1-61300-130-4; 1-61583-822-8
• Edizione: [2nd ed.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (182 p.)
• Collana: Manual of water supply practices ; ; M23
• Disciplina: 628.1 s; 628.1/5
• Soggetti: Water-pipes - Design and construction; Pipe, Plastic; Polyvinyl chloride
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: "Incorporates errata dated June 1, 2010. Includes addendum dated July 30, 2010."
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-162) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: ""Contents""; ""Figures""; ""Tables""; ""Foreword""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""1 General Properties of Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe""; ""2 Testing and Inspection""; ""3 Hydraulics""; ""4 Design Factors Related to External Forces and Conditions""; ""5 Pressure Capacity""; ""6 Receiving, Storage, and Handling""; ""7 Installation""; ""8 Testing and Maintenance""; ""9 Service Connections""; ""A Chemical Resistance Tables""; ""B Flow Friction Loss Tables""; ""Bibliography""; ""Index""; ""AWWA Manuals""
• Sommario/riassunto: This manual provides guidance and data on designing, installing, and maintaining PVC pipe and fittings in drinking water distribution systems. Coverage includes manufacturing, hydraulics, chemical and abrasion resistance properties, external loads, pressure capacities, flexibility ratings, installation, fittings and appurtenances, joining, supports, transportation, storage, and maintenance.