The use of ductile iron pipes in karsted areas

Summary

In providing for the integrity of water and wastewater pipelines the correct choice of pipe material is very important. For many years the main pipe materials in the public water supply systems in Russia have been steel and cast iron. Lately ductile iron pipes have competed with polymer and steel pipes. The wide use of ductile iron pipes in drinking water supply systems until later has been inhibited because of the lack of an adequate regulatory environment. Introducing amendments to Construction Rules 66.13330.2011 «Design, construction of pressure water and wastewater networks with the use of ductile iron pipes» related to the use of ductile iron pipes in karsted areas will enhance the volume of drinking water pipeline construction in difficult geological environment. The amendments have been adopted by the RF Ministry of Construction and will be put in force starting from August 5, 2017. Reducing the cost of constructing new and reconstructing the existing utility systems in karsted areas with the use ductile iron pipes is ensured by improving their life cycle, integrity, environmental safety and reducing water losses.

Key words

reliability , strength , pipeline , ductile iron , karsted territories , calculation

Efficiency of laying pipes made of ductile iron in seismically hazardous areas

Summary

At the current stage of housing and utilities reformation, with increasingly stringent requirements for the reliability and durability of municipal utility pipelines, the need to develop requirements for the selection of pipe materials and types tailored to the specific conditions of the installation and operation of urban water supply systems is becoming increasingly important. Proper selection of pipe materials is crucial to provide for the reliability of water pipelines in earthquake-prone areas of Russia. It is demonstrated that ductile iron pipes are currently the most promising choice for use in drinking water supply systems in earthquake-prone areas. It is noted that ductile iron possesses high strength properties similar to those of low-carbon steel (ultimate tensile strength, yield strength, and percentage elongation) and improved corrosion resistance. Information on seismic resistance calculations for ductile iron pipelines is provided to verify their safety for use in earthquake-prone areas.

Key words

water supply , reliability , ductile iron , calculation , materials , pipes , earthquake-prone areas