American Cast Iron American Cast Iron Pipe Company, Pipe Company,
Birmingham, ALBirmingham, AL
Pipe Users Group
July 15, 2008
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AgendaIntroductionDIP DesignDIP JointsField AdaptabilityUpdates with DIP
- Welded on Outlets- Horizontal Directional Drilling- Design Decision Model
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What is the best pipeline?
The largest inside diameter
for the least overall, life-cycle cost
with the most safety factor
and the most flexibility in application
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American Steel PipeAmerican Steel Pipe10” through 24” ERW Steel Pipe
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American Flow American Flow ControlControl
American/Darling Hydrants and Valves
Waterous Hydrants and Valves
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American American SpiralWeld SpiralWeld PipePipe-24” through 144”AWWA C200 Spiral-Welded Steel Pipe
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American American Ductile Iron Ductile Iron PipePipe- 4” Through 64”Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings.
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“99% of the pipe barrel on Ductile Iron Pipe is
made from scrap metal.”
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DIP CastingDIP Casting
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- Welded on Outlets- Horizontal Directional Drilling- Design Decision Model
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Easy DesignEasy DesignØFlexible ConduitØInternal PressureØStatic PressureØSurge Pressure
ØExternal LoadØEarth LoadØTruck Load
ØUse Larger Resulting Wall Thickness
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AWWA C150 Conservative DIP Design
PC150 = 500psi
2 x (150psi + 100psi) = 500psi
The minimum DIP you can specify
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500psi minimum hydrotest – on every pipe
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- Welded on Outlets- Horizontal Directional Drilling- Design Decision Model
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STANDARD AMERICAN FASTITE®
DUCTILE IRON PIPE
AMERICAN FASTITE® GASKET
AMERICAN FastiteAMERICAN Fastite JointJoint
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ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY
AMERICAN FastiteAMERICAN Fastite JointJoint
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AMERICAN FastAMERICAN Fast--GripGrip®® GasketGasketSTANDARD AMERICAN FASTITE®
DUCTILE IRON PIPE
AMERICAN FAST-GRIP® GASKET
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““FieldField””Restrained JointsRestrained Joints
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Some Examples of PushSome Examples of Push--On On Restrained JointsRestrained Joints
Welded Ring Type Joints• AMERICAN Flex-Ring® (4”-48”)
• AMERICAN Lok-Ring® (54”-64”)
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AMERICAN Push On Restrained AMERICAN Push On Restrained JointsJoints
Totally Boltless And Glandless Joint
• No Worry About Improperly Tightened Bolts• No Heavy, Awkward Glands• Simple, Quick Push-On Assembly
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AMERICAN FlexAMERICAN Flex--RingRing®® JointJoint
• Joint Type:Push On
• Size Availability:4” – 48”
• Joint Deflection: 5o on 4”-12”, 4o to 2o on 14”–48”
• Pressure Rating:350 psi 4”-24”250 psi 30”-48”
STANDARD FASTITE ®GASKET
FLEX-RING ®LOCKING RING
WELDED RING
4” - 12”
STANDARD FASTITE ®GASKET
FLEX-RING ®LOCKING RING
SEGMENT WELD BEAD
BACKING RING
14” – 4848””
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STANDARD FASTITE®
GASKET
AMERICAN FLEX-RING®
DUCTILE IRON PIPE OR FITTING
FLEX-RING®
LOCKING RINGWELD BEAD
AMERICAN FlexAMERICAN Flex--RingRingJoint (14Joint (14””--4848””))
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ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY
AMERICAN FlexAMERICAN Flex--RingRingJoint (14Joint (14””--4848””))
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ASSEMBLY LOAD
AMERICAN FlexAMERICAN Flex--RingRingJoint (14Joint (14””--4848””))
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ASSEMBLY LOAD
AMERICAN FlexAMERICAN Flex--RingRingJoint (14Joint (14””--4848””))
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ASSEMBLY LOAD
AMERICAN FlexAMERICAN Flex--RingRingJoint (14Joint (14””--4848””))
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ASSEMBLY LOAD
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ASSEMBLY LOAD
AMERICAN FlexAMERICAN Flex--RingRingJoint (14Joint (14””--4848””))
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ASSEMBLY LOAD
AMERICAN FlexAMERICAN Flex--RingRingJoint (14Joint (14””--4848””))
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ASSEMBLY LOAD
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SEPARATION THRUST“RESTRAINT” FORCE OF
FLEX-RING
AMERICAN FlexAMERICAN Flex--RingRing Joint (14Joint (14””--4848””))
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FlexFlex--Ring JointRing Joint
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Other Types of JointsOther Types of Joints
• MT Push Pipe• GS Push Pipe• Flex-Lok
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MT and GS Push PipeMT and GS Push Pipe
4” –16”
Up to 350 psi
4” –16”
43 psi
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Ball and Socket (FlexBall and Socket (Flex--Lok)Lok)
4” - 24”250 psi
30” - 54”250 psi
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AgendaIntroductionDIP DesignDIP JointsField AdaptabilityUpdates with DIP
- Welded on Outlets- Horizontal Directional Drilling- Design Decision Model
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Why is Field Adaptability Critical?Why is Field Adaptability Critical?
• Allows Installers To Field Cut Any Ductile Iron Spigot To A Specific Length (As Necessary)
• Allows Installers To Handle Unforeseen Obstacles In The Field.
• Reduces Impact Costs Associated With Alignment Changes.
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“With up to five degrees of joint deflection it is easy to avoid fixed obstacles in the installation.”
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Five Degrees DeflectionFive Degrees Deflection
• 21” offset per 20’ piece
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230230’’ radius on 4radius on 4”” –– 3030”” pipepipe
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“ With Ductile Iron Pipe I don’t worry about installation problems, since it is easy to install.”
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- Welded on Outlets- Horizontal Directional Drilling- Design Decision Model
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WeldedWelded--on Outletson Outlets
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The outlet pipe can be up to 70% of the parent pipe size.
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• After the weld is complete, the weld is stamped with an ID number for traceability
• All welds are air tested to 15 psi.
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Manways
AR/Vacuum Valves
Blowoffs
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Tee vs. Outlet36'' X 8'' FR C110 Tee $10,747.208'' X 6'' FR C153-CC Reducer
6'' Lateral Outlet $3,561.70On a 36'' FR Pipe
Savings with Outlet $7,185.50
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“With welded on outlets there is
unlimited customized design.”
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“I like the value engineering aspect of
using welded on outlets.”
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Bell Spigot FittingsBell Spigot Fittings
“American has always placed an emphasis on
innovation and customer service.”
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Mixed Bell fitting combinationMixed Bell fitting combination
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- Welded on Outlets- Horizontal Directional Drilling- Design Decision Model
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““This was a tough job This was a tough job we couldnwe couldn’’t have t have
completed the job if it completed the job if it wasnwasn’’t Ductile!t Ductile!””
““With Ductile's Beam With Ductile's Beam Strength I use it Strength I use it
routinely for aerial routinely for aerial crossings, long spans, crossings, long spans, and bridge crossings.and bridge crossings.””
““We specify Ductile We specify Ductile whenever we know whenever we know wewe’’ll be up against ll be up against tough installation tough installation
challenges!challenges!””
Why Ductile Iron Pipe For Why Ductile Iron Pipe For Trenchless Construction?Trenchless Construction?
““Transition pipe Transition pipe materials and materials and just do it with just do it with
Ductile!Ductile!””
““When transitioning When transitioning through areas of through areas of potential ground potential ground contamination using contamination using Ductile iron pipe I Ductile iron pipe I dondon’’t worry about t worry about contaminates contaminates penetrating the pipe penetrating the pipe wall!wall!””
““BellBell--less Ductile is less Ductile is available in short available in short
lengthslengths……I need less I need less construction construction easement.easement.””
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HDD Installation MethodsHDD Installation Methods
• Standard Pullback– Assemble entire line at one time– Pull entire line
• “Cartridge” Method– Assemble in pieces during pull– Ideal for tight spaces, limited area
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Weld BeadPulling Head
Flex-Ring Locking Ring
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• Amherst, New York– Erie County Water Authority, Cheektowaga, New York– Engineer: Erdman – Anthony and Associates– Contractor: Accadia Site Contracting.– HDD Contractor: Trans American Underground – HDD,
Flower Mound, TX
• HDD Installation Requirements– 785-Linear Feet– 36-Inch Flex-Ring flexible restrained joint ductile iron pipe– Electrical continuity – Joint bonding– Double Polyethylene encasement
Ductile Iron Pipe – HDDBuffalo, New York
Ductile Iron Pipe Ductile Iron Pipe –– HDDHDDBuffalo, New YorkBuffalo, New York
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Ductile Iron Pipe Ductile Iron Pipe –– HDDHDDBuffalo, New YorkBuffalo, New York
Pilot HolePilot Hole PrePre--ReamingReaming
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Ellicott CreekI-990
Corps of Engineers Levee
Ductile Iron Pipe – HDDBuffalo, New York
Ductile Iron Pipe Ductile Iron Pipe –– HDDHDDBuffalo, New YorkBuffalo, New York
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Ductile Iron Pipe Ductile Iron Pipe –– HDDHDDBuffalo, New YorkBuffalo, New York
Pull No. 1
Pull No. 1 ––
400 LF400 LF
Pull No. 2
Pull No. 2 ––
385 LF385 LF
785 feet of 36785 feet of 36”” AMERICAN FlexAMERICAN Flex--Ring installed by HDD in Ring installed by HDD in ……....
72 Minutes72 Minutes
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Ductile Iron Pipe Ductile Iron Pipe –– HDDHDDBuffalo, New YorkBuffalo, New York
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Ductile Iron Pipe Ductile Iron Pipe –– HDDHDDBuffalo, New YorkBuffalo, New York
4848--inch Fly Cutterinch Fly Cutter
4848--inch Barrel Reamerinch Barrel Reamer
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- Welded on Outlets- Horizontal Directional Drilling- Design Decision Model
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DIPRA and DIPRA and CorrproCorrpro’’ss DDMDDM• Likelihood Factors
– Resistivity– Moisture Content– pH– Chlorides– Sulfides– Redox Potential– Bimetallic considerations– Known Corrosive
Environments• Consequences
– Diameter of pipe– Location of pipe– Alternative water supply
available– Depth of Cover
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DIPRA and DIPRA and CorrproCorrpro’’ss DDMDDM
1. Installing pipe as manufactured
2. Encasing in polyethylene
3. Transition phase4. Transition phase5. Cathodic
Protection
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ClosingIntroductionDIP DesignDIP JointsField AdaptabilityUpdates with DIP
- Welded on Outlets- Horizontal Directional Drilling- Design Decision Model
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