Updated from the 1996 edition, this manual provides water supply engineers and operators a single source for information about fiberglass pipe and fittings. New in this edition are the addition of metric equivalents; an expanded discussion of pipe mechanical properties with stress vs. strain curves; Buried Pipe Design chapter has expanded discussion of deflections caused by live loads and soil properties, a second method of determining pipe stiffness, and a new equation for pipe buckling; Guidelines for Underground Installation has additional information on soil backfill considerations and minimum trench width, new information on angularly deflected pipe joints, pressure testing, and a new section on trenching on slopes. (Replaces ISBN: 0-89867-889-7)

Selection, installation, and maintenance of fiberglass pipe in potable water systems.

Annotation "AWWA Manual M45, Fiberglass Pipe Design, provides the reader with technical and general information to aid in the design, specification, procurement, installation, and understanding of fiberglass pipe and fittings. It is intended for use by utilities and municipalities of all sizes, whether as a reference book or textbook for those not fully familiar with fiberglass pipe and fitting products. Design engineers and consultants may use this manual in preparing plans and specifications for new fiberglass pipe design projects. The manual covers fiberglass pipe and fitting products and certain appurtenances, and their application to practical installations, whether of a standard or special nature."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

The stringent design criteria set for large diameter sewer force mains encompass many factors. These mains must resist external loading from backfill and live loads prior to the line being pressurized. Once pressurized, the pipe must withstand the combined effects of both the internal pressure and external loads. In addition, the pipe must be corrosion resistant to the interior flow and, in many cases, to severe external corrosive environment. If thrust blocking is not provided, the pipeline must be capable of resisting the unbalanced forces at bends, wyes, tees, etc. By meeting all of these criteria, the pipe should perform satisfactorily over the design life of the project.