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.

Piping and Pipeline Calculations Manual, Second Edition provides engineers and designers with a quick reference guide to calculations, codes, and standards applicable to piping systems. The book considers in one handy reference the multitude of pipes, flanges, supports, gaskets, bolts, valves, strainers, flexibles, and expansion joints that make up these often complex systems. It uses hundreds of calculations and examples based on the author's 40 years of experiences as both an engineer and instructor. Each example demonstrates how the code and standard has been correctly and incorrectly applied. Aside from advising on the intent of codes and standards, the book provides advice on compliance. Readers will come away with a clear understanding of how piping systems fail and what the code requires the designer, manufacturer, fabricator, supplier, erector, examiner, inspector, and owner to do to prevent such failures. The book enhances participants' understanding and application of the spirit of the code or standard and form a plan for compliance. The book covers American Water Works Association standards where they are applicable. Updates to major codes and standards such as ASME B31.1 and B31.12 New methods for calculating stress intensification factor (SIF) and seismic activities Risk-based analysis based on API 579, and B31-G Covers the Pipeline Safety Act and the creation of PhMSA