PVC Pipe- Design and Installation

The PVC Pipe- Design and Installation provides comprehensive guidance on the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes in water and wastewater systems. This manual is designed to assist engineers, designers, and utility personnel in the effective design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of PVC pipe and fittings. The manual offers both general and technical information to aid in the design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of PVC pipe and fittings. It presents a discussion of recommended practices and is not intended to be a technical commentary on AWWA standards that apply to PVC pipe, fittings, and related appurtenances.

Key aspects:

• Provides both general and technical information to aid in the design, procurement, installation, and maintenance of PVC pipe and fittings.
• Covers foundational topics such as the material properties of PVC pipe, its corrosion and chemical resistance, and environmental effects. 
• Addresses hydraulics within PVC pipe systems — including flow formulas, friction losses, and hydraulic capacity.
• Discusses design factors: external loads, internal pressure, thrust, storage/handling, jointing, and service connections. 
• Includes guidance on receiving, storage, handling, installation, testing, and maintenance practices for PVC systems.
• Not a commentary on AWWA standards but a recommended‐practice manual supporting those standards.

Highlights:

• Published by American Water Works Association (AWWA), making it a recognized authority in the water industry. 
• Updated (Third Edition) to reflect evolving industry practices for PVC water distribution piping. 
• Intended for a wide audience: engineers, designers, utility personnel, contractors—anyone involved in PVC pipe systems. 
• Format: Large‑format manual (8.5″ × 11″) making it suitable for field reference and office use alike. 
• Emphasizes practical implementation: real‑world installation, jointing methods, pipe storage, load design, and service connections.
• Supports uniformity in best practice across utilities and construction projects using PVC pipe systems.

Abour AWWA

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is an international, nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to the improvement of drinking water quality and supply. Founded in 1881 by a group of water‐supply professionals, it has grown to be the largest organization of water‐and‐water‐supply professionals in the world.

Other Works:

• Underground Pipe Installation
• IPT’s Pipe and Trades Handbook
• Pipe & Excavation Contracting Revised Edition