Technical Resources

Engineering Resources for Design and Application of Ductile Iron Pipe

DIPRA has technical resources to address virtually every aspect of the application of Ductile iron pipe.

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Pipe Features
Ductile iron pipe is the pipe material of choice for today's water and wastewater pipeline infrustructures.
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Applications
Ductile iron's properties allow it to be used effectively in a wide variety of industrial applications.
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Installation
DIPRA provides several resources to assist consulting and utility engineers in all aspects of the installation process.
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Asset Management
Asset management strategies support the long-established fact that American-made Ductile iron pipes are designed and installed to provide a century-long service life.
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DIPRA Calculators for Ductile Iron Pipe
DIPRA has four free web-based calculators that are useful tools for designing and specifying Ductile iron pipe.
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Pipe Material Comparison
Ductile iron pipe is stronger, easier to tap, requires less support, and provides greater flow areas compared to substitute materials.