In public works, construction projects require endurable and durable materials that would serve the public optimally. When choosing construction materials for underground utilities or reconstructing roads with sturdy materials, there is no better way than the right products. As an authority for buying top-class Metal Casting or Steel Casting products, you must consider a few things for the safest purchases.
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Below is a checklist to guide you in selecting the products to use in the public works projects.
This has to do with the fact that structures built for use require long-lasting infrastructure designs to support the building as much as there can be many users. Such materials as cast iron are preferable for such use because of their potential for strength and durability. Indian cast iron pipe manufacturers offer many strong solutions suitable for public projects, ensuring their reliability.
The products should also meet the recommended national and international standards and the recommended safety standards. Products such as CI manhole covers, essential in providing adequate urban drainage, must be procured from standard producers. Manholes are covered to enable easy access to underground structures and enhance safety; the quality of the covers has a direct proportional relationship with safety, durability, and maintenance and replacement costs.
The selection between metal casting or steel casting depends on the characteristics per the requirement of the particular project. While steel casting has high strength values and resistance to distortion, metal casting gives flexibility and reasonable costs. Selecting the right material can also be a problem that can be easily avoided by having a good pipe manufacturer in India.
It is true that every project is insolated in its manner. Those manufacturers that offer profiles that can be adjusted can offer products that correspond to exact specific dimensions, design, and load-bearing properties. This becomes especially important for elements such as CI manhole covers where a certain design is appropriate for use in urban areas. In contrast, another design can best suit rural areas.
Regarding the topics, sustainable solutions are gradually becoming the focus of public works. They should involve environmentally friendly techniques in producing cast iron pipes, manhole covers, and other parts. Such practices are not only environmentally friendly but also improve the project’s image.
There are tradition costs to consider, but the focus should also be made on achieving significant savings in the long term. Best materials like cast iron and steel take less frequent maintenance, and they have long serviceability, which leads to some of the expenses being brought down in the long run.
Public works projects require more than just earning points; but quality, endurance, individuality, and sustainability of the chosen products. Since the best-cast iron manufacturers are located in India, you should ensure that your CI manhole cover is from a reputable manufacturer. They bring significant value to constructing safe, efficient, durable public structures.
As a conscious buyer, you must prefer reaching Bengal Iron Corporation (BIC) India whenever you plan to buy a superior CI or DI Manhole Cover. Recognized as India’s most successful Pipe Manufacturer, BIC India has the deepest commitment level to meet all the delivery parameters. Communicate with the help desk authorities of the company and get the most exquisite value for your money.
https://www.bicindia.com/wp-content/uploads//12/key-considerations-for-selecting-products-for-public-works-projects.mp3The question is ostensibly meant to include “instead of other types of piping material.” Well, the reasons are vast and varies depending on project requirements. Since we aren’t talking about a specific project, we’ll look at the general overriding reasons ductile iron pipe is the best choice for your piping projects.
First, ask yourself the following questions:
If you answered yes to any of these -- and as a utility or consulting engineer, you probably would -- then you have already answered that ductile iron pipe is the right choice for you. Let’s look a little further into why this is so.
Who wouldn’t be when it comes to designing utility systems?
Ductile iron pipe can provide over 100 years of unrelenting, high-level performance! Proof of this performance is provided by more than 560 utilities throughout North America that have iron pipe still in service that are over 100 years old, as well as many over 150 years old. Additionally, iron pipe served the fountains of Versailles, France for over 300 years.
Furthermore, the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA’s) publication “Buried No Longer: Confronting America’s Water Infrastructure Challenge” shows ductile iron pipe not only outlasts any other piping material but is expected to last over 100 years throughout North America.
How can ductile iron pipe be so durable? In viewing information on long-term performance, unlike other materials, ductile iron pipe is not subject to weakness or degradation over time. Some materials suffer from what is known as “creep” and “stress regression” that cause those materials to degrade and lose strength over time.
These performance losses are often accelerated by changes in temperature, pressure, and other performance factors. Ductile iron pipe is not affected in this manner, assuring that the pipe you install today will be the pipe you rely on for decades to come.
If you do, ductile iron pipe will save you operating costs in several ways including pumping costs, tapping costs, and possible damage from other construction, causing failure and the cost to repair in general.
On pumping costs, ductile iron pipe is more energy efficient than other competing pipeline materials due to its oversized inside diameter. This reduces the force needed to push water or other liquids through the pipe. This can be easily calculated using the Energy Savings Calculator on the McWane Ductile Pocket Engineer. Check out our informative blog by McWane Ductile Sales Rep, Jon Melloan titled Can Using Ductile Iron Pipe In Your Water System Save You Money On Your Electric Bill? that addresses using ductile iron pipe in your water system to save you money on your electric bill.
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Tapping costs for services or future connections is done most economically and reliably on ductile iron pipe because of the iron’s inherent strength. This strength allows services to be tapped and threaded directly into the pipe wall itself without the need for expensive saddles which require additional material and labor cost.
Additionally, ductile iron pipe can be easily and quickly tapped with minimal equipment wear and tear due to the graphite content in the iron matrix.
Repairs to ductile iron pipe are generally much easier to complete. When issues occur, they are typically point source repairs that can easily be remedied with the installation of a stainless steel repair clamp or a spool piece of pipe and a couple of restrained Mechanical Joint sleeves. These materials are usually readily available from local supply house yards.
Read “Modern McWane’s The 18-Inch Transmission Main Story,” where Bert Weiss, retired from the City of Hayward, attests to the availability of ductile iron pipe which helped to turn what could have been a very bad day into an easy fix.
As we now know, today’s cost of material can often be insignificant compared to the total cost of ownership over its life. We consider this lifecycle cost when we make purchasing decisions on everything from cars to appliances and electronics, to our homes.
When it comes to ductile iron pipe, lifecycle cost is one of its greatest benefits. Since it lasts for generations, is economical to operate, and easily and efficiently installed and operated, its long-term or lifecycle cost is easily lower than any other material.
The earlier referenced University of Michigan also addresses pipe lifecycle cost.
When it comes to the environment, ductile iron pipe is always the best choice.
Ductile Iron Pipe is manufactured from up to 95 percent recycled scrap metal. It is easily recycled itself as it is not made from any toxic materials. Because of its manufacturing process as well as the production of its raw materials, ductile iron pipe has a smaller carbon footprint than other materials.
Because of these attributes, ductile iron pipe is the only pressure pipe available with SMaRT certification from the Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability's (MTS).
MTS awarded ductile iron pipe its Gold Level Certification. This means using ductile iron pipe can contribute to your project’s score in earning Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) or ENVISION certification.
To see how ductile iron pipefrom McWane Ductile can help you meet your environmental and sustainability goals contact one of our ENVISION Accredited Professionals.
These are just a few of the highlights of why you should use ductile iron pipe for your piping needs, but for more detail regarding your specific project and for assistance in obtaining either LEED or ENVISION certification, contact one of our Engineering Professionals who can answer all your questions.
McWane Ductile offers multiple services for our customers extending far beyond manufacturing ductile iron pipe. From design to installation, we take great pride in providing education and assistance to water professionals throughout the water and waste water industry.
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Roy Mundy, P.E., ENV SP, Assoc. DBIA, currently serves as Senior Regional Engineer for McWane Ductile, assisting utilities and engineering firms with value engineering of pipeline projects, education in pipeline material selection, and providing assistance with specification development and updating. Roy has a BS in Civil Engineering from West Virginia Institute of Technology; MS in Engineering Management West Virginia University College of Graduate Studies; and is a Registered Professional Engineer in six states; ENVISION Sustainability Professional. Prior to McWane Ductile, Roy served as Lead Executive with the American Water System, retiring as President/CEO of Kentucky-American Water Co. Roy has served as Section Chair and is on several national committees of AWWA, Board of Directors and national committees of NAWC, Chair of ORSANCO, member of Kentucky Infrastructure Authority. He is currently serving on AWWA – Business Practices Standards Committee, the KY/TN Section Management Committee, and the Water/Wastewater and Legislative Committees of DBIA. Roy is a member of AWWA, NSPE, KSPE, ASCE, DBIA, and KYRWA.
"I joined McWane Ductile 5 years ago after spending most of my career in the water industry in the private water utility sector," said Mundy. "I enjoy the opportunity to work with engineering firms and utilities in assisting with value engineering projects and providing education on aspects of our products. I enjoy restoring classic cars, but foremost enjoy time with my family traveling and working around our small farm in Kentucky."
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