Pipe Materials in Drainage Systems

Pipe Materials

• Cast Iron Pipe is a popular and generally specified material for drainage systems.
• It is durable and conveniently installed for buildings less than 25 stories high.
• SV Type is generally used for building installations.
• XV Type is an extra duty pipe used for underground installations.
• Acid-Resistant Cast Iron Pipe is made from an alloy of cast iron and silicon.
• It is widely used in chemical laboratories and industries where acid wastes are discharged.
• Asbestos Pipe is made of asbestos fibers and Portland cement.
• It is superior for embedment in concrete structures due to having the same material properties.
• Bituminous Fiber Sewer Pipe is the cheapest among sewer pipes.
• It is sometimes recommended for house sewers and septic tank installations.
• Vitrified Clay Pipe is made from clay, cast into lengths of 75 cm.
• It is durable for underground installations.
• It is highly resistant to most acid wastes but is brittle.
• Lead Pipe is one of the oldest plumbing materials used by Egyptians, Greeks, and Roman builders.
• It is highly resistant to acid and suitable for underground installations.
• It is poisonous and injurious to human health.
• Galvanized Steel Pipe is made from mild steel, drawn through a die, and welded, cast into 6.00 meters long.
• It is easily corroded by alkaline and acid water.
• Galvanized Wrought Iron Pipe is better in quality than steel pipe.
• It is more resistant to acid waste than steel pipe.