An Engineering Primer on AWWA C900 PVC Pipe


Engineers who are unfamiliar with PVC pressure pipe sometimes have a list of questions about the product. These questions, which often arise from misinformation propagated by competitive materials, usually have logical answers based on engineering principles.

The Facts About AWWA PVC Pressure Pipe

The list of questions almost always includes the following:

  • Long-term pressure capacity

  • Short-term pressure capacity

  • Cyclic surge pressures

  • Safety factors

For discussion of these topics, click here for my Tech Brief titled “An Engineering Primer on AWWA C900 PVC Pipe.”

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John F. Houle, P.E.
 Senior Technical Consultant, PVC Pipe Industry
2711 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1000 | Dallas, TX 75234
T. 972.243.3902 | F. 972.243.3907
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