
Project 4035
Fracture Failure of Large Diameter Cast Iron Water Mains
$309,881
Principal Investigator
Balvant
Rajani
Research Manager
Jian Zhang, PE, Ph.D.
Contractor
National Research Council of Canada
Abstract
This project determined and assessed mechanisms of fracture failure of large diameter cast iron (CI) water mains. The research adds to the water industry's understanding of large diameter CI failures through comprehensive analysis of existing data on actual failures experienced by utilities. Published in 2013.