Project 4035

Fracture Failure of Large Diameter Cast Iron Water Mains

$309,881
Completed
Principal Investigator
Balvant Rajani
Research Principal
Jian Zhang, PhD, PE
Contractor
National Research Council of Canada
Asset Management
Pipes

Research Impact

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.