The principal
objective in compiling the material for the CONCRETE
PIPE DESIGN MANUAL of the American Concrete Pipe
Association was to present data and information
on the design of concrete pipe systems in a readily
usable form.
The manual includes the most current design
procedures. Engineers and technologists, responsible
for the design and specification of precast concrete
pipe for sanitary sewer, storm drain and culvert
applications will find the Concrete Pipe Design
Manual an indispensable aid in selecting the
type, size, and strength of pipe.
Chapter 4, “Loads and supporting Strengths,” was
completely revised in 2000 to incorporate the
new Standard Installations. The Marston/Spangler
design procedure, with tables and figures is
retained in the Manual as Appendix B.
Each hardbound Design Manual includes a companion
CD-ROM so the user has the option of accessing
the information in the manual from their computer.
The CD is searchable and provides the user with
a wide range of options for navigating and accessing
information. Complete with documentation and
system requirements, the CD-ROM is available
without the hardbound manual.
How to order
To order a hardbound copy of the Design Manual
or a CD-ROM, contact the ACPA Resource Center
toll-free at
(800) 290-2272, fax (972) 291-0622.
OCPA Design Manual
Design and construction of buried drainage systems
is vital to health and transportation needs of
the public. For this reason, sound engineering
principles must be understood and followed for
the design and construction of sewers and culverts.
The information presented in the CONCRETE PIPE
DESIGN MANUAL of the Ontario Concrete Pipe Association
covers all phases of design, manufacture, application,
and installation of precast concrete drainage
systems. The designer may have to consult other
reference material and standards for solutions
to particular design situations, as standards
in each Canadian province may differ slightly.
The OCPA Design Manual documents the manufacturing
techniques of concrete pipe and provides information
to the engineer for the design of precast concrete
systems. Chapter 3 describes the materials used
and the manufacturing techniques for precast
concrete pipe and related products, The chapter
also describes in-plant and field testing for
quality. All equations for design calculations
are referenced so that the designer can refer
to the basis of the calculation.
Examples given are general to demonstrate the
approach to provide adequate solutions. The examples
complement the design parameters presented in
the manual. The manual includes information on
hydrogen sulphide in the Performance Section
of the Manual.
Life cycle cost analysis
is described in Chapter 4. This chapter is particularly
important because it addresses the durability
of products used in urban infrastructure, as
well as major transportation systems.
