ASTM A377-18(2022)e1
(Specification)Standard Index of Specifications for Ductile Iron Pressure Pipe
Standard Index of Specifications for Ductile Iron Pressure Pipe
SCOPE
1.1 This index identifies specifications that cover ductile iron pressure pipe suitable for carrying water and other liquids under pressure.
Note 1: The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.
1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 30-Sep-2022
- Technical Committee
- A04 - Iron Castings
- Drafting Committee
- A04.12 - Pipes and Tubes
Overview
ASTM A377-18(2022)e1: Standard Index of Specifications for Ductile Iron Pressure Pipe is a key reference document published by ASTM International. This standard serves as an authoritative index, identifying relevant specifications for ductile iron pressure pipe designed for transporting water and other liquids under pressure. Developed following internationally recognized principles and aligned with the World Trade Organization's Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee guidelines, ASTM A377 ensures global consistency and interoperability in ductile iron pressure pipe applications.
Key Topics
- Specification Index: ASTM A377 functions as a comprehensive index, listing applicable standards and specifications related to ductile iron pressure pipe.
- Referenced Standards: Identifies major American National Standards from ANSI and AWWA covering aspects such as pipe design, linings, joints, coatings, and installations.
- International Alignment: Developed to conform with global standardization principles, ensuring broad international acceptance.
- Purchaser Guidance: Assists users in specifying the correct national or international standards when procuring ductile iron pressure pipes.
- Standard Maintenance: Highlights the process of regular revision and reapproval to ensure ongoing relevance and accuracy.
Applications
ASTM A377-18(2022)e1 is utilized widely across multiple sectors involving the specification, installation, and maintenance of ductile iron pressure pipe systems. Its primary applications include:
- Municipal Water Supply: Provides a unified reference for utilities and engineers specifying ductile iron pipes, ensuring interchangeability and reliability in potable water distribution networks.
- Industrial Liquid Transport: Guides the selection of specifications for piping systems transporting various pressurized liquids in industrial facilities.
- Public Works Projects: Serves as a foundational resource for specifying pipes in critical infrastructure projects, supporting compliance and design efficiency.
- Procurement and Contracts: Facilitates clear communication between project owners, specifiers, and manufacturers, ensuring that the correct pipe and fittings are supplied according to recognized standards.
Organizations involved in the design and procurement of ductile iron pressure pipes use this standard to reference relevant ANSI/AWWA standards, such as those for cement-mortar linings, polyethylene encasement, joint types, protective coatings, and pipe thickness design.
Related Standards
ASTM A377-18(2022)e1 indexes several essential American National Standards, including but not limited to:
- ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4: Cement-Mortar Lining for Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings
- ANSI/AWWA C105/A21.5: Polyethylene Encasement for Ductile-Iron Pipe Systems
- ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11: Rubber-Gasket Joints for Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings
- ANSI/AWWA C150/A21.50: Thickness Design of Ductile-Iron Pipe
- ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51: Ductile-Iron Pipe, Centrifugally Cast
- ANSI/AWWA C600: Installation of Ductile-Iron Mains and Their Appurtenances
These referenced standards address various technical requirements for ductile iron pipes, including material composition, protective coatings, joint types, installation procedures, and compatibility with fittings and appurtenances.
Practical Value
By serving as an index to essential specifications, ASTM A377-18(2022)e1 simplifies the complex task of identifying and citing the correct standards for ductile iron pressure pipe projects. This ensures compliance, enhances safety, facilitates interoperability, and supports best practices across industries. The standard is invaluable for engineers, specifiers, manufacturers, and procurement professionals involved in infrastructure and liquid transport system projects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
ASTM A377-18(2022)e1 is a technical specification published by ASTM International. Its full title is "Standard Index of Specifications for Ductile Iron Pressure Pipe". This standard covers: SCOPE 1.1 This index identifies specifications that cover ductile iron pressure pipe suitable for carrying water and other liquids under pressure. Note 1: The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard. 1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
SCOPE 1.1 This index identifies specifications that cover ductile iron pressure pipe suitable for carrying water and other liquids under pressure. Note 1: The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard. 1.2 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM A377-18(2022)e1 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.040.10 - Iron and steel pipes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
´1
Designation: A377 −18 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Index of Specifications for
Ductile Iron Pressure Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation A377; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
ε NOTE—3.2 was updated editorially in October 2022.
1. Scope 3.2 Other American National Standards relating to ductile-
iron pipe are the following:
1.1 This index identifies specifications that cover ductile
ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4, Cement-Mortar Lining for
iron pressure pipe suitable for carrying water and other liquids
2,3
Ductile-Iron Pipe and Fittings
under pressure.
ANSI/AWWA C105/A21.5, Polyethylene Encasement for
NOTE 1—The text of this standard references notes and footnotes which
2,3
Ductile-Iron Pipe Systems
provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those
in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the ANSI/AWWA C150/A21.50, Thickness Design of Ductile-
2,3
standard.
Iron Pipe
1.2 This international standard was developed in accor-
ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10, Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron
2,3
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Fittings
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11, Rubber-Gasket Joints for
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 2,3
Ductile-Iron Pressure Pipe and Fittings
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
ANSI/AWWAC115/A21.15, Flanged Ductile-Iron Pipe with
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2,3
Ductile-Iron or Gray-Iron Threaded Flanges
2. Method of Designation ANSI/AWWA C116/A21.16, Protective Fusion-Bonded
Coatings for the Interior and Exterior Surfaces of Ductile-Iron
2.1 The ASTM designation for these specifications is not
2,3
and Gray-Iron Fittings
sufficient to describe the particular items a purchaser may
ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53, Ductile Iron Compact
desire; therefore, the ANSI designation for the applicable
2,3
Fittings
American National Standards shown in Section 3 shall be
specified in the inquiry, contract, and order. ANSI/AWWA C600, Installation of Ductile-Iron Mains and
2,3
Their Appurtenances
3. Reference Specifications
2,3
ANSI/AWWA C606, Grooved and Shouldered Joints
3.1 Ductile iron pipe furnished in accordance with this
NOTE 2—These specifications were prepared by appropriate subcom-
index are covered by the following American National Stan-
mittees ofAmerican Water WorksAssociation CommitteeA21 on Ductile
dards:
Iron Pipe and Fittings. This committee was originally organized as an
ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51, Ductil
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