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Corrosion as a Primary Cause of Cast‐Iron Main Breaks
Author(s) -
Fitzgerald John H.
Publication year - 1968
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.1968.tb03621.x
Subject(s) - corrosion , metallurgy , materials science , cast iron , forensic engineering , engineering
This article outlines the corrosion process with emphasis on cast iron pipe. Data are cited to show the relationship between breaks and known corrosion phenomena. Finally, recommendations for corrosion control and hence a reduction of main breaks are discussed.