Maricopa Community Colleges  IMC112   19956-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
IMC112 19956-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Underground Piping
Installing and handling underground pipe. Types of underground pipe and methods of joining pipe.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
IMC112   19956-20086 Underground Piping
1. Identify types of underground piping material and the size classifications for underground pipe. (I)
2. Identify and explain the use of underground pipe fittings. (II)
3. Explain methods of joining underground pipe. (III)
4. Explain handling and storage of underground pipe. (IV)
5. Describe underground installation procedures for specific types of pipe. (V)
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IMC112   19956-20086 Underground Piping
    I. Pipe materials and size classification
        A. Pipe materials
          1. Cast iron
          2. Ductial iron
          3. Iron alloy
          4. Carbon steel
          5. Concrete
          6. Vitrified clay
          7. Fiberglass
          8. Thermoplastic
        B. Size classification
          1. Diameter
          2. Wall thickness
      II. Pipe fittings
          A. Bell-and-spigot cast iron soil pipe
          B. Hubless cast iron soil pipe
          C. Ductile iron pipe
          D. Vitrified clay pipe
          E. ABS-DWV
        III. Joining methods
            A. Lead and oakum
            B. Compression
            C. Hubless
            D. Mechanical
            E. Flanged
            F. Butt welded
            G. Socket welded
            H. Threaded
            I. Dresser coupling
            J. Rubber gasket
            K. Mastic sealants
            L. Cement and mortar
            M. External bands
            N. Redi - thread
            O. Glued
            P. Fillet welded
          IV. Handling and storage
              A. Handling
              B. Storage
            V. Installation procedures
                A. Cast iron pipe
                B. Ductial iron pipe
                C. Vitrified clay pipe
                D. Concrete pipe
                E. Carbon steel pipe
                F. Fiberglass pipe
                G. Thermoplastic pipe
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