Announcement

ACPPA, The Worlds Leading Authority on Concrete Pressure Pipe

ACPPA Committed to Ensuring High-Quality CPP Products for the Water Pipeline Industry

The ACPPA is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to providing information and support to all those in the water pipeline industry. The association focuses on all concrete pressure pipe (CPP) products, including AWWA C300, C301, C302 and C303, and ensures that these pipes are produced to a high standard by all manufacturers. The ultimate purpose is to provide the end user with a high-quality product that will continue to stand the test of time.

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What is Concrete Pressure Pipe (CPP)

Concrete Pressure Pipe: A Robust Solution combing concrete and steel for Conveying Liquids with High Resistance to External Loads and Internal Pressures.

Spotlight News

New Pipe Comparison Papers

October 25, 2023

We have a new tool to help owners and engineers select the best pipe for their projects.

ACPPA Hires New President, Kevin Baas

May 25, 2023

Baas, P.E. has nearly 40 years’ experience in concrete, steel, and fiberglass pipe design, manufacturing…

State of the Art Design Software

Highlights

Software programs jointly developed by ACPPA and engineering consulting firm Simpson, Gumpertz and Heger (SGH) to assist manufacturers, consultants and owners in the design of pipelines using concrete pressure pipe.
Thurst Restraint Design Program (TRDP) aids in the design of restraint systems for concrete pressure pipelines and streamlines the design process.
Unified Design Program (UDP) aids in and streamlines the design of Prestressed Concrete Cylinder Pipe (PCCP) in accordance with all applicable standards.

About Us

Founded in 1949, the American Concrete Pressure Pipe Association (ACPPA) is a nonprofit trade association representing manufacturers of concrete pressure pipe around the world. To learn more about who we are and what drives us as an organization, check out our about us page.

Projects

Knowledge is key to making informed and upstanding decisions regarding the selection, design and installation of various pipe materials and pipe types such as the application, burial depth, ground conditions, operating pressures etc. The ACPPA has a variety of resources available to assist with this process.

Resources

Events

With the continually evolving world we live in, the ACPPA is dedicated to keeping everyone up to date and informed on what is happening in the industry. From the latest standards to conferences and much more, see our news and events page for all the latest and upcoming industry activity.

Our Projects

Our member companies are leaders in the industry and supply pipes all across North America, continuously designing and adapting to the varying conditions, constraints and project requirements.