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ACPPA, the global authority on concrete pressure pipe (CPP)

ACPPA, the global authority on concrete pressure pipe (CPP) in the water and wastewater industries, provides technical information and design assistance in various subject areas and formats offer a wide range of comprehensive, thoroughly researched technical papers on the use of CPP in various applications.

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.

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Small Diameter Tapping

Large Diameter Tapping

Tapping of PCCP

Burnhamthorpe Water Project

American Concrete Pressure Pipe Association Manufacturing

ACPPA Audit Video

ACPPA Tapping Under Pressure

Installation Cost Comparison Calculator

Concrete Pressure Pipe vs Flexible Pipe

Concrete Pressure Pipe (CPP) functions as a rigid structural system, while flexible pipe depends heavily on surrounding soil conditions for performance. This calculator provides a side-by-side comparison of installation and structural considerations, helping engineers, owners, and decision-makers better understand how each system behaves in real-world applications.

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