Link points to Internet Archive / others. Not hosted by InfraLens. Details
IS 1916:1989 is the Indian Standard (BIS) for steel cylinder pipe with concrete lining and coating. This standard specifies the requirements for steel cylinder pipes with concrete lining and coating, used for water supply, sewerage, and penstocks. It covers materials, manufacturing, dimensions, tolerances, testing procedures, and marking for pipes with nominal diameters from 200 mm to 3000 mm.
Steel cylinder pipe with concrete lining and coating
! These pipes are very heavy and require specialized handling and lifting equipment to avoid damaging the concrete coating.
! The type of joint, typically a spigot and socket with a rubber gasket, is critical and must be specified by the purchaser for ensuring a watertight seal.
! Ensure proper curing of both the internal lining and external coating as it is crucial for achieving the required strength and durability.
Consolidated list per BIS. For the text of each amendment, refer to the BIS portal link above.
steelconcretecementaggregates
International Equivalents
Similar International Standards
AWWA C301-21American Water Works Association, USA
HighCurrent
Prestressed Concrete Pressure Pipe, Steel-Cylinder Type
Covers the design, manufacture, and testing of prestressed steel cylinder concrete pipe, aligning with IS 1916's Type (b).
AWWA C205-18American Water Works Association, USA
HighCurrent
Cement-Mortar Protective Lining and Coating for Steel Water Pipe—4 In. (100 mm) and Larger—Shop Applied
Specifically covers the cement-mortar lining and coating process for steel pipes, a core component of IS 1916.
EN 10224:2002European Committee for Standardization, Europe
MediumCurrent
Non-alloy steel tubes and fittings for the conveyance of water and other aqueous liquids - Technical delivery conditions
Specifies the steel tube and allows for cement mortar linings (per EN 10298), but the overall composite pipe design differs.
AS 1579:2001Standards Australia, Australia
LowCurrent
Arc-welded steel pipes and fittings for water and wastewater
Covers the manufacturing of the steel cylinder/pipe itself but does not include the concrete lining or coating aspects.
Key Differences
≠IS 1916 specifies hydrostatic test pressure based on achieving 75% of the steel cylinder's minimum yield strength, whereas AWWA standards typically base it on a factor of the pipe's design or working pressure.
≠AWWA standards, particularly C301, provide more detailed and stringent requirements for curing processes (e.g., specific temperature ranges for steam curing, membrane curing compound specifications) compared to the more general guidelines in IS 1916.
≠The design methodology in AWWA standards often refers to an external, comprehensive manual (AWWA Manual M9 for Concrete Pressure Pipe), while IS 1916 contains its design formulae and criteria within the standard itself.
≠Material specifications in AWWA standards reference a broad ecosystem of ASTM standards with detailed classifications (e.g., for prestressing wire), which can be more granular than the IS material equivalents cited in IS 1916.
Key Similarities
≈Both IS 1916 and its international counterparts (especially AWWA C301) are based on the same composite construction principle: a steel cylinder for watertightness, a cementitious lining for corrosion protection/hydraulics, and a concrete/mortar coating for external protection and structural integrity.
≈The use of a bell and spigot joint with a rubber gasket ring is a common and specified method in both IS 1916 and AWWA C301 to ensure a flexible and watertight pipeline.
≈All standards mandate factory hydrostatic pressure testing of each finished pipe to verify its structural integrity and water-tightness before shipment.
≈The process of applying the internal lining centrifugally to achieve a dense, smooth surface is a shared manufacturing technique specified in both IS 1916 and AWWA C205.
Parameter Comparison
Parameter
IS Value
International
Source
Minimum Coating Thickness over Prestressing Wire
20 mm
19 mm (3/4 in.)
AWWA C301-21
Compressive Strength of Concrete Core/Lining (Prestressed)
Minimum 30 MPa (for lining)
Minimum 31 MPa (4500 psi) for concrete core
AWWA C301-21
Hydrostatic Test Criterion
Pressure to produce tensile stress of 75% of steel cylinder's min. yield strength.
Based on design and purchaser requirements, not a fixed stress percentage.
AWWA C301-21
Minimum Lining Thickness (for 600mm dia. pipe)
10 mm
9.5 mm (3/8 in.) for 24-in. pipe
AWWA C205-18
Ultimate Tensile Strength of Prestressing Wire (5mm)
1570 MPa (for high-tensile wire)
Approx. 1475 MPa (214,000 psi for Class III wire per ASTM A648)
AWWA C301-21
Water Absorption of Concrete Coating
Not more than 8 percent by mass after 24-hour immersion
No directly equivalent mandatory value; performance is based on mix design and curing.
AWWA C301-21
⚠ Verify details from original standards before use
Key Values5
Quick Reference Values
Minimum 28-day compressive strength of concrete25 MPa
Minimum cement content for concrete360 kg/m³
Standard effective length of pipe5.5 m
Minimum thickness of concrete coating (for DN > 600 mm)25 mm
Works hydrostatic test pressure factor1.5 times working pressure
Tables & Referenced Sections
Key Tables
Table 1 - Dimensions and Masses of Steel Cylinder Pipes
Table 2 - Requirements for Concrete for Lining and Coating