RCC Hume Pipes

Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) Hume pipes are precast concrete pipes with embedded steel reinforcement, manufactured under controlled conditions. They conform to Indian Standard IS 458 and are widely used for drainage, sewerage, culverts, and water supply.

Specifications & classification

• Duty classes: NP2 (light), NP3 (medium), NP4 (heavy duty)
• Bore diameters: 150 mm to 1500 mm
• Wall thickness: 65–150 mm depending on class
• Standard length: 2.5 m
• Low water-cement ratio (0.34–0.38) for higher strength

Applications

• Sewerage (residential, commercial, industrial)
• Stormwater and drainage systems
• Water supply lines
• Culverts and irrigation
• Cable ducting for telecom and utilities

Advantages

RCC Hume pipes offer high strength, long life, corrosion resistance, leak-proof joints, consistent quality from factory production, and faster installation compared to in-situ construction. They are cost-effective for infrastructure projects.