RAIN WATER

SYSTEMS
CASE STUDIES AND INFERENCES:
RAIN WATER PIPE AND SYSTEMS
BASED IN DADAR (E)- MUMBAI 400014

VAISHNAVI CHANDRAKANT KAMBLE |16

VPP’s MPCOA- SION- SEM VII
DEFINITION: A rainwater downpipe is a pipe that is used to direct rainwater away from a building,
typically from roof guttering to a drainage system. It is sometimes also referred to as a downspout,
drain spout, roof drain pipe or leader.
MATERIAL:
• Traditionally, rainwater downpipes were made using cast iron, although uPVC systems are
increasingly common due to ease of installation and low maintenance requirements.
• As long as adequate size, strength and durability can be assured, they can also be made of
aluminum alloy, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and so on.
• The size and number of rainwater downpipes required will depend on the intensity of rainfall
that is likely and the area of the surface to be drained.
• A number of online calculators are available to help determine the required size and number
of rainwater downpipes.
• Rainwater downpipes are most commonly round in section, but may be any shape.
• They typically have a diameter ranging from 50 - 150 mm, but any size can be used.
• They may include access panels for inspection or rodding, branch connectors, bends, hoppers
and leaf guards at the top, diverters, rainwater harvesting systems, angled shoes at the bottom,
and so on.

DRAWBACKS:
• Downpipes have a tendency to become blocked when debris such as leaves and twigs
accumulate.
• To prevent this, they should be properly maintained, and are usually attached to a building
using brackets which can be easily removed for cleaning if necessary.
 Image of rainwater pipe opening directly on the road Image of rainwater pipe opening on landscape under the bridge

Image of rainwater and silt accumulating on terrace at the entrance of a singular rainwater pipe, this is an issue that can be cleared out
by providing more rainwater drainage systems in buildings, and providing a better slope for the same.

An efficient way to save rainwater, and harvest it with the use of rainwater pipes that go all the way to a tank on ground level that acts
as a rain water harvesting tank. Water is metered and then sent to a rain water harvesting tank over head, which in turn sends this
water to individual houses.

REFERENCES:
• PRESENTATION SHOWN IN SEMINAR BY ER. POTPOSE SIR.
• https://www.thespruce.com/types-of-home-piping-materials-1824879
• https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Rainwater_downpipe
• IMAGES FROM MY OWN PHONE.

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