Question

Horizontally cast iron pipes are called _________

(a) Mcwane pipes

(b) Pit cast pipes

(c) Galvanized iron pipes

(d) Wrought iron pipes

This question was addressed to me in an interview for job.

My enquiry is from Types of Pipes topic in section Conveyance and Distribution of Water of Environmental Engineering

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) Mcwane pipes

Explanation: The cast iron pipes which are horizontally cast are called Mcwane pipes while those that are vertically cast are called as Pit cast pipes.