• Asbestos cement pipe——————————————————simplex joint

(USE- installed in water systems)
 

• Galvanized Iron pipe(G.I pipe)——————————————-screwed joint

(USE-conveying raw water & distribution
 of treated water in majority of rural water supply schemes)
 

• Cast Iron pipe—————————————————————spigot and socket joint

(USE-for soil disposal because it is highly
 resistant to the grinding and abrasions)
 

• Plain ended pipes subjected to frequent———————————victaulic joint vibrations.

 (USE- in storm water and other drainage applications)

• High density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe——————————–Heat Fusion joints-                                                                                            Butt,Saddle and Socket Fusion.  (resistant to many different solvents,USE–      
  use in labs, education, healthcare and industry)