ASTM C985M-04

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Designation: C 985M – 04
METRIC
Standard Specification for
Nonreinforced Concrete Specified Strength Culvert, Storm
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Drain, and Sewer Pipe [Metric]
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 985M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope C 497M Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sec-
tions, or Tile (Metric)
1.1 This specification covers nonreinforced concrete pipe
C 595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
designed for specified strengths and intended to be used for the
C 618 Specification for Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water and
Natural Pozzolan for Use as a Mineral Admixture in
for the construction of culverts.
Portland Cement Concrete
1.2 This specification is the metric counterpart of Specifi-
C 822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
cation C 985.
Products
NOTE 1—This specification is a manufacturing and purchase specifica-
C 989 Specification for Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace
tion only and does not include requirements for bedding, backfill, or the
Slag for Use in Concrete and Mortars
relationship between field load conditions and the designated strength of
C 1116 Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and
the pipe. However, experience has shown that the successful performance
Shotcrete
ofthisproductdependsupontheproperselectionofthepipestrength,type
of bedding and backfill, and care that the installation conforms to the E 105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials
construction specifications. The owner of the concrete pipe specified
3. Terminology
herein is cautioned that he must correlate the field requirements with the
pipe strength specified and provide inspection at the construction site.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to con-
crete pipe, see Terminology C 822.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Basis of Acceptance
A 82 Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete Re-
4.1 The acceptability of the pipe design shall be determined
inforcement
in accordance with Section 9. After the pipe design has been
A 185 SpecificationforSteelWeldedWireFabric,Plain,for
accepted, or if the pipe design has been accepted previously in
Concrete Reinforcement
accordancewithSection9,productionpipeshallbeacceptedin
A 496 Specification for Steel Wire, Deformed, for Concrete
accordance with 4.2.
Reinforcement
4.2 Acceptance on the Basis of Pipe Load and Material
A 497 Specification for Steel Welded Wire Fabric, De-
Tests and Inspection of Manufactured Pipe for Defects
formed, for Concrete Reinforcement
—Determine in accordance with Sections 5, 6, 8, and 11.
A 615/A 615M Specification for Deformed and Plain
NOTE 2—It is necessary that samples be selected at random. For
Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement [Metric]
guidance, see Practice E 105.
C 33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C 150 Specification for Portland Cement 4.3 Age for Acceptance—Pipe shall be considered ready for
acceptance when it conforms to the requirements as indicated
by the specified tests.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on 5. Design and Manufacturing Data
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.07 on
5.1 The manufacturer shall provide the following informa-
Acceptance Specifications and Precast Concrete Box Sections.
tion regarding the pipe unless waived by the owner:
CurrenteditionapprovedOctober1,2004.PublishedNovember2004.Originally
approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as C 985M–02.
5.1.1 Basis of acceptance and supporting data,
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.1.2 Designated pipe strength,
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
5.1.3 Physical Characteristics—Diameter, wall thickness,
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. laying length, and joint details,
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C985M–04
5.1.4 Admixtures, wall thickness from the inside surface. Where two lines of
5.1.5 Manufacturing and curing process, and circular reinforcement are used, each line shall be so placed
5.1.6 Handling Reinforcement: that the protective covering over the circumferential reinforce-
5.1.6.1 Type of reinforcement, applicable reinforcement ment in the wall of the section shall be 25 mm.
specification, and grade. 6.2.2.2 Splices—If the splices are not welded,
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