ASTM F2985-14(2019)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2985 − 14 (Reapproved 2019)
Standard Practice for
Installation of a PVC Segmental Panel Liner System in Man-
Entry Size Sewers and Conduits
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2985; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube
Specimens)
1.1 The practice describes the procedures for the rehabili-
C827/C827M Test Method for Change in Height at Early
tation of gravity pipes, culverts, tunnels, and conduits by the
Ages of Cylindrical Specimens of Cementitious Mixtures
installation of a field-fabricated PVC liner system. After
F2984 Specification for Segmental Panel System for the
installation of the liner system, cementitious grout is pumped
Grout-in-Place-Liner (GIPL) Rehabilitation Method of
into the annular space between the liner and the host structure.
Existing Man-Entry Size Sewers, Culverts, and Conduits
The rehabilitation of the host structure by this installation
practice results in a rigid composite structure (PVC liner/grout/
3. Terminology
existing pipe).This type of rehabilitation process is suitable for
a variety of gravity pipe applications such as storm sewers,
3.1 Definitions:
sanitary sewers, and culverts; and with geometries including 3.1.1 cementitious grout, n—the cementitious grout material
circular, egg, ovoid, elliptical, arch, and site-specific composite
is a mixture of Type B Portland cement, sand, and various
shapes. admixtures designed to perform in a wet environment.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded 3.1.2 panel assembly hardware, n—the connecting long
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical screw rods, bolts, and nuts made from carbon steel meeting
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only SAE’s classification No. 1020 with uni-chrome plating.
and are not considered standard.
3.1.2.1 Discussion—The uni-chroming process deposits
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
chromium onto the surface of the steel producing an
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
anticorrosion, crack-free barrier that is compliant with the
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
strain properties of the steel.
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.1.3 PVC liner, n—a tubular assembly field fabricated from
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
injection molded PVC profile wall segments which are bolted
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
together to form circumferential rings which are then joined
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
together such that some portion of the entire inner circumfer-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
ence of the host structure is isolated from the fluid being
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
transported.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.1.4 PVC segmental panels, n—an injection molded ele-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ment available in various geometries, consisting of a smooth
inner surface and a ribbed outer surface (profile) with edge
2. Referenced Documents
configurations to allow precise mechanical locking and sealing
2.1 ASTM Standards:
of adjacent panels.
C109/C109M Test Method for Compressive Strength of
4. Significance and Use – Summary of Practice
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
4.1 This practice is for use by engineers and owners
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.67 on
involved in the rehabilitation of gravity piping, conduits, and
Trenchless Plastic Pipeline Technology.
small-scale tunnels. This practice conveys the necessary global
Current edition approved April 1, 2019. Published April 2019. Originally
information for the proper installation of a grout in place liner
approved in 2014. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F2985–14. DOI:
10.1520/F2985-14R19
system that can lead to a full restoration of the original host
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local practicing engineer. In addition, this practice will also
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F2985 − 14 (2019)
any modifications that must be made for any unique site- tion (weepers, gushers, etc). Unacceptable conditions shall be
specific job conditions. noted, and as appropriate, corrected prior to installation of the
PVC liner.
5. Materials
6.1.4 Line Obstructions—The existing pipeline or structure
shall be clear of obstructions that will prevent the proper
5.1 The injection-molded PVC panel segments and related
placement of the PVC liner. If the inspection reveals an
small parts used for the field fabrication of the PVC liner shall
obstruction that cannot be removed by conventional means
meet the requirements in Specification F2984. The injection-
internally, a point repair excavation shall be made to uncover
moldedPVCpanelsegmentsshallbesufficientlytranslucentso
and remove or resolve the obstructing condition.
as to allow grout filling operations to be visually monitored.
6.1.5 Bypassing—The PVC liner process does not require a
5.2 The adhesive/sealant used in the joining process of the
dry pipeline or structure. Installation with some flow in the
panel pieces shall be polyurethane, mono-liquid, moisture
existing pipe or from any lateral connections is acceptable.
setting type flexible gasket material.
However, if the flow in the pipeline is deeper than 10 in. (254
mm), bypassing of the flow around the reach of the pipeline
5.3 The panel assembly hardware shall consist of carbon
being rehabilitated is required.
steel bolts, threaded rods, and nuts (long and standard) meeting
the SAE classification 1020 that have been plated using the
6.2 PVC Liner Installation:
unichrome process or an approved equal.
6.2.1 Liner Installation—The segmental panel pieces shall
be ordered to cover the portion of the circumference as
5.4 The cementitious grout shall be a self-consolidating
specified and shown on the project plans: fitting as near as is
mixture of Type B Portland cement, sand, and various admix-
practical to the internal circumference of the structure to be
tures (shrinkage resistant and water-reducing agent, anti-
lined or to produce the required annulus (space between the
foaming agent and viscosity promoter) that is displays
liner and the pipe wall). The panel segments shall be joined
inseparable, constant, and insoluble characteristics when in the
into rings using the fastening hardware provided by the panel
presenceofwater.Groutmixturesthatbleedarenotacceptable.
system manufacturer. The panel assembly hardware shall be
Maximum particle size of the sand used shall be 0.047 in. (1.2
securely tightened to the manufacturer’s stated requirements
mm). The cementitious grout shall exhibit no shrinkage before
usinganapprovedtorquewrench.Priortojoiningthesegments
or after hardening when measured in accordance with Test
together, a small bead of the sealant material will be placed in
Method C827/C827M. The compressive strength of the grout
the female groove of the surfaces to be joined. The rings shall
shall be a minimum of 5000 psi at 28 days or as required per
then be transported to the liner installation location. The rings
the design of the composite liner system for the site-specific
shall be assembled to form a liner segment that will be
conditions encountered.
shimmed in place to the specified lin
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