ASTM C985M-04e1

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Designation: C985M – 04
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 C985M; 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.
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´ NOTE—Editorial changes were made throughout in March 2005.
1. Scope C497M Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections,
or Tile [Metric]
1.1 This specification covers nonreinforced concrete pipe
C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
designed for specified strengths and intended to be used for the
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water and
Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
for the construction of culverts.
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
1.2 This specification is the metric counterpart of Specifi-
Products
cation C985.
C989 Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete
NOTE 1—This specification is a manufacturing and purchase specifica-
and Mortars
tion only and does not include requirements for bedding, backfill, or the
C1116 Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and
relationship between field load conditions and the designated strength of
Shotcrete
the pipe. However, experience has shown that the successful performance
E105 Practice for Probability Sampling Of Materials
ofthisproductdependsupontheproperselectionofthepipestrength,type
of bedding and backfill, and care that the installation conforms to the
3. Terminology
construction specifications. The owner of the concrete pipe specified
herein is cautioned that he must correlate the field requirements with the
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to con-
pipe strength specified and provide inspection at the construction site.
crete pipe, see Terminology C822.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Basis of Acceptance
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 The acceptability of the pipe design shall be determined
A82/A82M Specification for SteelWire, Plain, for Concrete
in accordance with Section 9. After the pipe design has been
Reinforcement
accepted, or if the pipe design has been accepted previously in
A185/A185M Specification for Steel Welded Wire Rein-
accordancewithSection9,productionpipeshallbeacceptedin
forcement, Plain, for Concrete
accordance with 4.2.
A496/A496M Specification for Steel Wire, Deformed, for
4.2 Acceptance on the Basis of Pipe Load and Material
Concrete Reinforcement
Tests and Inspection of Manufactured Pipe for Defects
A497/A497M Specification for Steel Welded Wire Rein-
—Determine in accordance with Sections 5, 6, 8, and 11.
forcement, Deformed, for Concrete
NOTE 2—It is necessary that samples be selected at random. For
A615/A615M Specification for Deformed and Plain
guidance, see Practice E105.
Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
4.3 Age for Acceptance—Pipe shall be considered ready for
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C150 Specification for Portland Cement acceptance when it conforms to the requirements as indicated
by the specified tests.
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5. Design and Manufacturing Data
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.01 on
5.1 The manufacturer shall provide the following informa-
Non-Reinforced Concrete Sewer, Drain and Irrigation Pipe.
tion regarding the pipe unless waived by the owner:
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2004. Published November 2004. Originally
5.1.1 Basis of acceptance and supporting data,
approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as C985M–02. DOI:
10.1520/C0985M-04E01.
5.1.2 Designated pipe strength,
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
5.1.3 Physical Characteristics—Diameter, wall thickness,
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
laying length, and joint details,
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 5.1.4 Admixtures,
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C985M – 04
5.1.5 Manufacturing and curing process, and wall thickness from the inside surface. Where two lines of
5.1.6 Handling Reinforcement: circular reinforcement are used, each line shall be so placed
5.1.6.1 Type of reinforcement, applicable reinforcement that the protective covering over the circumferential reinforce-
specification, and grade. ment in the wall of the section shall be 25 mm.
5.1.6.2 Placement, placement
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