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Standard Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections
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This specification covers the manufacture and purchase requirements of products used for the assembly and construction of circular vertical precast reinforced concrete manholes and structures used in sewer and water works. Reinforced concrete shall consist of cementitious materials, mineral aggregates, and water, in which steel reinforcement has been embedded in such a manner so that the steel reinforcement and concrete act together. Aggregates shall conform to the specification , except that the requirements for gradation shall not apply. Minimum compressive strength of concrete manhole products covered must meet the requirement. The aggregates shall be sized, graded, proportioned, and mixed with such proportions of cementitious materials and water as will produce as homogeneous concrete mixture of such quality that the products will conform to the test and design requirements. Concrete products shall be subjected to either steam or water curing. Test methods such as compression and absorption testing shall be performed.
Scope
1.1 This specification covers the manufacture and purchase requirements of products used for the assembly and construction of circular vertical precast reinforced concrete manholes and structures used in sewer, drainage, and water works.
1.2 Part I, Sections 1-11, of this specification presents general requirements and requirements that are common to each precast concrete product covered by this specification.
1.3 Part II of this specification presents specific requirements for each manhole product in the following sections:
| Product | Section | ||
| Grade Rings | 12 | ||
| Flat Slab Tops | 13 | ||
| Risers and Conical Tops | 14 | ||
| Base Sections | 15 | ||
| Steps and Ladders | 16 |
Note 1—Future products will to be included in Part II in a future revision of this specification.
1.4 This specification is the inch-pound companion to Specification C478M; therefore, no SI equivalents are presented in the specification.
Note 2—This specification is a manufacturing and purchase specification only and does not include requirements for backfill, or the relationship between field load conditions and the strength requirements of the manhole products and appurtenances. Experience has shown, however, that the successful performance of this product depends upon the proper selection of the product strength, type of foundation and backfill, and care in the field installation of the manhole products and connecting pipes. The owner of the project for which these products are specified herein is cautioned to require inspection at the construction site.
Keywords
absorption; acceptance criteria; base sections; compressive strength; concrete; cone tops; design; flat slab tops; grade rings; ladders; manhole; manufacture; reinforced; riser sections; sewer; steps; tests; water ; Base sections; Flat slab tops; Grade rings; Manhole materials/applications--specifications; Pond/canal/reservoir/ditch linings--specifications; Precast concrete products--specifications; Risers and conical tops; Steps and ladders; ICS Number Code 13.060.30 (Sewage water)
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Document Number
ASTM-C478-12
Revision Level
2012 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
May 15, 2012
Document Type
Specification
Page Count
9 pages
Committee Number
C13.06