ASTM-C497 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile

ASTM-C497 - 2020(E1) EDITION - CURRENT
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Scope

1.1 These test methods cover testing of concrete pipe, manhole sections, and tile. The test methods described are used in production testing and acceptance testing to evaluate the properties provided for in the specifications.

1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:

Section External Load Crushing Strength 4 Flat Slab Top 5 Core Strength 6 Absorption 7 Hydrostatic 8 Permeability 9 Manhole Step 10 Cylinder Strength 11

1.3 The test specimens shall not have been exposed to a temperature below 40°F for the 24 h immediately preceding the test and shall be free of all visible moisture.

1.4 If any test specimen fails because of mechanical reasons such as failure of testing equipment or improper specimen preparation, it may be discarded and another specimen taken.

1.5 Specimens shall be selected in accordance with the specifications for the type of pipe or tile being tested.

1.6 A complete metric companion to Test Methods C497 has been developed-C497M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented in these methods.

1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Keywords

Concrete pipe; Core strength; Crushing strength; Hydrostatic strength; Manholes; Permeability Proof test; Strength

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

04.05 (Chemical-Resistant Nonmetallic Materials; Vitrified Clay Pipe; Concrete Pipe; Fiber-Reinforced Cement Products; Mortars and Grouts; Masonry; Precast Concrete)

To find similar documents by classification:

23.040.50 (Pipes and fittings of other materials)

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Document Number

ASTM-C0497-20E01

Revision Level

2020(E1) EDITION

Status

Current

Modification Type

Revision

Publication Date

Nov. 2, 2020

Document Type

Test Method

Page Count

17 pages

Committee Number

C13.09