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Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)

ASTM-C497M - 2013A(E1) EDITION - SUPERSEDED
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These test methods cover production and acceptance tests for concrete pipes, manhole sections, and tiles. Tests include procedures for evaluating external load crushing strength, flat slab top, core strength, absorption, hydrostatic, permeability, manhole step, cylinder, gasket lubricant, joint shear, alkalinity, and gasket measurements. Aside from the procedures, this standard also details the significance and use of and the required test apparatus for each test.

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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

11

Gasket Lubricant

12

Joint Shear

13

Alkalinity

14

Gasket Measurements

15


1.3 The test specimens shall not have been exposed to a temperature below 4°C for the 24 h immediately preceding the test.

1.4 If any test specimen fails because of mechanical reasons such as failure of testing equipment or improper specimen preparation, it shall 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 These methods are the metric companion of Test Methods C497.

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 consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Keywords

ICS Number Code 23.040.50 (Pipes and fittings of other materials)

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-C497M-13ae1

Revision Level

2013A(E1) EDITION

Status

Superseded

Modification Type

Editorially changed

Publication Date

April 1, 2014

Document Type

Test Method

Page Count

14 pages

Committee Number

C13.09