ASTM C655M-04

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Designation: C 655M – 04
METRIC
Standard Specification for
Reinforced Concrete D-Load Culvert, Storm Drain, and
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Sewer Pipe [Metric]
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 655M; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
C 497M Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sec-
1.1 This specification covers reinforced concrete pipe de-
tions, or Tile [Metric]
signed for specific D-loads and intended to be used for the
C 595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water and
C 618 Specification for Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
for the construction of culverts.
Natural Pozzolan for Use as a Mineral Admixture in
1.2 This specification is the metric counterpart of Specifi-
Portland Cement Concrete
cation C 655.
C 822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
NOTE 1—Experience has shown that the successful performance of this
Products
product depends upon the proper selection of the pipe strength, the type of
C 989 Specification for Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace
bedding and backfill, the care that the installation conforms to the
Slag for Use in Concrete and Mortars
construction specifications, and provision for adequate inspection at the
C 1116 Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and
construction site. This specification does not include requirements for
bedding, backfill, the relationship between field load conditions and the Shotcrete
strength designation of pipe, or durability under unusual environmental
E 105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials
conditions. These requirements should be included in the project specifi-
cation.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to con-
2. Referenced Documents
crete pipe, see Terminology C 822.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 82 Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete Re-
4. Basis of Acceptance
inforcement
4.1 The acceptability of the pipe design shall be determined
A 185 Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement,
in accordance with Section 9. After the pipe design has been
Plain, for Concrete
accepted, or if the pipe design has been accepted previously in
A 496 Specification for Steel Wire, Deformed, for Concrete
accordance with Section 9, the owner may select and have
Reinforcement
applied the basis of acceptance described in either 4.1.1 or
A 497 Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement,
4.1.2. Unless designated by the owner at the time of, or before
Deformed, for Concrete
placing an order, either basis of acceptance shall be permitted.
A 615/A 615M Specification for Deformed and Plain
4.1.1 Acceptance on the Basis of Pipe Load and Material
Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
Tests and Inspection of Manufactured Pipe for Defects
C 33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
—Determine in accordance with Sections 5, 6, 8, and 10.
NOTE 2—It is necessary that samples be selected at random. For
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guidance see Practice E 105.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.07 on
4.1.2 Acceptance on the Basis of Concrete Compression and
Acceptance Specifications and Precast Concrete Box Sections.
Materials Tests and Inspection of Manufactured Pipe for
CurrenteditionapprovedOctober1,2004.PublishedNovember2004.Originally
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as C 655M–02.
Defects—Determine in accordance with Sections 5, 6, 8, and
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
4.2 Age for Acceptance—Pipe shall be considered ready for
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. acceptance when they conform to the requirements.
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C655M–04
5. Design and Manufacturing Data fication A 497, or of bars of Grade 300 steel conforming to
Specifications A 615/A 615M.
5.1 The manufacturer shall provide the following informa-
6.2 Manufacture:
tion regarding the pipe unless waived by the owner:
6.2.1 Mixture—The aggregates shall be sized, graded, pro-
5.1.1 Basis of acceptance.
portioned, and mixed with such proportions of cementitious
5.1.2 Pipe design strength.
materials and water as will produce a hom
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