ASTM F3033-16(2021)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation:F3033 −16 (Reapproved 2021)
Standard Practice for
Installation of a Single-Sized, Cured-In-Place Liner Utilizing
an Inflatable Bladder for Resurfacing Manhole Walls of
1,2
Various Shapes and Sizes
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F3033; 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.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This practice covers requirements for the cured-in-place 2.1 ASTM Standards:
rehabilitation of manholes without excavation, utilizing an D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to
inflatable bladder, and not limited to sanitary sewer manholes. Chemical Reagents
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
tics
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
3. Terminology
1.3 There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.
3.1 Definitions—unless otherwise indicated, definitions are
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
inaccordancewithTerminologyF412,andabbreviationsarein
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
accordance with Terminology D1600.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
3.2.1 bonded—adhered to the manhole walls.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.2.2 chimney—the upper portion of a manhole - including
Particular attention is drawn to those safety regulations and
the corbel section, adjusting rings, and the frame/lid.
requirements involving entering into and working in confined
spaces.
3.2.3 CIPMH—Cured-In-Place Manhole.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
3.2.4 close-fitting—fitting tightly to the manhole walls.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.2.5 compression seal—a gasket that forms a seal between
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
the original manhole and the cured-in-place liner.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3.2.6 design engineer—a licensed professional engineer in
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
the state where the installation is to take place.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.2.7 freeze/thaw cycle—occurs when an area experiences
1 fluctuations in a temperature range from 28 °F (-2.2 °C) to
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.67 on 50 °F (10 °C).
Trenchless Plastic Pipeline Technology.
3.2.8 impermeable barrier—an air-tight corrosion resistant
Current edition approved July 1, 2021. Published August 2021. Originally
film formed when the inflation bladder is left behind perma-
published in 2016. Last previous edition approved in 2016 as F3033–16. DOI:
10.1520/F3033–16R21
nently bonded to the interior of the cured-in-place manhole,
The Standard Practice For The Installation Of A Single-Sized Cured-In-Place
when a compatible epoxy resin system is used.
Liner For Manholes Having Various Sizes is covered by patents (LMK
Technologies, Inc. 1779 Chessie Lane, Ottawa, IL 61350). Interested parties are
invited to submit information regarding the identification of acceptable alternatives
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F3033−16 (2021)
3.2.9 inflation bladder—is a single sized polymer based manhole. As for any practice, modifications may be required
air-tight tube that is sized equal to or less than the smallest for specific job conditions.
cross section of a manhole corbel area.
5.1.1 The CIPMH liner is suitable for circular and non-
3.2.9.1 Discussion—The bladder is subjected to a pressur-
circular manholes with varying diameters along the depth of
ized fluid. It expands and presses the liner against the walls of
the manhole.
the manhole.
5.2 The design engineer shall determine the CIPMH liner
3.2.10 inflation device—a device that is outfitted with an
requirement to withstand external loads.
inflation bladder that when inflated presses the liner tube
against the manhole walls.
6. Procedure
3.2.11 inflow and infiltration—the intrusion of extraneous
6.1 Preparation—All surfaces to be lined must be properly
water through a manhole.
preparedbypressurewashingwithaminimumof3500psi(6.9
3.2.12 glass reinforcing mat—a woven roving glass mat
kPa) at 5 gal/min (63.1 cm /s) pressure washer at a distance of
used to increase tensile strength in the upper corbel section for
no greater than 1 ft (0.305 m) from the manhole wall; using no
increased freeze/thaw resistance.
less than 140 °F (60 °C) water temperature, and an environ-
mentally safe detergent designed to remove fats, oils, and
3.2.13 single sized liner—a textile liner tube that is con-
structed having expansive properties, sufficient to stretch grease. Other alternatives to clean the manhole may be used
along with pressure washing such as abrasive blasting. The
conforming to both the barrel and the corbel sections by the
action of an inflation bladder. existing casting shall be cleaned using a grinder or by sand
blasting. Large voids and missing bricks shall be filled with
3.2.13.1 Discussion—In the upper corbel section the textile
tube may overlap and provide a more substantial wall hydraulic cement to provide an area that the liner can press up
against. Small voids and missing mortar may go unpatched,
thickness, producing a cured in place liner that resists freeze/
thaw cycles. since these areas will be filled with excess resin. Active
infiltration is temporarily sealed by use of chemical grout
3.2.14 small voids—a crack in the manhole walls that is no
injection or fast setting plugging materials. Steps that are
greater than ⁄2 in. (1.3 cm) along any dimension.
located in the area to be lined shall be removed. The rehabili-
3.2.15 thermoset resin— polyester, vinyl ester, epoxy, or
tation is accomplished using a stretchable, textile tube of
silicate resin systems being ambient, steam, or hot water cured.
particular length and a thermoset resin with chemical proper-
3.2.15.1 Discussion—The resin of choice is selected based
ties appropriate for the application. Chemical resistance tests
upon the project criteria.
shall be completed in accordance with Test Method D543 as
Criteria 1– Resurfacing the interior surface of the host man-
noted in Appendix X1. In areas that experience freeze/thaw
hole; use any of the four applicable resins listed above.
conditions, a glass reinforcing mat may be inserted into the
Criteria2–Eliminationofinfiltrationandinflow;useanyofthe
corbelsectionpriortotheinsertionofthestretchablelinertube.
four resins listed above with the inclusion of the gaskets.
The liner tube is vacuum-impregnated (saturated) on-site with
Criteria3–Resurfacingtheinteriorsurfaceofthehostmanhole
the thermoset resin. In cases where ground water infiltration is
and elimination of infiltration and inflow limit
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