ASTM D3262-96

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Designation: D 3262 – 96 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
“Fiberglass” (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin)
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Sewer Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3262; 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.
1. Scope D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to
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Plastics
1.1 This specification covers machine-made fiberglass
D 2412 Test Method for Determination of External Loading
pipe, 8 in. (200 mm) through 144 in. (3700 mm), intended for
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Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading
use in gravity-flow systems for conveying sanitary sewage,
D 2584 Test Method for Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced
storm water, and some industrial wastes. Both glass-fiber-
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Resins
reinforced thermosetting-resin pipe (RTRP) and glass-fiber-
D 2992 Practice for Obtaining Hydrostatic or Pressure De-
reinforced plastic mortar pipe (RPMP) are fiberglass pipes.
sign Basis for “Fiberglass” (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced
1.2 Although this specification is suited primarily for pipes
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Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe and Fittings
to be installed in buried applications, it may be used to the
D 3567 Practice for Determining Dimensions of “Fiber-
extent applicable for other installations such as, but not limited
glass” (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe
to, sliplining and rehabilitation of existing pipelines.
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and Fittings
NOTE 1—There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.
D 3681 Test Method for Chemical Resistance of “Fiber-
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded glass” (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe
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as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for in a Deflected Condition
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information only. D 3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the D 4161 Specification for “Fiberglass” (Glass-Fiber-
test method portion, Section 8, of this specification. This Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe Joints Using Flex-
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standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, ible Elastomeric Seals
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if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health F 477 Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for
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practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- Joining Plastic Pipe
tions prior to use. 2.2 AWWA Standard:
Standard C-950, Glass-Fiber Reinforced Thermosetting
2. Referenced Documents 8
Resin Pipe
2.1 ASTM Standards:
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3. Terminology
C 33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
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D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics 3.1 Definitions:
D 695 Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid 3.1.1 General—Unless otherwise indicated, definitions are
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Plastics in accordance with Terminology D 883 or Terminology F 412,
D 790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology D 1600.
and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materi- 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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als 3.2.1 fiberglass pipe—tubular product containing glass fiber
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D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics reinforcements embedded in or surrounded by cured thermo-
setting resin. The composite structure may contain aggregate,
granular or platelet fillers, thixotropic agents, pigments, or
dyes. Thermoplastic or thermosetting liners or coatings may be
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-20 on
included.
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.23 on Reinforced
Plastic Piping Systems and Chemical Equipment.
Current edition approved April 10, 1996. Published June 1996. Originally
published as D 3262 – 73. Last previous edition D 3262 – 93. This specification
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replaces ASTM Specification D 4184. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.04.
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This revision includes changes to 8.4.1, Table 3, and Note 8 and X1.1. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.02.
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Paragraphs 6.4.1 and 6.4.2 were added. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.03.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02. Available from the American Water Works Association, 6666 West Quincey
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 08.01. Ave., Denver, CO 80235.
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