ASTM C1677-09

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Designation: C1677 – 09
Standard Specification for
Joints for Concrete Box, Using Rubber Gaskets
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1677; 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 4. Basis of Acceptance
1.1 This specification covers flexible joints for concrete box 4.1 The acceptability of the box joints and gaskets shall be
sections, using rubber gaskets for leak resistant joints. The determined by the results of the physical test prescribed in this
specification covers the design of joints and the requirements specification, if and when required, and by inspection to
for rubber gaskets to be used therewith, for boxes conforming determine whether the box joints and gaskets conform to this
in all other respects to Specification C1433 or C1577, provided specification as to design and freedom from defects.
that if there is conflict in permissible variations in dimensions
5. Materials and Manufacture for Gaskets
the requirements of this specification for joints shall govern.
5.1 The gasket shall be fabricated from a rubber compound.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical The basic polymer shall be natural rubber, synthetic rubber, or
ablendofbothmeetingthephysicalrequirementsprescribedin
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard. Specification C1619.
5.1.1 Gaskets for standard use shall meet Class E require-
2. Referenced Documents
ments. Gaskets which require oil resistant properties shall meet
2.1 ASTM Standards: Class B requirements.
C497 TestMethodsforConcretePipe,ManholeSections,or 5.2 Circular Cross-Section or “O-Ring” Gaskets:
Tile 5.2.1 Circular cross-section or “O-ring” gaskets shall be
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related extruded or molded to the specified size within a tolerance of
Products 6 ⁄64 in. (60.4 mm) or 61.5 % of the cord diameter, which-
C1433 Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete ever is larger.
Monolithic Box Sections for Culverts, Storm Drains, and 5.2.2 Circular cross-section or “O-ring” gaskets shall have
Sewers the nominal design cut length tolerance of 63 % for extruded
C1577 Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete and spliced gaskets.
Monolithic Box Sections for Culverts, Storm Drains, and 5.3 Non-Circular Cross-Section or “Profile” Gaskets:
Sewers Designed According to AASHTO LRFD 5.3.1 Non-circular cross-section or “profile” gaskets shall
C1619 Specification for Elastomeric Seals for Joining Con- be extruded or molded to the design size within a tolerance of
crete Structures 6 ⁄64 in. (60.4 mm) or 63.0 % on any dimension, measured at
any cross section, whichever is larger.
3. Terminology
5.3.2 Non-circular cross-section or “profile” gaskets shall
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to con- have the nominal design cut length tolerance of 63 % for
crete pipe, see Terminology C822.
extruded and spliced gaskets.
6. Design of Joints
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
6.1 The manufacturer shall furnish the owner with the
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.08 on Joints for
detailed design of the joint or joints including design and
Precast Concrete Structures.
durometer hardness of the rubber gasket proposed to be
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2009. Published March 2009. DOI: 10.1520/
C1677-09.
furnished under this specification.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
6.1.1 The joint design shall consist of a bell or groove on
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
one end of a unit of box, and a spigot or tongue on the adjacent
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. end of the joining box.
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6.1.2 All surfaces of the joint upon or against which the ⁄8 in./ft (10 mm/m) of internal span with a maximum of ⁄8 in.
gasket is capable of bearing shall be smooth, free of spalls, (16 mm) for all sizes through 7 ft (2100 mm) internal span, and
cracks or fractures, and imperfections that would adversely a maximum of ⁄4 in. (19 mm) for internal spans greater than 7
affect the performance of the joint. ft (2100 mm), except where beveled ends for laying on curves
6.1.3 The joints of the box shall be of such design that they are specified by the purchaser.
will withstand the forces caused by the compression of the
gasket when joined, without cracking or fracturing when tested 8. Test Methods for Gaskets
in accordance with Section 9.
8.1 In addition to Specification C1619, the physical proper-
6.1.4 The angle of taper on the surfaces of the inside of the
ties of the gaskets shall be determined in accordance with the
bell or groove and the outer surface of the spigot or tongue
following methods:
where the gasket seats shall be not more than 3.5° measured
8.1.1 Gasket Volume Determination—Determine the vol-
fromthepipeaxis,exceptthattapersupto5°arenotprohibited
ume of gasket sections in accordance to Test Method C497.
if proven adequate by plant tests as specified in Section 9 and
8.1.2 Non-Circular Shape Gasket Stretch Height—
approved by the owner. The surface on the spigot or tongue
Determine the stretch height of gasket sections in accordance
shall be modified to properly position and seat the gasket.
to Test Method C497.
6.1.5 The space between the gasket-bearing surfaces of the
8.1.3 Gasket Length—Determine the stretch length of gas-
assembled and centered joint shall be not more than 75 % of
ket sections in accordance to Test Method C497.
the uncompressed thickness of the installed gasket with all
manufacturing tolerances applied. Minimum tolerances shall
9. Performance Requirements for Joints
not be less than 10 % of the installed gasket height. The
9.1 Whenrequiredbytheowner,assembledjointsshallpass
minimum off-center gasket deformation of the assembled joint
the following in plant performance test.
at design closure shall not be less than 15 %. The joint design
9.1.1 Boxes in Straight Alignment—Hydrostatic pressure
shall provide for the deflection of a box unit by opening one
tests on joints shall be made on an assembly of two sections of
side of the outside jo
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