ASTM C655-07

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Designation: C 655 – 07
Standard Specification for
Reinforced Concrete D-Load Culvert, Storm Drain, and
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Sewer Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 655; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
C 497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections,
1.1 This specification covers reinforced concrete pipe de-
or Tile
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 Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
for the construction of culverts.
Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
1.2 A complete metric companion to Specification C 655
C 822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
has been developed—Specification C 655M; therefore, no
Products
metric equivalents are presented in this specification.
C 989 Specification for Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace
NOTE 1—Experience has shown that the successful performance of this
Slag for Use in Concrete and Mortars
product depends upon the proper selection of the pipe strength, the type of
C 1116 Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and
bedding and backfill, the care that the installation conforms to the
Shotcrete
construction specifications, and provision for adequate inspection at the
E 105 Practice for Probability Sampling Of Materials
construction site. This specification does not include requirements for
bedding, backfill, the relationship between field load conditions and the
3. Terminology
strength designation of pipe, or durability under unusual environmental
conditions. These requirements should be included in the project specifi-
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to con-
cation.
crete pipe, see Terminology C 822.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Basis of Acceptance
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 The acceptability of the pipe design shall be determined
A 82/A 82M Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Con-
in accordance with Section 9. After the pipe design has been
crete Reinforcement
accepted, or if the pipe design has been accepted previously in
A 185/A 185M Specification for Steel Welded Wire Rein-
accordance with Section 9, the owner may select and have
forcement, Plain, for Concrete
applied the basis of acceptance described in either 4.1.1 or
A 496/A 496M Specification for Steel Wire, Deformed, for
4.1.2. Unless designated by the owner at the time of, or before
Concrete Reinforcement
placing an order, either basis of acceptance shall be permitted.
A 497/A 497M Specification for Steel Welded Wire Rein-
4.1.1 Acceptance on the Basis of Pipe Load and Material
forcement, Deformed, for Concrete
Tests and Inspection of Manufactured Pipe for Defects—
A 615/A 615M Specification for Deformed and Plain
Determine in accordance with Sections 5, 6, 8, and 10.
Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
NOTE 2—It is necessary that samples be selected at random. For
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
guidance see Practice E 105.
4.1.2 Acceptance on the Basis of Concrete Compression and
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
Materials Tests and Inspection of Manufactured Pipe for
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.02 on
Defects—Determine in accordance with Sections 5, 6, 8 and
Reinforced Sewer and Culvert Pipe.
Current edition approved March 1, 2007. Published March 2007. Originally
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approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as C 655 – 04 .
4.2 Age for Acceptance—Pipe shall be considered ready for
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acceptance when they conform to the requirements.
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C655–07
5. Design and Manufacturing Data fication A 497, or of bars of Grade 40 steel conforming to
Specification 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.
mater
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