ASTM C1677-11a(2024)

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: C1677 − 11a (Reapproved 2024)
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 3. Terminology
1.1 This specification covers flexible joints for concrete box
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to concrete
sections, using rubber gaskets for leak resistant joints. The
pipe, see Terminology C822.
specification covers the design of joints and the requirements
for rubber gaskets to be used therewith, for boxes conforming
4. Basis of Acceptance
in all other respects to Specification C1433 or C1577, provided
4.1 The acceptability of the box joints and gaskets shall be
that if there is conflict in permissible variations in dimensions
determined by the results of the physical test prescribed in this
the requirements of this specification for joints shall govern.
specification, if and when required, and by inspection to
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
determine whether the box joints and gaskets conform to this
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
specification as to design and freedom from defects.
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard.
5. Materials and Manufacture for Gaskets
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
5.1 The gasket shall be fabricated from a rubber compound.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
The basic polymer shall be natural rubber, synthetic rubber, or
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
a blend of both meeting the physical requirements prescribed in
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Specification C1619.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.1.1 Gaskets for standard use shall meet Class C require-
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ments. Gaskets which require oil resistant properties shall meet
Class D requirements.
2. Referenced Documents
5.2 Circular Cross-Section Gaskets:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.2.1 Circular cross-section gaskets shall be extruded or
C497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box
molded to the specified size within a tolerance of 6 ⁄64 in.
Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile
(60.4 mm) or 61.5 % of the cord diameter, whichever is
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
larger.
Products
5.2.2 Circular cross-section gaskets shall have the nominal
C1433 Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Mono-
design cut length tolerance of 63 % for extruded and spliced
lithic Box Sections for Culverts, Storm Drains, and
gaskets.
Sewers
C1577 Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Mono-
5.3 Non-Circular Cross-Section Gaskets:
lithic Box Sections for Culverts, Storm Drains, and
5.3.1 Non-circular cross-section gaskets shall be extruded
Sewers Designed According to AASHTO LRFD
or molded to the design size within a tolerance of 6 ⁄64 in.
C1619 Specification for Elastomeric Seals for Joining Con-
(60.4 mm) or 63.0 % on any dimension, measured at any
crete Structures
cross section, whichever is larger.
5.3.2 Non-circular cross-section gaskets shall have the
nominal design cut length tolerance of 63 % for extruded and
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
spliced gaskets.
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.08 on Joints for
Precast Concrete Structures.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2024. Published January 2024. Originally
6. Design of Joints
approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as C1677 – 11a(2017).
DOI: 10.1520/C1677-11AR24.
6.1 The manufacturer shall furnish the owner with the
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
detailed design of the joint or joints including design and
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
durometer hardness of the rubber gasket proposed to be
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. furnished under this specification.
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C1677 − 11a (2024)
6.1.1 The joint design shall consist of a bell or groove on 7. Permissible Variations in Dimensions
one end of a unit of box, and a spigot or tongue on the adjacent
7.1 The planes formed by the ends of non-beveled box shall
end of the joining box.
not vary from the perpendicular to the box axis by more than
6.1.2 All surfaces of the joint upon or against which the 1 5
⁄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 3
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-
from the pipe axis, except that tapers up to 5° are not prohibited
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 Cross-Section 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 When required by the owner, assembled joints shall pass
minimum off-center gasket deformation
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