ASTM_D_3754_-_14.pdf

Designation:D375414An American National StandardStandard Specification for“Fiberglass”(Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin)Sewer and Industrial Pressure Pipe1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3754;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope*1.1 This specification covers machine-made fiberglass pipe,8 in.(200 mm)through 156 in.(4000 mm),for use in pressuresystems for conveying sanitary sewage,storm water,and manyindustrial wastes,and corrosive fluids.Both glass-fiber-reinforced thermosetting-resin pipe(RTRP)and glass-fiber-reinforced polymer mortar pipe(RPMP)are fiberglass pipes.This standard is suited primarily for pipes to be installed inburied applications,although it may be used to the extentapplicable for other installations such as,but not limited to,jacking,tunnel lining and slip-lining and rehabilitation ofexisting pipelines.Pipe covered by this specification is in-tended to operate at internal gage pressures of 450 psi(3103kPa)or less.NOTE1For the purposes of this standard,polymer does not includenatural polymers.1.2 The values given in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard.The values given in parentheses are providedfor information purposes only.1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to thetest method portion,Section 8,of this specification:Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is the responsibility of the userof this standard to establish appropriate safety and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.NOTE2There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C33 Specification for Concrete AggregatesC581 Practice for Determining Chemical Resistance ofThermosetting Resins Used in Glass-Fiber-ReinforcedStructures Intended for Liquid ServiceD638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of PlasticsD695 Test Method for Compressive Properties of RigidPlasticsD790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforcedand Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materi-alsD883 Terminology Relating to PlasticsD1600 Terminology forAbbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-ticsD2290 Test Method for Apparent Hoop Tensile Strength ofPlastic or Reinforced Plastic PipeD2412 Test Method for Determination of External LoadingCharacteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate LoadingD2584 Test Method for Ignition Loss of Cured ReinforcedResinsD2992 Practice for Obtaining Hydrostatic or Pressure De-sign Basis for“Fiberglass”(Glass-Fiber-ReinforcedThermosetting-Resin)Pipe and FittingsD3567 Practice for Determining Dimensions of“Fiberglass”(Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting Resin)Pipe andFittingsD3681 Test Method for Chemical Resistance of“Fiberglass”(GlassFiberReinforced Thermosetting-Resin)Pipe in aDeflected ConditionD3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of PlasticsD4161 Specificationfor“Fiberglass”(Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin)Pipe Joints Using Flex-ible Elastomeric SealsF412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping SystemsF477 Specification for Elastomeric Seals(Gaskets)for Join-ing Plastic Pipe2.2 ISO Standard:ISO 1172 Textile Glass Reinforced PlasticsDeterminationof Loss on Ignition31This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 onPlastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.23 on ReinforcedPlastic Piping Systems and Chemical Equipment.Current edition approved March 1,2014.Published March 2014.Originallyapproved in 1979.Last previous edition approved 2011 as D3754 11.DOI:10.1520/D3754-14.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036,http:/www.ansi.org.*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standardCopyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 2.3 AWWA Standard:AWWA C-950 Glass-Fiber Reinforced Thermosetting ResinPressure Pipe43.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 GeneralDefinitions are in accordance with Termi-nology D883 or Terminology F412 and abbreviations withTerminology D1600,unless otherwise indicated.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 fiberglass pipea tubular product containing glassfiber reinforcements embedded in or surrounded by curedthermosetting resin.The composite structure may containaggregate,granular or platelet fillers,thixotropic agents,pigments,or dyes.Thermoplastic or thermosetting liners orcoatings may be included.3.2.