ASTM_D_3262_-_11.pdf

Designation:D326211An American National StandardStandard Specification for“Fiberglass”(Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin)Sewer Pipe1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3262;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),intended for use ingravity-flow systems for conveying sanitary sewage,stormwater,and some industrial wastes.Both glass-fiber-reinforcedthermosetting-resin pipe(RTRP)and glass-fiber-reinforcedpolymer mortar pipe(RPMP)are fiberglass pipes.NOTE1For the purposes of this standard,polymer does not includenatural polymers.1.2 Although this specification is suited primarily for pipesto be installed in buried applications,it may be used to theextent applicable for other installations such as,but not limitedto,jacking,tunnel lining and sliplining rehabilitation of exist-ing pipelines.NOTE2There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard.The values given in parentheses are forinformation only.1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest method portion,Section 8,of this specification.Thisstandard does not purport to address all of the safety problems,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.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C33 Specification for Concrete AggregatesD638 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-ticsD2412 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 AWWA Standard:Standard C-950,Glass-Fiber Reinforced ThermosettingResin Pipe33.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 GeneralUnless otherwise indicated,definitions arein accordance with Terminology D883 or Terminology F412,and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology D1600.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 fiberglass pipetubular product containing glass fiberreinforcements embedded in or surrounded by cured thermo-setting resin.The composite structure may contain aggregate,1This 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 Sept.1,2011.Published September 2011.Originallyapproved in 1973.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D3262 06.DOI:10.1520/D3262-11.2For 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 Water Works Association(AWWA),6666 W.QuincyAve.,Denver,CO 80235,http:/www.awwa.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 granular or platelet fillers,thixotropic agents,pigments,ordyes.Thermoplastic or thermosetting liners or coatings may beincluded.3.2.2 flexible joint a joint that is capable of axial displace-ment or angular rotation,or both.3.2.3 linera resin layer,with or without filler orreinforcement,or both,forming the interior surface of the pipe.3.2.4 qualification testone or more tests used to prove thedesign of a product.Not a routine quality control test.3.2.5 reinforced polymer mortar pipe(RPMP)fiberglasspipe with aggregate.3.2.6 reinforcedthermosettingresinpipe(RTRP)fiberglass pipe without aggregate.3.2.7