ASTM_D_3517_-_14.pdf

Designation:D351714An American National StandardStandard Specification for“Fiberglass”(Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin)Pressure Pipe1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3517;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.This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S.Department of Defense.1.Scope*1.1 This specification covers machine-made fiberglass pipe,8 in.(200 mm)through 156 in.(4000 mm),intended for use inwater conveyance systems which operate at internal gagepressures of 450 psi(3103 kPa)or less.Both glass-fiber-reinforced thermosetting-resin pipe(RTRP)and glass-fiber-reinforced polymer mortar pipe(RPMP)are fiberglass pipes.The 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 rehabilitation of existingpipelines.NOTE1For the purposes of this standard,polymer does not includenatural polymers.1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas the standard.The values given in parentheses are providedfor information purposes only.NOTE2There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to thetest methods 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.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-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 andFittingsD3892 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 Ignition32.3 NSF Standard:Standard No.61 Drinking Water System Components43.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 GeneralDefinitions are in accordance with Termi-nology D883 and Terminology F412 and abbreviations are inaccordance with Terminology D1600,unless otherwise indi-cated.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 March 1,2014.Published March 2014.Originallyapproved in 1976.Last previous edition approved 2011 as D3517 11.DOI:10.1520/D3517-14.2For 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.4Available from NSF International,P.O.Box 130140,789 N.Dixboro Rd.,AnnArbor,MI 48113-0140,http:/www.nsf.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 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 fiberglass pipea tubular product containing glass-fiber 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.3.2.2 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 qu