ASTM_C_1619_-_19.pdf

Designation:C161919Standard Specification forElastomeric Seals for Joining Concrete Structures1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1619;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.Scope1.1 This specification covers the physical property require-ments of elastomeric seals(gaskets)used to seal the joints ofprecast concrete structures conforming to Specifications C14,C14M,C118,C118M,C361,C361M,C443,C443M,C505,orC505M used in gravity and low head pressure applications.1.2 Requirements are given for natural or synthetic rubbergaskets,or a combination of both.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.4 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,health,andenvironmental practices and determine the applicability ofregulatory limitations prior to use.1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C14 Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer,StormDrain,and Culvert PipeC14M Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer,Storm Drain,and Culvert Pipe(Metric)C118 Specification for Concrete Pipe for Irrigation or Drain-ageC118M Specification for Concrete Pipe for Irrigation orDrainage(Metric)C361 Specification for Reinforced Concrete Low-HeadPressure PipeC361M Specification for Reinforced Concrete Low-HeadPressure Pipe(Metric)C443 Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe andManholes,Using Rubber GasketsC443M Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe andManholes,Using Rubber Gaskets(Metric)C497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe,Concrete BoxSections,Manhole Sections,or TileC497M Test Methods for Concrete Pipe,Concrete BoxSections,Manhole Sections,or Tile(Metric)C505 Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete IrrigationPipe with Rubber Gasket JointsC505M Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete IrrigationPipe With Rubber Gasket Joints(Metric)C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and RelatedProductsD395 Test Methods for Rubber PropertyCompression SetD412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas-tic ElastomersTensionD471 Test Method for Rubber PropertyEffect of LiquidsD573 Test Method for RubberDeterioration in an AirOvenD1149 Test Methods for Rubber DeteriorationCracking inan Ozone Controlled EnvironmentD1566 Terminology Relating to RubberD2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometer Hard-nessD2527 Specification for Rubber SealsSplice Strength3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of terms relating to concretepipe,see Terminology C822.For definitions relating to rubberor elastomers,see Terminology D1566.4.Classification4.1 In order to provide for the various types of seals andrequirements,multiple classifications have been established.4.1.1 Class A is generally intended to cover seals in lowhead pressure piping applications not exceeding 125 ft(375kPa)where premium physical properties are required.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 onConcrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.08 on Joints forPrecast Concrete Structures.Current edition approved Feb.1,2019.Published February 2019.Originallyapproved in 2005.Last previous edition approved in 2017 as C161911(2017).DOI:10.1520/C1619-19.2For 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.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 4.1.2 Class B is generally intended for Class A and Class Eapplications that also require special oil resistant performance.4.1.3 Class C is generally intended to cover seals in appli-cations not exceeding 30 ft(9.14 m)of hydrostatic head.4.