ASTM_C_1619_-_11.pdf

Designation:C161911Standard 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 and healthpractices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-tions prior to use.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 and Man-holes,Using Rubber GasketsC443M Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe and Man-holes,Using Rubber Gaskets(Metric)C497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe,Manhole Sections,orTileC497M Test Methods for Concrete Pipe,Manhole Sections,or Tile MetricC505 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.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.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 Nov.1,2011.Published November 2011.Originallyapproved in 2005.Last previous edition approved in 2005 as C1619 05.DOI:10.1520/C1619-11.2For 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.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 4.1.4 Class D is generally intended for Class C applicationsthat also require special oil resistant performance.4.1.5 Class E is generally intended for gravity flow sewerpipe in applications not exceeding 30 ft(9.14 m)of hydrostatichead.5.Composition and Manufacture5.1 All gaskets shall be extruded or molded in such amanner that any cross-section will be dense,homogeneous,andfree of blisters,pitting,or other defects that make them unfit forthe use intended.The gaskets shall be fabricated from anelastomeric material meeting the appropriate classificationphysical property requirements in Section 7.The base polymershall be natural rubber,synthetic rubber,or a blend of both thatis accepta