ASTM_C_990_-_09_2014.pdf

Designation:C99009(Reapproved 2014)Standard Specification forJoints for Concrete Pipe,Manholes,and Precast BoxSections Using Preformed Flexible Joint Sealants1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C990;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 joints for precast concrete pipeand box,and other sections using preformed flexible jointsealants for use in storm sewers and culverts which are notintended to operate under internal pressure,or are not subjectto infiltration or exfiltration limits.Joint material used inhorizontal applications is intended to prevent the flow of solidsthrough the joint.1.2 For precast concrete manhole sections and other verticalstructures,which are subject to internal or external pressure,infiltration or exfiltration limits are not prohibited from beingspecified.Joints in vertical structures covered by this specifi-cation are intended mainly to prevent the flow of solids orfluids through the joint.1.3 This specification is to be used with pipe and structuresconforming in all respects to Specifications C14,C76,C478,C506,C507,C655,C985,C1433,C1504,and C1577,providedthat if there is a conflict in permissible variations indimensions,the requirements of this specification shall govern.1.4 This specification is the inch-pound companion toC990M;therefore,no SI equivalents are presented in thespecification.NOTE1This specification covers the material and performance of thejoint and sealant only.Infiltration and exfiltration quantities for installedsections are dependent on factors other than the joints which must becovered by other specifications and suitable testing of the installedpipeline.1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2C14 Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer,StormDrain,and Culvert PipeC76 Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert,StormDrain,and Sewer PipeC478 Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Man-hole SectionsC506 Specification for Reinforced Concrete Arch Culvert,Storm Drain,and Sewer PipeC507 Specification for Reinforced Concrete EllipticalCulvert,Storm Drain,and Sewer PipeC655 Specification for Reinforced Concrete D-LoadCulvert,Storm Drain,and Sewer PipeC822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and RelatedProductsC972 Test Method for Compression-Recovery of Tape Seal-antC985 Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete SpecifiedStrength Culvert,Storm Drain,and Sewer PipeC1433 Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Mono-lithic Box Sections for Culverts,Storm Drains,andSewersC1504 Specification for Manufacture of Precast ReinforcedConcrete Three-Sided Structures for Culverts and StormDrainsC1577 Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Mono-lithic Box Sections for Culverts,Storm Drains,andSewers Designed According to AASHTO LRFDD4 Test Method for Bitumen ContentD6 Test Method for Loss on Heating of Oil and AsphalticCompoundsD36 Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen(Ring-and-Ball Apparatus)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 May 1,2014.Published May 2014.Originallyapproved in 1991.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C990 09.DOI:10.1520/C0990-09R14.2For 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 D71 Test Method for Relative Density of Solid Pitch andAsphalt(Displacement Method)D92 Test Method for Flash and Fire Points by ClevelandOpen Cup TesterD113 Test Method for Ductility of Bituminous MaterialsD217 Test Methods for Cone Penetration of LubricatingGreaseD297 Test Methods for Rubber ProductsChemical Analy-sis2.2 AASHTO Standards:3T47 Test for Loss of Heating of Oil and Asphaltic Com-poundsT48 Test for Flash and Fire Points by Cleveland Open CupT51 Test for Ductility of Bituminous MaterialT111 Test for Inorganic Matter or AshT229 Test for Specific Gravity of Asphalts and Tar PitchesSufficiently Solid to be Handled in Fragments3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of terms relating to concretepipe,see Terminology C822.4.Basis of Acceptance4.1 The acceptability of the pipe joint and sealant shall bedet