ASTM_C_655M_-_15.pdf

Designation:C655M15Standard Specification forReinforced Concrete D-Load Culvert,Storm Drain,andSewer Pipe(Metric)1This standard is issued under the fixed designation C655M;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.Scope1.1 This specification covers reinforced concrete pipe de-signed for specific D-loads and intended to be used for theconveyance of sewage,industrial wastes,and storm water andfor the construction of culverts.1.2 This specification is the SI companion to SpecificationC655;therefore,no inch-pound equivalents are presented inthis specification.Reinforced concrete pipe that conform to therequirements of C655 are acceptable under this SpecificationC655M unless prohibited by the Owner.NOTE1Experience has shown that the successful performance of thisproduct depends upon the proper selection of the pipe strength,the type ofbedding and backfill,the care that the installation conforms to theconstruction specifications,and provision for adequate inspection at theconstruction site.This specification does not include requirements forbedding,backfill,the relationship between field load conditions and thestrength designation of pipe,or durability under unusual environmentalconditions.These requirements should be included in the project specifi-cation.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2A36/A36M Specification for Carbon Structural SteelA615/A615M Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete ReinforcementA706/A706M Specification for Deformed and Plain Low-Alloy Steel Bars for Concrete ReinforcementA1064/A1064M Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire andWelded Wire Reinforcement,Plain and Deformed,forConcreteC33/C33M Specification for Concrete AggregatesC150/C150M Specification for Portland CementC260/C260M Specification for Air-Entraining Admixturesfor ConcreteC443M Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe andManholes,Using Rubber Gaskets(Metric)C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures forConcreteC497M Test Methods for Concrete Pipe,Manhole Sections,or Tile(Metric)C595/C595M Specification for Blended Hydraulic CementsC618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or CalcinedNatural Pozzolan for Use in ConcreteC822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and RelatedProductsC989/C989M Specification for Slag Cement for Use inConcrete and MortarsC990M SpecificationforJointsforConcretePipe,Manholes,and Precast Box Sections Using PreformedFlexible Joint Sealants(Metric)C1017/C1017M Specification for Chemical Admixtures forUse in Producing Flowing ConcreteC1116/C1116M Specification for Fiber-Reinforced ConcreteC1602/C1602M Specification for Mixing Water Used in theProduction of Hydraulic Cement ConcreteC1628 Specification for Joints for Concrete Gravity FlowSewer Pipe,Using Rubber GasketsE105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials3.Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of terms relating to concretepipe,see Terminology C822.4.Basis of Acceptance4.1 The acceptability of the pipe design shall be determinedin accordance with Section 9.After the pipe design has beenaccepted,or if the pipe design has been accepted previously inaccordance with Section 9,the owner may select and haveapplied the basis of acceptance described in either 4.1.1 or4.1.2.Unless designated by the owner at the time of,or beforeplacing an order,either basis of acceptance shall be permitted.4.1.1 Acceptance on the Basis of Pipe Load and MaterialTests and Inspection of Manufactured Pipe for DefectsDetermine in accordance with Sections 5,6,8,and 10.1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 onConcrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.02 onReinforced Sewer and Culvert Pipe.Current edition approved Oct.1,2015.Published October 2015.Originallyapproved in 1980.Last previous edition approved in 2014 as C655M 14.DOI:10.1520/C0655M-15.2For 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 NOTE2It is necessary that samples be selected at random.Forguidance see Practice E105.4.1.2 Acceptance on the Basis of Concrete Compression andMaterials Tests and Inspection of Manufactured Pipe forDefectsDetermine in accordance with Sections 5,6,8,and11.4.2 Age for AcceptancePipe shall be considered ready foracceptance when they conform to the requirements.5.Design and Manufacturing Data5.1 The manufacturer shall provide the following informa-tion regarding the pipe unl