1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers reinforced concrete pipe designed for specific D-loads and intended to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water and for the construction of culverts.

1.2 A complete metric companion to Specification C655 has been developed Specification C655M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented in this specification.

Note 1Experience has shown that the successful performance of this product depends upon the proper selection of the pipe strength, the type of bedding and backfill, the care that the installation conforms to the construction specifications, and provision for adequate inspection at the construction site. This specification does not include requirements for bedding, backfill, the relationship between field load conditions and the strength designation of pipe, or durability under unusual environmental conditions. These requirements should be included in the project specification.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

A36/A36M Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

A615/A615M Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

A706/A706M Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement

A1064/A1064M Specification for Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete

C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates

C150 Specification for Portland Cement

C497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile

C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements

C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete

C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products

C989 Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars

C1116 Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and Shotcrete

E105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials

Keywords

concrete pipereinforced; culvert; D load; sewer pipe; storm drains; three edge bearing strength ;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 23.040.50 (Pipes and fittings of other materials)

DOI: 10.1520/C0655-12

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