ASTM C506-22a

Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Arch Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe

ABSTRACT
This specification covers reinforced arch-shaped concrete pipe to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, storm water, and for the construction of culverts. Pipe manufactured according to this specification shall be of three classes identified as Class A-II, A-III, and A-IV. The reinforced concrete shall consist of cementitious materials, mineral aggregates, and water, in which steel has been embedded in such a manner that the steel and concrete act together. The pipe shall be designed to meet both the 0.01 in. crack and ultimate strength requirements determined by conducting plant load bearing tests, material tests, and inspection of manufactured pipe for visual defects and imperfections. The reinforcement, joint, and manufacture are detailed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers reinforced arch-shaped concrete pipe to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, storm water, and for the construction of culverts.  
1.2 This specification is the inch-pound companion to C506M; therefore, no SI equivalents are presented in the specification. Reinforced concrete pipe that conform to the requirements of C506M are acceptable under this Specification C506 unless prohibited by the owner.
Note 1: This specification is a manufacturing and purchase specification only, and does not include requirements for bedding, backfill, or the relationship between field load condition and the strength classification of pipe. However, experience has shown that the successful performance of this product depends upon the proper selection of the class of pipe, type of bedding and backfill, and care that the installation conforms to the construction specifications. The owner of the reinforced concrete pipe specified herein is cautioned that he must correlate the field requirements with the class of pipe specified and provide inspection at the construction site.  
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Sep-2022
• ICS: 23.040.50 - Pipes and fittings of other materials
• Technical Committee: C13 - Concrete Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C13.02 - Reinforced Sewer and Culvert Pipe

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: C506 −22a
Standard Specification for
Reinforced Concrete Arch Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer
1
Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C506; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript 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. Scope* Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
A706/A706M Specification for Deformed and Plain Low-
1.1 This specification covers reinforced arch-shaped con-
Alloy Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
crete pipe to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial
A1064/A1064M Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and
wastes, storm water, and for the construction of culverts.
Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for
1.2 This specification is the inch-pound companion to
Concrete
C506M; therefore, no SI equivalents are presented in the
C33/C33M Specification for Concrete Aggregates
specification. Reinforced concrete pipe that conform to the
C150/C150M Specification for Portland Cement
requirements of C506M are acceptable under this Specification
C260/C260M Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures
C506 unless prohibited by the owner.
for Concrete
C309 Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Com-
NOTE 1—This specification is a manufacturing and purchase specifica-
tion only, and does not include requirements for bedding, backfill, or the pounds for Curing Concrete
relationship between field load condition and the strength classification of
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
pipe. However, experience has shown that the successful performance of
Concrete
this product depends upon the proper selection of the class of pipe, type
C497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box
of bedding and backfill, and care that the installation conforms to the
Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile
construction specifications. The owner of the reinforced concrete pipe
specified herein is cautioned that he must correlate the field requirements
C595/C595M Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
with the class of pipe specified and provide inspection at the construction
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
site.
Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Products
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
C989/C989M Specification for Slag Cement for Use in
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Concrete and Mortars
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
C990 Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe, Manholes,
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
and Precast Box Sections Using Preformed Flexible Joint
Sealants
2. Referenced Documents
C1017/C1017M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Use in Producing Flowing Concrete (Withdrawn 2022)
A36/A36M Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
C1116/C1116M Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
A615/A615M SpecificationforDeformedandPlainCarbon-
C1602/C1602M Specification for Mixing Water Used in the
Production of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
C1896 Specification for Joints for ConcreteArch Pipe Using
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
Profile Rubber Gaskets
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.02 on
Reinforced Sewer and Culvert Pipe.
3. Terminology
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 2022. Published September 2022. Originally
approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 2022 as C506 – 22. DOI:
3.1 Definitions—Fordefinitionsoftermsrelatingtoconcrete
10.1520/C0506-22A.
pipe, see Terminology C822.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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4. Classification of the concrete from the wall of the pipe as required in 11.9;
and by visual inspection of the finished pipe t
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Designation: C506 − 22 C506 − 22a
Standard Specification for
Reinforced Concrete Arch Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer
1
Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C506; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript 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. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers reinforced arch-shaped concrete pipe to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes,
storm water, and for the construction of culverts.
1.2 This specification is the inch-pound companion to C506M; therefore, no SI equivalents are presented in the specification.
Reinforced concrete pipe that conform to the requirements of C506M are acceptable under this Specification C506 unless
prohibited by the owner.
NOTE 1—This specification is a manufacturing and purchase specification only, and does not include requirements for bedding, backfill, or the relationship
between field load condition and the strength classification of pipe. However, experience has shown that the successful performance of this product
depends upon the proper selection of the class of pipe, type of bedding and backfill, and care that the installation conforms to the construction
specifications. The owner of the reinforced concrete pipe specified herein is cautioned that he must correlate the field requirements with the class of pipe
specified and provide inspection at the construction site.
1.3 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 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 Deformed and Plain Low-Alloy Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
A1064/A1064M Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
C33/C33M Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C150/C150M Specification for Portland Cement
C260/C260M Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
C309 Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
C497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.02 on Reinforced Sewer
and Culvert Pipe.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2022Sept. 15, 2022. Published September 2022. Originally approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 20202022 as
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C506 – 20C506 – 22. . DOI: 10.1520/C0506-22.10.1520/C0506-22A.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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C595/C595M 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/C989M Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars
C990 Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe, Manholes, and Precast Box Sections Using Preformed Flexible Joint Sealants
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C1017/C1017M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Use in Producing Flowing Concrete (Withdrawn 2022)
C1116/C1116M Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
C1602/C1602M Specification for Mixing Water Used in the Production of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
C1896 Specification for Joints for Concrete Arch Pipe Using Profile Rubber Gaskets
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to concrete pipe, see Terminology C822.
4. Classification
4.1 Pipe manufact
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