ASTM C444-17

Standard Specification for Perforated Concrete Pipe

ABSTRACT
This specification covers perforated concrete pipe intended to be used for underdrainage. Pipe manufactured to this specification shall be of two classes, Type 1 and Type 2, describing two arrangements of perforations for pipe manufactured to the standard specifications for plain or reinforced concrete pipe, and their classifications. The acceptability of the pipe shall be determined by the results of all applicable tests prescribed for the type and class of pipe specified. The joints shall be of such design and the ends of the concrete pipe sections so formed that the pipe can be laid together to make a continuous line of pipe.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers perforated concrete pipe intended to be used for underdrainage.  
1.2 This specification is the inch-pound companion to Specification C444M; therefore, no SI equivalents are presented in the specification.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.4 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: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2017
• ICS: 23.040.50 - Pipes and fittings of other materials
• Technical Committee: C13 - Concrete Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C13.01 - Non-Reinforced Concrete Sewer, Drain and Irrigation Pipe

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C444 −17
Standard Specification for
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Perforated Concrete Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C444; 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 plain or reinforced concrete pipe, and any of the classifications
within those standard specifications.
1.1 This specification covers perforated concrete pipe in-
4.1.1 Type 1 perforated pipe shall have circular perforations
tended to be used for underdrainage.
conforming to 6.1 and Table 1.
1.2 This specification is the inch-pound companion to
4.1.2 Type 2 perforated pipe shall have slotted perforations
Specification C444M; therefore, no SI equivalents are pre-
conforming to 6.2 and Table 2.
sented in the specification.
4.1.3 It is intended that perforated pipe shall be specified by
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the reference to this specification and the specification for the type
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
and class of pipe desired.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
NOTE 1—Example—“Perforated concrete pipe shall conform to the
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
requirements of Specification C444 Type 2, and all applicable require-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
ments of Specification C14, Class 2.”
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
5. Basis of Acceptance
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5.1 The acceptability of the pipe shall be determined by the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
results of all applicable tests (Note 2) prescribed for the type
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
and class of pipe specified, and by inspection to determine
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
whetherthepipeconformstothisspecificationastodesignand
freedom from defects.
2. Referenced Documents
2 NOTE 2—It is intended that all tests will be applicable except those
2.1 ASTM Standards:
having to do with permeability and the hydrostatic test.
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
Products
6. Perforations
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6.1 Type 1—Perforations shall be circular, not more than ⁄16
3. Terminology
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in.orlessthan ⁄16in.indiameter,andarrangedinrowsparallel
3.1 Definitions—Fordefinitionsoftermsrelatingtoconcrete
to the axis of the pipe. Perforations shall be 3 in. center-to-
pipe, see Terminology C822.
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center, along rows, with no less than ⁄2 in. of cover over any
reinforcing steel. The spigot or tongue end shall not be
4. Classification
perforatedforalengthequaltothedepthofthesocket,ordepth
4.1 Pipe manufactured according to this specification shall
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of the groove plus ⁄4 in. and perforations shall continue at
be of two classes known as Type 1 and Type 2, which cover
uniform spacing along the entire length of the barrel. The total
two arrangements of perforations to be used with pipe manu-
number of rows shall be as shown in Table 1. The rows shall
factured according to any of the standard specifications for
be spaced over not more than 165° of circumference. Rows
shall be symmetrically arranged with respect to the intended
top or bottom of the pipe.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.01 on
6.2 Type 2—Slots shall be circumferential in direction, not
Non-Reinforced Concrete Sewer, Drain and Irrigation Pipe.
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more than ⁄16 in. or less than ⁄8 in. in width, and of the lengths
Current edition approved April 1, 2017. Published May 2017. Originally
showninTable2.Thereshallbetworowsofslots,spaced165°
approvedin1959.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2009asC444 – 03(2009).DOI:
10.1520/C0444-17.
apart, and centered, in the case of elliptically reinforced pipe,
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abouttheminoraxisofthereinforcing.Slotsshallbespacedas
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
shown in Table 2, except as modified herein for plain-end pipe
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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the ASTM website. with no less than ⁄2 in. cover over any reinforcing steel. The
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TABLE 1 Number of Rows of Perforation
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Designation: C444 − 03 (Reapproved 2009) C444 − 17
Standard Specification for
1
Perforated Concrete Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C444; 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 perforated concrete pipe intended to be used for underdrainage.
1.2 This specification is the inch-pound companion to Specification C444M; therefore, no SI equivalents are presented in the
specification.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.4 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:
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to concrete pipe, see Terminology C822.
4. Classification
4.1 Pipe manufactured according to this specification shall be of two classes known as Type 1 and Type 2, which cover two
arrangements of perforations to be used with pipe manufactured according to any of the standard specifications for plain or
reinforced concrete pipe, and any of the classifications within those standard specifications.
4.1.1 Type 1 perforated pipe shall have circular perforations conforming to 6.1 and Table 1.
4.1.2 Type 2 perforated pipe shall have slotted perforations conforming to 6.2 and Table 2.
4.1.3 It is intended that perforated pipe shall be specified by reference to this specification and the specification for the type and
class of pipe desired.
NOTE 1—ExampleExample—“Perforated concrete pipe shall conform to the requirements of Specification C444 Type 2, and all applicable requirements
of Specification C14, Class 2.”
5. Basis of Acceptance
5.1 The acceptability of the pipe shall be determined by the results of all applicable tests (Note 2) prescribed for the type and
class of pipe specified, and by inspection to determine whether the pipe conforms to this specification as to design and freedom
from defects.
NOTE 2—It is intended that all tests will be applicable except those having to do with permeability and the hydrostatic test.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.01 on Non-Reinforced
Concrete Sewer, Drain and Irrigation Pipe.
Current edition approved June 1, 2009April 1, 2017. Published July 2009May 2017. Originally approved in 1959. Last previous edition approved in 20032009 as
C444 – 03.C444 – 03(2009). DOI: 10.1520/C0444-03R09.10.1520/C0444-17.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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TABLE 1 Number of Rows of Perforations Required
Internal Designated Diameter
Rows of Perforations
in.
4 4
6 4
8 4
10 6
12 6
14 6
15 6
16 6
18 8
20 8
21 8
24 8
27 and larger space rows approximately 6 in.
TABLE 2 Requirements for Length and Spacing of Slots
A
Internal Designated Diameter Slot Length Slot Spacing
in. in. in.
4 1 3
1
6 1 ⁄2 3
8 2 4
10 2 4
12 3 6
14 3 6
15 3 6
16 3 6
18 3 6
20 3 6
21 3 6
24 3 6
27 and larger 4 6
A
See 6.2 for exceptions for plain-end pipe.
6. Perforations
5 3
6.1 Type 1—Perforations shall be circular, not more than ⁄16 in. or less than ⁄16 in. in diameter, and arranged in rows parallel
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to the axis of the pipe. Perforations shall be 3 in. center-to-center, along rows. rows, with no less than ⁄2 in. of cover over any
reinforcing steel. The spigot or tongue e
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