ASTM C1103M-14

Standard Practice for Joint Acceptance Testing of Installed Precast Concrete Pipe Sewer Lines (Metric)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This is not a routine test. The values recorded are applicable only to the sewer being tested and at the time of testing.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers procedures for testing the joints of installed precast concrete pipe sewer lines, when using either air or water under low pressure to demonstrate the integrity of the joint and the construction procedures. This practice is used for testing 675-mm and larger diameter precast concrete sewer lines utilizing rubber gasket sealed joints.
Note 1: The user of this practice is advised that methods described herein may also be used as a preliminary test to enable the manufacturer or installer to demonstrate the condition of sewer pipe prior to delivery.  
1.2 This practice is the SI companion of Practice C1103.  
Note 2: The owner shall specify the following: who will conduct, observe, and furnish labor, material, and measuring devices and pay for the tests; who is responsible for determining local ground conditions; and whether an air or water test is to be used.
Note 3: The user of this practice is advised that test criteria presented in this practice are similar to those in general use. Pipe shall be accepted by infiltration or exfiltration testing utilizing Practice C969M.
Note 4: Test times tabulated and the rate of air loss in this standard are based on successful testing of installed pipelines. However, since air and water have different physical properties, retests of some pipelines not meeting field air tests have been successful when tested with water.  
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. Specific safety precautions are given in Section 6.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Nov-2014
• ICS: 23.040.50 - Pipes and fittings of other materials
• Technical Committee: C13 - Concrete Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C13.09 - Methods of Test

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1103M-03(2009) - Standard Practice for Joint Acceptance Testing of Installed Precast Concrete Pipe Sewer Lines (Metric)
• Effective Date: 15-Nov-2014

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C1103M − 14
Standard Practice for
Joint Acceptance Testing of Installed Precast Concrete Pipe
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Sewer Lines (Metric)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1103M; 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.
1. Scope Testing of Installed Precast Concrete Pipe Sewer Lines
(Metric)
1.1 This practice covers procedures for testing the joints of
installed precast concrete pipe sewer lines, when using either
3. Terminology
air or water under low pressure to demonstrate the integrity of
3.1 Definitions—Fordefinitionsoftermsrelatingtoconcrete
the joint and the construction procedures. This practice is used
pipe, see Terminology C822.
for testing 675-mm and larger diameter precast concrete sewer
lines utilizing rubber gasket sealed joints.
4. Summary of Practice
NOTE 1—The user of this practice is advised that methods described
herein may also be used as a preliminary test to enable the manufacturer 4.1 The joint in the sewer line to be tested is covered on the
or installer to demonstrate the condition of sewer pipe prior to delivery.
inside of the pipe by a ring with two end element sealing tubes.
Air or water, at low pressure, is introduced through a connec-
1.2 This practice is the SI companion of Practice C1103.
tion on the ring into the annular space between the ring and
NOTE 2—The owner shall specify the following: who will conduct,
joint. The amount of air, or water, loss is used to determine the
observe, and furnish labor, material, and measuring devices and pay for
acceptability of the installed sewer line.
the tests; who is responsible for determining local ground conditions; and
whether an air or water test is to be used.
5. Significance and Use
NOTE 3—The user of this practice is advised that test criteria presented
in this practice are similar to those in general use. Pipe shall be accepted
5.1 This is not a routine test. The values recorded are
by infiltration or exfiltration testing utilizing Practice C969M.
applicable only to the sewer being tested and at the time of
NOTE 4—Test times tabulated and the rate of air loss in this standard are
based on successful testing of installed pipelines. However, since air and testing.
water have different physical properties, retests of some pipelines not
meeting field air tests have been successful when tested with water. 6. Safety Precautions
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
6.1 The use of compressed air is dangerous if a sewer line is
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
not prepared properly and proper procedures are not followed.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
6.2 It is imperative that all pressures be relieved completely
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
before the test apparatus is loosened for removal.
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific safety
6.3 Pressurizing lines for the two end element sealing tubes
precautions are given in Section 6.
shall be separate from the lines for pressurizing the void
volume created by the joint test apparatus. The pressures
2. Referenced Documents
required to seal the end element tubes shall be as specified by
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
the apparatus manufacturer, and are greater than the pressure
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
required to test the joint. The line for pressurizing the void
Products
volume shall include a 42 kPa pressure relief device to reduce
C969M Practice for Infiltration and Exfiltration Acceptance
hazards and avoid overpressurization.
7. Preparation of the Sewer Joint
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on Concrete
7.1 Check the size of access openings to ensure that the test
Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.09 on Methods of Test.
apparatus will fit in the sewer line.
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2014. Published November 2014. Originally
approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C1103 – 03(2009).
7.2 Clean the joint and interior joint surfaces to eliminate
DOI: 10.1520/C1103M-14.
2 debris prior to wetting and testing.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
NOTE 5—The user of this practice is advised that a wetted interior
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on surface is desirable and will produce more consistent results.Air may pass
the ASTM website. through the walls of dry pipe. This may be overcome by wettin
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Designation: C1103M − 03 (Reapproved 2009) C1103M − 14
Standard Practice for
Joint Acceptance Testing of Installed Precast Concrete Pipe
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Sewer Lines (Metric)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1103M; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice covers procedures for testing the joints of installed precast concrete pipe sewer lines, when using either air
or water under low pressure to demonstrate the integrity of the joint and the construction procedures. This practice is used for
testing 675-mm and larger diameter precast concrete sewer lines utilizing rubber gasket sealed joints.
NOTE 1—The user of this test method practice is advised that methods described herein may also be used as a preliminary test to enable the
manufacturer or installer to demonstrate the condition of sewer pipe prior to delivery.
1.2 This practice is the SI companion of Practice C1103.
NOTE 2—The owner shall specify the following: who will conduct, observe, and furnish labor, material, and measuring devices and pay for the tests;
who is responsible for determining local ground conditions; and whether an air or water test is to be used.
NOTE 3—The user of this practice is advised that test criteria presented in this practice are similar to those in general use. Pipe 600-mm diameter and
smaller shall be accepted by infiltration or exfiltration testing utilizing Practice C969M or by low pressure air testing utilizing Practice C924M. Pipe
greater than 600-mm diameter shall be accepted by infiltration or exfiltration testing utilizing C969M.
NOTE 4—The user is advised that no correlation has been found between air loss and water leakage.Test times tabulated and the rate of air loss in this
standard are based on successful testing of installed pipelines. However, since air and water have different physical properties, retests of some pipelines
not meeting field air tests have been successful when tested with water.
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. Specific safety precautions are given in Section 6.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products
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C924M Practice for Testing Concrete Pipe Sewer Lines by Low-Pressure Air Test Method (Metric) (Withdrawn 2013)
C969M Practice for Infiltration and Exfiltration Acceptance Testing of Installed Precast Concrete Pipe Sewer Lines (Metric)
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to concrete pipe, see Terminology C822.
4. Summary of Practice
4.1 The joint in the sewer line to be tested is covered on the inside of the pipe by a ring with two end element sealing tubes.
Air or water, at low pressure, is introduced through a connection on the ring into the annular space between the ring and joint. The
amount of air, or water, loss is used to determine the acceptability of the installed sewer line.
5. Significance and Use
5.1 This is not a routine test. The values recorded are applicable only to the sewer being tested and at the time of testing.
6. Safety Precautions
6.1 The use of compressed air is dangerous if a sewer line is not prepared properly and proper procedures are not followed.
6.2 It is imperative that all pressures be relieved completely before the test apparatus is loosened for removal.
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.09 on Methods of Test.
Current edition approved June 1, 2009Nov. 15, 2014. Published July 2009November 2014. Originally approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 20032009 as
C1103 – 03.C1103 – 03(2009). DOI: 10.1520/C1103M-03R09.10.1520/C1103M-14.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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