ASTM C4-04(2014)

Standard Specification for Clay Drain Tile and Perforated Clay Drain Tile

SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes the criteria for acceptance, prior to installation, of drain tile and perforated drain tile to be used for underdrainage, filter fields, leaching fields, and similar subdrainage installations.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the Test Methods portion of this specification: 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.  
Note 1: Attention is called to Test Methods C301 and Terminology C896.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2014
• ICS: 91.100.15 - Mineral materials and products
• Technical Committee: C04 - Vitrified Clay Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C04.20 - Methods of Test and Specifications

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C4-04(2009) - Standard Specification for Clay Drain Tile and Perforated Clay Drain Tile
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2014
• Replaced By: ASTM C4-04(2018) - Standard Specification for Clay Drain Tile and Perforated Clay Drain Tile
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2018

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information
Designation:C4 −04 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Specification for
1
Clay Drain Tile and Perforated Clay Drain Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C4; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.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. Scope 4. Classification
4.1 Four classes of clay drain tile are specified:
1.1 Thisspecificationestablishesthecriteriaforacceptance,
4.1.1 Standard.
prior to installation, of drain tile and perforated drain tile to be
4.1.2 Extra Quality.
usedforunderdrainage,filterfields,leachingfields,andsimilar
4.1.3 Heavy Duty.
subdrainage installations.
4.1.4 Extra Strength.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4.2 Drain tile of a higher strength classification than that
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
specified by the purchaser may be furnished by the seller,
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
provided the substituted drain tile meets the physical require-
and are not considered standard.
ments of the class specified.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the
Test Methods portion of this specification: This standard does
5. Materials and Manufacture
not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
5.1 Drain tile shall be manufactured from clay, fire clay,
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
shale, surface clay, or a combination of these materials, that,
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
when formed into tile and fired to suitable temperatures, yields
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
a product that conforms to this specification.
to use.
NOTE 1—Attention is called to Test Methods C301 and Terminology
6. Physical Properties
C896.
6.1 Drain tile shall meet the physical test requirements for
the class, as specified in Table 1.
2. Referenced Documents
2
6.2 Themaximumwaterabsorption(5-hboiling)shallbeas
2.1 ASTM Standards:
follows:
C301Test Methods for Vitrified Clay Pipe
Average, % Individual, %
C896Terminology Relating to Clay Products
Standard 13 16
Extra Quality 11 13
3. Terminology Heavy Duty 11 13
Extra Strength 11 13
3.1 Definitions:
6.3 The requirements for water absorption (5–h boiling)
3.1.1 Clay, fire clay, shale,and surface clayareasdefinedin
shallbewaived,providedthattestspecimensmeettherequire-
Terminology C896.
ments of the freezing and thawing test, Section 13, of this
3.1.2 Within this specification, the terms tile, drain tile, and
specification
clay drain tile are synonyms.
7. Sizes and Perforations
7.1 The size of drain tile shall be designated by inside
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C04 on
diameter. Not all sizes and strengths may be available from all
Vitrified Clay Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C04.20 on
manufacturers.
Methods of Test and Specifications.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2014. Published September 2014. Originally
7.2 The minimum length of drain tile smaller than 10 in.
approved in 1914. Last previous edition approved in 2009 as C4–04 (2009). DOI:
(255 mm) diameter shall be approximately 12 in. (305 mm).
10.1520/C0004-04R14.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
7.3 The length of drain tile 10 in. (255 mm) through 30 in.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
1
(760 mm) diameter shall be not less than 1 ⁄2 times their
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. diameter.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
C4−04 (2014)
TABLE 1 Physical Test Requirements for Clay Drain Tile
Standard Extra Quality Heavy Duty Extra Strength
Internal
A A A A
Diameter Minimum Crushing Strength, Minimum Crushing Strength, Minimum Crushing Strength, Minimum Crushing Strength,
lbf/linear ft (kN/m) lbf/linear ft (kN/m) lbf/linear ft (kN/m) lbf/linear ft (kN/m)
of Tile,
in.
Average Individual Average Individual Average Individual Average Individual
1
3 ⁄2 800 (12) 680 (10) 1100 (16) 990 (14) 1400 (20) 1260 (18) 2000 (29) 1800 (26)
4 800 (12) 680 (10) 1100 (16) 990 (14) 1400 (20) 1260 (18) 2000 (29) 1800 (26)
5 800 (12) 680 (10) 1100 (16) 990 (14) 1400 (20) 1260 (18) 2000 (29) 1800 (26)
6 800 (12) 680 (10) 1100 (16) 990 (14) 1400 (20) 1260 (18) 2000 (29) 1800 (26)
8 800 (12) 680 (10) 1100 (16) 990 (14) 1500 (22) 1350 (20) 2140 (31)
...

This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: C4 − 04 (Reapproved 2009) C4 − 04 (Reapproved 2014)
Standard Specification for
1
Clay Drain Tile and Perforated Clay Drain Tile
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C4; 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 establishes the criteria for acceptance, prior to installation, of drain tile and perforated drain tile to be used
for underdrainage, filter fields, leaching fields, and similar subdrainage installations.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the Test Methods portion of this specification: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.
NOTE 1—Attention is called to Test Methods C301 and Terminology C896.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
C301 Test Methods for Vitrified Clay Pipe
C896 Terminology Relating to Clay Products
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Clay, fire clay, shale, and surface clay are as defined in Terminology C896.
3.1.2 Within this specification, the terms tile, drain tile, and clay drain tile are synonyms.
4. Classification
4.1 Four classes of clay drain tile are specified:
4.1.1 Standard.
4.1.2 Extra Quality.
4.1.3 Heavy Duty.
4.1.4 Extra Strength.
4.2 Drain tile of a higher strength classification than that specified by the purchaser may be furnished by the seller, provided
the substituted drain tile meets the physical requirements of the class specified.
5. Materials and Manufacture
5.1 Drain tile shall be manufactured from clay, fire clay, shale, surface clay, or a combination of these materials, that, when
formed into tile and fired to suitable temperatures, yields a product that conforms to this specification.
6. Physical Properties
6.1 Drain tile shall meet the physical test requirements for the class, as specified in Table 1.
6.2 The maximum water absorption (5-h boiling) shall be as follows:
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C04 on Vitrified Clay Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C04.20 on Methods of Test
and Specifications.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2009Sept. 1, 2014. Published October 2009September 2014. Originally approved in 1914. Last previous edition approved in 20042009
ε1
as C4 – 04 (2009). . DOI: 10.1520/C0004-04R09.10.1520/C0004-04R14.
2
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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
1

---------------------- Page: 1 ----------------------
C4 − 04 (2014)
TABLE 1 Physical Test Requirements for Clay Drain Tile
Standard Extra Quality Heavy Duty Extra Strength
Internal
A A A A
Diameter Minimum Crushing Strength, Minimum Crushing Strength, Minimum Crushing Strength, Minimum Crushing Strength,
lbf/linear ft (kN/m) lbf/linear ft (kN/m) lbf/linear ft (kN/m) lbf/linear ft (kN/m)
of Tile,
in.
Average Individual Average Individual Average Individual Average Individual
1
3 ⁄2 800 (12) 680 (10) 1100 (16) 990 (14) 1400 (20) 1260 (18) 2000 (29) 1800 (26)
4 800 (12) 680 (10) 1100 (16) 990 (14) 1400 (20) 1260 (18) 2000 (29) 1800 (26)
5 800 (12) 680 (10) 1100 (16) 990 (14) 1400 (20) 1260 (18) 2000 (29) 1800 (26)
6 800 (12) 680 (10) 1100 (16) 990 (14) 1400 (20) 1260 (18) 2000 (29) 1800 (26)
8 800 (12) 680 (10) 1100 (16) 990 (14) 1500 (22) 1350 (20) 2140 (31) 1920 (28)
10 800 (12) 680 (10) 1100 (16) 990 (14) 1550 (23) 1400 (20) 2200 (32) 1980 (29)
12 800 (12) 680 (10) 1100 (16) 990 (14) 1700 (25) 1530 (22) 2420 (35) 2170 (32)
14 840 (12) 720 (11) 1100 (16) 990 (14) 1850 (27) 1660 (24) 2640 (39) 2370 (35)
15 870 (13) 740 (11) 1150
...