ASTM C858-09

Standard Specification for Underground Precast Concrete Utility Structures

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the recommended design criteria and manufacturing practices for monolithic or sectional precast concrete utility structures. Forms shall be accurately constructed and strong enough to maintain the structure's dimensions within the tolerances. Forms shall be cleaned before each use. The aggregates shall be sized, graded, proportioned, and thoroughly mixed in a batch mixer with proportions of cement and water as will produce a homogeneous concrete having the required specified compressive strength. Concrete shall be deposited as nearly as practicable in its final position. Structures shall be cured by an accepted industry method that will develop the required 28-day compressive strength without affecting the long-term durability of the concrete. The elastic method of structural design or the strength design method of reinforced concrete design, shall be used to design the concrete sections, including the reinforcement required, when the structure is subjected to the specified loading conditions. The structural design shall take into consideration the number, placement, and size of access openings. The minimum floor thickness resulting from slope shall be considered as the nominal floor thickness in the design of the structure. Duct terminators, knockouts, and sumps shall be designed to carry the loads imposed upon them. Compressive-strength of the concrete shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed. Joints in sectional precast concrete structure shall be designed so as to be self-aligning when assembling sections of the structure. Design of lifting devices shall conform to requirements specified.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the recommended design criteria and manufacturing practices for monolithic or sectional precast concrete utility structures. Concrete pipe and box culverts are not covered under this specification. Also, precast concrete manholes covered in Specification C 478 are excluded from this specification.
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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2008
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C27 - Precast Concrete Products
• Drafting Committee: C27.10 - Utility Structures

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C858-07 - Standard Specification for Underground Precast Concrete Utility Structures
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2009
• Replaced By: ASTM C858-10 - Standard Specification for Underground Precast Concrete Utility Structures
• Effective Date: 15-Feb-2010
• Referred By: ASTM C1037-16 - Standard Practice for Inspection of Underground Precast Concrete Utility Structures
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2009
• Referred By: ASTM C1821/C1821M-16(2021)e1 - Standard Practice for Installation of Underground Circular Precast Concrete Manhole Structures
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2009

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C858 – 09
Standard Specification for
1
Underground Precast Concrete Utility Structures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C858; 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 C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cy-
1.1 This specification covers the recommended design cri-
lindrical Concrete Specimens
teria and manufacturing practices for monolithic or sectional
C42/C42M Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled
precast concrete utility structures. Concrete pipe and box
Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete
culverts are not covered under this specification. Also, precast
C94/C94M Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
concrete manholes covered in Specification C478 are excluded
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
from this specification.
C192/C192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Test Specimens in the Laboratory
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
C231 Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Con-
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
crete by the Pressure Method
and are not considered standard.
C260 Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Con-
2. Referenced Documents
crete
2
C330 Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Struc-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tural Concrete
A82/A82M Specification for SteelWire, Plain, for Concrete
C478 Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Man-
Reinforcement
hole Sections
A184/A184M Specification forWelded Deformed Steel Bar
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
Mats for Concrete Reinforcement
Concrete
A185/A185M Specification for Steel Welded Wire Rein-
C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
forcement, Plain, for Concrete
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
A496/A496M Specification for Steel Wire, Deformed, for
Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
Concrete Reinforcement
C857 Practice for Minimum Structural Design Loading for
A497/A497M Specification for Steel Welded Wire Rein-
Underground Precast Concrete Utility Structures
forcement, Deformed, for Concrete
C989 Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete
A615/A615M Specification for Deformed and Plain
and Mortars
Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
2.2 American Concrete Institute Standard:
A706/A706M Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed
ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Con-
and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
3
crete
A996/A996M Specification for Rail-Steel and Axle-Steel
2.3 American Welding Society Standard:
Deformed Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
4
AWS-D1.4 Structural Welding Code Reinforcing Steel
C31/C31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
Specimens in the Field
3. Terminology
3.1 Definition of Term Specific to this Standard:
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C27 on Precast
3.1.1 utility structure—a structure that is used by electric,
Concrete Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C27.10 on
gas, communication, or similar industries.
Utility Structures.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2009. Published January 2009. Originally
approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as C858 – 07. DOI:
10.1520/C0858-09.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or Available fromAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Hills, MI 48333-9094, http://www.aci-int.org.
4
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from American Welding Society (AWS), 550 NW LeJeune Rd.,
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C858 – 09
4. Ordering Information 5.5.3 Bar Reinforcement—Bar reinforcement shall conform
to Specifications A184/A184M, A615/A615M, A706/A706M,
4.1 Unless otherwise stipulated by the purchaser in his
or A996/A996M.
order, a structure produced in accordance with this specifica-
tion and constructed in accordance with the design drawings
6. Manufacture
approved by the purchaser shall be acceptable.
6.1 Forms—Forms shall be accurately constructed and
5. Materials
strong enough to maintain the structure’s dimensions within
the tolerances given in Section 8. Forms should be constructed
5.1 Cementitious Materials:
in
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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:C858–07 Designation: C 858 – 09
Standard Specification for
1
Underground Precast Concrete Utility Structures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 858; 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 specification covers the recommended design criteria and manufacturing practices for monolithic or sectional precast
concrete utility structures. Concrete pipe and box culverts are not covered under this specification.Also, precast concrete manholes
covered in Specification C 478 are excluded from this specification.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 82/A 82M Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete Reinforcement
A 184/A 184M Specification for Welded Deformed Steel Bar Mats for Concrete Reinforcement
A 185/A 185M Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete
A 496/A 496M Specification for Steel Wire, Deformed, for Concrete Reinforcement
A 497/A 497M Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Deformed, for Concrete
A 615/A 615M Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
A 706/A 706M Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
A 996/A 996M Specification for Rail-Steel and Axle-Steel Deformed Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
C 31/C 31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C 39/C 39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C 42/C 42M Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete
C 94/C 94M Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
C 192/C 192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
C 231 Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C 260 Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
C 330 Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete
C 478 Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections
C 494/C 494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
C 595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C 618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
C 857 Practice for Minimum Structural Design Loading for Underground Precast Concrete Utility Structures Practice for
Minimum Structural Design Loading for Underground Precast Concrete Utility Structures
C 989 Specification for Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag for Use in Concrete and Mortars
2.2 American Concrete Institute Standard:
3
ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete
2.3 American Welding Society Standard:
4
AWS-D1.4 Structural Welding Code Reinforcing Steel
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C27.10 on Utility
Structures.
Current edition approved June 1, 2007. Published June 2007. Originally approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as C858–83 (2004).
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2009. Published January 2009. Originally approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as C 858 – 07.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. ForAnnualBookofASTMStandards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Available from American Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094, http://www.aci-int.org.
4
Available from American Welding Society (AWS), 550 NW LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL 33126, http://www.aws.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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C858–09
3. Terminology
3.1 Definition of Term Specific to this Standard:
3.1.1 utility structure—a structure that is used by electric, gas, communication, or similar industries.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Unless otherwise
...

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:C858–07 Designation: C 858 – 09
Standard Specification for
1
Underground Precast Concrete Utility Structures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 858; 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 specification covers the recommended design criteria and manufacturing practices for monolithic or sectional precast
concrete utility structures. Concrete pipe and box culverts are not covered under this specification.Also, precast concrete manholes
covered in Specification C 478 are excluded from this specification.
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.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 82/A 82M Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete Reinforcement
A 184/A 184M Specification for Welded Deformed Steel Bar Mats for Concrete Reinforcement
A 185/A 185M Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete
A 496/A 496M Specification for Steel Wire, Deformed, for Concrete Reinforcement
A 497/A 497M Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Deformed, for Concrete
A 615/A 615M Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
A 706/A 706M Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
A 996/A 996M Specification for Rail-Steel and Axle-Steel Deformed Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
C 31/C 31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C 39/C 39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C 42/C 42M Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete
C 94/C 94M Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
C 192/C 192M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Laboratory
C 231 Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
C 260 Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
C 330 Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete
C 478 Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections
C 494/C 494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
C 595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C 618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
C 857 Practice for Minimum Structural Design Loading for Underground Precast Concrete Utility Structures Practice for
Minimum Structural Design Loading for Underground Precast Concrete Utility Structures
C 989 Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars
2.2 American Concrete Institute Standard:
3
ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete
2.3 American Welding Society Standard:
4
AWS-D1.4 Structural Welding Code Reinforcing Steel
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C27.10 on Utility
Structures.
Current edition approved June 1, 2007. Published June 2007. Originally approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as C858–83 (2004).
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2009. Published January 2009. Originally approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as C 858 – 07.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. ForAnnualBookofASTMStandards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
Available from American Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094, http://www.aci-int.org.
4
Available from American Welding Society (AWS), 550 NW LeJeune Rd., Miami, FL 33126, http://www.aws.org.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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C858–09
3. Terminology
3.1 Definition of Term Specific to this Standard:
3.1.1 utility structure—a structure that is used by electric, gas, communication, or similar industries.
4. Ordering Information
4.1 Unless otherwise stipulated by the purchas
...