ASTM C990/C990M-24
(Specification)Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe, Manholes, and Precast Box Sections Using Preformed Flexible Joint Sealants
Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe, Manholes, and Precast Box Sections Using Preformed Flexible Joint Sealants
ABSTRACT
This specification covers joints for precast concrete pipe and box and other sections using preformed flexible joint sealants for use in storm sewers and culverts which are not intended to operate under internal pressure, or are not subject to infiltration or exfiltration limits. Joint material used in horizontal applications is intended to prevent the flow of solids through the joint. The acceptability of the pipe joint and sealant shall be determined by the results of the physical tests prescribed. Bitumen sealants shall be produced from asphalts, hydrocarbon resins and plasticizing compounds reinforced with inert mineral filler and shall contain no solvents. Butyl rubber sealants shall be produced from blends of butyl rubber and refined hydrocarbon resins and plasticizing compounds reinforced with inert mineral filler and shall contain no solvents. The joint design shall consist of a bell or groove on one end of the section and a spigot or tongue on the adjacent end of the joining section. The different test methods for the determination of the composition and physical properties of bitumen or butyl sealants are presented in details. The sections shall be tested hydrostatically in vertical alignment and a sufficient number of sections shall be assembled in straight alignment.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers joints for precast concrete pipe and box, and other sections using preformed flexible joint sealants for use in storm sewers and culverts which are not intended to operate under internal pressure, or are not subject to infiltration or exfiltration limits. Joint material used in horizontal applications is intended to prevent the flow of solids through the joint.
1.2 For precast concrete manhole sections and other vertical structures, which are subject to internal or external pressure, infiltration or exfiltration limits are not prohibited from being specified. Joints in vertical structures covered by this specification are intended mainly to prevent the flow of solids or fluids through the joint.
1.3 This specification is to be used with pipe and structures conforming in all respects to Specifications C14, C14M, C76, C76M, C478/C478M, C506, C506M, C507, C507M, C655, C655M, C985, C985M, C1433, C1433M, C1504, C1504M, and C1577, provided that if there is a conflict in permissible variations in dimensions, the requirements of this specification shall govern.
1.4 The values stated in either inch pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The SI units are shown in brackets. The value stated in each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
Note 1: This specification covers the material and performance of the joint and sealant only. Infiltration and exfiltration quantities for installed sections are dependent on factors other than the joints which must be covered by other specifications and suitable testing of the installed pipeline.
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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.
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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: C990/C990M − 24
Standard Specification for
Joints for Concrete Pipe, Manholes, and Precast Box
1
Sections Using Preformed Flexible Joint Sealants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C990/C990M; 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 1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1 This specification covers joints for precast concrete pipe
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
and box, and other sections using preformed flexible joint
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
sealants for use in storm sewers and culverts which are not
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
intended to operate under internal pressure, or are not subject
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
to infiltration or exfiltration limits. Joint material used in
horizontal applications is intended to prevent the flow of solids
2. Referenced Documents
through the joint.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 For precast concrete manhole sections and other vertical
C14 Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer, Storm
structures, which are subject to internal or external pressure,
Drain, and Culvert Pipe
infiltration or exfiltration limits are not prohibited from being
C14M Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer,
specified. Joints in vertical structures covered by this specifi-
Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe (Metric)
cation are intended mainly to prevent the flow of solids or
C76 Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm
fluids through the joint.
Drain, and Sewer Pipe
1.3 This specification is to be used with pipe and structures
C76M Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm
conforming in all respects to Specifications C14, C14M, C76,
Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric)
C76M, C478/C478M, C506, C506M, C507, C507M, C655,
C478/C478M Specification for Circular Precast Reinforced
C655M, C985, C985M, C1433, C1433M, C1504, C1504M,
Concrete Manhole Sections
and C1577, provided that if there is a conflict in permissible
C506 Specification for Reinforced Concrete Arch Culvert,
variations in dimensions, the requirements of this specification
Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe
shall govern.
C506M Specification for Reinforced Concrete Arch Culvert,
Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric)
1.4 The values stated in either inch pound or SI units are to
be regarded separately as standard. The SI units are shown in C507 Specification for Reinforced Concrete Elliptical
Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe
brackets. The value stated in each system shall be used
independently of the other. Combining values from the two C507M Specification for Reinforced Concrete Elliptical
Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric)
systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
NOTE 1—This specification covers the material and performance of the
C655 Specification for Reinforced Concrete D-Load
joint and sealant only. Infiltration and exfiltration quantities for installed
Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe
sections are dependent on factors other than the joints which must be
C655M Specification for Reinforced Concrete D-Load
covered by other specifications and suitable testing of the installed
Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric)
pipeline.
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Products
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
C972 Test Method for Compression-Recovery of Tape Seal-
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
ant
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
C985 Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Specified
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Strength Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer 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 C13.08 on Joints for
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Precast Concrete Structures. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved March 15, 2024. Published April 2024. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as C990 – 09(2019). DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/C0990_C0990M-24. the
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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: C990 − 09 (Reapproved 2019) C990/C990M − 24
Standard Specification for
Joints for Concrete Pipe, Manholes, and Precast Box
1
Sections Using Preformed Flexible Joint Sealants
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C990;C990/C990M; 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 joints for precast concrete pipe and box, and other sections using preformed flexible joint sealants
for use in storm sewers and culverts which are not intended to operate under internal pressure, or are not subject to infiltration or
exfiltration limits. Joint material used in horizontal applications is intended to prevent the flow of solids through the joint.
1.2 For precast concrete manhole sections and other vertical structures, which are subject to internal or external pressure,
infiltration or exfiltration limits are not prohibited from being specified. Joints in vertical structures covered by this specification
are intended mainly to prevent the flow of solids or fluids through the joint.
1.3 This specification is to be used with pipe and structures conforming in all respects to Specifications C14, C14M, C76, C76M,
C478C478/C478M, C506, C506M, C507, C507M, C655, C655M, C985, C985M, C1433, C1433M, C1504, C1504M, and C1577,
provided that if there is a conflict in permissible variations in dimensions, the requirements of this specification shall govern.
1.4 This specification is the inch-pound companion The values stated in either inch pound or SI units are to C990M; therefore,
no SI equivalents are presented in the specification. be regarded separately as standard. The SI units are shown in brackets. The
value stated in each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in
nonconformance with the standard.
NOTE 1—This specification covers the material and performance of the joint and sealant only. Infiltration and exfiltration quantities for installed sections
are dependent on factors other than the joints which must be covered by other specifications and suitable testing of the installed pipeline.
1.5 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 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:
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.08 on Joints for Precast
Concrete Structures.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2019March 15, 2024. Published September 2019April 2024. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 20142019
as C990 – 09(2014). DOI: 10.1520/C0990-09R19.(2019). DOI: 10.1520/C0990_C0990M-24.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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C990/C990M − 24
C14 Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe
C14M Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe (Metric)
C76 Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe
C76M Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric)
C478C478/C478M Specification for Circular Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections (Metric) C0478_C0478M
C506 Specification for Reinforced Concrete Arch Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe
C506M Specification for Reinforced Concrete Arch Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric)
C507 Specification for Reinforced Con
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