ASTM C1478M-08

Standard Specification for Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals (Metric)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the minimum performance and material requirements for resilient connectors used for connections between precast reinforced concrete storm sewer structures and pipes, and between precast reinforced concrete pipe and laterals for storm drainage systems. These connectors are designed to prevent soil migration between the pipe and storm sewer structure, and between the pipe and lateral. Resilient materials for connectors, filler rings, and mechanical devices shall be tested, and shall conform to the specified values chemical resistance, tensile strength, elongation hardness, accelerated oven-aging, compression set, water absorption, ozone resistance, low-temperature brittle point, and tear resistance. The design of the connector and the pipe stubs are detailed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the minimum performance and material requirements for resilient connectors used for connections between precast reinforced concrete storm sewer structures conforming to Specification C 478 and pipes, and between precast reinforced concrete pipe and laterals for storm drainage systems.
1.1.1 These connectors are designed to prevent soil migration between the pipe and storm sewer structure, and between the pipe and lateral.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. This specification is the Metric counterpart of Specification C 1478.
Note 1—This specification covers the design, material, and performance of the resilient connection only. Connections covered by this specification are adequate for hydrostatic pressures up to 41 kPa (4.3 m) without leakage when tested in accordance with Section 7. Infiltration quantities for an installed system are dependent upon many factors other than the connections between storm sewer structures and pipe, and allowable quantities must be covered by other specifications and suitable testing of the installed pipeline and system.
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 requirements prior to use. For a specific warning statement, see 7.2.4.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 29-Feb-2008
• ICS: 13.060.30 - Sewage water
• Technical Committee: C13 - Concrete Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C13.06 - Manholes and Specials

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1478M-07 - Standard Specification for Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals (Metric)
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM C1478M-08a - Standard Specification for Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals (Metric)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C 1478M – 08
Standard Specification for
Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced
Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals
1
(Metric)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1478M; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope A 493 Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods
for Cold Heading and Cold Forging
1.1 This specification covers the minimum performance and
A 666 Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austen-
material requirements for resilient connectors used for connec-
itic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
tions between precast reinforced concrete storm sewer struc-
C 478 Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Man-
tures conforming to Specification C 478 and pipes, and be-
hole Sections
tween precast reinforced concrete pipe and laterals for storm
C 822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
drainage systems.
Products
1.1.1 These connectors are designed to prevent soil migra-
C 913 Specification for Precast Concrete Water and Waste-
tion between the pipe and storm sewer structure, and between
water Structures
the pipe and lateral.
D 395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
Set
standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
D 412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermo-
only. This specification is the Metric counterpart of Specifica-
plastic Elastomers—Tension
tion C 1478.
D 471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
NOTE 1—This specification covers the design, material, and perfor-
D 543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to
mance of the resilient connection only. Connections covered by this
Chemical Reagents
specification are adequate for hydrostatic pressures up to 41 kPa (4.3 m)
D 573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
without leakage when tested in accordance with Section 7. Infiltration
Oven
quantities for an installed system are dependent upon many factors other
than the connections between storm sewer structures and pipe, and F 624 Guide for Evaluation of Thermoplastic Polyurethane
allowable quantities must be covered by other specifications and suitable
Solids and Solutions for Biomedical Applications
testing of the installed pipeline and system.
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D 1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
in an Ozone Controlled Environment
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
D 1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D 2137 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Brittleness
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
bility of regulatory requirements prior to use. For a specific
D 2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer
warning statement, see 7.2.4.
Hardness
2. Referenced Documents
NOTE 2—For more information about wastewater structures, see Speci-
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
fication C 913.
3. Terminology
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
3.1 Definitions:
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.06 on Manholes
and Specials.
3.1.1 Terms relating to plastics and rubber shall be as
Current edition approved March 1, 2008. Published April 2008. Originally
defined in Terminologies D 883 and D 1566, respectively.
approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as C 1478M – 07.
2 3.1.2 Terms relating to precast concrete pipe, manholes, and
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
related products shall be as defined in Terminology C 822.
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
the ASTM website.
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C 1478M – 08
3.2.1 connector—the entire assembly, including resilient means, compression of the resilient material between the
seals and metallic or nonmetallic mechanical devices, if any, outside surface of the pipe and the pipe opening in the storm
used therein. sewer structure wall, or by casting the connector integrally
3.2.2 lateral—the small diameter pipe connected to the with the storm sewer structure wall. The seal
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Designation:C1478M–07 Designation: C 1478M – 08
Standard Specification for
Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced
Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals
1
[Metric]
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1478M; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers the minimum performance and material requirements for resilient connectors used for connections
between precast reinforced concrete storm sewer structures conforming to Specification C 478 and pipes, and between precast
reinforced concrete pipe and laterals for storm drainage systems.
1.1.1 These connectors are designed to prevent soil migration between the pipe and storm sewer structure, and between the pipe
and lateral.
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. This
specification is the Metric counterpart of Specification C 1478.
NOTE 1—This specification covers the design, material, and performance of the resilient connection only. Connections covered by this specification
are adequate for hydrostatic pressures up to 41 kPa (4.3 m) without leakage when tested in accordance with Section 7. Infiltration quantities for an
installed system are dependent upon many factors other than the connections between storm sewer structures and pipe, and allowable quantities must be
covered by other specifications and suitable testing of the installed pipeline and system.
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
requirements prior to use. For a specific warning statement, see 7.2.4.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A 493 Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods for Cold Heading and Cold Forging
A 666 Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
C 478 Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections
C 822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products
C 913 Specification for Precast Concrete Water and Wastewater Structures
D 395 Test Methods for Rubber PropertyCompression Set
D 412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic ElastomersTension
D 471 Test Method for Rubber PropertyEffect of Liquids
D 543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents
D 573 Test Method for RubberDeterioration in an Air Oven
F 624 Guide for Evaluation ofThermoplastic Polyurethane Solids and Solutions for BiomedicalApplications D746Test Method
for Brittle-
ness Tem-
perature of
Plastics and
Elastomers
by Impact
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1171Test Method for Rubber DeteriorationSurface Ozone Cracking Outdoors or Chamber (Triangular Specimens) 1149 Test
Methods for Rubber DeteriorationCracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC13onConcretePipeandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeC13.06onManholesandSpecials.
Current edition approved March 1, 2007.2008. Published March 2007.April 2008. Originally approved in 2003. Last previous edition approved in 20062007 as
C1478M–03 (2006).C 1478M – 07.
2
For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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.
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C 1478M – 08
D 1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
D 2137 Test Methods for Rubber PropertyBrittleness Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
D 2240 Test Method for Rubber PropertyDurometer Hardness
NOTE 2—For more information about wastewater structures, see Specification C 913.
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Terms relating to plastics and rubber shall be as defined in Terminologies D 883 and D 1566, respectively.
3.1.2 Terms relating to precast concrete pipe, manholes, and related products shall be as defined in Terminology C 82
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