ASTM C301-18

Standard Test Methods for Vitrified Clay Pipe

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Meaning and Suitability—The tests called for herein, from their results, indicate the suitability and acceptability of vitrified clay pipe for specifications acceptance, design purposes, regulatory statutes, manufacturing control, and research.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the equipment for, and the techniques of, testing vitrified clay pipe prior to installation. Tests using whole pipe determines the resistance to crushing and hydrostatic forces. Tests using pipe fragments measure the amount of water absorption of the pipe body and the quantity of acid-soluble material that may be extracted from it.
Note 1: The following standards also apply to clay pipe and can be referenced for further information: Practice C12 and Test Method C828; Specifications C425 and C700.  
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 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.  
1.4 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2018
• ICS: 23.040.50 - Pipes and fittings of other materials
• Technical Committee: C04 - Vitrified Clay Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C04.20 - Methods of Test and Specifications

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C301 −18
Standard Test Methods for
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Vitrified Clay Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C301; 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 C828 Test Method for Low-Pressure Air Test of Vitrified
Clay Pipe Lines
1.1 These test methods cover the equipment for, and the
C896 Terminology Relating to Clay Products
techniques of, testing vitrified clay pipe prior to installation.
E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
Tests using whole pipe determines the resistance to crushing
and hydrostatic forces. Tests using pipe fragments measure the
3. Terminology
amount of water absorption of the pipe body and the quantity
of acid-soluble material that may be extracted from it.
3.1 Definitions:
NOTE 1—The following standards also apply to clay pipe and can be
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in these test methods,
referenced for further information: Practice C12 and Test Method C828;
refer to Terminology E6 and Terminology C896.
Specifications C425 and C700.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
4. Significance and Use
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
4.1 Meaning and Suitability—The tests called for herein,
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
from their results, indicate the suitability and acceptability of
and are not considered standard.
vitrified clay pipe for specifications acceptance, design
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
purposes, regulatory statutes, manufacturing control, and re-
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
search.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
5. Bearing Strength
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
5.1 Test Specimens:
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
5.1.1 The test specimens shall be sound, full-size pipe and
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
shall be selected by the purchaser, or his representative, at
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
points he designates when placing the order.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
5.1.2 The number of specimens to be tested shall not exceed
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
0.5 % of the number of pipe of each size furnished, except that
no less than two specimens shall be tested.
2. Referenced Documents
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5.2 Measurement and Inspection of Specimens:
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5.2.1 The specimens shall be free of all visible moisture and
C12 Practice for Installing Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines
frost. These specimens shall be inspected and measured for
C425 Specification for Compression Joints forVitrified Clay
conformance with the applicable specifications. The results of
Pipe and Fittings
these observations shall be recorded.
C700 Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength,
5.2.2 Specimens that are observed to have defects in excess
Standard Strength, and Perforated
of the limits permitted in the applicable specifications shall be
discarded and replaced with additional specimens from the lot
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These test methods are under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C04 on
to be tested.
Vitrified Clay Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C04.20 on
Methods of Test and Specifications.
5.3 Loading Apparatus (see Fig. 1):
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2018. Published September 2018. Originally
5.3.1 Testing Machine:
approved in 1952. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as C301 – 13. DOI:
10.1520/C0301-18.
5.3.1.1 The loading apparatus shall consist of a testing
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machine capable of applying loads, with upper and lower
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
bearings capable of transmitting these loads to the pipe. The
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. bearings shall be bearing beams and contact edges.
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C301−18
FIG. 1 Three-Edge Bearing Testing (see 5.3.4 for Segmented Testing)
5.3.1.2 Any motor driven testing machine that is capable of vibration or shock. The upper bearing shall
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Designation: C301 − 13 C301 − 18
Standard Test Methods for
1
Vitrified Clay Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C301; 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 These test methods cover the equipment for, and the techniques of, testing vitrified clay pipe prior to installation. Tests using
whole pipe determines the resistance to crushing and hydrostatic forces. Tests using pipe fragments measure the amount of water
absorption of the pipe body and the quantity of acid-soluble material that may be extracted from it.
NOTE 1—The following standards also apply to clay pipe and can be referenced for further information: Practice C12 and Test Method C828;
Specifications C425 and C700.
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 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.4 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:
C12 Practice for Installing Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines
C425 Specification for Compression Joints for Vitrified Clay Pipe and Fittings
C700 Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated
C828 Test Method for Low-Pressure Air Test of Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines
C896 Terminology Relating to Clay Products
E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in these test methods, refer to Terminology E6 and Terminology C896.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in these test methods, refer to Terminology E6 and Terminology C896.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 Meaning and Suitability—The tests called for herein, from their results, indicate the suitability and acceptability of vitrified
clay pipe for specifications acceptance, design purposes, regulatory statutes, manufacturing control, and research.
5. Bearing Strength
5.1 Test Specimens:
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These test methods are 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 Jan. 1, 2013Sept. 1, 2018. Published February 2013September 2018. Originally approved in 1952. Last previous edition approved in 20092013
as C301 – 04 (2009).C301 – 13. DOI: 10.1520/C0301-13.10.1520/C0301-18.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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5.1.1 The test specimens shall be sound, full-size pipe and shall be selected by the purchaser, or his representative, at points he
designates when placing the order.
5.1.2 The number of specimens to be tested shall not exceed 0.5 % of the number of pipe of each size furnished, except that
no less than two specimens shall be tested.
5.2 Measurement and Inspection of Specimens:
5.2.1 The specimens shall be free of all visible moisture and frost. These specimens shall be inspected and measured for
conformance with the applicable specifications. The results of these observations shall be recorded.
5.2.2 Specimens that are observed to have defects in excess of the limits permitted in the applicable specifications shall be
discarded and replaced with additional specimens from t
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