ASTM D6783-05a(2017)

Standard Specification for Polymer Concrete Pipe

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the testing and requirements fof polymer concrete pipes of specified lengths, intended for use in gravity-flow systems for conveying sanitary sewage, storm water, and industrial wastes. Although this specification is suited primarily for pipes to be installed by direct burial and pipe jacking, it may be used to the extent applicable for other installations such as slip-lining and rehabilitation of existing pipelines. Materials shall be appropriately sampled for purposes of testing their conformance to such requirements as: workmanship; dimension (diameter, length, thickness, straightness, roundness, and squareness of ends); three-edge bearing; hydrostatic pressure; compressive strength; chemical resistance; and joint tightness.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers polymer concrete pipe, 6 in. (150 mm) through 144 in. (3 660 mm), intended for use in gravity-flow systems for conveying sanitary sewage, storm water, and industrial wastes.  
1.2 Although this specification is suited primarily for pipe to be installed by direct burial and pipe jacking, it may be used to the extent applicable for other installations such as sliplining and rehabilitation of existing pipelines.
Note 1: Unlike reinforced thermosetting resin pipes, polymer concrete pipe is designed and installed using rigid pipe design theory and practices.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.  
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8, 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Note 2: There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.  
1.5 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: 30-Nov-2017
• ICS: 93.030 - External sewage systems
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.23 - Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Piping Systems and Chemical Equipment

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D6783 −05a (Reapproved 2017)
Standard Specification for
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Polymer Concrete Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6783; 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 C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-µm (No. 200)
Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
1.1 This specification covers polymer concrete pipe, 6 in.
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Ag-
(150 mm) through 144 in. (3 660 mm), intended for use in
gregates
gravity-flow systems for conveying sanitary sewage, storm
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse
water, and industrial wastes.
Aggregates
1.2 Althoughthisspecificationissuitedprimarilyforpipeto
C579 Test Methods for Compressive Strength of Chemical-
be installed by direct burial and pipe jacking, it may be used to
Resistant Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings, and
the extent applicable for other installations such as sliplining
Polymer Concretes
and rehabilitation of existing pipelines.
D648 Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics
NOTE1—Unlikereinforcedthermosettingresinpipes,polymerconcrete
Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position
pipe is designed and installed using rigid pipe design theory and practices.
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
tics
information only.
D2584 Test Method for Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the Resins
test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification. This
D3567 Practice for Determining Dimensions of “Fiberglass”
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Pipe and
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Fittings
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and D3681 Test Method for Chemical Resistance of “Fiberglass”
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
(Glass–Fiber–Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe in a
regulatory limitations prior to use. Deflected Condition
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
NOTE 2—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
D4161 Specification for “Fiberglass” (Glass-Fiber-
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe Joints Using Flex-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ible Elastomeric Seals
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
F477 Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Join-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
ing Plastic Pipe
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents
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3.1 Definitions—Unless otherwise indicated, definitions are
2.1 ASTM Standards:
in accordance with Terminologies C125, D883, and F412, and
A276 Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology D1600.
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 aggregate, n—a granular material, such as sand,
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
gravel, or crushed stone, in accordance with to the require-
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.23 on Reinforced
Plastic Piping Systems and Chemical Equipment.
ments of Specification C33 except that the requirements for
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2017. Published January 2018. Originally
gradation shall not apply.
approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as D6783 - 05a(2011).
DOI: 10.1520/D6783-05AR17.
3.2.2 pipe jacking, n—a system of directly installing pipes
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behind a shield machine by hydraulic jacking from a drive
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
shaft, such that the pipes form a continuous string in the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. ground.
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3.2.3 polymer concrete, n—a composite material that con-
sists essentially of a thermosetting resin within which
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Designation: D6783 − 05 (Reapproved 2011) D6783 − 05a (Reapproved 2017)An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
1
Polymer Concrete Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D6783; 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 polymer concrete pipe, 6 in. (150 mm) through 144 in. (3 660 mm), intended for use in
gravity-flow systems for conveying sanitary sewage, storm water, and industrial wastes.
1.2 Although this specification is suited primarily for pipe to be installed by direct burial and pipe jacking, it may be used to
the extent applicable for other installations such as sliplining and rehabilitation of existing pipelines.
NOTE 1—Unlike reinforced thermosetting resin pipes, polymer concrete pipe is designed and installed using rigid pipe design theory and practices.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification. This standard
may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. 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 requirementslimitations prior to use.
NOTE 2—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.5 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:
A276 Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C117 Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-μm (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing
C125 Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates
C136 Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates
C579 Test Methods for Compressive Strength of Chemical-Resistant Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings, and Polymer
Concretes
D648 Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D2584 Test Method for Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced Resins
D3567 Practice for Determining Dimensions of “Fiberglass” (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Pipe and Fittings
D3681 Test Method for Chemical Resistance of “Fiberglass” (Glass–Fiber–Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe in a Deflected
Condition
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
D4161 Specification for “Fiberglass” (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe Joints Using Flexible Elastomeric
Seals
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.23 on Reinforced Plastic Piping
Systems and Chemical Equipment.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2011Dec. 1, 2017. Published March 2011January 2018. Originally approved in 2002. Last previous edition approved in 20052011 as
D6783 - 05.D6783 - 05a(2011). DOI: 10.1520/D6783-05R11.10.1520/D6783-05AR17.
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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.
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F477 Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Unless otherwise indicated, definitions are in accordance with Terminologies C125, D883, and F412, and
abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology D1600.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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