ASTM C700-07a

Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated

ABSTRACT
This specification covers extra strength and standard strength vitrified clay pipe and fittings to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water; and extra strength perforated and standard strength perforated vitrified clay pipe to be used for underdrainage, filter fields, leaching fields, and similar subdrainage installations. Vitrified clay pipe shall be manufactured from fire clay, shale, surface clay, or a combination of these materials that, when formed into pipe and fired to suitable temperatures. Pipe shall meet the bearing strength requirements prescribed. The manufacturer shall at his option, apply either a hydrostatic pressure test or an absorption test to all of the test specimens in each size and run of the pipe. The absorption of vitrified clay pipe shall not exceed 8%. The acid resistance test is used to determine the resistance of pipe to the action of acids encountered in sanitary sewers.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification establishes the criteria for acceptance, prior to installation, of extra strength and standard strength vitrified clay pipe and fittings to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water; and extra strength perforated and standard strength perforated vitrified clay pipe to be used for underdrainage, filter fields, leaching fields, and similar subdrainage installations.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. Note 1Attention is called to Specification C 425, Test Method C 828, Test Method C 1091, Test Methods C 301, and Terminology C 896.
The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the Test Method portion, 5.2-5.2.3.2 of this standard: 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 limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2007
• 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

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C700-07e1 - Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2007
• Replaced By: ASTM C700-09 - Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2009
• Referred By: ASTM C12-22a - Standard Practice for Installing Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2007
• Referred By: ASTM C425-22 - Standard Specification for Compression Joints for Vitrified Clay Pipe and Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2007
• Referred By: ASTM C896-22 - Standard Terminology Relating to Clay Products
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2007
• Referred By: ASTM C301-18(2022) - Standard Test Methods for Vitrified Clay Pipe
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2007

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C700 – 07a
Standard Specification for
Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and
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Perforated
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C700; 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 Department of Defense.
1. Scope C828 Test Method for Low-Pressure Air Test of Vitrified
Clay Pipe Lines
1.1 This specification establishes the criteria for acceptance,
C896 Terminology Relating to Clay Products
prior to installation, of extra strength and standard strength
C1091 Test Method for Hydrostatic Infiltration Testing of
vitrified clay pipe and fittings to be used for the conveyance of
Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines
sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water; and extra strength
perforated and standard strength perforated vitrified clay pipe
3. Terminology
to be used for underdrainage, filter fields, leaching fields, and
3.1 Definitions—Clay, fire clay, shale, and surface clay are
similar subdrainage installations.
as defined in Terminology C896.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
4. Materials and Manufacture
information only.
4.1 Vitrified clay pipe shall be manufactured from fire clay,
NOTE 1—Attention is called to Specification C425, Test Method C828,
shale, surface clay, or a combination of these materials that,
Test Method C1091, Test Methods C301, and Terminology C896.
when formed into pipe and fired to suitable temperatures,
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
yields a product that conforms to this specification.
TestMethodportion,5.2-5.2.3.2ofthisstandard: This standard
5. Physical Properties
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 5.1 Bearing Strength:
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices 5.1.1 Pipe shall meet the bearing strength requirements of
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior Table 1.
to use. 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
2. Referenced Documents
no less than two specimens shall be tested.
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2.1 ASTM Standards: 5.1.3 If any of the test specimens fail to meet the require-
C301 Test Methods for Vitrified Clay Pipe
ments, the manufacturer will be allowed a retest on two
C425 Specification for Compression Joints for Vitrified additional specimens for each one that failed. The pipe will be
Clay Pipe and Fittings
acceptable if all the retest specimens meet the test requirement.
5.1.4 If, subsequent to an initial pipe strength failure, the
accuracy of the testing equipment is questioned, at the request
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C04 on of the manufacturer, the equipment shall be recalibrated and a
Vitrified Clay Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C04.20 on
retest made or a retest made upon equipment of known
Methods of Test and Specifications
accuracy.
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2007. Published December 2007. Originally
5.2 Hydrostatic Pressure Test or Absorption Test:
approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as C700 – 07. DOI:
10.1520/C0700-07A.
5.2.1 The manufacturer shall at his option, apply either a
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hydrostatic pressure test or an absorption test to all of the test
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
specimens in each size and run of the pipe.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 5.2.2 Hydrostatic Pressure Test:
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C700 – 07a
TABLE 1 Minimum Strength (3-Edge Bearing)
Perforated Vitrified Clay Pipe
Extra Strength Standard Strength
Nominal
Vitrified Clay Pipe Vitrified Clay Pipe
Extra Strength Standard Strength
Size, in.
(mm) lbf/linear kN/linear lbf/linear kN/linear lbf/linear kN/linear lbf/linear kN/linear
ft m ft m ft m ft m
3 (76) 2000 29 . . . . . .
4 (100) 2000 29 1200 18 1250 18 1000 15
6 (150) 2000 29 1200 18 1600 23 1000 15
8 (205) 2200 32 1400 20 1600 23 1000 15
10 (255) 2400 35 1600 23 1600 23 1100 16
12 (305) 2600 38 1800 26 1800 26 1200 18
15 (380) 2900 42 2000 29 2200 32 1400 20
18 (455) 3300 48 2200 32 2640 39 1700 25
21 (535) 3850 56 2400 35 31
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Designation:C700–07 Designation: C 700 – 07a
Standard Specification for
Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and
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Perforated
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 700; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
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e NOTE—Table1 was editorially corrected in September 2007.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification establishes the criteria for acceptance, prior to installation, of extra strength and standard strength vitrified
clay pipe and fittings to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water; and extra strength perforated
and standard strength perforated vitrified clay pipe to be used for underdrainage, filter fields, leaching fields, and similar
subdrainage installations.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
NOTE 1—Attention is called to Specification C 425, Test Method C 828, Test Method C 1091, Test Methods C 301, and Terminology C 896.
1.3 ThefollowingprecautionarycaveatpertainsonlytotheTestMethodportion,5.2-5.2.3.2ofthisstandard: 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 limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C 301 Test Methods for Vitrified Clay Pipe
C 425 Specification for Compression Joints for Vitrified Clay Pipe and Fittings
C 828 Test Method for Low-Pressure Air Test of Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines
C 896 Terminology Relating to Clay Products
C 1091 Test Method for Hydrostatic Infiltration Testing of Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Clay, fire clay, shale, and surface clay are as defined in Terminology C 896.
4. Materials and Manufacture
4.1 Vitrified clay pipe shall be manufactured from fire clay, shale, surface clay, or a combination of these materials that, when
formed into pipe and fired to suitable temperatures, yields a product that conforms to this specification.
5. Physical Properties
5.1 Bearing Strength:
5.1.1 Pipe shall meet the bearing strength requirements of Table 1.
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.
5.1.3 If any of the test specimens fail to meet the requirements, the manufacturer will be allowed a retest on two additional
specimens for each one that failed. The pipe will be acceptable if all the retest specimens meet the test requirement.
5.1.4 If, subsequent to an initial pipe strength failure, the accuracy of the testing equipment is questioned, at the request of the
manufacturer, the equipment shall be recalibrated and a retest made or a retest made upon equipment of known accuracy.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C04 on Vitrified Clay Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C04.20 on Methods of Test
and Specifications
Current edition approved AprilDec. 1, 2007. Published MayDecember 2007. Originally approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 20052007 as C 700 – 057.
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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 700 – 07a
TABLE 1 Minimum Strength (3-Edge Bearing)
Perforated Vitrified Clay Pipe
Extra Strength Standard Strength
Nominal
Vitrified Clay Pipe Vitrified Clay Pipe
Extra Strength Standard Strength
Size, in.
(mm) lbf/linear kN/linear lbf/linear kN/linear lbf/linear kN/linear lbf/linear kN/linear
ft m ft m ft m ft m
3 (76) 2000 29 . . . . . .
4 (100) 2000 29 1200 18 1250 18 1000 15
6 (150) 2000 29 1200 18 1600 23 1000 15
8 (205) 2200 32 1400 20 1600 23 1000 15
10 (255) 2400 35 1600 23 1600 23 1100 16
12 (305) 2600 38 1800 26 1800 26 1200 18
15 (380) 2
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