ASTM C1478-08

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

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 and filler rings shall be manufactured from natural or synthetic rubber and shall conform to the test requirements prescribed for (1) chemical resistance to sulfuric and hydrochloric acid, (2) tensile strength, (3) elongation at break, (4) hardness, (5) accelerated oven-aging, (6) compression set, (7) water absorption, (8) ozone resistance, (9) low-temperature brittle point, and (10) tear resistance. If a splice is used in the manufacture of the seal, its strength shall be such that the seal shall withstand the specified bend with no visible separation. Requirements for the devices to be used for mechanical compressing and deformation of the resilient materials are given. The principles of design of the connector including locations for positive seal and installation of pipe stubs, the basis of acceptance, and the requirements for leakage testing by shear test method 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 inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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 6 psi (14 ft) 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 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  For a specific warning statement, see 7.2.4.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 29-Feb-2008
• ICS: 23.040.50 - Pipes and fittings of other materials
• Technical Committee: C13 - Concrete Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C13.06 - Manholes and Specials

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1478-07 - Standard Specification for Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008
• Replaced By: ASTM C1478-08(2013) - Standard Specification for Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1478 −08
StandardSpecification for
Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced
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Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1478; 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 A666 Specification forAnnealed or Cold-WorkedAustenitic
Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
1.1 This specification covers the minimum performance and
C478 Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Man-
material requirements for resilient connectors used for connec-
hole Sections
tions between precast reinforced concrete storm sewer struc-
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
turesconformingtoSpecificationC478andpipes,andbetween
Products
precast reinforced concrete pipe and laterals for storm drainage
C913 Specification for Precast Concrete Water and Waste-
systems.
water Structures
1.1.1 These connectors are designed to prevent soil migra-
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
tion between the pipe and storm sewer structure, and between
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas-
the pipe and lateral.
tic Elastomers—Tension
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
as standard. The values given in parentheses are for informa-
D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to
tion only.
Chemical Reagents
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
NOTE 1—This specification covers the design, material, and perfor-
mance of the resilient connection only. Connections covered by this Oven
specification are adequate for hydrostatic pressures up to 6 psi (14 ft)
D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vul-
without leakage when tested in accordance with Section 7. Infiltration
canized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
quantities for an installed system are dependent upon many factors other
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
than the connections between storm sewer structures and pipe, and
D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in
allowable quantities must be covered by other specifications and suitable
testing of the installed pipeline and system.
an Ozone Controlled Environment
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
D2137 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Brittleness Point
test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification: This
of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
ness
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
NOTE 2—For more information about wastewater structures, see Speci-
tions prior to use. For a specific warning statement, see 7.2.4.
fication C913.
2. Referenced Documents
3. Terminology
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
3.1 Definitions:
A493 Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods
3.1.1 Terms relating to plastics and rubber shall be as
for Cold Heading and Cold Forging
defined in Terminologies D883 and D1566, respectively.
3.1.2 Terms relating to precast concrete pipe, manholes, and
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
related products shall be as defined in Terminology C822.
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.06 on Manholes
and Specials. 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
Current edition approved March 1, 2008. Published April 2008. Originally
3.2.1 connector—the entire assembly, including resilient
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as C1478 – 07. DOI:
seals and metallic or nonmetallic mechanical devices, if any,
10.1520/C1478-08.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
3.2.2 lateral—the small diameter pipe connected to the
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. main line pipe.
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3.2.3 pipe—the inlet or outlet pipe connected to the man- connector and the pipe may be made by mechanical means or
hole. by compression of the resilient material against the outside of
the pipe. Resi
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Designation:C1478–07 Designation: C 1478 – 08
Standard Specification for
Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced
1
Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1478; 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 inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
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 6 psi (14 ft) 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 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations 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
D 624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers D746Test Method for
Brittleness Tem-
perature of Plas-
tics and Elas-
tomers 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
D 1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
D 2137 Test Methods for Rubber PropertyBrittleness Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
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ThisspecificationisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeC13onConcretePipeandisthedirectresponsibilityofSubcommitteeC13.06onManholesandSpecials.
Current edition approved March 1, 2007.2008. Published March 2007.April 2008. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20062007 as
C 1478 – 067.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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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 Ter
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