ASTM C700-13

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 standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.Note 1—Attention is called to Specification C425, Test Method C828, Test Method C1091, Test Methods C301, and Terminology C896.  
1.3 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: 31-Dec-2012
• 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 C700-11 - Standard Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2013
• Referred By: ASTM C12-22a - Standard Practice for Installing Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2013
• Referred By: ASTM C301-18(2022) - Standard Test Methods for Vitrified Clay Pipe
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2013
• Referred By: ASTM C896-22 - Standard Terminology Relating to Clay Products
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2013
• Referred By: ASTM C425-22 - Standard Specification for Compression Joints for Vitrified Clay Pipe and Fittings
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C700 −13
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 C1091 Test Method for Hydrostatic Infiltration Testing of
Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines
1.1 This specification establishes the criteria for acceptance,
prior to installation, of extra strength and standard strength
3. Terminology
vitrified clay pipe and fittings to be used for the conveyance of
3.1 Definitions—Clay, fire clay, shale, and surface clay are
sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water; and extra strength
as defined in Terminology C896.
perforated and standard strength perforated vitrified clay pipe
to be used for underdrainage, filter fields, leaching fields, and
4. Materials and Manufacture
similar subdrainage installations.
4.1 Vitrified clay pipe shall be manufactured from fire clay,
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
shale, surface clay, or a combination of these materials that,
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
when formed into pipe and fired to suitable temperatures,
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
yields a product that conforms to this specification.
and are not considered standard.
5. Physical Properties
NOTE 1—Attention is called to Specification C425, Test Method C828,
Test Method C1091, Test Methods C301, and Terminology C896.
5.1 Bearing Strength:
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
5.1.1 Pipe shall meet the bearing strength requirements of
TestMethodportion,5.2-5.2.3.2ofthisstandard: This standard
Table 1.
does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any,
5.1.2 The number of specimens to be tested shall not exceed
associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this
0.5 % of the number of pipe of each size furnished, except that
standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices
no less than two specimens shall be tested.
and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior
5.1.3 If any of the test specimens fail to meet the
to use.
requirements, the manufacturer will be allowed a retest on two
additional specimens for each one that failed. The pipe will be
2. Referenced Documents
acceptable if all the retest specimens meet the test requirement.
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5.1.4 If, subsequent to an initial pipe strength failure, the
2.1 ASTM Standards:
accuracy of the testing equipment is questioned, at the request
C301 Test Methods for Vitrified Clay Pipe
of the manufacturer, the equipment shall be recalibrated and a
C425 Specification for Compression Joints forVitrified Clay
retest made or a retest made upon equipment of known
Pipe and Fittings
accuracy.
C828 Test Method for Low-Pressure Air Test of Vitrified
Clay Pipe Lines
5.2 Hydrostatic Pressure Test or Absorption Test:
C896 Terminology Relating to Clay Products
5.2.1 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.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C04 on
5.2.2 Hydrostatic Pressure Test:
Vitrified Clay Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C04.20 on
5.2.2.1 When the pipe is subjected to an internal hydrostatic
Methods of Test and Specifications
pressure of 10 psi (68.9 KPa) for the elapsed time shown in the
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2013. Published February 2013. Originally
following table, there shall be no leaking on the exterior of the
approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as C700 – 11. DOI:
10.1520/C0700-13.
pipe. Moisture appearing on the surface of the pipe in the form
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of beads adhering to the surface shall not be considered
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
leakage. However, moisture which starts to run on the pipe
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. shall be construed as leakage regardless of quantity.
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TABLE 1 Minimum Strength (3-Edge Bearing)
Perforated Vitrified Clay Pipe
Extra Strength Standard Strength
Nominal
Vitrified Clay Pipe Vitrified Clay Pipe
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Designation: C700 − 11 C700 − 13
Standard Specification for
Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and
1
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
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 standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
NOTE 1—Attention is called to Specification C425, Test Method C828, Test Method C1091, Test Methods C301, and Terminology C896.
1.3 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.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C301 Test Methods for Vitrified Clay Pipe
C425 Specification for Compression Joints for Vitrified Clay Pipe and Fittings
C828 Test Method for Low-Pressure Air Test of Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines
C896 Terminology Relating to Clay Products
C1091 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 C896.
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.
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This specification is 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, 2011Jan. 1, 2013. Published January 2011February 2013. Originally approved in 1971. Last previous edition approved in 20092011 as
C700 – 09.C700 – 11. DOI: 10.1520/C0700-11.10.1520/C0700-13.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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TABLE 1 Minimum Strength (3-Edge Bearing)
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Extra Strength
Vitrified Clay Pipe
Nominal
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 . . . . . .
3 (76) 2000 29 . . . . . .
4 (100) 2000 29 1200 18 1250 18 1000 15
4 (100) 2000 29 1200 18 1250 18 1000 15
5 (125) 2000 29 1200 18 1250 18 1000 15
6 (150) 2000 29 1200 18 1600 23 1000 15
6 (150) 2000 29 1200 18 1600 23 1000 15
8 (205) 2200 32 1400 20 1600 23 1000 15
8 (205) 2200 32 1400 20 1600 23 1000 15
10 (255) 2400 35 1600 23 1600 23 1100 16
10 (255) 2400 35 1600 23 1600 23 1100 16
12 (305) 2600 38 1800 26 1800 26 1200 18
12 (305)
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