ASTM C1619-19

Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals for Joining Concrete Structures

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the physical property requirements of elastomeric seals (gaskets) used to seal the joints of precast concrete structures used in gravity and low head pressure applications. The seals shall be classified as: Class A; Class B; Class C; Class D; and Class E. All gaskets shall be extruded or molded in such a manner that any cross-section will be dense, homogeneous, and free of porosity, blisters, pitting, or other imperfections. The gaskets shall be fabricated from an elastomeric material meeting the appropriate classification physical property requirements. The following test methods shall be performed to conform to the specified requirements: tensile strength and elongation; hardness; compression set; accelerated aging; water absorption; ozone resistance; oil immersion testing; and splice strength classification.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the physical property requirements of elastomeric seals (gaskets) used to seal the joints of precast concrete structures conforming to Specifications C14, C14M, C118, C118M, C361, C361M, C443, C443M, C505, or C505M used in gravity and low head pressure applications.  
1.2 Requirements are given for natural or synthetic rubber gaskets, or a combination of both.  
1.3 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.  
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method 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.  
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: 31-Jan-2019
• ICS: 21.140 - Seals, glands
• Technical Committee: C13 - Concrete Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C13.08 - Joints for Precast Concrete Structures

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1619 −19
Standard Specification for
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Elastomeric Seals for Joining Concrete Structures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1619; 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 C118M Specification for Concrete Pipe for Irrigation or
Drainage (Metric)
1.1 This specification covers the physical property require-
C361 Specification for Reinforced Concrete Low-Head
ments of elastomeric seals (gaskets) used to seal the joints of
Pressure Pipe
precast concrete structures conforming to Specifications C14,
C361M Specification for Reinforced Concrete Low-Head
C14M, C118, C118M, C361, C361M, C443, C443M, C505,or
Pressure Pipe (Metric)
C505M used in gravity and low head pressure applications.
C443 Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe and
1.2 Requirements are given for natural or synthetic rubber
Manholes, Using Rubber Gaskets
gaskets, or a combination of both.
C443M Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe and
Manholes, Using Rubber Gaskets (Metric)
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical C497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box
Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
and are not considered standard. C497M Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box
Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
C505 Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Irrigation
test method portion, Section 8, of this specification. This
Pipe with Rubber Gasket Joints
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
C505M Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Irrigation
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Pipe With Rubber Gasket Joints (Metric)
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
Products
regulatory limitations prior to use.
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
D412 Test Methods forVulcanized Rubber andThermoplas-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
tic Elastomers—Tension
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Oven
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in
2. Referenced Documents
an Ozone Controlled Environment
2
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
C14 Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer, Storm
ness
Drain, and Culvert Pipe
D2527 Specification for Rubber Seals—Splice Strength
C14M Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer,
Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe (Metric)
3. Terminology
C118 Specification for Concrete Pipe for Irrigation or Drain-
3.1 Definitions—Fordefinitionsoftermsrelatingtoconcrete
age
pipe, see Terminology C822. For definitions relating to rubber
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or elastomers, see Terminology D1566.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.08 on Joints for
Precast Concrete Structures.
4. Classification
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2019. Published February 2019. Originally
4.1 In order to provide for the various types of seals and
approvedin2005.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2017asC1619–11(2017).DOI:
10.1520/C1619-19.
requirements, multiple classifications have been established.
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4.1.1 Class A is generally intended to cover seals in low
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
head pressure piping applications not exceeding 125 ft (375
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. kPa) where premium physical properties are required.
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TABLE 1 Physical Property Requirements for Elastomeric Seals
Class A Class B Class C Class D Class E
Tensile, min, psi (MPa) 2300 (15.9) 1500 (10.3) 1200 (8-3) 1200 (8.3) 1800 (12.4)
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Designation: C1619 − 11 (Reapproved 2017) C1619 − 19
Standard Specification for
1
Elastomeric Seals for Joining Concrete Structures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1619; 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 the physical property requirements of elastomeric seals (gaskets) used to seal the joints of precast
concrete structures conforming to Specifications C14, C14M, C118, C118M, C361, C361M, C443, C443M, C505, or C505M used
in gravity and low head pressure applications.
1.2 Requirements are given for natural or synthetic rubber gaskets, or a combination of both.
1.3 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.
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method 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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the applicability of
regulatory limitations prior to use.
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:
C14 Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe
C14M Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe (Metric)
C118 Specification for Concrete Pipe for Irrigation or Drainage
C118M Specification for Concrete Pipe for Irrigation or Drainage (Metric)
C361 Specification for Reinforced Concrete Low-Head Pressure Pipe
C361M Specification for Reinforced Concrete Low-Head Pressure Pipe (Metric)
C443 Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe and Manholes, Using Rubber Gaskets
C443M Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe and Manholes, Using Rubber Gaskets (Metric)
C497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile
C497M Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)
C505 Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Irrigation Pipe with Rubber Gasket Joints
C505M Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Irrigation Pipe With Rubber Gasket Joints (Metric)
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air Oven
D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.08 on Joints for Precast
Concrete Structures.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2017Feb. 1, 2019. Published September 2017February 2019. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 20112017
as C1619C1619–11(2017).–11. DOI: 10.1520/C1619-11R17.10.1520/C1619-19.
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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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D2527 Specification for Rubber Seals—Splice Strength
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to concrete pipe, see Terminology C822. For definitions relating to rubber or
elastomers, see Terminology D1566.
4. Classification
4.1 In order to provide for the various types of seals and requirements, multiple c
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