ASTM C985-13

Standard Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Specified Strength Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe

ABSTRACT
This specification covers nonreinforced concrete pipe designed for specified strengths and intended to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water and for the construction of culverts. Strength test and load test shall be made in accordance with the specified requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers nonreinforced concrete pipe designed for specified strengths and intended to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water and for the construction of culverts.  
1.2 A complete companion to Specification C985 has been developed, C985M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented in this specification. Note 1—This specification is a manufacturing and purchase specification only and does not include requirements for bedding, backfill, or the relationship between field load conditions and the designated strength of the pipe. However, experience has shown that the successful performance of this product depends upon the proper selection of the pipe strength, type of bedding and backfill, and care that the installation conforms to the construction specifications. The owner of the concrete pipe specified herein is cautioned that he must correlate the field requirements with the pipe strength specified and provide inspection at the construction site.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 14-Sep-2013
• ICS: 23.040.50 - Pipes and fittings of other materials
• Technical Committee: C13 - Concrete Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C13.01 - Non-Reinforced Concrete Sewer, Drain and Irrigation Pipe

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C985-04(2010) - Standard Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Specified Strength Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe
• Effective Date: 15-Sep-2013
• Replaced By: ASTM C985-15 - Standard Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Specified Strength Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2015
• Referred By: ASTM C1628-19 - Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Gravity Flow Sewer Pipe, Using Rubber Gaskets
• Effective Date: 15-Sep-2013
• Referred By: ASTM C877-21 - Standard Specification for External Sealing Bands for Concrete Pipe, Manholes, and Precast Box Sections
• Effective Date: 15-Sep-2013
• Referred By: ASTM C990-09(2019) - Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe, Manholes, and Precast Box Sections Using Preformed Flexible Joint Sealants
• Effective Date: 15-Sep-2013
• Referred By: ASTM C1885-21 - Standard Specification for Circular Precast Concrete Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe for Pipe Jacking
• Effective Date: 15-Sep-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C985 −13
StandardSpecification for
Nonreinforced Concrete Specified Strength Culvert, Storm
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Drain, and Sewer Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C985; 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 C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
Products
1.1 This specification covers nonreinforced concrete pipe
C989 Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and
designed for specified strengths and intended to be used for the
Mortars
conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water and
C1116 Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and
for the construction of culverts.
Shotcrete
1.2 A complete companion to Specification C985 has been
E105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials
developed, C985M; therefore, no metric equivalents are pre-
sented in this specification. 3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Fordefinitionsoftermsrelatingtoconcrete
NOTE 1—This specification is a manufacturing and purchase specifica-
tion only and does not include requirements for bedding, backfill, or the
pipe, see Terminology C822.
relationship between field load conditions and the designated strength of
the pipe. However, experience has shown that the successful performance
4. Basis of Acceptance
ofthisproductdependsupontheproperselectionofthepipestrength,type
4.1 The acceptability of the pipe design shall be determined
of bedding and backfill, and care that the installation conforms to the
in accordance with Section 9. After the pipe design has been
construction specifications. The owner of the concrete pipe specified
herein is cautioned that he must correlate the field requirements with the
accepted, or if the pipe design has been accepted previously in
pipe strength specified and provide inspection at the construction site.
accordancewithSection9,productionpipeshallbeacceptedin
accordance with 4.2.
2. Referenced Documents
4.2 Acceptance on the Basis of Pipe Load and Material
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Tests and Inspection of Manufactured Pipe for Defects—
A1064/A1064M Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and
Determine in accordance with Sections 5, 6, 8, and 11.
Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for
Concrete NOTE 2—It is necessary that samples be selected at random. For
guidance, see Practice E105.
A615/A615M SpecificationforDeformedandPlainCarbon-
Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
4.3 Age for Acceptance—Pipe shall be considered ready for
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates acceptance when it conforms to the requirements as indicated
C150 Specification for Portland Cement by the specified tests.
C494 Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
5. Design and Manufacturing Data
C497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or
Tile 5.1 The manufacturer shall provide the following informa-
C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
tion regarding the pipe unless waived by the owner:
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined 5.1.1 Basis of acceptance and supporting data,
Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
5.1.2 Designated pipe strength,
5.1.3 Physical Characteristics—Diameter, wall thickness,
laying length, and joint details,
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
5.1.4 Admixtures,
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.01 on
5.1.5 Manufacturing and curing process, and
Non-Reinforced Concrete Sewer, Drain and Irrigation Pipe.
5.1.6 Handling Reinforcement:
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 2013. Published September 2013. Originally
5.1.6.1 Type of reinforcement, applicable reinforcement
approvedin1983.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2004asC985 – 04(2010).DOI:
10.1520/C0985-13.
specification, and grade.
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5.1.6.2 Placement, placement tolerance, diameter, spacing
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
and cross-sectional area of circumferential, longitudinal, and
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. special reinforcement.
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6. Materials and Manufacture When splices are welded and are not lapped to the minimum
requirements above, there shall be a minimum lap of 2 in. and
6.1 Materials:
pull tests of representative specimens shall develop at least
6.1.1 Concrete—The concrete shall consist of cementitious
50 % of the minimum spe
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Designation: C985 − 04 (Reapproved 2010) C985 − 13
Standard Specification for
Nonreinforced Concrete Specified Strength Culvert, Storm
1
Drain, and Sewer Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C985; 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 nonreinforced concrete pipe designed for specified strengths and intended to be used for the
conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water and for the construction of culverts.
1.2 A complete companion to Specification C985 has been developed, C985M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented
in this specification.
NOTE 1—This specification is a manufacturing and purchase specification only and does not include requirements for bedding, backfill, or the
relationship between field load conditions and the designated strength of the pipe. However, experience has shown that the successful performance of
this product depends upon the proper selection of the pipe strength, type of bedding and backfill, and care that the installation conforms to the construction
specifications. The owner of the concrete pipe specified herein is cautioned that he must correlate the field requirements with the pipe strength specified
and provide inspection at the construction site.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A82/A82MA1064/A1064M Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete ReinforcementCarbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire
Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
A185/A185M Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete
A496/A496M Specification for Steel Wire, Deformed, for Concrete Reinforcement
A497/A497M Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Deformed, for Concrete
A615/A615M Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
C494 Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
C497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products
C989 Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars
C1116 Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and Shotcrete
E105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to concrete pipe, see Terminology C822.
4. Basis of Acceptance
4.1 The acceptability of the pipe design shall be determined in accordance with Section 9. After the pipe design has been
accepted, or if the pipe design has been accepted previously in accordance with Section 9, production pipe shall be accepted in
accordance with 4.2.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.01 on Non-Reinforced
Concrete Sewer, Drain and Irrigation Pipe.
Current edition approved June 1, 2010Sept. 15, 2013. Published July 2010September 2013. Originally approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as
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C985 – 04 .(2010). DOI: 10.1520/C0985-04R10.10.1520/C0985-13.
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volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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4.2 Acceptance on the Basis of Pipe Load and Material Tests and Inspection of Manufactured Pipe for Defects—Determine in
accordance with Sections 5, 6, 8, and 11.
NOTE 2—It is necessary that samples be selected at random. For guidance, see Practice E105.
4.3 Age for Acceptance—Pipe shall be considered ready for acceptance when it conforms to the requirements as indicated by
the specified tests.
5. Design and Manufacturing Data
5.1 The manufacturer shall provide the following information regarding the pipe unless waived by the owner:
5.1.1 Basis of acceptance and supporting data,
5.1.2 Designated pipe strength,
5.1.3 Physical Characteristics
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