ASTM C444M-03(2009)

Standard Specification for Perforated Concrete Pipe (Metric)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers perforated concrete pipe intended to be used for underdrainage. Pipe manufactured to this specification shall be of two classes, Type 1 and Type 2, describing two arrangements of perforations for pipe manufactured to the standard specifications for plain or reinforced concrete pipe, and their classifications. The acceptability of the pipe shall be determined by the results of all applicable tests prescribed for the type and class of pipe specified. The joints shall be of such design and the ends of the concrete pipe sections so formed that the pipe can be laid together to make a continuous line of pipe.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers perforated concrete pipe intended to be used for underdrainage.
1.2 This specification is the SI companion to Specification C 444.
1.3 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-May-2009
• 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 C444M-03 - Standard Specification for Perforated Concrete Pipe (Metric)
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2009

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C444M −03 (Reapproved 2009)
Standard Specification for
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Perforated Concrete Pipe (Metric)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C444M; 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 U.S. Department of Defense.
NOTE 1—Example: “Perforated concrete pipe shall conform to the
1. Scope
requirements of Specification C444M Type 2, and all applicable require-
1.1 This specification covers perforated concrete pipe in-
ments of Specification C14M, Class 2.”
tended to be used for underdrainage.
5. Basis of Acceptance
1.2 This specification is the SI companion to Specification
5.1 The acceptability of the pipe shall be determined by the
C444.
results of all applicable tests (Note 2) prescribed for the type
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
and class of pipe specified, and by inspection to determine
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
whetherthepipeconformstothisspecificationastodesignand
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
freedom from defects.
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. NOTE 2—It is intended that all tests will be applicable except those
having to do with permeability and the hydrostatic test.
2. Referenced Documents
6. Perforations
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
6.1 Type 1—Perforations shall be circular, not more than 8
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
mm or less than 5 mm in diameter, and arranged in rows
Products
parallel to the axis of the pipe. Perforations shall be 75 mm
3. Terminology
center-to-center,alongrows.Thespigotortongueendshallnot
be perforated for a length equal to the depth of the socket, or
3.1 Definitions—Fordefinitionsoftermsrelatingtoconcrete
depthofthegrooveplus19mmandperforationsshallcontinue
pipe, see Terminology C822.
at uniform spacing along the length of the barrel. The number
4. Classification
of rows shall be as shown in Table 1.The rows shall be spaced
over not more than 165° of circumference. Rows shall be
4.1 Pipe manufactured to this specification shall be of two
symmetrically arranged with respect to the intended top or
classes, Type 1 and Type 2, describing two arrangements of
bottom of the pipe.
perforations for pipe manufactured to the standard specifica-
tions for plain or reinforced concrete pipe, and their classifi-
6.2 Type 2—Slots shall be circumferential in direction, not
cations.
more than 5 mm or less than 3 mm in width, and of the lengths
4.1.1 Type 1 perforated pipe shall have circular perforations
showninTable2.Thereshallbetworowsofslots,spaced165°
conforming to 6.1 and Table 1.
apart, and centered, in the case of elliptically reinforced pipe,
4.1.2 Type 2 perforated pipe shall have slotted perforations
abouttheminoraxisofthereinforcing.Slotsshallbespacedas
conforming to 6.2 and Table 2.
showninTable2,exceptasmodifiedhereinforplain-endpipe.
4.1.3 It is intended that perforated pipe shall be specified by
The distance from the spigot end, or from the shoulder of the
reference to this specification and the specification for the type
tongue end, to the first pair of slots shall be not more than 25
and class of pipe desired.
mmgreaterthanthespecifiedslotspacing,norlessthan25mm
less than the specified slot spacing. Slots shall continue at
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
uniform spacing along the length of the barrel.
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.01 on
6.2.1 Slots in plain-end pipe shall be spaced as shown in
Non-Reinforced Concrete Sewer, Drain and Irrigation Pipe.
Table 2 except that smaller spacing shall be used where
CurrenteditionapprovedJune1,2009.PublishedJuly2009.Originallyapproved
necessary to provide not less than three equally spaced slots in
in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as C444M – 03. DOI: 10.1520/
C0444M-03R09.
eachrow.Slotsshallbecenteredwithrespecttotheendsofthe
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pipe and there shall be not more than the specified slot spacing
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
from the pipe end to the first pair of slots, or less than one half
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. of the slot spacing employed.
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:C444M–95 Designation: C 444M – 03 (Reapproved 2009)
Standard Specification for
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Perforated Concrete Pipe [Metric](Metric)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C444M; 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 covers perforated concrete pipe intended to be used for underdrainage.
1.2This specification is the metric counterpart of Specification C444.
1.2 This specification is the SI companion to Specification C444.
1.3 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:
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to concrete pipe, see Terminology C822.
4. Classification
4.1 Pipe manufactured to this specification shall be of two classes, Type 1 and Type 2, describing two arrangements of
perforations for pipe manufactured to the standard specifications for plain or reinforced concrete pipe, and their classifications.
4.1.1 Type 1 perforated pipe shall have circular perforations conforming to 6.1 and Table 1.
4.1.2 Type 2 perforated pipe shall have slotted perforations conforming to 6.2 and Table 2.
4.1.3 It is intended that perforated pipe shall be specified by reference to this specification and the specification for the type and
class of pipe desired.
NOTE 1—Example: “Perforated concrete pipe shall conform to the requirements of Specification C444M Type 2, and all applicable requirements of
Specification C14M, Class 2.”
5. Basis of Acceptance
5.1 The acceptability of the pipe shall be determined by the results of all applicable tests (Note 2) prescribed for the type and
class of pipe specified, and by inspection to determine whether the pipe conforms to this specification as to design and freedom
from defects.
NOTE 2—It is intended that all tests will be applicable except those having to do with permeability and the hydrostatic test.
6. Perforations
6.1 Type 1—Perforations shall be circular, not more than 8 mm or less than 5 mm in diameter, and arranged in rows parallel
to the axis of the pipe. Perforations shall be 75 mm center-to-center, along rows. The spigot or tongue end shall not be perforated
for a length equal to the depth of the socket, or depth of the groove plus 19 mm and perforations shall continue at uniform spacing
alongthelengthofthebarrel.ThenumberofrowsshallbeasshowninTable1.Therowsshallbespacedovernotmorethan165°
of circumference. Rows shall be symmetrically arranged with respect to the intended top or bottom of the pipe.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C-13 C13 on Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.01 on Nonreinforced
Concrete Sewer, Drain, and Irrigation Pipe.
CurrenteditionapprovedJune15,1995.PublishedAugust1995.OriginallypublishedasC444M–80.LastpreviouseditionC444M–94.onNon-ReinforcedConcreteSewer,
Drain and Irrigation Pipe.
Current edition approved June 1, 2009. Published July 2009. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as C444M–03.
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, Vol 04.05.volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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C 444M – 03 (2009)
TABLE 1 Number of Rows of Perforations Required
Internal Designated
Diameter, Rows of Perforations
mm
100 4
150 4
200 4
250 6
300 6
350 6
375 6
400 6
450 8
500 8
525 8
600 8
675 and larger space rows approximately 150 mm
TABLE 2 Requirements for Length and Spacing of Slots
Internal Designated
A
Slot Length, Slot Spacing,
Diameter,
mm mm
mm
100 25 75
150 38 75
200 50 100
250 50 100
300 75 150
350 75 150
375 75 150
400 75 150
450 75 150
500 75 150
525 75 150
600 75 150
675 and l
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