ASTM C891-09

Standard Practice for Installation of Underground Precast Concrete Utility Structures

ABSTRACT
This practice covers the procedures to be followed in the planning, site preparation, and installation of underground precast concrete utility structures. The installation area shall be surveyed using the workprint and a checklist to identify the work to be done and to determine that the plans are correct. Permits required to do work in accordance with the detail plans shall be secured before starting the job. All permits or a record of the permits shall be retained on the job for immediate reference. Safety requirements for construction shall be in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Shoring for construction shall be in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the procedures to be followed in the planning, site preparation, and installation of underground precast concrete utility structures. Concrete pipe and box culverts are not covered under this practice. Also, precast concrete manholes covered in Specification C478 are excluded from this practice.
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.
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-Oct-2009
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: C27 - Precast Concrete Products
• Drafting Committee: C27.10 - Utility Structures

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C891-90(2003) - Standard Practice for Installation of Underground Precast Concrete Utility Structures
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2009
• Replaced By: ASTM C891-11 - Standard Practice for Installation of Underground Precast Concrete Utility Structures
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C891–09
Standard Practice for
Installation of Underground Precast Concrete Utility
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Structures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C891; 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 3.2 Thesurveyshallidentifyanyobstaclessuchasoverhead
wires, building structures, and so forth that will interfere with
1.1 Thispracticecoverstheprocedurestobefollowedinthe
crane operations, work progress, or create a safety hazard.
planning, site preparation, and installation of underground
Precautionary arrangements shall be made before excavation
precast concrete utility structures. Concrete pipe and box
begins.
culverts are not covered under this practice. Also, precast
3.3 The survey shall give consideration to the soil structure
concrete manholes covered in Specification C478 are excluded
so that proper shoring, sloping, or both, may be planned in
from this practice.
advance of the excavation work.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
4. Planning
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
4.1 Permits required to do work in accordance with the
and are not considered standard.
detail plans shall be secured before starting the job.All permits
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
or a record of the permits shall be retained on the job for
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
immediate reference.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
4.2 All utilities and owners of surface and subsurface
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
facilities and structures in the area shall be given advance
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
notification of proposed excavation. Every effort shall be made
2. Referenced Documents to avoid damage to the facilities of others. If any damage
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occurs, the owner of the damaged facility shall be notified
2.1 ASTM Standards:
immediately.
C478 Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Man-
4.3 Planning shall include the coordination of all respon-
hole Sections
sible parties to ensure that arrangements for removal of broken
3. Survey
pavement, rocks, excess spoil, and so forth have been made.
Responsible parties shall arrange for the delivery, distribution,
3.1 The installation area shall be surveyed using the work-
and storage of required material. If such material cannot be
print and a checklist to identify the work to be done and to
stored on the site, other storage areas must be provided.
determine that the plans are correct.
4.4 Should it appear that a structure location will interfere
3.1.1 The location of the utility structure should be where it
with traffic, review the situation with the engineer and notify
will cause minimum interference with traffic and shall be
appropriate authorities.
clearly defined on work prints.
4.5 Provide for access to call boxes, fire hydrants, etc.
3.1.2 All underground facilities and structures such as gas,
water, sewer, power, telephone cable, and so forth shall be
5. Safety Requirements
located and identified. Location markings shall be placed by
5.1 Safety requirements for construction shall be in accor-
the affected utilities before the construction.
dance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
5.2 The utility structure or any sections that comprise the
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C27 on Precast
structure assembly shall only be lifted at the lifting points so
Concrete Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C27.10 on
designated by the manufacturer.
Utility Structures.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2009. Published November 2009. Originally
6. Excavating
approvedin1978.Lastpreviouseditionapprovedin2003asC891 – 90(2003).DOI:
10.1520/C0891-09.
6.1 Coordinate the various excavation operations from the
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the work area thus occupied is kept to a minimum consistent
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with the conditions governing the work. This is particularly 8.2 Do not place damaged precast concrete sections unless
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Designation:C891–90(Reapproved 2003) Designation: C891 – 09
Standard Practice for
Installation of Underground Precast Concrete Utility
1
Structures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C891; 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 practice covers the procedures to be followed in the planning, site preparation, and installation of underground precast
concrete utility structures. Concrete pipe and box culverts are not covered under this practice. Also, precast concrete manholes
covered in Specification C478 are excluded from this practice.
1.2The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
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.
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:
C478 Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections
3. Survey
3.1 The installation area shall be surveyed using the workprint and a checklist to identify the work to be done and to determine
that the plans are correct.
3.1.1 The location of the utility structure should be where it will cause minimum interference with traffic and shall be clearly
defined on work prints.
3.1.2 All underground facilities and structures such as gas, water, sewer, power, telephone cable, and so forth shall be located
and identified. Location markings shall be placed by the affected utilities before the construction.
3.2 Thesurveyshallidentifyanyobstaclessuchasoverheadwires,buildingstructures,andsoforththatwillinterferewithcrane
operations, work progress, or create a safety hazard. Precautionary arrangements shall be made before excavation begins.
3.3 The survey shall give consideration to the soil structure so that proper shoring, sloping, or both, may be planned in advance
of the excavation work.
4. Planning
4.1 Permits required to do work in accordance with the detail plans shall be secured before starting the job. All permits or a
record of the permits shall be retained on the job for immediate reference.
4.2 All utilities and owners of surface and subsurface facilities and structures in the area shall be given advance notification of
proposed excavation. Every effort shall be made to avoid damage to the facilities of others. If any damage occurs, the owner of
the damaged facility shall be notified immediately.
4.3 Planning shall include the coordination of all responsible parties to ensure that arrangements for removal of broken
pavement, rocks, excess spoil, and so forth have been made. Responsible parties shall arrange for the delivery, distribution, and
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This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee C27 on Precast Concrete Products,Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C27.10 on Utility
Structures.
Current edition approved June 10, 2003. Published July 2003. Originally approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 1997 as C891–90 (1997). DOI:
10.1520/C0891-90R03.
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2009. Published November 2009. Originally approved in 1978. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as C891 – 90(2003). DOI:
10.1520/C0891-09.
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storage of required material. If such material cannot be stored on the site, other storage areas must be provided.
4.4 Should it appear that a structure location will interfere with traffic, review the situation with the engineer and notify
appropriat
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