ASTM C443M-21

Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe and Manholes, Using Rubber Gaskets (Metric)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers flexible watertight joints for concrete pipe and precast manhole sections, using rubber gaskets for sealing the joints, where infiltration or exfiltration is a factor in the design. The numerical values in this specification are not presented in inch-pound units, but rather, in metric or SI units only. All rubber gaskets shall meet the dimensions, tolerances, and physical requirements of both standard gasket and oil resistant gasket requirements. Assembled joints should pass the following performance test without leakage at the joints: pipes in straight alignment, and pipes in maximum deflected position.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers flexible leak-resistant joints for concrete pipe and precast manhole sections, using rubber gaskets for sealing the joints, where infiltration or exfiltration is a factor in the design. The specification covers the design of joints and the requirements for rubber gaskets to be used therewith, for pipe conforming in all other respects to Specification C14M, Specification C76M, or Specification C507M and precast manhole section conforming in all other respects to Specification C478M, provided that if there is conflict in permissible variations in dimensions, the requirements of this specification for joints shall govern.  
1.2 This specification is the metric counterpart of Specification C443.  
Note 1: This specification covers the design and performance of the rubber gasket joint only. Joints covered by this specification are adequate for hydrostatic pressures up to 90 kPa (9 m), when tested per Section 9. Infiltration or exfiltration quantities for an installed pipeline are dependent upon many factors other than the joints, and allowable quantities must be covered by other specifications and suitable testing of the installed pipeline and system.  
1.3 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: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2021
• ICS: 13.060.30 - Sewage water
• Technical Committee: C13 - Concrete Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C13.08 - Joints for Precast Concrete Structures

Relations

• Refers: ASTM C14M-20 - Standard Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe (Metric)
• Effective Date: 01-May-2020

Standards Content (Sample)

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.
Designation: C443M −21
Standard Specification for
Joints for Concrete Pipe and Manholes, Using Rubber
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Gaskets (Metric)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C443M; 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.
1. Scope Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe (Metric)
C76M Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm
1.1 Thisspecificationcoversflexibleleak-resistantjointsfor
Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric)
concrete pipe and precast manhole sections, using rubber
C478M Specification for Circular Precast Reinforced Con-
gasketsforsealingthejoints,whereinfiltrationorexfiltrationis
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crete Manhole Sections (Metric) (Withdrawn 2020)
a factor in the design. The specification covers the design of
C507M Specification for Reinforced Concrete Elliptical
joints and the requirements for rubber gaskets to be used
Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric)
therewith, for pipe conforming in all other respects to Speci-
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
fication C14M, Specification C76M, or Specification C507M
Products
and precast manhole section conforming in all other respects to
C1619 Specification for Elastomeric Seals for Joining Con-
Specification C478M, provided that if there is conflict in
crete Structures
permissible variations in dimensions, the requirements of this
specification for joints shall govern.
3. Terminology
1.2 This specification is the metric counterpart of Specifi-
3.1 Definitions—Fordefinitionsoftermsrelatingtoconcrete
cation C443.
pipe, see Terminology C822.
NOTE 1—This specification covers the design and performance of the
4. Basis of Acceptance
rubber gasket joint only. Joints covered by this specification are adequate
for hydrostatic pressures up to 90 kPa (9 m), when tested per Section 9.
4.1 The acceptability of the pipe or manhole joints and
Infiltration or exfiltration quantities for an installed pipeline are dependent
gaskets shall be determined by the results of the physical tests
upon many factors other than the joints, and allowable quantities must be
prescribed in this specification, if and when required, and by
covered by other specifications and suitable testing of the installed
pipeline and system. inspection to determine whether the pipe joints and gaskets
conform to this specification as to design and freedom from
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
defects.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
5. Materials and Manufacture for Gaskets
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
5.1 All rubber gaskets shall comply with Specification
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
C1619 in terms of materials and manufacture. The gaskets
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
shall be extruded or molded to the specified size within a
2. Referenced Documents tolerance of 63 % on any dimension, measured at any cross
section.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
C14M Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer,
6. Physical Requirements for Gaskets
6.1 Standard Gasket Requirements—All rubber gaskets
shall meet the dimensions, tolerances, and physical require-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
ments of Specification C1619, Class C.
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.08 on Joints for
Precast Concrete Structures.
6.2 Oil Resistant Gasket Requirements—All rubber gaskets
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2021. Published November 2021. Originally
shall meet the dimensions, tolerances, and physical require-
approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as C433M – 20. DOI:
10.1520/C0443M-21.
ments of Specification C1619, Class D.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
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7. Design of Joints owner detailed designs for joints and gaskets other than those
described in Section 7. Design s
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Designation: C443M − 20 C443M − 21
Standard Specification for
Joints for Concrete Pipe and Manholes, Using Rubber
1
Gaskets (Metric)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C443M; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers flexible leak-resistant joints for concrete pipe and precast manhole sections, using rubber gaskets for
sealing the joints, where infiltration or exfiltration is a factor in the design. The specification covers the design of joints and the
requirements for rubber gaskets to be used therewith, for pipe conforming in all other respects to Specification C14M, Specification
C76M, or Specification C507M and precast manhole section conforming in all other respects to Specification C478M, provided
that if there is conflict in permissible variations in dimensions, the requirements of this specification for joints shall govern.
1.2 This specification is the metric counterpart of Specification C443.
NOTE 1—This specification covers the design and performance of the rubber gasket joint only. Joints covered by this specification are adequate for
hydrostatic pressures up to 90 kPa (9 m), when tested per Section 9. Infiltration or exfiltration quantities for an installed pipeline are dependent upon many
factors other than the joints, and allowable quantities must be covered by other specifications and suitable testing of the installed pipeline and system.
1.3 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:
C14M Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe (Metric)
C76M Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric)
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C478M Specification for Circular Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections (Metric) (Withdrawn 2020)
C507M Specification for Reinforced Concrete Elliptical Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric)
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products
C1619 Specification for Elastomeric Seals for Joining Concrete Structures
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to concrete pipe, see Terminology C822.
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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 Feb. 1, 2020Oct. 1, 2021. Published March 2020November 2021. Originally approved in 1980. Last previous edition approved in 20192020 as
C433M – 19a.C433M – 20. DOI: 10.1520/C0443M-20.10.1520/C0443M-21.
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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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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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4. Basis of Acceptance
4.1 The acceptability of the pipe or manhole joints and gaskets shall be determined by the results of the physical tests prescribed
in this specification, if and when required, and by inspection to determine whether the pipe joints and gaskets conform to this
specification as to design and freedom from defects.
5. Materials and Manufacture for Gaskets
5.1 All rubber gaskets shall comply with Specification C1619 in terms of materials and manufacture. The gaskets shall be extruded
or molded to the specified size within a tolerance of 63 % on any dimension, measured at any cross section.
6. Physical Requirements for Gaskets
6.1 Standard Gasket Requirements—All rubber gaskets shall meet the dimensions, tolerances, and physical requirements of
Specification C1619, Class C.
6.2 Oil Resistant Gasket Requirements—All rubber gaskets shall meet the dime
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