ASTM D3753-19

Standard Specification for Fiberglass (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Manholes and Wetwells

ABSTRACT
This specification covers glass fiber-reinforced polyester manholes and wetwells for use primarily in sanitary and storm sewer applications. Manhole and wetwell cylinders, manway reducers, and connectors shall be produced from glass fiber-reinforced polyester resin with construction determined by the particular process of manufacture and configuration. The stiffness, soundness, chemical resistance, compressive strength, flexural strength, modulus, and hardness shall be tested to meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers “fiberglass” (glass fiber-reinforced thermosetting-resin) manholes and wetwells fabricated with polyester, vinyl ester, or epoxy resin for use primarily in sanitary, storm, and industrial sewer applications.  
1.2 The values given in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.  
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods 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.
Note 1: There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.  
1.4 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-Aug-2019
• ICS: 13.060.30 - Sewage water
• Technical Committee: D20 - Plastics
• Drafting Committee: D20.23 - Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Piping Systems and Chemical Equipment

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:D3753 −19
Standard Specification for
Fiberglass (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin)
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Manholes and Wetwells
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3753; 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* Electrical Insulating Materials
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced
1.1 This specification covers “fiberglass” (glass fiber-
and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materi-
reinforced thermosetting-resin) manholes and wetwells fabri-
als
cated with polyester, vinyl ester, or epoxy resin for use
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
primarily in sanitary, storm, and industrial sewer applications.
D1600 Terminology forAbbreviatedTerms Relating to Plas-
1.2 The values given in inch-pound units are to be regarded
tics
as the standard. The values in parentheses are provided for
D2412 Test Method for Determination of External Loading
information purposes only.
Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the D2583 Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Rigid Plas-
test methods portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
tics by Means of a Barcol Impressor
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, D2584 Test Method for Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Resins
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
3. Terminology
regulatory limitations prior to use.
3.1 General—Definitions are in accordance with Terminol-
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
ogy D883 and the abbreviations are in accordance with
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
Terminology D1600 unless otherwise indicated.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3.2 bench and invert, n—internalflowchannelwithasloped
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
bench extending from the edge of the flow channel to the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
manhole wall designed to facilitate the flow of liquid through
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
the manhole between the pipe connectors.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.3 bottom, n—aflat,domed,dished,orothershapedbottom
2. Referenced Documents
designedtomakethemanholeorwetwellwatertightatitsbase.
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2.1 ASTM Standards: 3.4 expanded base manhole, n—a manhole with a larger
C581 Practice for Determining Chemical Resistance of
diameter base section and reduced diameter riser section. (See
Thermosetting Resins Used in Glass-Fiber-Reinforced
Fig. 1 for a typical manhole and an expanded base manhole.)
Structures Intended for Liquid Service
3.5 expanded base reducer, n—a portion of the manhole,
D695 Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid
between the manway reducer and bottom, that changes from
Plastics
one diameter to another in the cylindrical portion of the
D785 Test Method for Rockwell Hardness of Plastics and
structure.
3.6 manway reducer, n—the top portion of the manhole
through which entrance to the manhole is made and where the
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
diameterincreasesfromtheentrancewaytothelargermanhole
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.23 on Reinforced
Plastic Piping Systems and Chemical Equipment. cylinder.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2019. Published September 2019. Originally
3.7 manhole, n—a constant diameter cylinder attached to a
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approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as D3753 – 12 . DOI:
manway reducer designed to handle a manhole cover and ring.
10.1520/D3753-19.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
3.8 manhole cover and frame, n—those accessories used
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
withthemanholetoclosethemanwayentrance(includesgrade
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. adjustment rings).
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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FIG. 1Typical Manhole and Expanded Base Manhole
3.9 manhole cylinder, n—the portion below the manway permittedtobeaddedasrequiredbythespe
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Designation: D3753 − 12 D3753 − 19 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Fiberglass (Glass-Fiber-
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Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Manholes and Wetwells
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3753; 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.
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ε NOTE—Editorial corrections added in April 2013.
1. Scope*
1.1 This specification covers glass “fiberglass” (glass fiber-reinforced polyesterthermosetting-resin) manholes and wetwells
fabricated with polyester, vinyl ester, or epoxy resin for use primarily in sanitary sanitary, storm, and stormindustrial sewer
applications.
1.2 The values given in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are provided for
information purposes only.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods 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.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
NOTE 1—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.4 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:
C581 Practice for Determining Chemical Resistance of Thermosetting Resins Used in Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Structures
Intended for Liquid Service
D695 Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics
D785 Test Method for Rockwell Hardness of Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
D790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D2412 Test Method for Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading
D2583 Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Rigid Plastics by Means of a Barcol Impressor
D2584 Test Method for Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced Resins
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
3. Terminology
3.1 General—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology D883 and the abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology
D1600 unless otherwise indicated.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.23 on Reinforced Plastic Piping
Systems and Chemical Equipment.
Current edition approved March 15, 2012Sept. 1, 2019. Published April 2012September 2019. Originally approved in 1979. Last previous edition approved in 20052012
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as D3753 – 05D3753 – 12 . DOI: 10.1520/D3753-12E01.10.1520/D3753-19.
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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.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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3.2 bench and invert, n—internal flow channel with a sloped bench extending from the edge of the flow channel to the manhole
wall designed to facilitate the flow of liquid through the manhole between the pipe connectors.
3.3 bottom, n—a flat, domed, dished, or other shaped bottom designed to make the manhole or wetwell watertight at its base.
3.4 expanded base manhole, n—a manhole with the addition of eccentric or concentric reducers attached to cylinder sections
ofa larger diameter base section and reduced diameter riser section. (See Fig. 1 different diameter than the manhole to allow
changes in cylinder diameter.for a typical manhole and an expanded base manhole.)
3.5 ex
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