ASTM C1478/C1478M-20

Standard Specification for Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the minimum performance and material requirements for resilient connectors used for connections between precast reinforced concrete storm sewer structures and pipes, and between precast reinforced concrete pipe and laterals for storm drainage systems. These connectors are designed to prevent soil migration between the pipe and storm sewer structure, and between the pipe and lateral. Resilient materials for connectors, filler rings, and mechanical devices shall be tested, and shall conform to the specified values chemical resistance, tensile strength, elongation hardness, accelerated oven-aging, compression set, water absorption, ozone resistance, low-temperature brittle point, and tear resistance. The design of the connector and the pipe stubs are detailed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the minimum performance and material requirements for resilient connectors used for connections between precast reinforced concrete storm sewer structures conforming to Specification C478/C478M and pipes, and between precast reinforced concrete pipe and laterals for storm drainage systems.  
1.1.1 These connectors are designed to prevent soil migration between the pipe and storm sewer structure, and between the pipe and lateral.  
1.2 The values stated in inch pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in nonconformance with the standard.
Note 1: This specification covers the design, material, and performance of the resilient connection only. Connections covered by this specification are adequate for hydrostatic pressures up to 6 psi (14 ft) [41 kPa (4.3 m)] without leakage when tested in accordance with Section 7. Infiltration quantities for an installed system are dependent upon many factors other than the connections between storm sewer structures and pipe, and allowable quantities must be covered by other specifications and suitable testing of the installed pipeline and system.
Note 2: For installations that exceed 6 psi (14 ft) [41 kPa (4.3 m)], the user is cautioned to verify the amount of hydrostatic head pressure the connector will experience. If the total pressure applied to the connector exceeds the 6 psi [41 kPa] limits of the specification, the user is advised to contact the connector manufacturer for alternative methods of connecting the pipe, or applicable alternative standards.  
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, 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. For a specific warning statement, see 7.2.4.  
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: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2020
• ICS: 23.040.50 - Pipes and fittings of other materials
• Technical Committee: C13 - Concrete Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C13.06 - Manholes and Specials

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:C1478/C1478M −20
Standard Specification for
Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced
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Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1478/C1478M; 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 1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.1 This specification covers the minimum performance and
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
material requirements for resilient connectors used for connec-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
tions between precast reinforced concrete storm sewer struc-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
tures conforming to Specification C478/C478M and pipes, and
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
between precast reinforced concrete pipe and laterals for storm
drainage systems.
2. Referenced Documents
1.1.1 These connectors are designed to prevent soil migra-
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tion between the pipe and storm sewer structure, and between 2.1 ASTM Standards:
the pipe and lateral. A493 Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods
for Cold Heading and Cold Forging
1.2 The values stated in inch pound or SI units are to be
A666 Specification forAnnealed or Cold-WorkedAustenitic
regarded separately as standard. The SI units are shown in
Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact
C478/C478M Specification for Circular Precast Reinforced
equivalents;therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependently
Concrete Manhole Sections
of the other. Combining values from the two systems may
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
result in nonconformance with the standard.
Products
NOTE 1—This specification covers the design, material, and perfor-
C913 Specification for Precast Concrete Water and Waste-
mance of the resilient connection only. Connections covered by this
water Structures
specification are adequate for hydrostatic pressures up to 6 psi (14 ft) [41
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
kPa (4.3 m)] without leakage when tested in accordance with Section 7.
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas-
Infiltration quantities for an installed system are dependent upon many
factors other than the connections between storm sewer structures and
tic Elastomers—Tension
pipe, and allowable quantities must be covered by other specifications and
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
suitable testing of the installed pipeline and system.
D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to
NOTE 2—For installations that exceed 6 psi (14 ft) [41 kPa (4.3 m)], the
Chemical Reagents
user is cautioned to verify the amount of hydrostatic head pressure the
connector will experience. If the total pressure applied to the connector D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
exceeds the 6 psi [41 kPa] limits of the specification, the user is advised
Oven
to contact the connector manufacturer for alternative methods of connect-
D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vul-
ing the pipe, or applicable alternative standards.
canized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification: This
D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
an Ozone Controlled Environment
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
D2137 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Brittleness Point
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
regulatory limitations prior to use. For a specific warning
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
statement, see 7.2.4.
ness
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.06 on Manholes
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and Specials. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2020. Published September 2020. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Boo
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Designation: C1478 − 19 C1478/C1478M − 20
Standard Specification for
Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced
1
Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1478;C1478/C1478M; 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 the minimum performance and material requirements for resilient connectors used for connections
between precast reinforced concrete storm sewer structures conforming to Specification C478C478/C478M and pipes, and between
precast reinforced concrete pipe and laterals for storm drainage systems.
1.1.1 These connectors are designed to prevent soil migration between the pipe and storm sewer structure, and between the pipe
and lateral.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound inch pound or SI units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values given in
parentheses are for information only.SI units are shown in brackets. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in
nonconformance with the standard.
NOTE 1—This specification covers the design, material, and performance of the resilient connection only. Connections covered by this specification are
adequate for hydrostatic pressures up to 6 psi (14 ft) [41 kPa (4.3 m)] without leakage when tested in accordance with Section 7. Infiltration quantities
for an installed system are dependent upon many factors other than the connections between storm sewer structures and pipe, and allowable quantities
must be covered by other specifications and suitable testing of the installed pipeline and system.
NOTE 2—For installations that exceed 6 psi (14 ft), ft) [41 kPa (4.3 m)], the user is cautioned to verify the amount of hydrostatic head pressure the
connector will experience. If the total pressure applied to the connector exceeds the 6 psi [41 kPa] limits of the specification, the user is advised to contact
the connector manufacturer for alternative methods of connecting the pipe, or applicable alternative standards.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, 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. For a specific warning statement, see 7.2.4.
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:
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.06 on Manholes and Specials.
Current edition approved March 1, 2019Sept. 1, 2020. Published March 2019September 2020. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20182019
as C1478 – 18.C1478 – 19. DOI: 10.1520/C1478-19.10.1520/C1478_C1478M-20.
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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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C1478/C1478M − 20
A493 Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods for Cold Heading and Cold Forging
A666 Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
C478C478/C478M Specification for Circular Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections (Metric) C0478_C0478M
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products
C913 Specification for Precast Concrete Water and Wastewater Structures
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
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