ASTM F894-13

Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Large Diameter Profile Wall Sewer and Drain Pipe

ABSTRACT
This specification covers requirements and test methods for materials, dimensions, workmanship, ring stiffness, flattening, joint systems, and a form of marking for polyethylene (PE) pipe of profile wall construction and with bell and spigot, heat fusion, extrusion welded or electrofusion joints for use in gravity flow applications, such as for sewers and drains. The PE profile wall pipe products cover six standard ring stiffness constant (RSC) classifications, namely 40, 63, 100, and 160, 250 and 400. These are referred to as RSC 40, RSC 63, RSC 100, RSC 160, RSC 250 and RSC 400. Referee testing, ring stiffness constant testing, flattening test, and joint tightness test shall be performed to meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for materials, dimensions, workmanship, ring stiffness, flattening, joint systems, and a form of marking for large diameter, 10 to 120 in. (250 to 3050 mm), inside diameter based polyethylene (PE) pipe of profile wall construction and with bell and spigot, heat fusion, extrusion welded or elctrofusion joints for use in gravity flow applications, such as for sewers and drains. Note 1—Pipe produced to this specification should be installed in accordance with Practice D2321 and with the manufacturer's recommendations.  
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 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2013
• ICS: 23.040.20 - Plastics pipes
• Technical Committee: F17 - Plastic Piping Systems
• Drafting Committee: F17.26 - Olefin Based Pipe

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F894-07 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Large Diameter Profile Wall Sewer and Drain Pipe
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2013
• Replaced By: ASTM F894-19 - Standard Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Large Diameter Profile Wall Sewer and Drain Pipe
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2019
• Referred By: ASTM F1759-97(2018) - Standard Practice for Design of High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Manholes for Subsurface Applications
• Effective Date: 01-Aug-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F894 −13 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Polyethylene (PE) Large Diameter Profile Wall Sewer and
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Drain Pipe
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF894;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyearoforiginal
adoptionor,inthecaseofrevision,theyearoflastrevision.Anumberinparenthesesindicatestheyearoflastreapproval.Asuperscript
epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* tic Pipe for Sewers and Other Gravity-Flow Applications
D2412Test Method for Determination of External Loading
1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods
Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading
for materials, dimensions, workmanship, ring stiffness,
D2837Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis
flattening, joint systems, and a form of marking for large
forThermoplasticPipeMaterialsorPressureDesignBasis
diameter, 10 to 132 in. (250 to 3355 mm), inside diameter
for Thermoplastic Pipe Products
based polyethylene (PE) pipe of profile wall construction and
D3212Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic
with bell and spigot, heat fusion, extrusion welded or elctro-
Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals
fusion joints for use in gravity flow applications, such as for
D3350Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fit-
sewers and drains.
tings Materials
NOTE 1—Pipe produced to this specification should be installed in
F412Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
accordance with Practice D2321 and with the manufacturer’s recommen-
F477Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Join-
dations.
ing Plastic Pipe
1.2 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
F585Guide for Insertion of Flexible Polyethylene Pipe Into
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Existing Sewers
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
F1290PracticeforElectrofusionJoiningPolyolefinPipeand
and are not considered standard.
Fittings
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the F2620PracticeforHeatFusionJoiningofPolyethylenePipe
test method portion, Section 8, of this specification: This
and Fittings
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
2.2 Federal Standard:
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if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Fed. Std. No. 123Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
2.3 Military Standard:
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- 3
MIL-STD-129Marking for Shipment and Storage
tions prior to use.
3. Terminology
2. Referenced Documents
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
nology F412 and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
D618Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
nologyD1600,unlessotherwisespecified.Theabbreviationfor
D1600TerminologyforAbbreviatedTermsRelatingtoPlas-
polyethylene is PE.
tics
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
D2122Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
3.2.1 closed profile (CP)—a profile wall pipe wall construc-
moplastic Pipe and Fittings
tion that presents essentially smooth internal and external
D2321PracticeforUndergroundInstallationofThermoplas-
surfaces.
3.2.2 extrusion welding—a joining technique that is accom-
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This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F17 on Plastic
plished by extruding a molten polyethylene bead between two
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.26 on Olefin
prepared surface ends.
Based Pipe.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2013. Published August 2013. Originally
3.2.3 gravity flow, n—for the purposes of the specification,
approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F894–07. DOI:
gravity flow means a piping system flowing less than full,
10.1520/F0894-13.
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contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
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the ASTM website. Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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except during storms or high flow conditions when the system 4. Classifications and Uses
maybecomesurchargedinwhichcase,thesystemissubjectto
4.1 Uses—The requirements of this specification are in-
temporary internal hydrostatic pressure that is limited to joint
tended to provide pipe suitable for underground or overground
capabilities.
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Designation: F894 − 07 F894 − 13 An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Polyethylene (PE) Large Diameter Profile Wall Sewer and
1
Drain Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F894; 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 Scope*
1.1 This specification covers requirements and test methods for materials, dimensions, workmanship, ring stiffness, flattening,
joint systems, and a form of marking for large diameter, 10 to 120132 in. (250 to 30503355 mm), inside diameter based
polyethylene (PE) pipe of profile wall construction and with bell and spigot, heat fusion, extrusion welded or elctrofusion joints
for use in gravity flow applications, such as for sewers and drains.
NOTE 1—Pipe produced to this specification should be installed in accordance with Practice D2321 and with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only. only and are not considered standard.
1.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
D2321 Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe for Sewers and Other Gravity-Flow Applications
D2412 Test Method for Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading
D2657 Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
D2837 Test Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials or Pressure Design Basis for
Thermoplastic Pipe Products
D3212 Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals
D3350 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials
F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
F477 Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe
F585 Practice for Insertion of Flexible Polyethylene Pipe Into Existing Sewers
F1290 Practice for Electrofusion Joining Polyolefin Pipe and Fittings
F2620 Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyethylene Pipe and Fittings
2.2 Federal Standard:
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Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipment (Civil Agencies)
2.3 Military Standard:
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MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.26 on Olefin Based
Pipe.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2007Aug. 1, 2013. Published February 2007August 2013. Originally approved in 1985. Last previous edition approved in 20062007 as
F894 – 06.F894 – 07. DOI: 10.1520/F0894-07.10.1520/F0894-13.
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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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Available from Standardization Documents Order Desk, Bldg. 4 Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Attn: NPODS.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology F412 and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology
D1600, unless otherwise specified. The abbreviation for polyethylene is PE.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 closed profile (CP)—a profile wall pipe wall construction that presents essentially smooth internal and external surfaces.
3.2.2 extrusion welding—a joining technique that is ac
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