ASTM C1478-18

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 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 units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
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) 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.  
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: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2018
• ICS: 23.040.50 - Pipes and fittings of other materials
• Technical Committee: C13 - Concrete Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C13.06 - Manholes and Specials

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1478-08(2013) - Standard Specification for Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2018

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:C1478 −18
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; 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 2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This specification covers the minimum performance and
A493 Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods
material requirements for resilient connectors used for connec-
for Cold Heading and Cold Forging
tions between precast reinforced concrete storm sewer struc-
A666 Specification forAnnealed or Cold-WorkedAustenitic
turesconformingtoSpecificationC478andpipes,andbetween
Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
precast reinforced concrete pipe and laterals for storm drainage
C478 Specification for Circular Precast Reinforced Concrete
systems.
Manhole Sections
1.1.1 These connectors are designed to prevent soil migra-
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
tion between the pipe and storm sewer structure, and between
Products
the pipe and lateral.
C913 Specification for Precast Concrete Water and Waste-
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
water Structures
as standard. The values given in parentheses are for informa-
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
tion only.
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas-
tic Elastomers—Tension
NOTE 1—This specification covers the design, material, and perfor-
mance of the resilient connection only. Connections covered by this D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
specification are adequate for hydrostatic pressures up to 6 psi (14 ft)
D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to
without leakage when tested in accordance with Section 7. Infiltration
Chemical Reagents
quantities for an installed system are dependent upon many factors other
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
than the connections between storm sewer structures and pipe, and
Oven
allowable quantities must be covered by other specifications and suitable
testing of the installed pipeline and system. D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vul-
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
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
NOTE 2—For more information about wastewater structures, see Speci-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the fication C913.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
3. Terminology
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 Terms relating to plastics and rubber shall be as
defined in Terminologies D883 and D1566, respectively.
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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, 2018. Published October 2018. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as C1478 – 08(2013). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/C1478-18. the ASTM website.
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3.1.2 Terms relating to precast concrete pipe, manholes, and 5. Principles of Design
related products shall be as defined in Terminology C822.
5.1 The design of the connector shall be such that positive
3.2 Definiti
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Designation: C1478 − 08 (Reapproved 2013) C1478 − 18
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; 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 C478 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 units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information
only.
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) 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.
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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental 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:
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
C478 Specification for Circular Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole Sections
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
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air Oven
D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
D2137 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Brittleness Point of Flexible Polymers and Coated Fabrics
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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 July 1, 2013Sept. 1, 2018. Published July 2013October 2018. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20082013 as
C1478 – 08.C1478 – 08(2013). DOI: 10.1520/C1478-08R13.10.1520/C1478-18.
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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.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness
NOTE 2—For more information about wastewater structures, see Specifica
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