ASTM C655-04

Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete D-Load Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers reinforced concrete pipe designed for specific D-loads and intended to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water and for the construction of culverts.
1.2 A complete metric companion to Specification C 655 has been developed-Specification C 655M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented in this specification.
Note 1—Experience has shown that the successful performance of this product depends upon the proper selection of the pipe strength, the type of bedding and backfill, the care that the installation conforms to the construction specifications, and provision for adequate inspection at the construction site. This specification does not include requirements for bedding, backfill, the relationship between field load conditions and the strength designation of pipe, or durability under unusual environmental conditions. These requirements should be included in the project specification.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Sep-2004
• ICS: 23.040.50 - Pipes and fittings of other materials
• Technical Committee: C13 - Concrete Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C13.02 - Reinforced Sewer and Culvert Pipe

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C655-02 - Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete D-Load Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Replaced By: ASTM C655-04e1 - Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete D-Load Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM C1417M-19 - Standard Specification for Manufacture of Reinforced Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe for Direct Design (Metric)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM C361-22 - Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Low-Head Pressure Pipe
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM C877-21 - Standard Specification for External Sealing Bands for Concrete Pipe, Manholes, and Precast Box Sections
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM C1840/C1840M-22 - Standard Practice for Inspection and Acceptance of Installed Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm Drain, and Storm Sewer Pipe
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM C990-09(2019) - Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe, Manholes, and Precast Box Sections Using Preformed Flexible Joint Sealants
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM C1417-19 - Standard Specification for Manufacture of Reinforced Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe for Direct Design
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM C1885-21 - Standard Specification for Circular Precast Concrete Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe for Pipe Jacking
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM C1628-19 - Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Gravity Flow Sewer Pipe, Using Rubber Gaskets
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM C1846/C1846M-19 - Standard Specification for Performance Based Manufacture of Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004
• Referred By: ASTM C76-22a - Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2004

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C 655 – 04
Standard Specification for
Reinforced Concrete D-Load Culvert, Storm Drain, and
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Sewer Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 655; 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 (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope C 150 Specification for Portland Cement
C 497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections,
1.1 This specification covers reinforced concrete pipe de-
or Tile
signed for specific D-loads and intended to be used for the
C 595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water and
C 618 Specification for Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
for the construction of culverts.
Natural Pozzolan for Use as a Mineral Admixture in
1.2 A complete metric companion to Specification C 655
Concrete
has been developed—Specification C 655M; therefore, no
C 822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
metric equivalents are presented in this specification.
Products
NOTE 1—Experience has shown that the successful performance of this
C 989 Specification for Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace
product depends upon the proper selection of the pipe strength, the type of
Slag for Use in Concrete and Mortars
bedding and backfill, the care that the installation conforms to the
C 1116 Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and
construction specifications, and provision for adequate inspection at the
Shotcrete
construction site. This specification does not include requirements for
E 105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials
bedding, backfill, the relationship between field load conditions and the
strength designation of pipe, or durability under unusual environmental
3. Terminology
conditions. These requirements should be included in the project specifi-
cation.
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to con-
crete pipe, see Terminology C 822.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4. Basis of Acceptance
A 82 Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete Re-
4.1 The acceptability of the pipe design shall be determined
inforcement
in accordance with Section 9. After the pipe design has been
A 185 Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement,
accepted, or if the pipe design has been accepted previously in
Plain, for Concrete
accordance with Section 9, the owner may select and have
A 496 Specification for Steel Wire, Deformed, for Concrete
applied the basis of acceptance described in either 4.1.1 or
Reinforcement
4.1.2. Unless designated by the owner at the time of, or before
A 497 Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement,
placing an order, either basis of acceptance shall be permitted.
Deformed, for Concrete
4.1.1 Acceptance on the Basis of Pipe Load and Material
A 615/A 615M Specification for Deformed and Plain
Tests and Inspection of Manufactured Pipe for Defects
Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
—Determine in accordance with Sections 5, 6, 8, and 10.
C 33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
NOTE 2—It is necessary that samples be selected at random. For
guidance see Practice E 105.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
4.1.2 Acceptance on the Basis of Concrete Compression and
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.07 on
Materials Tests and Inspection of Manufactured Pipe for
Acceptance Specifications and Precast Concrete Box Sections.
Defects—Determine in accordance with Sections 5, 6, 8 and
CurrenteditionapprovedOctober1,2004.PublishedNovember2004.Originally
approved in 1970. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as C 655–02.
11.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
4.2 Age for Acceptance—Pipe shall be considered ready for
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
acceptance when they conform to the requirements.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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C655–04
5. Design and Manufacturing Data fication A 497, or of bars of Grade 40 steel conforming to
Specification A 615/A 615M.
5.1 The manufacturer shall provide the following informa-
6.2 Manufacture:
tion regarding the pipe unless waived by the owner:
6.2.1 Mixture—The aggregates shall be sized, graded, pro-
5.1.1 Basis of acceptance.
portioned, and mixed with such proportions of cementitious
5.1.2 Pipe design strength.
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