ASTM C985M-22

Standard Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Specified Strength Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric)

ABSTRACT
This specification covers nonreinforced concrete pipe designed for specified strengths and intended to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water and for the construction of culverts. Strength test and load test shall be made in accordance with the specified requirements.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers nonreinforced concrete pipe designed for specified strengths and intended to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water and for the construction of culverts.  
1.2 This specification is the metric counterpart of Specification C985.  
Note 1: This specification is a manufacturing and purchase specification only and does not include requirements for bedding, backfill, or the relationship between field load conditions and the designated strength of the pipe. However, experience has shown that the successful performance of this product depends upon the proper selection of the pipe strength, type of bedding and backfill, and care that the installation conforms to the construction specifications. The owner of the concrete pipe specified herein is cautioned that he must correlate the field requirements with the pipe strength specified and provide inspection at the construction site.  
1.3 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-2022
• ICS: 23.040.50 - Pipes and fittings of other materials
• Technical Committee: C13 - Concrete Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C13.01 - Non-Reinforced Concrete Sewer, Drain and Irrigation Pipe

Relations

• Refers: ASTM C497M-20 - Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)
• Effective Date: 15-Feb-2020
• Refers: ASTM C497M-20a - Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)
• Effective Date: 01-May-2020

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: C985M −22
Standard Specification for
Nonreinforced Concrete Specified Strength Culvert, Storm
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Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C985M; 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* C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
Concrete
1.1 This specification covers nonreinforced concrete pipe
C497M Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box
designed for specified strengths and intended to be used for the
Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)
conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water and
C595/C595M Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
for the construction of culverts.
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
1.2 This specification is the metric counterpart of Specifi-
Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
cation C985.
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
Products
NOTE 1—This specification is a manufacturing and purchase specifica-
tion only and does not include requirements for bedding, backfill, or the C989/C989M Specification for Slag Cement for Use in
relationship between field load conditions and the designated strength of
Concrete and Mortars
the pipe. However, experience has shown that the successful performance
C1017/C1017M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
ofthisproductdependsupontheproperselectionofthepipestrength,type
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Use in Producing Flowing Concrete (Withdrawn 2022)
of bedding and backfill, and care that the installation conforms to the
C1116/C1116M Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
construction specifications. The owner of the concrete pipe specified
herein is cautioned that he must correlate the field requirements with the
C1602/C1602M Specification for Mixing Water Used in the
pipe strength specified and provide inspection at the construction site.
Production of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
E105 Guide for Probability Sampling of Materials
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
3. Terminology
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3.1 Definitions—Fordefinitionsoftermsrelatingtoconcrete
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
pipe, see Terminology C822.
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
4. Basis of Acceptance
2. Referenced Documents
4.1 The acceptability of the pipe design shall be determined
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in accordance with Section 9. After the pipe design has been
2.1 ASTM Standards:
accepted, or if the pipe design has been accepted previously in
A615/A615M SpecificationforDeformedandPlainCarbon-
accordancewithSection9,productionpipeshallbeacceptedin
Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
accordance with 4.2.
A1064/A1064M Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and
Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for
4.2 Acceptance on the Basis of Pipe Load and Material
Concrete
Tests and Inspection of Manufactured Pipe for Defects—
C33/C33M Specification for Concrete Aggregates
Determine in accordance with Sections 5, 6, 8, and 11.
C150/C150M Specification for Portland Cement
NOTE 2—It is necessary that samples be selected at random. For
C260/C260M Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures
guidance, see Practice E105.
for Concrete
4.3 Age for Acceptance—Pipe shall be considered ready for
acceptance when it conforms to the requirements as indicated
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
by the specified tests.
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.01 on
Non-Reinforced Concrete Sewer, Drain and Irrigation Pipe.
5. Design and Manufacturing Data
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2022. Published September 2022. Originally
approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as C985M – 19. DOI:
5.1 The manufacturer shall provide the following informa-
10.1520/C0985M-22.
tion regarding the pipe unless waived by the owner:
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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
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
the ASTM website. www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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Designation: C985M − 19 C985M − 22
Standard Specification for
Nonreinforced Concrete Specified Strength Culvert, Storm
1
Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C985M; 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 nonreinforced concrete pipe designed for specified strengths and intended to be used for the
conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water and for the construction of culverts.
1.2 This specification is the metric counterpart of Specification C985.
NOTE 1—This specification is a manufacturing and purchase specification only and does not include requirements for bedding, backfill, or the relationship
between field load conditions and the designated strength of the pipe. However, experience has shown that the successful performance of this product
depends upon the proper selection of the pipe strength, type of bedding and backfill, and care that the installation conforms to the construction
specifications. The owner of the concrete pipe specified herein is cautioned that he must correlate the field requirements with the pipe strength specified
and provide inspection at the construction site.
1.3 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:
A615/A615M Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
A1064/A1064M Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
C33/C33M Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C150/C150M Specification for Portland Cement
C260/C260M Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
C497M Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)
C595/C595M Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products
C989/C989M Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars
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C1017/C1017M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Use in Producing Flowing Concrete (Withdrawn 2022)
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.01 on Non-Reinforced
Concrete Sewer, Drain and Irrigation Pipe.
Current edition approved Jan. 1, 2019Sept. 1, 2022. Published January 2019September 2022. Originally approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 20152019
as C985M – 15a.C985M – 19. DOI: 10.1520/C0985M-19.10.1520/C0985M-22.
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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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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
*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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C985M − 22
C1116/C1116M Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
C1602/C1602M Specification for Mixing Water Used in the Production of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
E105 Guide for Probability Sampling of Materials
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to concrete pipe, see Terminology C822.
4. Basis of Acceptance
4.1 The acceptability of the pipe design shall be determined in accordance with Section 9. After the pipe design has been accepted,
or if the pipe design has been accepted previously in accordance with Section 9, production pipe shall be accepted in accordance
with 4.2.
4.2 Acceptance on the Basis of Pipe Load and Material Tests and Inspection of Manufactured Pipe for Defects—Determine in
accordance with Sections 5, 6, 8, and 11.
NOTE 2—It is necessary that samples be selected at
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