ASTM C1504-20

Standard Specification for Manufacture of Precast Reinforced Concrete Three-Sided Structures for Culverts and Storm Drains

ABSTRACT
This specification covers single-cell precast conventionally reinforced concrete three-sided structures intended to be used for the construction of culverts and for the conveyance of storm water. Precast reinforced concrete three-sided structures manufactured in accordance with this specification shall be designated by span, rise, and design earth cover. The reinforced concrete shall consist of cementitious materials, mineral aggregates and water, in which steel has been embedded in such a manner that the steel and concrete act together. The three-sided section's dimensions and reinforcement details shall be as required by design. Splices in the circumferential reinforcement shall be made by lapping. The precast reinforced concrete three-sided structures shall be produced with tongue and groove ends, flat butt ends or key-way ends. The aggregates shall be sized, graded, proportioned, and mixed with such proportions of cementitious materials and water as will produce a homogeneous concrete mixture of such quality that each section will conform to the test and design requirements. The three-sided sections shall be cured for a sufficient length of time so that the concrete will develop the required compressive strength. The forms used in manufacture shall be sufficiently rigid and accurate to maintain the three-sided section dimensions within the permissible variations. Handling devices or holes shall be permitted in each three-sided section for the purpose of handling and laying. Cylinders and cores shall be obtained and tested for compressive strength to meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers single-cell precast conventionally reinforced concrete three-sided structures intended to be used for the construction of culverts and for the conveyance of storm water.  
1.2 A complete metric companion to Specification C1504 has been developed—C1504M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented in this specification.
Note 1: This specification is primarily a manufacturing and purchasing specification. The successful performance of this product depends upon the proper selection of the geometric section, bedding, backfill, and care that the installation conforms to the construction specifications. The purchaser of the precast reinforced concrete three-sided structure specified herein is cautioned that proper correlation of the loading conditions and the field requirements with the geometric section specified and provisions for inspection at the construction site are required.  
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
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: 14-Sep-2020
• ICS: 23.040.50 - Pipes and fittings of other materials
• Technical Committee: C13 - Concrete Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C13.07 - Acceptance Specifications and Precast Concrete Box Sections

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: C1504 −20
Standard Specification for
Manufacture of Precast Reinforced Concrete Three-Sided
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Structures for Culverts and Storm Drains
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1504; 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* A706/A706M Specification for Deformed and Plain Low-
Alloy Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
1.1 This specification covers single-cell precast convention-
C31/C31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test
ally reinforced concrete three-sided structures intended to be
Specimens in the Field
used for the construction of culverts and for the conveyance of
C33/C33M Specification for Concrete Aggregates
storm water.
C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylin-
1.2 A complete metric companion to Specification C1504
drical Concrete Specimens
has been developed—C1504M; therefore, no metric equiva-
C150/C150M Specification for Portland Cement
lents are presented in this specification.
C260/C260M Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures
for Concrete
NOTE 1—This specification is primarily a manufacturing and purchas-
ing specification. The successful performance of this product depends
C309 Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Com-
upon the proper selection of the geometric section, bedding, backfill, and
pounds for Curing Concrete
care that the installation conforms to the construction specifications. The
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
purchaser of the precast reinforced concrete three-sided structure specified
Concrete
herein is cautioned that proper correlation of the loading conditions and
C497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box
the field requirements with the geometric section specified and provisions
for inspection at the construction site are required.
Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile
C595/C595M Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
standard.
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
Products
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
C989/C989M Specification for Slag Cement for Use in
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Concrete and Mortars
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
C1017/C1017M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Use in Producing Flowing Concrete
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
C1116/C1116M Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
C1602/C1602M Specification for Mixing Water Used in the
2. Referenced Documents
Production of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
2.2 AASHTO Standard:
A1064/A1064M Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and
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AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification
Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for
2.3 ACI Standard:
Concrete
ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Con-
A615/A615M SpecificationforDeformedandPlainCarbon-
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crete and Commentary
Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
3. Terminology
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.07 on 3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to geomet-
Acceptance Specifications and Precast Concrete Box Sections.
ric sections, see Terminology C822.
Current edition approved Sept. 15, 2020. Published September 2020. Originally
approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as C1504 – 19. DOI:
10.1520/C1504-20.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM (AASHTO), 444 N. Capitol St., NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available fromAmerican Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington
the ASTM website. Hills, MI 48333-9094, http://www.concrete.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
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Designation: C1504 − 19 C1504 − 20
Standard Specification for
Manufacture of Precast Reinforced Concrete Three-Sided
1
Structures for Culverts and Storm Drains
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1504; 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 single-cell precast conventionally reinforced concrete three-sided structures intended to be used for
the construction of culverts and for the conveyance of storm water.
1.2 A complete metric companion to Specification C1504 has been developed—C1504M; therefore, no metric equivalents are
presented in this specification.
NOTE 1—This specification is primarily a manufacturing and purchasing specification. The successful performance of this product depends upon the
proper selection of the geometric section, bedding, backfill, and care that the installation conforms to the construction specifications. The purchaser of
the precast reinforced concrete three-sided structure specified herein is cautioned that proper correlation of the loading conditions and the field
requirements with the geometric section specified and provisions for inspection at the construction site are required.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
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:
A1064/A1064M Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
A615/A615M Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
A706/A706M Specification for Deformed and Plain Low-Alloy Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
C31/C31M Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
C33/C33M Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C39/C39M Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C150/C150M Specification for Portland Cement
C260/C260M Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
C309 Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.07 on Acceptance
Specifications and Precast Concrete Box Sections.
Current edition approved July 15, 2019Sept. 15, 2020. Published July 2019September 2020. Originally approved in 2001. Last previous edition approved in 20162019
as C1504 – 16.C1504 – 19. DOI: 10.1520/C1504-19.10.1520/C1504-20.
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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.
*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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C1504 − 20
C497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile
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
C1017/C1017M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Use in Producing Flowing Concrete
C1116/C1116M Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
C1602/C1602M Specification for Mixing Water Used in the Production of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
2.2 AASHTO Standard:
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AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specification
2.3 ACI Standard:
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ACI 318 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to geometric sections, see Terminology C822.
4. Types
4.1 Precast reinforced concrete three-sided structures
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