ASTM C1619-23

Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals for Joining Concrete Structures

ABSTRACT
This specification covers the physical property requirements of elastomeric seals (gaskets) used to seal the joints of precast concrete structures used in gravity and low head pressure applications. The seals shall be classified as: Class A; Class B; Class C; Class D; and Class E. All gaskets shall be extruded or molded in such a manner that any cross-section will be dense, homogeneous, and free of porosity, blisters, pitting, or other imperfections. The gaskets shall be fabricated from an elastomeric material meeting the appropriate classification physical property requirements. The following test methods shall be performed to conform to the specified requirements: tensile strength and elongation; hardness; compression set; accelerated aging; water absorption; ozone resistance; oil immersion testing; and splice strength classification.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the physical property requirements of elastomeric seals (gaskets) used to seal the joints of precast concrete structures conforming to Specifications C14, C14M, C118, C118M, C361, C361M, C443, C443M, C505, C505M, or C1628 used in gravity and low head pressure applications.  
1.2 Requirements are given for natural or synthetic rubber gaskets, or a combination of both.  
1.3 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.  
1.4 The following precautionary 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.5 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: 30-Sep-2023
• ICS: 21.140 - Seals, glands
• Technical Committee: C13 - Concrete Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C13.08 - Joints for Precast Concrete Structures

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1619-20 - Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals for Joining Concrete Structures
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM C1628-19 - Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Gravity Flow Sewer Pipe, Using Rubber Gaskets
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM C1677-11a(2017) - Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Box, Using Rubber Gaskets
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM C1433-20e1 - Standard Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Monolithic Box Sections for Culverts, Storm Drains, and Sewers
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM C1577-20e1 - Standard Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Monolithic Box Sections for Culverts, Storm Drains, and Sewers Designed According to AASHTO LRFD
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM C1433M-22 - Standard Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Monolithic Box Sections for Culverts, Storm Drains, and Sewers (Metric)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM C443-21 - Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe and Manholes, Using Rubber Gaskets
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM C1903-21 - Standard Specification for Precast Concrete Duct Bank
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM C443M-21 - Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe and Manholes, Using Rubber Gaskets (Metric)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM C361-22 - Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Low-Head Pressure Pipe
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM C361M-22 - Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Low-Head Pressure Pipe (Metric)
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023
• Referred By: ASTM C1896-20 - Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Arch Pipe Using Profile Rubber Gaskets
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2023

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: C1619 − 23
Standard Specification for
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Elastomeric Seals for Joining Concrete Structures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1619; 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 C14 Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer, Storm
Drain, and Culvert Pipe
1.1 This specification covers the physical property require-
C14M Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer,
ments of elastomeric seals (gaskets) used to seal the joints of
Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe (Metric)
precast concrete structures conforming to Specifications C14,
C118 Specification for Concrete Pipe for Irrigation or Drain-
C14M, C118, C118M, C361, C361M, C443, C443M, C505,
age
C505M, or C1628 used in gravity and low head pressure
C118M Specification for Concrete Pipe for Irrigation or
applications.
Drainage (Metric)
1.2 Requirements are given for natural or synthetic rubber
C361 Specification for Reinforced Concrete Low-Head
gaskets, or a combination of both.
Pressure Pipe
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
C361M Specification for Reinforced Concrete Low-Head
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
Pressure Pipe (Metric)
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
C443 Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe and
and are not considered standard.
Manholes, Using Rubber Gaskets
1.4 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the C443M Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe and
test method portion, Section 8, of this specification. This Manholes, Using Rubber Gaskets (Metric)
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, C497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and
C497M Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box
environmental practices and determine the applicability of Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)
regulatory limitations prior to use.
C505 Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Irrigation
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
Pipe with Rubber Gasket Joints
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
C505M Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Irrigation
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Pipe With Rubber Gasket Joints (Metric)
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Products
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
C1628 Specification for Joints for Concrete Gravity Flow
Sewer Pipe, Using Rubber Gaskets
2. Referenced Documents
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression Set
2
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplas-
2.1 ASTM Standards:
tic Elastomers—Tension
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
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D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.08 on Joints for
Oven
Precast Concrete Structures.
D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2023. Published October 2023. Originally
an Ozone Controlled Environment
approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 2020 as C1619–20. DOI:
10.1520/C1619-23.
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hard-
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
ness
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. D2527 Specification for Rubber Seals—Splice Strength
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C1619 − 23
3. Terminology 7.2 Gasket swell has a bearing on joint performance. It is the
responsibility of the manufacturer to set appropriate limits for
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to concrete
swell and durometer change of the gasket material and “wash
pipe, see Terminology C822. For definitions relating to rubber
off” for the gasket lubricant. These limits shall then be verified
or el
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Designation: C1619 − 20 C1619 − 23
Standard Specification for
1
Elastomeric Seals for Joining Concrete Structures
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C1619; 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 physical property requirements of elastomeric seals (gaskets) used to seal the joints of precast
concrete structures conforming to Specifications C14, C14M, C118, C118M, C361, C361M, C443, C443M, C505, C505M, or
C1628 used in gravity and low head pressure applications.
1.2 Requirements are given for natural or synthetic rubber gaskets, or a combination of both.
1.3 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.
1.4 The following precautionary 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
1.5 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:
C14 Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe
C14M Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe (Metric)
C118 Specification for Concrete Pipe for Irrigation or Drainage
C118M Specification for Concrete Pipe for Irrigation or Drainage (Metric)
C361 Specification for Reinforced Concrete Low-Head Pressure Pipe
C361M Specification for Reinforced Concrete Low-Head Pressure Pipe (Metric)
C443 Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe and Manholes, Using Rubber Gaskets
C443M Specification for Joints for Concrete Pipe and Manholes, Using Rubber Gaskets (Metric)
C497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile
C497M Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)
C505 Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Irrigation Pipe with Rubber Gasket Joints
C505M Specification for Nonreinforced Concrete Irrigation Pipe With Rubber Gasket Joints (Metric)
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.08 on Joints for Precast
Concrete Structures.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2020Oct. 1, 2023. Published September 2020October 2023. Originally approved in 2005. Last previous edition approved in 20192020
as C1619–19. DOI: 10.1520/C1619-20.–20. DOI: 10.1520/C1619-23.
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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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C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products
C1628 Specification for Joints for Concrete Gravity Flow Sewer Pipe, Using Rubber Gaskets
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
D573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air Oven
D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration—Cracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness
D2527 Specification for Rubber Seals—Splice Strength
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to concrete pipe, see Terminology C822. For definitions relating to rubber or
elastomers, see Terminology D1566.
4. Classification
4.1 In order to provide for
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