ASTM C506-11

Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Arch Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe

ABSTRACT
This specification covers reinforced arch-shaped concrete pipe to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, storm water, and for the construction of culverts. The aggregate shall be so sized, graded, proportioned, and mixed with such proportions of Portland cement, blended hydraulic cement, or Portland cement and supplementary cementing materials, or admixtures, or a combination thereof, if used, and water to produce a homogeneous concrete mixture of such quality that the pipe will conform to the test and design requirement. The combination of cementitious materials used in the concrete shall be one of the following: Portland cement only, Portland blast furnace slag cement only, slag modified Portland cement only, Portland pozzolan cement only, a combination of Portland cement and ground- granulated blast-furnace slag, a combination of Portland cement and fly ash or a combination of Portland cement, ground granulated blast-furnace slag and fly ash. The materials shall undergo external load crushing strength test, compression test and absorption test. They shall also conform to the required internal dimensions, wall thickness, length of two opposite sides, length of pipe, position or area of reinforcement.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers reinforced arch-shaped concrete pipe to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, storm water, and for the construction of culverts.
1.2 This specification is the inch-pound companion to C506M; therefore, no SI equivalents are presented in the specification.
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 condition and the strength classification of pipe. However, experience has shown that the successful performance of this product depends upon the proper selection of the class of pipe, type of bedding and backfill, and care that the installation conforms to the construction specifications. The owner of the reinforced concrete pipe specified herein is cautioned that he must correlate the field requirements with the class of pipe specified and provide inspection at the construction site.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jan-2011
• 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 C506-10b - Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Arch Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2011
• Replaced By: ASTM C506-12 - Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Arch Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe
• Effective Date: 01-May-2012
• Referred By: ASTM C1896-20 - Standard Specification for Joints for Concrete Arch Pipe Using Profile Rubber Gaskets
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2011
• Referred By: ASTM C877-21 - Standard Specification for External Sealing Bands for Concrete Pipe, Manholes, and Precast Box Sections
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2011
• 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-Feb-2011
• 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-Feb-2011

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
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Designation: C506 – 11
Standard Specification for
Reinforced Concrete Arch Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer
1
Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C506; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
1.1 This specification covers reinforced arch-shaped con-
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
crete pipe to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial
C260 Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Con-
wastes, storm water, and for the construction of culverts.
crete
1.2 This specification is the inch-pound companion to
C309 Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Com-
C506M; therefore, no SI equivalents are presented in the
pounds for Curing Concrete
specification.
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
NOTE 1—This specification is a manufacturing and purchase specifica-
Concrete
tion only, and does not include requirements for bedding, backfill, or the
C497 TestMethodsforConcretePipe,ManholeSections,or
relationship between field load condition and the strength classification of
Tile
pipe. However, experience has shown that the successful performance of
C595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
this product depends upon the proper selection of the class of pipe, type
of bedding and backfill, and care that the installation conforms to the C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
construction specifications. The owner of the reinforced concrete pipe
Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
specified herein is cautioned that he must correlate the field requirements
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
with the class of pipe specified and provide inspection at the construction
Products
site.
C989 Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete
and Mortars
2. Referenced Documents
C1017/C1017M Specification for ChemicalAdmixtures for
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
Use in Producing Flowing Concrete
A36/A36M Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
C1116 Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and
A82/A82M Specification for SteelWire, Plain, for Concrete
Shotcrete
Reinforcement
A185/A185M Specification for Steel Welded Wire Rein-
3. Terminology
forcement, Plain, for Concrete
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to con-
A496/A496M Specification for Steel Wire, Deformed, for
crete pipe, see Terminology C822.
Concrete Reinforcement
A497/A497M Specification for Steel Welded Wire Rein-
4. Classification
forcement, Deformed, for Concrete
4.1 Pipe manufactured according to this specification shall
A615/A615M Specification for Deformed and Plain
beofthreeclassesidentifiedasClassA-II,A-III,andA-IV.The
Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
strength requirements are prescribed in Table 1.
A706/A706M Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed
5. Basis of Acceptance
5.1 Unlessotherwisedesignatedbytheowneratthetimeof,
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
or before placing an order, there are two separate and alterna-
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.02 on
tive bases of acceptance. Independent of the method of
Reinforced Sewer and Culvert Pipe.
acceptance, the pipe shall be designed to meet both the 0.01-in.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2011. Published March 2011. Originally
crack and ultimate strength requirements.
approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as C506 – 10b. DOI:
10.1520/C0506-11.
5.1.1 Acceptance on Basis of Plant Load Bearing Tests,
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Material Tests, and Inspection of Manufactured Pipe for Visual
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Defects and Imperfections—Acceptability of the pipe in all
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. diameters and classes produced in accordance with 7.1 or 7.2,
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NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or withdrawn.
Please contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information.
C506 – 11
A
TABLE 1 Strength Requirements for Reinforced Concrete Pipe
C
Double Line Reinforcement
B
f 8c, MPA
Continuous Basic
D
Additional Reinforcement = A Single Line
Approx- D s
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Designation:C506–10b Designation: C506 – 11
Standard Specification for
Reinforced Concrete Arch Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer
1
Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C506; 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.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers reinforced arch-shaped concrete pipe to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes,
storm water, and for the construction of culverts.
1.2 This specification is the inch-pound companion to C506M; therefore, no SI equivalents are presented in the specification.
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 condition and the strength classification of pipe. However, experience has shown that the successful performance of this
product depends upon the proper selection of the class of pipe, type of bedding and backfill, and care that the installation conforms to the construction
specifications. The owner of the reinforced concrete pipe specified herein is cautioned that he must correlate the field requirements with the class of pipe
specified and provide inspection at the construction site.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A36/A36M Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
A82/A82M Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete Reinforcement
A185/A185M Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete
A496/A496M Specification for Steel Wire, Deformed, for Concrete Reinforcement
A497/A497M Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Deformed, for Concrete
A615/A615M Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
A706/A706M Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
C33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates
C150 Specification for Portland Cement
C260 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
C497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
C595 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 Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars
C1017/C1017M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Use in Producing Flowing Concrete
C1116 Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and Shotcrete
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms relating to concrete pipe, see Terminology C822.
4. Classification
4.1 Pipe manufactured according to this specification shall be of three classes identified as Class A-II, A-III, and A-IV. The
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.02 on Reinforced Sewer
and Culvert Pipe.
Current edition approved Oct.Feb. 1, 2010.2011. Published October 2010.March 2011. Originally approved in 1963. Last previous edition approved in 2010 as
C506 – 10ab. DOI: 10.1520/C0506-10B.10.1520/C0506-11.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM 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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C506 – 11
strength requirements are prescribed in Table 1.
5. Basis of Acceptance
5.1 Unless otherwise designated by the owner at the time of, or before placing an order, there are two separate and alternative
bases of acceptance. Independent of the method of acceptance, the pipe shall be designed to meet both the 0.01-in. crack and
ultimate strength requirements.
5.1.1 Acceptance on Basis of Plant Load Bearing Tests, Material Tests, and Inspection of Manufactured Pipe for Visual Defects
and Imperfections—Acceptability of the pipe in all diameters and classes produced in accordance with 7.1 or 7.2, s
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