ASTM C1478-07

Standard Specification for Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers the minimum performance and material requirements for resilient connectors used for connections between precast reinforced concrete storm sewer structures conforming to Specification C 478 and pipes, and between precast reinforced concrete pipe and laterals for storm drainage systems.
1.1.1 These connectors are designed to prevent soil migration between the pipe and storm sewer structure, and between the pipe and lateral.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.Note 1
This specification covers the design, material, and performance of the resilient connection only. Connections covered by this specification are adequate for hydrostatic pressures up to 6 psi (14 ft) without leakage when tested in accordance with Section 7. Infiltration quantities for an installed system are dependent upon many factors other than the connections between storm sewer structures and pipe, and allowable quantities must be covered by other specifications and suitable testing of the installed pipeline and system.
The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  For a specific warning statement, see 7.2.4.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 28-Feb-2007
• ICS: 23.040.50 - Pipes and fittings of other materials
• Technical Committee: C13 - Concrete Pipe
• Drafting Committee: C13.06 - Manholes and Specials

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C1478-06 - Standard Specification for Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2007
• Replaced By: ASTM C1478-08 - Standard Specification for Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals
• Effective Date: 01-Mar-2008

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C 1478 – 07
Standard Specification for
Storm Drain Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced
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Concrete Storm Sewer Structures, Pipes, and Laterals
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 1478; 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.
1. Scope A 493 Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods
for Cold Heading and Cold Forging
1.1 This specification covers the minimum performance and
A 666 Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austen-
material requirements for resilient connectors used for connec-
itic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
tions between precast reinforced concrete storm sewer struc-
C 478 Specification for Precast Reinforced Concrete Man-
tures conforming to Specification C 478 and pipes, and be-
hole Sections
tween precast reinforced concrete pipe and laterals for storm
C 822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
drainage systems.
Products
1.1.1 These connectors are designed to prevent soil migra-
C 913 Specification for Precast Concrete Water and Waste-
tion between the pipe and storm sewer structure, and between
water Structures
the pipe and lateral.
D 395 Test Methods for Rubber Property—Compression
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
Set
as standard. The values given in parentheses are for informa-
D 412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermo-
tion only.
plastic Elastomers—Tension
NOTE 1—This specification covers the design, material, and perfor-
D 471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
mance of the resilient connection only. Connections covered by this
D 543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to
specification are adequate for hydrostatic pressures up to 6 psi (14 ft)
Chemical Reagents
without leakage when tested in accordance with Section 7. Infiltration
D 573 Test Method for Rubber—Deterioration in an Air
quantities for an installed system are dependent upon many factors other
than the connections between storm sewer structures and pipe, and Oven
allowable quantities must be covered by other specifications and suitable
D 624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional
testing of the installed pipeline and system.
Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
D 746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
and Elastomers by Impact
test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification: This
D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns,
D 1171 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration—Surface
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user
Ozone Cracking Outdoors or Chamber (Triangular Speci-
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health
mens)
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita-
D 1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
tions prior to use. For a specific warning statement, see 7.2.4.
D 2240 Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer
2. Referenced Documents
Hardness
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
NOTE 2—For more information about wastewater structures, see Speci-
fication C 913.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on 3. Terminology
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.06 on Manholes
3.1 Definitions:
and Specials.
3.1.1 Terms relating to plastics and rubber shall be as
Current edition approved March 1, 2007. Published March 2007. Originally
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as C 1478 – 06.
defined in Terminologies D 883 and D 1566, respectively.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
3.1.2 Terms relating to precast concrete pipe, manholes, and
contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
related products shall be as defined in Terminology C 822.
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
the ASTM website. 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
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C1478–07
3.2.1 connector—the entire assembly, including resilient means, compression of the resilient material between the
seals and metallic or nonmetallic mechanical devices, if any, outside surface of the pipe and the pipe opening in the storm
used therein. sewer structure wall, or by casting the connector integrally
3.2.2 lateral—the small diameter pipe connected to the with the stor
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