ASTM C985-22

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

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 A complete companion to Specification C985 has been developed, C985M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented in this 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 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

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: C985 −22
Standard Specification for
Nonreinforced Concrete Specified Strength Culvert, Storm
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Drain, and Sewer Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C985; 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* C260/C260M Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures
for Concrete
1.1 This specification covers nonreinforced concrete pipe
C494/C494M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
designed for specified strengths and intended to be used for the
Concrete
conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water and
C497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box
for the construction of culverts.
Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile
1.2 A complete companion to Specification C985 has been
C595/C595M Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
developed, C985M; therefore, no metric equivalents are pre-
C618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
sented in this specification.
Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
NOTE 1—This specification is a manufacturing and purchase specifica-
tion only and does not include requirements for bedding, backfill, or the
Products
relationship between field load conditions and the designated strength of
C989/C989M Specification for Slag Cement for Use in
the pipe. However, experience has shown that the successful performance
Concrete and Mortars
ofthisproductdependsupontheproperselectionofthepipestrength,type
C1017/C1017M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for
of bedding and backfill, and care that the installation conforms to the
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Use in Producing Flowing Concrete (Withdrawn 2022)
construction specifications. The owner of the concrete pipe specified
herein is cautioned that he must correlate the field requirements with the
C1116/C1116M Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
pipe strength specified and provide inspection at the construction site.
C1602/C1602M Specification for Mixing Water Used in the
1.3 This international standard was developed in accor-
Production of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
E105 Guide for Probability Sampling of Materials
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
3. Terminology
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
3.1 Definitions—Fordefinitionsoftermsrelatingtoconcrete
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
pipe, see Terminology C822.
2. Referenced Documents
4. Basis of Acceptance
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
4.1 The acceptability of the pipe design shall be determined
A1064/A1064M Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and
in accordance with Section 9. After the pipe design has been
Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for
accepted, or if the pipe design has been accepted previously in
Concrete
accordancewithSection9,productionpipeshallbeacceptedin
A615/A615M SpecificationforDeformedandPlainCarbon-
accordance with 4.2.
Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
4.2 Acceptance on the Basis of Pipe Load and Material
C33/C33M Specification for Concrete Aggregates
Tests and Inspection of Manufactured Pipe for Defects—
C150/C150M Specification for Portland Cement
Determine in accordance with Sections 5, 6, 8, and 11.
NOTE 2—It is necessary that samples be selected at random. For
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on
guidance, see Practice E105.
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.01 on
4.3 Age for Acceptance—Pipe shall be considered ready for
Non-Reinforced Concrete Sewer, Drain and Irrigation Pipe.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2022. Published September 2022. Originally
acceptance when it conforms to the requirements as indicated
approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 2019 as C985 – 19. DOI:
by the specified tests.
10.1520/C0985-22.
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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
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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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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
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
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: C985 − 19 C985 − 22
Standard Specification for
Nonreinforced Concrete Specified Strength Culvert, Storm
1
Drain, and Sewer Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C985; 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 A complete companion to Specification C985 has been developed, C985M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented in
this 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 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:
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
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
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
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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 July 15, 2019Sept. 1, 2022. Published August 2019September 2022. Originally approved in 1983. Last previous edition approved in 20152019
as C985 – 15.C985 – 19. DOI: 10.1520/C0985-19.10.1520/C0985-22.
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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.
*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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C985 − 22
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C1017/C1017M Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Use in Producing Flowing Concrete (Withdrawn 2022)
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 random. For guidance, see Practice E105.
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