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AS 1597.1-1974

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Precast reinforced concrete box culverts Small culverts (not exceeding 1200 mm width and 900 mm depth)

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Superseded date

21-05-2024

Superseded by

AS 1597.1-2010

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-11-1974

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1 - AS 1597.1-1974 PRECAST REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX CULVERTS - SMALL CULVERTS (NOT EXCEEDING 1200 mm WIDTH AND 900 mm DEPTH)
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1. SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE.
6 - 1.2 APPLICATION.
6 - 1.3 TYPES OF CULVERT.
8 - SECTION 2. MATERIALS, MANUFACTURE AND MARKING
8 - 2.1 MATERIALS.
8 - 2.2 REINFORCEMENT.
8 - 2.3 INTERNAL DIMENSIONS.
8 - 2.4 JOINTS.
9 - 2.5 STANDARD LENGTH.
9 - 2.6 TOLERANCES.
9 - 2.6.1 Internal Dimensions.
9 - 2.6.2 Thickness.
9 - 2.6.3 Length.
9 - 2.6.4 Ends.
9 - 2.6.5 Section.
9 - 2.7 COVER.
9 - 2.8 PROVISION FOR LIFTING.
10 - 2.9 WORKMANSHIP AND FINISH.
10 - 2.10 MARKING.
11 - SECTION 3. INSPECTION AND TESTING
11 - 3.1 INSPECTION.
11 - 3.2 LOAD TEST REQUIREMENTS.
11 - 3.2.1 Proof Load Test.
11 - 3.2.2 Ultimate Load Test.
11 - 3.3 WATER ABSORPTION.
12 - 3.4 RETESTS.
12 - 3.4.1 Load Test.
12 - 3.4.2 Water Absorption.
12 - 3.5 ACCEPTANCE.
12 - 3.6 TESTING FACILITIES.
13 - 3.7 COST OF TESTING AND RETESTING.
13 - 3.8 MANUFACTURER’S CERTIFICATE.
14 - APPENDIX A - RECOMMENDED INTERNAL DIMENSIONS OF CULVERTS
16 - APPENDIX B - METHOD FOR THE LOAD TESTING OF CULVERTS
16 - B1 APPARATUS.
16 - B2 LOCATING CULVERT IN TESTING MACHINE.
16 - B3 APPLICATION OF TEST LOAD.
20 - APPENDIX C - METHOD OF TEST FOR WATER ABSORPTION OF CULVERTS
20 - C1 APPARATUS.
20 - C2 PREPARATION OF TEST PIECES.
20 - C3 TEST PROCEDURE.
20 - C4 CALCULATION AND REPORT.
21 - APPENDIX D - INTERNAL DIMENSIONS OF IMPERIAL SIZE CULVERTS CONVERTED TO MILLIMETRES

Applies to one-piece and two-piece type rectangular culverts used for conveying water not under pressure and for carrying highway vehicle loadings, installed with the top under a height of fill not exceeding 1600 mm inclusive of pavement if any. Materials, dimensions and tolerances, marking, inspection and testing are specified, with test procedures in appendices.

Committee
CE-026
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7262 0199 5
Pages
16
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes
UnderRevision

This specification applies to precast reinforced concrete rectangular culverts for conveying water not under pressure, and for carrying highway vehicle axle loadings permitted by Australian Road Authorities.

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