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ASTM C 497M : 2018

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

09-01-2019

Superseded by

ASTM C 497M : 2019

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-05-2018

€74.48
Excluding VAT

Committee
C 13
DocumentType
Test Method
Pages
14
PublisherName
American Society for Testing and Materials
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

1.1These test methods cover testing of concrete pipe, manhole sections, and tile. The test methods described are used in production testing and acceptance testing to evaluate the properties provided for in the specifications.

1.2The test methods appear in the following order:

Section

External Load Crushing Strength

4

Flat Slab Top

5

Core Strength

6

Absorption

7

Hydrostatic

8

Permeability

9

Manhole Step

10

Cylinder

11

Gasket Lubricant

12

Joint Shear

13

Alkalinity

14

Gasket Measurements

15

Off-Center Hydrostatic Joint Test

16

Hydrostatic External Joint Test Method

17

1.3The test specimens shall not have been exposed to a temperature below 4°C for the 24 h immediately preceding the test.

1.4If any test specimen fails because of mechanical reasons such as failure of testing equipment or improper specimen preparation, it shall be discarded and another specimen taken.

1.5Specimens shall be selected in accordance with the specifications for the type of pipe or tile being tested.

1.6These methods are the metric companion of Test Methods C497.

1.7This 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.

1.8This 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.

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