ASTM D6783-05a(2022) - 15.7.2022
 
1. Scope

1.1?This specification covers polymer concrete pipe, 6 in. (150 mm) through 144 in. (3 660 mm), intended for use in gravity-flow systems for conveying sanitary sewage, storm water, and industrial wastes.

1.2?Although this specification is suited primarily for pipe to be installed by direct burial and pipe jacking, it may be used to the extent applicable for other installations such as sliplining and rehabilitation of existing pipelines.

Note 1:?Unlike reinforced thermosetting resin pipes, polymer concrete pipe is designed and installed using rigid pipe design theory and practices.

1.3?The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4?The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 8, 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

Note 2:?There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.

1.5?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

C579-23

Standard Test Methods for Compressive Strength of Chemical-Resistant Mortars, Grouts, Monolithic Surfacings, and Polymer Concretes

D648-18

Standard Test Method for Deflection Temperature of Plastics Under Flexural Load in the Edgewise Position

D883-26

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics

D1600-18

Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics (Withdrawn 2024)

D2584-25

Standard Test Method for Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced Resins

F412-25a

Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems (Includes all amendments and changes 10/8/2025).

F477-14(2021)

Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe

D4161-24

Standard Specification for “Fiberglass” (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe Joints Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals

A276-13

Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes

C33-07

Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates

C117-23

Standard Test Method for Materials Finer than 75-?m (No. 200) Sieve in Mineral Aggregates by Washing

C125-26

Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete and Concrete Aggregates

D3892-15(2020)

Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics

C136-06

Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse Aggregates

D3567-17(2022)

Standard Practice for Determining Dimensions of “Fiberglass” (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Pipe and Fittings

D3681-23

Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of “Fiberglass” (Glass–Fiber–Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe in a Deflected Condition