ASTM C118-11 - 1.9.2011
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers nonreinforced concrete pipe to be used for the conveyance of irrigation water with working pressures, including hydraulic transients, as shown in Table 1 and for use in drainage.

1.2 A complete SI companion to Specification C118 has been developedC118M; therefore, no SI equivalents are presented in this specification.

Note 1—This specification is for manufacturing and purchase only and does not include requirements for bedding, backfill, installation, or field repairs. The owner is cautioned that he must correlate field conditions with the characteristics of the pipe specified and provide inspection during installation.

TABLE 1 Standard Dimensions, Working Pressure, and Test Requirements for Standard Concrete Irrigation PipeA

Internal Designated Diameter, in.Thickness
of Wall,
T, in.
Working
Pressure,B
ft
Minimum Internal Hydrostatic Test Pressure, psiMinimum
Three-Edge-Bearing
Load, lbf/linear ft

6

7/8

30

50

1300

8

1

30

50

1350

10

11/8

30

50

1400

12

1¼

25

45

1500

14

13/8

25

45

1600

15

1½

25

45

1650

16

1½

25

45

1700

18

1¾

25

45

1800

20

2

25

40

1850

21

21/8

25

40

1900

24

2¼

25

40

2000

A For hydrostatic test requirements, refer to 10.5.

B Higher working pressures are not prohibited up to a maximum of 40 ft for 6 through 8-in. diameters, 35 ft for 10 through 12-in. diameters, and 30 ft. for 14-in. through 24-in. diameters. In these cases, the strength of the pipe shall be increased to give a minimum of at least four times the design working pressure when tested as specified in 10.5.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C618-26

Standard Specification for Coal Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete

C822-21

Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products

C989/C989M-26

Standard Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars

C1017-C1017M-13

Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Use in Producing Flowing Concrete

C1116/C1116M-23

Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

C595/C595M-26

Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements

C33/C33M-24a

Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates (Includes all amendments and changes 11/18/2024).

C150/C150M-24

Standard Specification for Portland Cement

C260/C260M-24

Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete

C494/C494M-24

Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

C497-20

Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile

C1602/C1602M-22

Standard Specification for Mixing Water Used in the Production of Hydraulic Cement Concrete