ASTM C1479-01 - 10.7.2001
 
1. Scope

1.1 This practice covers the installation of precast concrete pipe intended to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water and for the construction of culverts.

1.2 This practice does not have a metric companion, therefore see IEEE/ASTM SI 10 for conversion purposed.

1.3 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

T180

The Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 10 lb (4.54 kg) Rammer and an 18-in. (457 mm) Drop

T310

In-Place Density and Moisture Content of Soil and SoilAggregate by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)

C822-21

Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products

C1417-19(2026)

Standard Specification for Manufacture of Reinforced Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe for Direct Design

C1479M-16

Standard Practice for Installation of Precast Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe Using Standard Installations (Metric)

D698-12(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-lbf/ft3 (600 kN-m/m3))

D1557-12(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft3 (2,700 kN-m/m3))

D2487-17(2025)

Standard Practice for Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System)

D2488-26

Standard Practice for Description and Identification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (Visual-Manual Procedures)

IEEE/ASTM SI 10

Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System

Classification of Soils and SoilAggregate Mixtures for Highway Construction Purposes

T99