ASTM C478M-97 - 10.4.1997
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers precast reinforced concrete manhole base sections, riser sections, and appurtenances such as grade rings, tops, and special sections for use in sewer and water works.

 
2. Referenced Documents

A706/A706M-26a

Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Low-Alloy Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement (Includes all amendments and changes 10/6/2026).

C618-26

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

C595/C595M-26

Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements

C497M-20

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

C494/C494M-24

Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete

C309-25

Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete

C260/C260M-24

Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete

C150/C150M-24

Standard Specification for Portland Cement

C39/C39M-26

Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

C33/C33M-24a

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

A1064/A1064M-24

Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete

C989/C989M-26

Standard Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars

C822-21

Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products

ACI318

Building Code, Requirements for Reinforced Concrete Available from American Concrete Institute (ACI), P.O. Box 9094, Farmington Hills, MI 48333-9094, http://www.aci-int.org.

C1602/C1602M-22

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

C1116/C1116M-23

Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

C1017-C1017M-13

Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Use in Producing Flowing Concrete

A615/A615M-26

Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement