ASTM C497M-20a - 1.5.2020
 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover testing of concrete pipe, concrete box sections, 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.

1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:

 

Section

External Load Crushing Strength

4

Flat Slab Top

5

Base Section Test

6

Core Strength

7

Absorption

8

Hydrostatic

9

Permeability

10

Manhole Step

11

Cylinder

12

Gasket Lubricant

13

Joint Shear

14

Alkalinity

15

Gasket Measurements

16

Off-Center Hydrostatic Joint Test

17

Hydrostatic External Joint Test Method

18

Welded Splice Pull Test

19

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

1.4 If 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.

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

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

1.7 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.

1.8 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

C822-21

Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products

C670-24a

Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 3/11/2024).

D2240-15(2021)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness

E4-21

Standard Practices for Force Calibration and Verification of Testing Machines

C31/C31M-24

Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field

C39/C39M-23

Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

C42/C42M-20

Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete

C1231/C1231M-23

Standard Practice for Use of Unbonded Caps in Determination of Compressive Strength of Hardened Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

C617-10

Standard Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens