ASTM C425

1.1 This specification covers materials and test requirements for compression joints for vitrified clay pipe and fittings. See Specification C 700 for pipe specifications. The test requirements are applicable to pipe joint assemblies prior to field installation of pipe.

1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only. Note 1Install pipe in accordance with Practice C 12.

The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the Test Requirements portion, Section , of this standard. 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

A167 Specification for Stainless and Heat-Resisting Chromium-Nickel Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip
A240/A240M Specification for Heat-Resisting Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels
C12 Practice for Installing Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines
C700 Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated
C896 Terminology Relating to Clay Products
D1149 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration-Surface Ozone Cracking in a Chamber
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property-Durometer Hardness
D395 Test Methods for Rubber Property-Compression Set
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property-Effect of Liquids
D518 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration-Surface Cracking
D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents
D573 Test Method for Rubber-Deterioration in an Air Oven
D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics

Index Terms

bell; chemical resistance; clay pipe; compression joints; corrosion resistance; couplings; deflection; joints; sealing elements; sewer; shear; testing; ICS Number Code 23.040.60

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