1. Scope
1.1This specification addresses the use of round and rectangular cross-sectional polymeric piles in axial and lateral load-bearing applications, including but not limited to marine, waterfront, and corrosive environments. 1.2 This specification is only applicable to individual polymeric pile products. Sheet pile and other mechanically connected polymeric pile products using interlocking systems are not part of this specification. 1.3The piling products considered herein are characterized by the use of polymers, whereby (1) the pile strength or stiffness requires the inclusion of the polymer or (2) a minimum of 50 % of the weight or volume is derived from the polymer. Polymeric piles may be reinforced by composite design for increased stiffness or strength per the type classifications described in Section 4. 1.4The materials used to fabricate the polymeric piles covered by this specification may be virgin, recycled, or both as long as the finished product meets all of the criteria specified herein. 1.5The values are stated in inch-pound units as these are currently the most common units used by the construction industry. 1.6Polymeric piles under this specification are designed using design stresses determined in accordance with Test Methods D 6112 and D 6109 (with modifications) and contained within this specification unless otherwise specified. 1.7This specification 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 determines the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Note 1--There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard.
Keywords
piles; fender pile; lateral load-bearing pile; axial load-bearing pile; olymeric composite :
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
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