This specification covers the minimum performance and material requirements for resilient connectors used for connections between reinforced concrete tanks used for septic effluent treatment/detention. All materials shall be suitable for use in sanitary sewage applications. Each connector design shall be tested in accordance with the requirements specified. The following test methods shall be performed: straight alignment; axial deflection; and shear loading.

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1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers the minimum performance and material requirements for resilient connectors used for connections between reinforced concrete tanks used for septic effluent treatment/detention, including those referenced in Specifications C913 and C1227.

1.1.1 These connectors are designed to eliminate leakage between the pipe(s) and tank.

1.2 A complete metric companion to Specification C1644 has been developedC1644M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented in this specification.

Note 1—This specification covers the design, material, and performance of the resilient connection only. Connections covered by this specification are adequate for hydrostatic pressures up to 5 psi (11.5 ft) without leakage when tested in accordance with Section 7. Infiltration or exfiltration quantities for an installed system are dependent upon many factors other than the connectors between tanks and pipes, and allowable quantities must be covered by other specifications and suitable testing of the installed pipe and system.

1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, of this specification. 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 (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

A240/A240M Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications

C822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products

C913 Specification for Precast Concrete Water and Wastewater Structures

C1227 Specification for Precast Concrete Septic Tanks

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

D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents

D573 Test Method for Rubber--Deterioration in an Air Oven

D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers

D746 Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and Elastomers by Impact

D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics

D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration--Cracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment

D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber

D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property--Durometer Hardness

Keywords

definitions; design test method; marking; material requirements acceptance criteria; product marking; resilient connector; Concrete pipe; Concrete pipe (reinforced)--specifications; Concrete tanks; Reinforced concrete sewer pipe; Resilient connectors;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 23.040.60 (Flanges, couplings and joints)

Citing ASTM Standards

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