Significance and Use
Meaning and Suitability—The tests called for herein, from their results, indicate the suitability and acceptability of vitrified clay pipe for specifications acceptance, design purposes, regulatory statutes, manufacturing control, and research.
1. Scope
1.1 These test methods cover the equipment for, and the techniques of, testing vitrified clay pipe prior to installation. Tests using whole pipe determines the resistance to crushing and hydrostatic forces. Tests using pipe fragments measure the amount of water absorption of the pipe body and the quantity of acid-soluble material that may be extracted from it.
Note 1—The following standards also apply to clay pipe and can be referenced for further information: Practice C 12 and Test Method C 828; Specifications C 425 and C 700.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address 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
C12 Practice for Installing Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines
C425 Specification for Compression Joints for Vitrified Clay Pipe and Fittings
C700 Specification for Vitrified Clay Pipe, Extra Strength, Standard Strength, and Perforated
C828 Test Method for Low-Pressure Air Test of Vitrified Clay Pipe Lines
C896 Terminology Relating to Clay Products
E6 Terminology Relating to Methods of Mechanical Testing
Index Terms
absorption; acid resistance; bearing strength; clay pipe; corrosion; corrosion resistance; hydrostatic; inspection; loading; pipe; segmented bearing; testing procedure; tests; three-edge bearing; vitrified clay pipe; Absorption; Acid resistance; Bearing strength; Clay pipe/piping systems; Corrosion resistance; Deformation; Hydrostatic heads; Hydrostatic testing--cement/concrete applications; Loading tests; Proof test; Segmented bearings; Solubility--sulfuric acid; Sulfuric acid solubility; Three-edge bearings; Vitrified clay pipe/fittings; Water absorption--brick/clay/concrete products;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 23.040.50 (Pipes and fittings of other materials)
DOI: 10.1520/C0301-04R09
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