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ASTM-D3517 ADOPTION NOTICE ASTM-D3517, "FIBERGLASS (GLASS-FIBER-REINFORCED THERMOSETTING-RESIN) PRESSURE PIPE", wasadopted on 15-MAR-91 for use by the Department of Defense (DoD). Proposed changes by DoD activities must be submitted to the DoD Adopting Activity: Defense Supply Center Columbus, P.O. Box 3990, Attn: DSCC-VAI, Columbus, OH 43216-5000. Copies of this document may be purchased from the American Society for Testing and Materials 100 Barr Harbor Drive West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States, 19428-2959. http://www.astm.org/ ____________________ Custodians: Army - CR4 Navy - YD Air Force - 99 Adopting Activity: DLA - CC Reviewer Activities: Navy - SH Air Force - 82 FSC 4710 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. COPYRIGHT ASTM International Licensed by Information Handling Services Originally published as D 3517 – 76. the year of last revision.02. Published August 2001. 100 Barr Harbor Drive. Both glass-fiberreinforced thermosetting-resin pipe (RTRP) and glass-fiberreinforced polymer mortar pipe (RPMP) are fiberglass pipes. with or without filler. 7 Available from American National Standards Institute. 2 Annual Book of ASTM Standards. This specification replaces Specification D 4163. The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.2. 5 4 *A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard. 1. polymer does not include natural polymers. 2. 2001.Designation: D 3517 – 01 Standard Specification for “Fiberglass” (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pressure Pipe1 This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3517. The standard is suited primarily for pipes to be installed in buried applications. 1 COPYRIGHT ASTM International Licensed by Information Handling Services . 1. if any.1 Definitions: 3. D 1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics3 D 2290 Test Method for Apparent Tensile Strength of Ring or Tubular Plastics and Reinforced Plastics by Split Disk Method4 D 2412 Test Method for Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading4 D 2584 Test Method for Ignition Loss of Cured Reinforced Resins5 D 2992 Practice for Obtaining Hydrostatic or Pressure Design Basis for “Fiberglass’’ (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe and Fittings4 D 3567 Practice for Determining Dimensions of “Fiberglass” (Glass–Fiber–Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Pipe and Fittings4 D 3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics6 D 4161 Specification for “Fiberglass” (Glass-FiberReinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe Joints Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals4 F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems4 F 477 Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe4 2. 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. but not limited to. (200 mm) through 144 in.1 This specification covers machine-made fiberglass pipe. United States. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.3 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test methods portion.02.3 NSF Standard: Standard No. Vol 08. Last previous edition D 3517 – 96. of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns.1.01. 6 Annual Book of ASTM Standards. P. PA 19428-2959. Box 1468.1 surface layer—a resin layer. (3700 mm). Terminology 3. Vol 04. Annual Book of ASTM Standards.03.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: 3. 3. 11 West 42nd Street.1 ASTM Standards: C 33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates2 D 638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics3 D 695 Test Method for Compressive Properties of Rigid Plastics3 D 790 Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials3 D 883 Terminology Relating to Plastics3 1 This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20. sliplining and rehabilitation of existing pipelines. 14 for Plastic Piping Components and Related Materials8 3. 8 Available from the National Sanitation Foundation.04. intended for use in water conveyance systems which operate at internal gage pressures of 250 psi (1.1 General—Definitions are in accordance with Terminology D 833 and Terminology F 412 and abbreviations are in accordance with Terminology D 1600. or Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Ann Arbor. in the case of revision.23 on Reinforced Plastic Piping Systems and Chemical Equipment. although it may be used to the extent applicable for other installations such as.. 3 Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Section 8. Vol 08. A superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval. NY 10036. 1. West Conshohocken.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. associated with its use. NOTE 2—There is no similar or equivalent ISO standard. MI 48106.72 MPa) or less. Referenced Documents 2. the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original adoption or. Vol 08. Vol 08. 8 in. Scope * 1. unless otherwise indicated. NOTE 1—For the purposes of this standard. New York. Copyright © ASTM. Current edition approved June 10.2 ISO Standard: ISO 1172 Textile Glass Reinforced Plastics—Determination of Loss on Ignition7 2. 13th Floor.O. . 5. Additional types.4 qualification test—one or more tests used to prove the design of a product. NOTE 2— B For the purposes of this standard. 3.2.2 Designation Requirements—The pipe materials designation code shall consist of the standard designation. liner. and pipe stiffness. and two or 5. except that the requirements for gradation shall not apply.3 Liner and Surface Layers—Liner or surface layer. a complete material code shall consist of ASTM D 3517. and stiffnesses may be added as they become commercially available. type. 3. shall meet the TABLE 1 General Designation Requirements for Fiberglass Pressure Pipe Designation Order 1 Property Type 1 glass-fiber-reinforced thermosetting polyesterB resin mortar (RPMP polyesterB) 1 reinforced thermoset liner 1 polyesterB resin surface layer— reinforced C50 A 9 (62) C75 Cell LimitsA 2 glass-fiber-reinforced thermosetting polyesterB resin (RTRP polyesterB) 2 non-reinforced thermoset liner 3 polyesterB resin and sand surface layer nonreinforced C125 B 18 (124) C150 3 glass-fiber-reinforced thermosetting epoxy resin mortar (RPMP epoxy) 3 thermoplastic liner 4 epoxy resin surface layer— reinforced C175 C 36 (248) 4 glass-fiber-reinforced thermosetting epoxy resin (RTRP epoxy) 4 no liner 6 no surface layer 2 Liner 3 Grade 2 polyesterB resin surface layer— nonreinforced C100 5 epoxy resin surface layer— non-reinforced C200 C225 4 5 ClassC Pipe Stiffness psi (kPa) C250 D 72 (496) NOTE 1— A The cell-type format provides the means of identification and specification of piping materials. grades. Not a routine quality control test. (2) ASTM D 3517-4-2-6-C200-C for glass-fiber reinforced epoxy resin pipe with a non-reinforced thermoset liner. Table 1 lists the types. is subject to misapplication since unobtainable property combinations can be selected if the user is not familiar with non-commercially available products. 4.1 Resin—A thermosetting polyester or epoxy resin.2. or platelet fillers. polyester includes vinyl ester resins. for operation at 50 psi (345 kPa).2 fiberglass pipe—a tubular product containing glassfiber reinforcements embedded in or surrounded by cured thermosetting resin. C . NOTE 4—Examples of the designation are as follows: (1) ASTM D 3517-1-1-3-C50-A for glass-fiber reinforced aggregate and polyester resin mortar pipe with a reinforced thermoset liner and an unreinforced polyester resin and sand surface layer.2. reinforcements. or both. or both.1 General—This specification covers fiberglass pressure pipe defined by raw materials in the structural wall (type) and liner. 5. and a capital letter. 3. for operation at 200 psi (1380 kPa). it is recognized that companies have stencil cutting equipment for this style of type. when combined as a composite structure. liners. This cell-type format. grades. and it is therefore acceptable to mark the product type in arabic numbers. and stiffnesses may not be commercially available. grades. NOTE 6—Fiberglass pipe intended for use in the transport of potable water should be evaluated and certified as safe for this purpose by a testing agency acceptable to the local health authority. and stiffnesses that are covered. . or both. and odor that are no less restrictive than those included in National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) Standard 61. . shall produce a pipe that shall meet the performance requirements of this specification. liners.D 3517 reinforcements. however. 3. Table 1 presents a summary of the designation requirements. taste. pigments. The evaluation should be in accordance with requirements for chemical extraction. operating pressure (class).2. The purchaser should determine for himself or consult with the manufacturer for the proper class.2 Wall Composition—The basic structural wall composition shall consist of thermosetting resin. . three numerals. with or without filler. when incorporated into or onto the pipe. 5. Thus. applied to the exterior surface of the pipe structural wall.2. The seal or mark of the laboratory making the evaluation should be included on the fiberglass pipe. 5. colorants. grade and stiffness of pipe to be used under the installation and operating conditions that will exist for the project in which the pipe is to be used. NOTE 5—Although the “Form and Style for ASTM Standards” manual requires that the type classification be roman numerals. and grade in Arabic numerals. no surface layer. The manufacturer should be consulted.6 reinforced thermosetting resin pipe (RTRP)—a fiberglass pipe without aggregate. 3.2. Thermoplastic or thermosetting liners or coatings may be included. NOTE 3—All possible combinations of types. classes. 5. class by the letter C and two or three Arabic numerals. granular. and pipe stiffness by a capital letter.2 Reinforcement—A commercial grade of E-type glass fibers with a finish compatible with the resin used. and having a minimum pipe stiffness of 9 psi (62 kPa). glass fiber reinforcement. followed by type. ASTM D 3517. and other materials. and having a minimum pipe stiffness of 36 psi (248 kPa).3 Aggregate—A siliceous sand conforming to the requirements of Specification C 33.3 liner—a resin layer. or reinforcement.5 reinforced polymer mortar pipe (RPMP)—a fiberglass pipe with aggregate. forming the interior surface of the pipe. liners.2. with or without filler. fillers. NOTE 3— C Based on operating pressure in psig (numerals). if used. 2 COPYRIGHT ASTM International Licensed by Information Handling Services . Classification 4.1 General—The resins. surface layer material (grade). or dyes. an aggregate filler. classes. and.2. thixotropic agents. The composite structure may contain aggregate. Materials and Manufacture 5. liner. 4. three numerals. 1. detrimentally affect the strength and serviceability of the pipe.1 Pipe Diameters—Pipe shall be supplied in the nominal diameters shown in Table 2 or Table 3.2 Restrained—Pipe joints capable of withstanding internal pressure and longitudinal forces.1 Coupling or Bell-and-Spigot Gasket Joints.3 Joint sealing surfaces shall be free of dents. opacity.6 Mechanical. NOTE 9—This is a visual observation (made with the unaided eye) for quality control purposes only and should not be considered a simulated service test. and 60 ft.5 Gaskets—Elastomeric gaskets when used with this pipe shall conform to the requirements of Specification F 477. 1 Typical Joints 3 COPYRIGHT ASTM International Licensed by Information Handling Services .5 Stiffness—Each length of pipe shall have sufficient strength to exhibit the minimum pipe stiffness (F/Dy) specified in Table 6. NOTE 8—Hydrostatic design basis (HDB-extrapolated value at 50 years) determined in accordance with Procedure A of Practice D 2992. whichever is greater. 6. 6. 5.4. At deflection level A per Table 7.4.1.3.2. when tested in accordance with 8. Requirements 6. when measured in accordance with 8. (66. there shall be no visible damage in the test specimen evidenced by surface cracks. density.2 Butt Joint.1.5 % of the nominal diameter of the pipe. The actual laying length shall be the nominal length 62 in.4. and resin-starved areas that due to their nature. and 18.2.2.2 Control Requirements—Test pipe specimens periodically in accordance with Practice D 2992. Pressure classes are based on extrapolated strengths at 50 years.2.4 Bell-and-Spigot. 6.2 The inside surface of each pipe shall be free of bulges. 5. 5.2.1 Long-Term Hydrostatic Pressure—The pressure classes shall be based on long-term hydrostatic pressure data obtained in accordance with 8.1. 5. 6..10.53 m) or 25 %.1. adhesive bonded.4 Hydrostatic Design Basis: 6.4. ridges.2.19.. test each length of pipe up to 54 in.2.4 Squareness of Pipe Ends—All points around each end of a pipe unit shall fall within 61⁄4 in. 5. 5. with laminated overlay. 5. and other defects that result in a variation of inside diameter of more than 1⁄8 in.5 % of the nominal wall thickness when measured in accordance with 8. foreign inclusions. the percent deflection of the pipe under a given set of installation FIG. delaminations. 6. and fracture or buckling of the pipe wall. and other surface irregularities that will affect the integrity of the joints.3 Wall Thickness—The average wall thickness of the pipe shall not be less than the nominal wall thickness published in the manufacturer’s literature current at the time of purchase. 12.1. (1370 mm) diameter hydrostatically without leakage or cracking. Random lengths.4.2. 6. Table 7 values are based on an in-use long-term deflection limit of 5 % and provide an appropriate uniform safety margin for all pipe stiffnesses.4. to a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pipe. the frequency of hydrostatic leak tests shall be as agreed upon by purchaser and supplier. 5. whichever is less. 5.2. (3.1. 9.2 Mechanical Couplings. with a groove either on the spigot or in the bell to retain an elastomeric gasket that shall be the sole element of the joint to provide watertightness.D 3517 structural requirements of this specification.2 mm) from that obtained on adjacent unaffected portions of the surface. 5. For typical joint detail see Fig. gouges. classification of the pipe must be considered. with laminated overlay. when measured in accordance with 8. 6. 6.3 Soundness—Unless otherwise agreed upon between purchaser and supplier.2 Dimensions: 6. may be substituted for the Procedure B evaluation required by 8. Since the pipe stiffness values (F/Dy) shown in Table 6 vary. and other physical properties.15.1 Unrestrained—Pipe joints capable of withstanding internal pressure but not longitudinal forces. (3. bubbles.4.2 Lengths—Pipe shall be supplied in nominal lengths of 10. For pipe subjected to longitudinal loads or circumferential bending.4.1 Workmanship: 6. 6. It is generally accepted that the Procedure A HDB value times 3 is equivalent to the Procedure B HDB value. excluding special order lengths. the effect of these conditions on the hydrostatic design pressure. tensile failure of the glass fiber reinforcement. At least 90 % of the total footage of any one size and class.1. if furnished. pits. or extent. NOTE 7—Other types of joints may be added as they become commercially available. No glass fiber reinforcement shall penetrate the interior surface of the pipe wall. 6.29 m).4.4.2.05.3 and categorized in accordance with Table 5.1 Joints similar to those in 5.5 Flanged. dents. 1.4. separation of the liner or surface layer (if incorporated) from the structural wall. The pipe diameter tolerances shall be as shown in Table 2 or Table 3. 5.1. 20.4 Joints—The pipe shall have a joining system that shall provide for fluid tightness for the intended service condition.1. 40.2. shall not vary from the nominal lengths by more than 5 ft (1. and the minimum wall thickness at any point shall not be less than 87. pinholes.2. when measured in accordance with 8. cracks. when tested in accordance with 8.1 with supplemental restraining elements. The pipe shall be as uniform as commercially practicable in color.3 Bell-and-Spigot. shall be furnished in the nominal lengths specified by the purchaser. 30.4.1. For sizes over 54 in.4. 5. blisters. 6. degree. At deflection level B per Table 7. there shall be no indication of structural damage as evidenced by interlaminar separation. (651 mm).3. 6.4.4. at the internal hydrostatic proof pressures specified for the applicable class in Table 4.4 mm) or 60.1 Each pipe shall be free from all defects including indentations. .. . mm Minimum 196 246 296 396 496 595 695 795 895 995 1195 1395 1595 1795 1995 2195 2395 2595 2795 2995 3195 3395 3595 3795 3995 .. Values are taken from International Standards Organization documents. 8 10 12 14 15 16 18 20 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 132 144 A B SI Units Nominal Metric DiameterB. .25 60.. .84 60..54 60.00 61...0 67.4 63. while a 6 % limiting deflection would result in a 20 % increase in Level A and Level B deflection values.3. 6.6. For example.25 60...2..2.5. . . in...25 60.0 67.39 60.D 3517 TABLE 2 Nominal Inside Diameters (ID) and Tolerances Inside Diameter Control Pipe Inch-Pound Units Nominal DiameterA.. .5. .. 6..6. a 4 % long-term limiting deflection would result in a 20 % reduction of Level A and Level B deflections. . .1 Alternative Requirements—When agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier..2 64.6 Hoop-Tensile Strength—All pipe manufactured under this specification shall meet or exceed the hoop-tensile strength 4 COPYRIGHT ASTM International Licensed by Information Handling Services shown for each size and class in Table 8...6....4..5. and alternatively for smaller sizes...4 in Appendix X1 of Specification D 3262).25 60. mm 200 250 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 (2200) 2400 (2600) 2800 (3000) 3200 (3400) 3600 (3800) 4000 .2 65. when tested in accordance with 8.36 60.. mm 61..33 60..6 and 1... the beam loads specified in Table 9. For pipe sizes larger than 27 in.25 60. Restrained rigid joints (see 5..0 63.4.0 67.. without failure.0 65. 6.6.2 Longitudinal Tensile Strength—All pipe manufactured under this specification shall meet or exceed the longitudinal tensile strength shown for each size and class in Table 10. the minimum hooptensile strength shall be as determined in accordance with 8. .8 Longitudinal Strength: 6....0 65.33 ~9! (1) Level B at new PS 5 new Level A 4 0. Level A and Level B deflections (Table 7) may be proportionally adjusted to maintain equivalent in-use safety margins. ... respectively.3.25 60.78 60.8. .. 6.45 60. .. .0 65.7 Joint Tightness—The pipe joint shall meet the Laboratory Performance Requirements section of Specification D 4161. .0 66. appropriate values for Level A and Level B deflections (Table 7) may be computed as follows: 72 Level A at new PS 5 new PS S D 0... . for pipe wall specimens oriented in the longitudinal direction.1.48 60. . Maximum ToleranceB on Declared ID.2.4.... the pipe shall withstand.90 60. conditions will not be constant for all pipes.1. . using the minimum tensile and compressive strength specified in Table 9..25 60.0 66.0 65.6 6.. 204 255 306 408 510 612 714 816 918 1020 1220 1420 1620 1820 2020 2220 2420 2620 2820 3020 3220 3420 3620 3820 4020 .00 61. and 5. in.8. 60.27 60.0 66.42 60.. ID RangeB..25 60..6 64.0 67. Tolerance.2.4. ... .1 Beam Strength—For pipe sizes up to 27 in..1 For other pipe stiffness levels.25 60. Parentheses indicate non-preferred diameters. However.5 61.96 61.72 60..51 60..0 . adequate beam strength is demonstrated by tension and compression tests conducted in accordance with 8. . when tested in accordance with 8.... .6..00 61.00 61. .0 65.30 60. take care to analyze all conditions which might affect performance of the installed pipe. .2.2 Since products may have use limits of other than 5 % long-term deflection...5) shall be exempt from angular deflection requirements. 6.4.0 67..25 60..00 61..8 62. . 5.. 5.5. To avoid possible misapplication.2 and 8. when tested in accordance with 8. . ..2. .0 66.66 60.0 % respectively (as computed by Eq X1..00 Inside diameters other than those shown shall be permitted by agreement between purchaser and supplier. minimum values for Level A and Level B deflections shall be equivalent to strains of 0. 6..60 60.5 61.2 64.0 66. 50 21.0 +4. .05 −0.02 1.4. . .05 −0. mm 200 250 300 350 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1400 1600 1800 2000 2200 to 4000 D.3. −2.8.. .3..02 1.0 increase (+) tol..06 60..05 −0.. in.61 Metric Pipe Size.0.08 −0. −2.8.02 1..0. +1. +1.02 1..4.02 1.08 +0. +1.0 −8.0 +6.02 1.02 1.2. −2.3.0 −5. (IPS) OD’s. .0.0 +6..0 −4.02 1...56 61. .0 −3. 32. +1.08 +0.5.I.06 +0.0 +3... +1...0 +3. −2..140 −0.3.750 12. 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 24 Steel Pipe Equiv.0.0 +3.02 1.0 +2.. −2. .086 −0.5 each 200 mm 5 COPYRIGHT ASTM International Licensed by Information Handling Services ..05 −0.08 +0. Tolerance.0 +5.02 1.02 1.0 −3.05 −0. −2. −2..108 −0. −2. −2. −2.000 .5.10 13. .02 1.0.. Tolerance.D 3517 TABLE 3 Nominal Outside Diameters (OD) and Tolerances Outside Diameter Control Pipe Nominal Pipe Size.08 +0..08 −0. +1.4. +1.02 1.056 +0.0 −4. mm +2.06 +0.06 +0.062 +0.0 −3. +1.3... . . mm −3. −2.0 −4.. −2. +1.5. +1.750 14.30 44.0. .. Cast Iron Pipe Equivalent OD’s..08 +0.048 +0.3.02 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 nominal nominal nominal nominal nominal nominal nominal nominal nominal nominal nominal nominal nominal nominal nominal nominal nominal plus plus plus plus plus plus plus plus plus plus plus plus plus plus plus plus plus 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Tolerance. +0.02 1.0 +2. +1. in.08 −0. +1.0 −5.0.1.06 30 36 42 48 54 60 .08 −0.02 1.0 +2.040 +0.. −2.0. in.0 −6.30 17...06 60. in.08 −0.0 +2. +1.08 −0. Pipe Equiv. mm 1.5.0 −4.5.0 +2. .02 1.0 −3.. −2.50 50. .0 +4. mm 222 274 326 378 429 532 635 738 842 945 1048 1152 1255 1462 1668 1875 2082 .625 10.. 0.0 −9.128 −0. Int’l OD. −2..40 19.0.0 +4.1.160 −0. +1.0..60 25...8.06 +0. .00 38.0 +5...20 15..0 −3. 9. 60. +1.8. 8.06 +0..0 −7.05 11.5.5.000 16.0 . in..5.80 Tolerance. −2. . +1.80 57.06 +0.0 +3.070 ..0 −5. +1. −2.. 9 (62) B .. 6.3. Place the pipe in a hydrostatic pressure testing machine that seals the ends and exerts no end loads. and size of pipe produced. 8.2 Longitudinal tensile strength. Qualification tests.1. 8.2 Soundness—Determine soundness by a hydrostatic proof test procedure. in. 7.3 Wall Thickness—Determine in accordance with Test Method D 3567. including: 7. . Alternatively. Test Methods 8. dimensional. 18 (124) 18 (124) C 36 (248) 36 (248) 36 (248) D 72 (496) 72 (496) 72 (496) and stiffness.1.3.3 Qualification Tests—Sampling for qualification tests (see section 3.1 Soundness Test—60-in.1.7).2 for those pipe sizes and classes where the minimum longitudinal tensile strength values of Table 9 are equal to the values of Table 10. 7.1.8.8. 8.2 Outside Diameter—Determine in accordance with Test Method D 3567.1.3.4) is not required unless otherwise agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier. Fill the pipe with water.D 3517 TABLE 4 Hydrostatic-Pressure Test Class C50 C75 C100 C125 C150 C175 C200 C225 C250 Hydrostatic Proof Pressure.4. Make two 90° opposing measurements at each point of measurement and average the readings.4.8.. one lot shall consist of 100 lengths of each type.3.1 shall satisfy the requirements of 6. Conformance to the requirements of 6. psi (kPa) 90 135 180 225 270 315 360 405 450 (621) (931) (1241) (1551) (1862) (2172) (2482) (2792) (3103) TABLE 6 Minimum Stiffness at 5 % Deflection Nominal Diameter. Maintain this pressure for a minimum of 30 s.1 Inside Diameter—Take inside diameter measurements at a point approximately 6 in. (1520-mm) diameter pipe and larger. and strength requirements of 6.8.1 Beam strength and 7.5 For individual orders conduct only those additional tests and numbers of tests specifically agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier. 7.1.8.4 Squareness of Pipe Ends—Rotate the pipe on a mandrel or trunnions and measure the runout of the ends with a dial indicator. and 6.3 is reached.3 Longitudinal-Strength Test.1. for which a certification and test report shall be furnished when requested by the purchaser include the following: 7.6..3.2 Joint-Tightness Test (See 6.1 Long-Term Hydrostatic Pressure Test.. 8 10 12 and greater Pipe Stiffness. The 6 TABLE 7 Ring Deflection Without Damage or Structural Failure Nominal Pipe Stiffness. gage.3. expelling all air.2 shall satisfy the longitudinal tensile strength requirements of 6. 8. 7. (152 mm) from the end of the pipe section using a steel tape or an inside micrometer with graduations of 1⁄16 in.1 Diameters: 8. (1 mm) or less. 8.2.1 Dimensions: 8.2 Length—Measure with a steel tape or gage having graduations of 1⁄16in. (1370-mm) diameter) shall meet the soundness requirements of 6. 7. and apply internal water pressure at a uniform rate not to exceed 50 psi (345 kPa)/s until the Table 4 test pressure specified in accordance with 6.. psi (kPa) Designation A . psi 9 Level A Level B 18 % 30 % 18 15 % 25 % 36 12 % 20 % 72 9% 15 % NOTE 10—The values listed in Table 10 are the minimum criteria for products made to this standard. or of the axial strength required by some installation conditions and joint configurations.1. Unless otherwise agreed upon between purchaser and supplier. 8.3.1. the tooling may be verified and reinspected at frequent enough intervals to ensure that the squareness of the pipe ends is maintained within tolerance. 7. respectively.1. 7.3 Conformance to the requirements of 6.2.. grade.2 Perform the sampling and testing for the control requirements for hydrostatic design basis at least once every two years. 7. (1 mm) or less. Lay the tape or gage on or inside the pipe and measure the overall laying length of the pipe.1 Lot—Unless otherwise agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier. psi (kPa) 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 (689) (1034) (1379) (1723) (2068) (2412) (2757) (3102) (3445) TABLE 5 Long-Term Hydrostatic Pressure Categories Class C50 C75 C100 C125 C150 C175 C200 C225 C250 Minimum Calculated Values of Long-Term Hydrostatic Pressure gage. all pipes (up to 54-in.5. The values may not be indicative of the axial strength of some products. The total indicated reading is equal to twice the distance from a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the pipe. when squareness of pipe ends is rigidly fixed by tooling. 6. COPYRIGHT ASTM International Licensed by Information Handling Services .4 Control Tests—The following test is considered a control requirement and shall be performed as agreed upon between the purchaser and the supplier: 7. 6. Sampling 7.2 Production Tests—Select one pipe at random from each lot and take one specimen from the pipe barrel to determine conformance of the material to the workmanship.3. pipe shall show no visual signs of weeping. Width C50 800 1 000 1 200 1 400 1 500 1 600 1 800 2 000 2 100 2 400 2 700 3 000 3 300 3 600 3 900 4 200 4 500 4 800 5 400 6 000 6 600 7 200 7 800 8 400 9 000 9 600 10 200 10 800 12 000 13 200 14 400 C75 1 200 1 500 1 800 2 100 2 250 2 400 2 700 3 000 3 150 3 600 4 050 4 500 4 950 5 400 5 850 6 300 6 750 7 200 8 100 9 000 9 900 10 800 11 700 12 600 13 500 14 400 15 300 16 200 18 000 19 800 21 600 C100 1 600 2 000 2 400 2 800 3 000 3 200 3 600 4 000 4 200 4 800 5 400 6 000 6 600 7 200 7 800 8 400 9 000 9 600 10 800 12 000 13 200 14 400 15 600 16 800 18 000 19 200 20 400 21 600 24 000 26 400 28 800 C125 2 000 2 500 3 000 3 500 3 750 4 000 4 500 5 000 5 250 6 000 6 750 7 500 8 250 9 000 9 750 10 500 11 250 12 000 13 500 15 000 16 500 18 000 19 500 21 000 22 500 24 000 25 500 27 000 30 000 33 000 36 000 SI Units Nominal Diameter. in. 8 10 12 14 15 16 18 20 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 120 132 144 Hoop Tensile Strength. where P is the pressure class in psi and D is the nominal diameter in inches.D 3517 TABLE 8 Minimum Hoop Tensile Strength of Pipe Wall Inch-Pound Units Nominal Diameter. or fracture of the structural wall. 8 10 12 14 15 16 18 20 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 120 132 144 Hoop Tensile Strength. leakage. 7 COPYRIGHT ASTM International Licensed by Information Handling Services 8. kN/m Width C50 140 175 210 245 263 280 315 350 368 420 473 525 578 630 683 735 788 840 945 1 050 1 155 1 260 1 365 1 470 1 575 1 680 1 785 1 890 2 100 2 310 2 520 C75 210 263 315 368 394 420 473 525 552 630 709 788 866 945 1 024 1 103 1 181 1 260 1 418 1 575 1 733 1 890 2 048 2 205 2 363 2 520 2 678 2 835 3 150 3 465 3 780 C100 280 350 420 490 525 560 630 700 735 840 945 1 050 1 155 1 260 1 365 1 470 1 575 1 680 1 890 2 100 2 310 2 520 2 730 2 940 3 150 3 360 3 570 3 780 4 200 4 620 5 040 C125 350 438 525 613 656 700 788 875 919 1 050 1 181 1 313 1 444 1 575 1 706 1 838 1 969 2 100 2 363 2 625 2 888 3 150 3 413 3 675 3 938 4 200 4 463 4 725 5 250 5 775 6 300 C150 420 525 630 735 788 840 945 1 050 1 103 1 260 1 418 1 575 1 733 1 890 2 048 2 205 2 363 2 520 2 835 3 150 3 465 3 780 4 095 4 410 4 725 5 040 5 355 5 670 6 300 6 930 7 560 C175 490 613 735 858 919 980 1 103 1 225 1 287 1 470 1 654 1 838 2 004 2 205 2 389 2 573 2 756 2 940 3 308 3 675 4 043 4 410 4 778 5 145 5 513 5 880 6 248 6 615 7 350 8 085 8 820 C200 560 700 840 980 1 050 1 120 1 226 1 400 1 470 1 680 1 890 2 100 2 310 2 520 2 730 2 940 3 150 3 360 3 780 4 200 4 620 5 040 5 460 5 880 6 300 6 720 7 140 7 560 8 400 9 240 10 800 C225 630 788 945 1 103 1 181 1 260 1 418 1 575 1 654 1 890 2 126 2 363 2 599 2 835 3 071 3 308 3 544 3 780 4 253 4 725 5 198 5 670 6 143 6 615 7 088 7 560 8 033 8 505 9 450 10 395 11 340 C250 700 875 1 050 1 225 1 313 1 400 1 575 1 750 1 838 2 100 2 363 2 625 2 888 3 150 3 413 3 675 3 938 4 200 4 725 5 250 5 775 6 300 6 825 7 350 7 875 8 400 8 925 9 450 10 500 11 550 12 600 C150 2 400 3 000 3 600 4 200 4 500 4 800 5 400 6 000 6 300 7 200 8 100 9 000 9 900 10 800 11 700 12 600 13 500 14 400 16 200 18 000 19 800 21 600 23 400 25 200 27 000 28 800 30 600 32 400 36 000 39 600 43 200 C175 2 800 3 500 4 200 4 900 5 250 5 600 6 300 7 000 7 350 8 400 9 450 10 500 11 450 12 600 13 650 14 700 15 750 16 800 18 900 21 000 23 100 25 200 27 300 29 400 31 500 33 600 35 700 37 800 42 000 46 200 50 400 C200 3 200 4 000 4 800 5 600 6 000 6 400 7 200 8 000 8 400 9 600 10 800 12 000 13 200 14 400 15 600 16 800 18 000 19 200 21 600 24 000 26 400 28 800 31 200 33 600 36 000 38 400 40 800 43 200 48 000 52 800 57 600 C225 3 600 4 500 5 400 6 300 6 750 7 200 8 100 9 000 9 450 10 800 12 150 13 500 14 850 16 200 17 550 18 900 20 250 21 600 24 300 27 000 29 700 32 400 35 100 37 800 40 500 43 200 45 900 48 600 54 000 59 400 64 800 C250 4 000 5 000 6 000 7 000 7 500 8 000 9 000 10 000 10 500 12 000 13 500 15 000 16 500 18 000 19 500 21 000 22 500 24 000 27 000 30 000 33 000 36 000 39 000 42 000 45 000 48 000 51 000 54 000 60 000 66 000 72 000 Note—The values in this table are equal to 2PD. lbf/in. in.3 Long-Term Hydrostatic Pressure—Determine the longterm hydrostatic pressure at 50 years in accordance with . . Hold the ends of the pipe round during the test.. except that the sections on Apparatus and Test Specimens may be modified to suit the size of specimens to be tested...3. ..6. 8.. lbf/in.01 in. .. 2).5 Hoop-Tensile Strength—Determine the hoop-tensile strength by Test Method D 2290. .D 3517 TABLE 9 Beam-Strength Test Loads Minimum Longitudinal Tensile Strength... . NOTE 11—Tests indicate no significant effects on long-term hydrostatic pressure within the ambient temperature range specified.3. if they are used..... . .. psi. or the length necessary to include stiffening ribs. Means may be provided to minimize the bending moment imposed during the test.. Si = initial design hoop tensile stress.. .4..1-m) nominal length of pipe on saddles at each end. .... Beam Load (P) lbf 8 10 12 14 15 16 18 20 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 132 144 800 1200 1600 2200 2600 3000 4000 4400 5000 6400 8000 . .8) (19..... A1. .... 8.. .. where: F = required minimum hoop tensile strength.2 Load the specimen to 5 % deflection and record the load. .1 h.. as 8 COPYRIGHT ASTM International Licensed by Information Handling Services The value for Si should be established by considering the variations in glass reinforcement strength and manufacturing methods.. but in any case should not be less than the 95 % lower confidence value on stress at 0..3) (17. the minimum hoop-tensile strength values may be determined as follows: F 5 ~Si/Sr!~Pr! (2) Procedure B of Practice D 2992..2) (28. and the maximum load rate may not exceed 0.6) (13. . .. with the following exceptions permitted: 8.. 580 580 580 580 580 580 580 580 580 580 580 580 640 700 780 800 860 920 980 1040 1140 1260 1360 1480 1600 1720 1840 1940 2060 2180 2280 2520 2740 (kN/m) (102) (102) (102) (102) (102) (102) (102) (102) (102) (102) (102) (102) (111) (122) (137) (140) (150) (161) (171) (182) (200) (220) (238) (260) (280) (301) (322) (340) (360) (382) (400) (440) (480) Nominal Diameter. 8.. ..6) (22.6 explains how to calculate the long-term hydrostatic pressure. 8. . Test Method D 638 may be employed..... test only one specimen to determine the pipe stiffness.4. . Calculate the pipe stiffness at 5 % deflection. . Then load the specimen to deflection level A per Table 7 and examine the specimen for visible damage evidenced by surface cracks.6 Longitudinal Strength: 8.1 Test at ambient temperatures between 50 and 110°F (10 and 43.. per Unit of Circumference lbf/in. .4 Stiffness—Determine the pipe stiffness (F/Dy) at 5 % deflection for the specimen. The value for Sr should be established from the manufacturer’s hydrostatic design basis...3 Calculate the long-term hydrostatic pressure and categorize by class in accordance with Table 5. . ... (14 mm).. 580 580 580 580 580 580 580 580 580 580 580 580 640 700 780 800 860 920 980 1040 1140 1260 1360 1480 1600 1720 1840 1940 2060 2180 2280 2520 2740 (kN/m) (102) (102) (102) (102) (102) (102) (102) (102) (102) (102) (102) (102) (111) (122) (137) (140) (150) (161) (171) (182) (200) (220) (238) (260) (280) (301) (322) (340) (360) (382) (400) (440) (480) Minimum Longitudinal Compressive Strength.. Alternatively. psi... NOTE 12—As an alternative to determining the pipe stiffness using the apparatus and procedure of Test Method D 2412 the supplier may submit to the purchaser for approval a test method and test evaluation on Test Method D 790. psi. 8.. 8.1 Measure the wall thickness to the nearest 0.. separation of the liner or surface layer (if incorporated) from the structural wall. 8. and fracture or buckling of the pipe wall. .10 in/min.. .. NOTE 13—A value of F less than 4 Pr results in a lower factor of safety on short term loading than required by the values in Table 8. . Apply beam load for the diameter of pipe shown in Table 9 simultaneously to the pipe through two saddles located at the third points of the pipe (see Fig. . . and r = inside radius of pipe.. The loads shall be maintained for not less than 10 min with no evidence of failure. evidenced by interlaminar separation. Sr = hoop tensile stress at rated operating pressure. using the apparatus and procedure of Test Method D 2412.8) (11.6) (5..... in.3. . .1 Alternative Minimum Hoop-Tensile Strength Requirement—As an alternative. .. 8.5) (35. with the following exceptions permitted: 8.3 For production testing. P = rated operating pressure class... Specimen width may be increased for pipe wall thicknesses greater than 0. in. Cut three specimens from the test sample..3) (7. ... . . . . . ..4.. ...4 The maximum specimen length shall be 12 in.. .25 mm)... .. The testing apparatus shall be designed to minimize stress concentrations at the loading points. as determined by the manufacturer’s testing carried out in accordance with 6.4.. Then load the specimen to deflection level B per Table 7 and examine for evidence of structural damage. 8.4.5..5°C) and report the temperature range experienced during the tests. . per Unit of Circumference lbf/in... accounting for the substitution of curved test specimens and measurement of stiffness at 5 % deflection. tensile failure of the glass fiber reinforcement..6) . whichever is greater..1 Beam Strength—Place a 20-ft (6.... Use the measured width and failure load to calculate the hoop-tensile strength. (305 mm). .2 Determine the hydrostatic design basis for the glass fiber reinforcement in accordance with the method in Annex A1.. (kN) (3..... Record the load to fail each specimen and determine the specimen width as close to the break as possible.55 in.1) (9. (0. ... . D 3517 TABLE 10 Longitudinal Tensile Strength of Pipe Wall Inch-Pound Units Nominal Diameter. 8 10 12 14 15 16 18 20 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 132 144 Longitudinal Tensile Strength. in. kN/m of circumference C50 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 111 122 137 140 150 161 171 182 200 220 238 260 280 301 322 340 360 382 400 440 480 C75 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 102 106 120 125 137 150 163 175 175 183 194 206 229 252 274 277 298 319 340 362 384 404 426 468 511 C100 102 102 102 102 102 102 106 118 124 142 156 167 183 200 217 233 233 244 259 274 305 336 366 369 397 426 454 482 511 539 567 624 681 C125 102 102 102 110 118 125 133 148 155 177 199 208 229 250 271 292 292 305 324 343 381 419 457 461 496 532 567 603 638 674 709 780 851 C150 102 102 113 132 141 150 160 177 186 213 239 250 275 300 325 350 350 366 389 412 457 503 549 553 596 638 681 723 766 809 851 935 1 021 C175 102 102 113 132 141 150 160 177 186 213 239 250 275 300 325 350 350 366 389 412 457 503 549 553 596 638 681 723 766 809 851 935 1 021 C200 102 102 122 142 152 163 170 189 199 227 255 263 289 315 341 367 372 397 422 447 496 546 596 609 655 702 749 796 843 889 936 1 030 1 123 C225 102 114 137 160 172 183 192 213 223 255 288 295 325 354 384 413 419 447 475 504 558 614 670 685 737 790 843 895 948 001 053 159 264 C250 102 127 153 178 191 203 213 236 248 284 319 328 361 394 426 459 465 496 527 558 621 683 745 761 819 878 936 995 053 112 170 287 404 C150 580 580 644 751 805 859 911 013 063 215 367 428 570 713 856 998 998 090 220 351 612 873 135 159 402 645 888 131 374 617 860 340 832 C175 580 580 644 751 805 859 911 013 063 215 367 428 570 713 856 998 998 090 220 351 612 873 135 159 402 645 888 131 374 617 860 340 832 C200 580 580 697 813 870 929 972 080 134 296 458 499 648 798 948 098 126 268 410 552 835 119 402 475 742 010 277 544 811 079 346 881 415 C225 580 653 784 914 980 045 094 215 276 458 644 686 854 023 192 360 392 552 711 876 189 508 827 909 210 511 811 112 413 714 014 616 217 C250 580 726 871 016 089 161 215 350 418 620 823 873 060 248 435 622 658 835 012 189 544 898 253 344 678 012 346 680 014 348 683 351 019 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 8 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 COPYRIGHT ASTM International Licensed by Information Handling Services . in. 8 10 12 14 15 16 18 20 21 24 27 30 33 36 39 42 45 48 51 54 60 66 72 78 84 90 96 102 108 114 120 132 144 Longitudinal Tensile Strength. lbf/in. of circumference C50 580 580 580 580 580 580 580 580 580 580 580 580 640 700 780 800 860 920 980 040 140 260 360 480 600 720 840 940 060 180 280 520 740 C75 580 580 580 580 580 580 600 580 580 608 683 714 785 857 928 999 999 045 110 176 306 437 567 580 701 823 944 066 191 309 430 673 918 C100 580 580 580 580 580 580 608 675 709 810 911 952 047 142 237 332 332 393 480 567 742 916 090 106 268 430 592 754 916 078 240 564 888 C125 580 580 580 626 671 716 759 844 886 012 139 190 309 428 547 666 666 742 850 959 177 395 612 633 835 038 240 443 645 848 050 455 860 SI Units Nominal Diameter. grade. 9. P1 D = nominal inside pipe diameter. as follows: 10 COPYRIGHT ASTM International Licensed by Information Handling Services S 5 PD/2~th sin u! S This stress is used as the ordinate (long-term strength) in calculating the regression line and lower confidence limit in accordance with Annexes A1 and A3 of Practice D 2992. A1. in. A1.4 Hydrostatic-Design Basis—The value of S is determined by extrapolation of the regression line to or 50 years in accordance with Practice D 2992.2.2 Longitudinal Tensile Strength—Determine in accordance with Test Method D 638. th = actual cross-sectional area of glass-fiber reinforcement applied around the circumference of the pipe. and marking provisions of Practice D 3892 shall apply to this specification. psig. psig. in. NOTE A1. A1.D 3517 FIG. 8. liner. type. packaging.895 to convert from psi to kPa.1—The calculated result for S may be multiplied by the factor 6.2 Prepare pipe for commercial shipment in such a way as to ensure acceptance by common or other carriers.1 Mark each length of pipe that meets or is part of a lot that meets the requirements of this specification at least once in letters not less than 1⁄2 in. ALTERNATIVE HYDROSTATIC DESIGN METHOD A1. except the provision for maximum thickness shall not apply. corrected for the helix angle of the fibers. Packaging and Package Marking 9.5 Hydrostatic-Design Basis Categories—Convert the value of the HDB to internal hydrostatic pressure in psig as follows: P1 5 2~th sin u!~HDB!/D The pipe is categorized in accordance with Table A1. and HDB = hydrostatic-design basis. The purchaser should determine the class of pipe most suitable to the installation and operating conditions that will exist on the . P = internal pressure. psi. psi.895 to convert from psig to kPa.3 Hoop-Stress Calculation is derived from the ISO equation for hoop stress.1.3 All packing..2/in. this ASTM specification number: D 3517. manufacturer’s name or trademark. and stiffness in accordance with the designation code in 4.6 Pressure Class Rating—The classes shown in Table A1.6.3 Longitudinal Compressive Strength—Determine in accordance with Test Method D 695. The marking shall include the nominal pipe size. 2 Beam Strength—Test Setup 8. = long-term hydrostatic pressure.6.2 The hydrostatic design is based on the estimated tensile stress of the reinforcement in the wall of the pipe in the circumferential (hoop) orientation that will cause failure after 50 years of continuously applied pressure as described in Procedure B of Practice D 2992..2—The calculated result P1 may be multiplied by the factor 6. class. ANNEX (Mandatory Information) A1. A1.1 The following symbols are used: = tensile stress in the glass fiber reinforcement in the hoop orientation corrected for the helix angle. (12 mm) in height and of bold-type style in a color and type that remains legible under normal handling and installation procedures. NOTE A1. A1. u = plane angle between hoop-oriented reinforcement and longitudinal axis of the pipe (helix angle). 9. 9. Strength requirements are calculated using the strength of hoop-oriented glass reinforcement only.1 are based on the intended working pressure in psig for commonly encountered conditions of water service. Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional standards and should be addressed to ASTM Headquarters. or service@astm. D 3517–96. that may impact this standard. (1) Changed acronym. and in the evaluation procedures in this method. environment. 11 COPYRIGHT ASTM International Licensed by Information Handling Services . RECOMMENDED METHODS FOR DETERMINING GLASS CONTENT X2. psi (kPa) 90 185 180 225 270 315 360 405 450 (621) (931) (1241) (1551) (1862) (2172) (2482) (2792) (3103) C50 C75 C100 C125 C150 C175 C200 C225 C250 selected for the application on the basis of two general groups of conditions. backfill or the relationship between earth cover load.1. Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights. good handling techniques. manufacture.1 By ignition loss analysis in accordance with Test Method D 2584 or ISO 1172. The service (design) factor should be selected by the design engineer after evaluating fully the service conditions and the engineering properties of the specific plastic pipe material under consideration.D 3517 TABLE A1. pressure surges. at the address shown below. If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you should make your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards. hazard involved. Individual reprints (single or multiple copies) of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the above address or at 610-832-9585 (phone). and the strength of the pipe.org).astm. and care in the field construction work. RPMP. temperature.1 by a service (design) factor APPENDIXES (Nonmandatory Information) X1. This standard is copyrighted by ASTM. The American Society for Testing and Materials takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentioned in this standard. project on which the pipe is to be used by multiplying the values of P1 from Table A1. The first group considers the manufacturing and testing variables.1 Determine glass content as follows: X2. The purchaser of the fiberglass pressure pipe specified herein is cautioned that he must properly correlate the field requirements with the pipe requirements and provide adequate inspection at the job site. West Conshohocken. 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