845.1 General Description
This section includes the requirements for thermoplastic culvert pipe, underdrain pipe and slope drain pipe.
845.1.01 Related References
A. Standard Specifications General Provisions 101 through 150. B. Referenced Documents AASHTO M 252 AASHTO M 294 AASHTO M 304 AASHTO M 330 ASTM F 477 ASTM F 949 ASTM D 3212 AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications QPL 51
845.2 Materials
845.2.01 Smooth-lined, Corrugated Polyethylene (PE) Culvert Pipe
A. Requirements 1. Use pipe meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 294, Type S, manufactured with virgin resins only. Post- consumer and post-industrial recycled resins are not allowed. 2. Use pipe evaluated by the National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) test facility or other approved test facility. 3. Ensure pipe is produced from an approved source listed on QPL 51. 4. Use fittings and couplings as recommended by the manufacturer and approved by the Office of Materials and Testing. The fittings and couplings shall comply with the joint performance criteria of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications. Ensure that the joints are “silt-tight” per the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications. 5. Ensure joints have elastomeric seals that meet the requirements of ASTM F 477. B. Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. C. Acceptance Have the manufacturer test the joint tightness according to ASTM D 3212 and certify the results according to Subsection 106.05. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
845.2.02 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Profile Wall Drain Pipe
A. Requirements 1. Use pipe that meets the requirements of AASHTO M 304 2. Use pipe evaluated by the National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) test facility or other approved test facility. 3. Ensure pipe is produced from an approved source listed on QPL 51. 4. Use fittings and couplings as recommended by the manufacturer and approved by the Office of Materials and Testing. The fittings and couplings shall comply with the joint performance criteria of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications. Ensure that the joints are “silt-tight” per the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications. 5. Ensure joints have elastomeric seals that meet the requirements of ASTM F 477. B. Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. C. Acceptance Have the manufacturer test the joint tightness according to ASTM D 3212 and certify the results according to Subsection 106.05. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
845.2.03 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Corrugated Smooth Interior Drain Pipe
A. Requirements 1. Use pipe that meets the requirements of ASTM F 949. 2. Use pipe evaluated by the National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) test facility or other approved test facility. 3. Ensure pipe is produced from an approved source listed on QPL 51. 4. Use fittings and couplings as recommended by the manufacturer and approved by the Office of Materials and Testing. The fittings and couplings shall comply with the joint performance criteria of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications. Ensure that the joints are “silt-tight” per the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications. 5. Ensure joints have elastomeric seals that meet the requirements of ASTM F 477. B. Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. C. Acceptance Have the manufacturer test the joint tightness according to ASTM D 3212 and certify the results according to Subsection 106.05. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
845.2.04 Corrugated Polyethylene Underdrain Pipe
A. Requirements 1. Use corrugated polyethylene underdrain and temporary slope drain pipe and fittings that meet the requirements of AASHTO M 252. 2. Ensure pipe is produced from an approved source listed on QPL 51. 3. Unless specified otherwise, pipe must be supplied in individual lengths not shorter than 10 ft. (3 m) Coils are not permitted for pipe 6 in. (150 mm) or larger in diameter. B. Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. C. Acceptance 1. Test any material prior to use that has been directly exposed to sunlight for more than 6 months. 2. Pipe lengths that have developed bends that cannot be sufficiently straightened will be rejected. a. Straightening of individual pipe lengths by force will be permitted provided that no stress cracking occurs in the process. b. Any pipe length that develops stress cracks will be rejected. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
845.2.05 Smooth-Lined Corrugated Polypropylene (PP) Pipe
A. Requirements 1. Use pipe meeting the requirements of AASHTO M 330, Type S, manufactured with virgin resins only. Post- consumer and post-industrial recycled resins are not allowed. 2. Use pipe evaluated by the National Transportation Product Evaluation Program (NTPEP) test facility or other approved test facility. 3. Ensure pipe is produced from an approved source listed on QPL 51. 4. Use fittings and couplings as recommended by the manufacturer and approved by the Office of Materials and Testing. The fittings and couplings shall comply with the joint performance criteria of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications. Ensure that the joints are “silt-tight” per the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications. 5. Ensure joints have elastomeric seals that meet the requirements of ASTM F 477. B. Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. C. Acceptance Have the manufacturer test the joint tightness according to ASTM D 3212 and certify the results according to Subsection 106.05. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
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