1032 The manufacturer is defined as the plant which produces the thermoplastic pipe. The manufacturer shall become qualified by establishing a history of satisfactory quality control of these materials as evidenced by the test results performed by the manufacturer’s testing laboratory. Summary of Thermoplastic Pipe Specification Requirements Pipe Material Standard Specification AASHTO ASTM Manufacturer Requirement Corrugated Polyethylene Drainage Tubing 907.17(a) M 252 ITM 806, Procedure O Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe 907.17(b) M 294* ITM 806, Procedure O Corrugated Polypropylene Pipe 907.19 M 330 ITM 806, Procedure O Perforated PVC Semicircular Pipe 907.18 D3034 ITM 806, Procedure A Profile Wall HDPE Liner Pipe 907.25(b) F894 ITM 806, Procedure A or 916, Type A Certification Profile Wall PVC Liner Pipe 907.25(c) F949 ITM 806, Procedure A or 916, Type A Certification Profile Wall PVC Pipe 907.22 907.24(c) M 304 ITM 806, Procedure O Profile Wall Polyethylene Pipe 907.20 F894 ITM 806, Procedure A Schedule 40 PVC Pipe 907.24(b) D1785 or D2665 916, Type C Certification Smooth Wall Polyethylene Pipe 907.21 907.24(d) F714 ITM 806, Procedure A Smooth Wall PVC Pipe 907.23 907.24(e) M 278 F679 ITM 806, Procedure A Solid Wall HDPE Liner Pipe 907.25(a) F714 ITM 806, Procedure Q or 916, Type A Certification Type PSM PVC Pipe and Fittings 907.24(a) D3034 ITM 806, Procedure A * Pipe in accordance with AASHTO M 294 shall be manufactured with vir gin materials. 907.16
907.17 Corrugated Polyethylene Drainage Tubing and Pipe
a.Corrugated Polyethylene Tubing Tubing and fittings shall be in accordance with AASHTO M 252. Perforations 230 shall be required for tubing used as a longitudinal underdrain. Pipe will be considered for inclusion on the QPL by completing the requirements of ITM 806, Procedure O.
b.Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe Pipe and fittings shall be in accord ance with AASHTO M 294. Pipe shall be manufactured with virgin materials and be marked with the code "V". Pipe shall not be manufactured with recycled materials. Pipe will be considered for inclusion on the QPL by completing the requirements of ITM 806, Procedure O.
907.18 Perforated PVC Semicircular Pipe 240
Perforated PVC semicircular pipe may be used as an alternate to 6 in. or less diameter pipe or tile. Pipe shall be in accordance with ASTM D3034, DR 35. This semicircular pipe shall have a smooth top and a smooth, semicircular bottom, nominally 4 5/8 in. in diameter, with perforations uniformly distributed along the top of the bottom section in accordance with AASHTO M 252 perforation requirements. The top section shall extend a minimum of 1/2 in. beyond the top of the semicircular section. The top section shall be approximately 6 3/8 in. wide including the sloping overhangs on each side. Pipe will be considered for inclusion on the QPL by completing the requirements of ITM 806, Procedure A. 250
907.19 Corrugated Polypropylene Pipe
Pipe and fittings shall be in accord ance with AASHTO M 330. Pipe will be considered for inclusion on the QPL by completing the requirements of ITM 806, Procedure O. 907.20 Profile Wall Polyethylene Pipe Pipe and fittings shall be either closed profile or ribbed open profile in accordance with ASTM F894. Pipe will be considered for inclusion on the QPL by completing the requirements of ITM 806, Procedure A. 260
907.21 Smooth Wall Polyethylene Pipe Pipe shall be in accordance with ASTM F714 for nominal diameters of 39 in. or
less. Fittings shall be in accordance with ASTM F1055. The pipe sizes shall be in accordance with ISO sizing syst em. The pipe DR shall be 26 or less. The resin used in manufacturing this type of pipe shall have a minimum cell classification of 335434C in accordance with ASTM D3350 or a minimum grade of PE4710 in accordance with ASTM F714. Pipe will be considered fo r inclusion on the QP L by completing the requirements of ITM 806, Procedure A.
907.22 Profile Wall PVC Pipe 270
Pipe and fittings shall be in accord ance with AASHTO M 304. Pipe shall be 907.22 1034 perforated when used as a longitudinal underdrain or end bent drain pipe. Pipe shall be unperforated when used as an underdrain outlet pipe. Pipe will be considered for inclusion on the QPL by completing the requirements of ITM 806, Procedure O.
907.23 Smooth Wall PVC Pipe Pipe and fittings shall be in accordance with AASHTO M 278 for pipe sizes 4 in. through 15 in., and ASTM F679 for pipe si zes 18 in. through 27 in. Pipe will be
considered for inclusion on the QPL by completing the requirements of ITM 806, Procedure A. 280
907.24 Pipe for Outlets
Pipe and pipe fittings used for outlets shall be smooth interior wall, unperforated plastic pipe.
a.Type PSM PVC Pipe and Fittings Pipe and fittings shall be in accordance with ASTM D3034, DR 23.5. Pipe will be considered for inclusion on the QPL by completing the requirements of ITM 806, Procedure A. 290
b.Schedule 40 PVC Pipe Pipe shall be in accordance with ASTM D1785 or D2665 and shall have a minimum pipe stiffness of 15 0 psi at 5% deflection when determined in accordance with ASTM D2412. Material furnished under this specification shall reference ASTM D1785 or ASTM D2665 in the product print line. A Type C certification in accordance with 916 shall be provided for the schedule 40 PVC pipe.
c.Profile Wall PVC Pipe Pipe shall be in accordance with 907.22. 300
d.Smooth Wall Polyethylene Pipe Pipe shall be in accordance with 907.21.
e.Smooth Wall PVC Pipe Pipe shall be in accordance with 907.23. 907.25 Thermoplastic Liner Pipe Thermoplastic liner pipe shall be HDPE or PVC pipe with sufficient rigidity to withstand the installation operation and shall exhibit a minimum amount of distortion. The liner pipe shall be free from visible cracks, holes, foreign inclusions, or other 310 defects. Liner pipe shall be either from th e QPL or a Type A certification in accordance with 916 shall be provided for the liner pipe. The results of the tests listed in ITM 804 shall be shown on the certification.
a.Solid Wall HDPE Liner Pipe Solid wall HDPE liner pipe shall be in accordance with ASTM F714. The maximum SDR as defined in ASTM F412 for the liner pipe shall be 32.5. The actual 907.23 1035 calculated minimum DR as defined in ASTM F412 for the liner pipe shall be 30.0. The resin used in the manufacture of the liner pipe shall have a minimum cell classification of 345464C in accordance with ASTM D3350 or a minimum grade of 320 PE4710 in accordance with ASTM F714. A 12 in. section of the liner pipe shall show no evidence of splitting, cracking, or breaking when compressed between parallel plates to 40% of its outside diameter within 2 to 5 minutes. Thermoplastic liner pipe will be considered for inclusion on the QPL by completing the requirements of ITM 806, Procedure Q.
b.Profile Wall HDPE Liner Pipe Profile wall HDPE liner pipe shall be in accordance with ASTM F894. The minimum liner ring stiffness constant, RSC, shall be 160 for circular installations and 250 for deformed installations. Thermoplastic liner pipe will be considered for 330 inclusion on the QPL by completing the requirements of ITM 806, Procedure A.
c.Profile Wall PVC Liner Pipe Profile wall PVC liner pipe shall be in accordance with ASTM F949. Thermoplastic liner pipe will be considered for inclusion on the QPL by completing the requirements of ITM 806, Procedure A.
907.26 Solvent Cements for PVC Pipe and Pipe Fittings
Solvent cement fo r PVC pipe and fittings shall be in accordance with ASTM D2564. A Type C certification in accordance wi th 916 shall be provided for the solvent 340 cements.
907.27 Elastomeric Seals
Elastomeric seals for joining plastic pipe shall be in accordance with ASTM F477. A Type B certification in accordance with 916 shall be provided for the seals. The limits of the following shall be shown on the certification. Test ASTM Tensile Strength D412 or D1414 Ultimate Elongation D412 or D1414 100% Modulus D412 or D1414 Hardness (Durometer) D2240 or D1414 Low-Temperature Hardness D2240 or D1414 Compression Set D395 Method B, or D1414 Accelerated Aging D573 Immersion, water D471 Ozone Resistance D1149 Elastomer Compound Effect on Pipe F477 Force Decay (Stress Relaxation) F913
907.28 Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe and Pipe Fittings
Reinforced thermosetting resin pipe and accompanying fittings shall be in 350 accordance with ASTM D2996 for the specified sizes. The short-term rupture strength 907.28 1036 hoop tensile stress shall be a minimum of 30,000 psi. All pipes shall be pigmented resin throughout the wall thickness. The color of the pipe shall match color No. 26400 of SAE-AMS-STD-595. Painting, gel-coating, or exterior coating of the pipe to obtain the specified color shall not be done. Pipe shall be tested in accordance with ASTM G154 for 2,500 h of accelerated weathering following cycle 2 as defined in Appendix X2. After testing, the surface of the pipe shall show no fiber exposure, crazing, or checking, and may have only a slight chalking or color change. An adhesive recommended by the manufacturer shall be used for joining pipe and fittings. A Type A certification in accordance with 916 shal l be provided for reinforced thermosetting 360 resin pipe/fittings. The results of the following shall be shown on the certification. Test ASTM Wall Thickness and Diameter D3567 Short-Term Hydrostatic Failure Strength D1599 Stiffness Factor (for direct-bury only) D2412, based on 5% deflection A lot will be defined as the production quantity in a given calendar month for each pipe diameter, not to exceed 10,000 lft. The accelerated weathering test shall be performed once for each pipe ma terial formulation that is provided. A new accelerated weathering test will be required if the pipe material formulation changes. Test results shall be provided to the Engineer at the time of delivery and shall be from tests performed on the formulation representative of the pipe delivered. 370
Source: Indiana Standard Specifications, 2024 Edition. Pages 1042–1046 of 1,248.