SCOPE
708.01.01 Materials Covered. This specification covers the quality of reinforced concrete pipe, clay pipe, and
plastic pipe. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND TESTS
708.03.01 Reinforced Concrete Pipe. This pipe shall conform to AASHTO M170 (AASHTO M2 07 for
oval pipe) for the specified diameters and strength classes. Furnish oval pipe where specified. Unless otherwise specified, pipe wall design and use of elliptical reinforcement in circular pipe are optional. Precast reinforced concrete end sections shall conform to the requirements of the cited specifications to the extent to which they apply.
708.03.02 Perforated Concrete Pipe. This pipe shall conform to AASHTO M175 or to ASTM C444 for the
specified diameters and strength classes.
708.03.03 Clay Pipe. This pipe shall conform to ASTM C700 for pipe with full circular cross section, for the
specified diameter and strength class. When specifi ed, the bell shall have integral spacer lugs to provide for an annular opening and self -centering feature. Joints shall conform to ASTM C425.
708.03.04 Plastic Pipe. Perforated and nonperforated plastic pipe shall conform to the following for the sizes
and the types specified in the contract. Joints shall be watertight and shall conform to ASTM D3212 or be fully welded in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications .
a.Smooth Wall Polyethylene Pipe. Pipe shall conform to ASTM F714 and minimum cell class, ASTM D3350, 335434C. The standard dimensional ratio (SDR) of the pipe shall be a maximum of 26.
b.Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe. Furnish pipe conforming to AASHTO M294, Type S or Type D . Steel Reinforced Thermoplastic Ribbed Pipe conforming to ASTM F2562 and minimum cell class ASTM D3350, 345464C may be substituted for corrugated polyethylene pipe .
c.Profile Wall ( Ribbed) Polyethylene Pipe. Pipe shall conform to ASTM F894 and minimum cell class, ASTM D3350, 334433C or 335434C.
d.Corrugated Polyethylene Drainage Pipe. Pipe shall conform to AASHTO M252 and minimum cell class, ASTM D3350, 315412C.
e.Smooth Wall Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe. Pipe shall conform to AASHTO M278 and minimum cel l class, ASTM D1784, 12454C or 12364C.
f.Profile Wall (ribbed) Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe. Pipe shall conform to AASHTO M304 and minimum cell class, ASTM D1784, 12454C or 12364C.
g.Acrylonitrile -Butadiene -Styrene (ABS) Pipe. Pipe shall conform to AASHTO M264. When perforated pipe is specified, perforations shall conform to AASHTO M278. SECTION 709 METAL PIPE AND DRAINS SCOPE
709.01.01 Material Covered. This specification covers the quality of metal pipes, metal arch pipes, metal end
sections, structural plate pipe, and perforated metal pipe. PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND TESTS
709.03.01 Corrugated Steel Pipe. These conduits and the coupling bands shall conform to AASHTO M36 for
the specified sectional dimensions and galvanized coating. Furnish shop- formed elliptical pipe and shop strutted pipe where specified. Special sections, such as elbows, tees, and wyes, for these conduits shall be of the same gage as the conduit to which they are joined, and shall conform to applicable requirements of AASHTO M36.
709.03.02 Corrugated Aluminum Pipe. This pipe shall conform to AASHTO M196.
709.03 03 Anchor Assemblies for Downdrains. Anchor assemblies, hardware, and accessories shall
conform to the requirements of ASTM A153 and ASTM A123.
709.03.04 Corrugated Steel Pipe for Underdrains. This pipe shall conform to AASHTO M36, Type III for the
specifie d diameters.
709.03.05 Corrugated Aluminum Pipe for Underdrains. This pipe shall conform to AASHTO M196
and M197.
709.03.06 Steel Structural Plate Pipe and Pipe Arches. This pipe shall conform to AASHTO M167.
709.03.07 Aluminum Structural Plate Pipe and Pipe Arches. This pipe shall conform to AASHTO M219.
Source: Nevada Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2014 Edition. Pages 545–546 of 610.