CSA A257 SERIES-09 Standards for concrete pipe and manhole sections

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CSA A257 SERIES-09 Document Information:

Title
Standards for concrete pipe and manhole sections

CSA Standards

Publication Date:
Oct 1, 2009

Scope:

This Standard applies to circular precast concrete pipe, manhole (maintenance hole) sections, and accessories intended for

(a) use as sewer pipe for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water; and

(b) the construction of culverts.

This Standard describes the following procedures for testing circular precast concrete pipe, manhole sections, and joints:

(a) three-edge-bearing test (see Clause 4);

(b) concrete compression tests (see Clause 5);

(c) absorption test (see Clause 6);

(d) hydrostatic test (see Clause 7);

(e) flat slab top test (see Clause 8); and

(f) manhole step tests (see Clause 9).

This Standard does not apply to cast-in-place elements or to non-circular precast concrete pipe, manhole, or catch basin sections.

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