1.1 These test methods cover testing of concrete pipe, manhole sections, and tile. The test methods described are used in production testing and acceptance testing to evaluate the properties provided for in the specifications.
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order: Section External Load Crushing Strength 4 Flat Slab Top 5 Core Strength 6 Absorption 7 Hydrostatic 8 Permeability Manhole Step 9 10 Cylinder Strength 11 Gasket Lubricant 12 Joint Shear 13 Alkalinity 14 Gasket Measurements 15
1.3 The test specimens shall not have been exposed to a temperature below 40°F for the 24 h immediately preceding the test.
1.4 If any test specimen fails because of mechanical reasons such as failure of testing equipment or improper specimen preparation, it shall be discarded and another specimen taken.
1.5 Specimens shall be selected in accordance with the specifications for the type of pipe or tile being tested.
1.6 A complete metric companion to Test Methods C497 has been developed—C497M; therefore, no metric equivalents are presented in these methods.
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. 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.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM C497-17 Referenced Document
ASTM C1231/C1231M Standard Practice for Use of Unbonded Caps in Determination of Compressive Strength of Hardened Cylindrical Concrete Specimens*, 2023-10-20 Update
ASTM C31/C31M Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field*, 2024-04-01 Update
ASTM C39/C39M Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
ASTM C42/C42M Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete
ASTM C617 Standard Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
ASTM C670 Standard Practice for Preparing Precision and Bias Statements for Test Methods for Construction Materials
ASTM C822 Standard Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related Products
ASTM D2240 Standard Test Method for Properties of Rubber &8212; Durometer Hardness*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM E4 Standard Practices for Force Verification of Testing Machines
ASTM C497-17 history
2020ASTM C497-20e1 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2020ASTM C497-20 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2019ASTM C497-19a Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2019ASTM C497-19 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2018ASTM C497-18b Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2018ASTM C497-18a Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2018ASTM C497-18 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2017ASTM C497-17 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2016ASTM C497-16a Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2016ASTM C497-16 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2015ASTM C497-15 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2014ASTM C497-14 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2013ASTM C497-13e1 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2013ASTM C497-13 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2005ASTM C497-05 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2004ASTM C497-04e1 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2004ASTM C497-04 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2003ASTM C497-03a Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2003ASTM C497-03 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
2002ASTM C497-02 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
1998ASTM C497-98 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile