ASTM C497M-13
Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)

Standard No.

ASTM C497M-13

Release Date

2013

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

Status

Be replaced

Replace By

ASTM C497-13e1

Latest

ASTM C497M-20a

Scope

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	9
Manhole Step	10
Cylinder	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 4°C 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.

ASTM C497M-13 history

• 2020 ASTM C497M-20a Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)
• 2020 ASTM C497-20e1 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile
• 2020 ASTM C497M-20 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)
• 2019 ASTM C497M-19a Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)
• 2019 ASTM C497M-19 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Concrete Box Sections, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)
• 2018 ASTM C497-18b Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
• 2018 ASTM C497-18a Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
• 2018 ASTM C497M-18 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)
• 2017 ASTM C497M-17 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)
• 2016 ASTM C497-16a Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
• 2016 ASTM C497M-16 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)
• 2015 ASTM C497M-15 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)
• 2014 ASTM C497M-14 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile &40;Metric&41;
• 2013 ASTM C497M-13ae1 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile 40;Metric41;
• 2013 ASTM C497M-13a Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile lpar;Metricrpar;
• 2013 ASTM C497-13e1 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
• 2013 ASTM C497M-13 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile (Metric)
• 2005 ASTM C497M-05 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile [Metric]
• 2004 ASTM C497M-04e1 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile [Metric]
• 2004 ASTM C497M-04 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile [Metric]
• 2003 ASTM C497M-03a Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile [Metric]
• 2003 ASTM C497M-03 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile [Metric]
• 2002 ASTM C497M-02 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile [Metric]
• 1998 ASTM C497-98 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile
• 1997 ASTM C497M-97 Standard Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections, or Tile [Metric]