ASTM C507M-22 PDF

Full title and description

ASTM C507M-22 — Standard Specification for Reinforced Concrete Elliptical Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe (Metric). This metric-companion specification establishes requirements for the manufacture, materials, reinforcement, testing, and acceptance of reinforced, elliptically shaped concrete pipe intended for conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, storm water, and for culvert construction.

Abstract

This specification covers reinforced elliptically shaped concrete pipe (horizontal and vertical orientations), specifying permitted cementitious combinations, aggregate and water, circumferential/longitudinal/joint reinforcement, mixture and curing requirements, compressive-strength test methods (standard cylinders, like-cured cylinders, or cores), repair criteria, and designation and sizing conventions for elliptical pipe. It is the SI (metric) counterpart to the inch‑pound specification C507.

General information

• Status: Active / Current standard.
• Publication date: 1 September 2022 (designation C507M-22).
• Publisher: ASTM International.
• ICS / categories: 23.040.50 (Pipes and fittings of other materials).
• Edition / version: C507M-22 (metric edition, 2022 revision).
• Number of pages: Approximately 10–11 pages (varies by publisher/format).

Scope

Specifies requirements for reinforced, elliptically shaped concrete pipe intended for sewage, industrial wastes, storm drainage, and culverts. The standard defines designation for pipes intended to be installed with the major axis horizontal (horizontal elliptical pipe) or vertical (vertical elliptical pipe), and is a manufacturing/purchase specification (it does not prescribe bedding/backfill or installation details). Reinforced concrete pipe conforming to ASTM C507 are acceptable under this metric specification unless otherwise restricted by the owner.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and designation of horizontal and vertical elliptical pipe.
• Permitted cementitious systems (Portland cements, blended cements, combinations with slag and fly ash) and allowance for specified polypropylene fibers where applicable.
• Requirements for circumferential, longitudinal, and joint reinforcement (materials and detailing).
• Mixture, casting, curing, and manufacturing tolerances and acceptance criteria.
• Compressive-strength testing options: standard rodded cylinders, like-cured cylinders, or cores drilled from pipe.
• Repair and acceptance criteria for manufacturing imperfections and handling damage.
• Designation, sizing, and strength classification for procurement and quality control.

Typical use and users

Used by municipal and highway engineers, design consultants, specifiers, precast concrete manufacturers, quality-control/inspection personnel, procurement officers, and contractors involved in storm drainage, sewer, and culvert projects where elliptically shaped reinforced concrete pipe is specified. Owners and engineers use it as a manufacturing and purchase specification to define material and test requirements.

Related standards

Directly related to ASTM C507 (inch‑pound companion). Other referenced or commonly associated standards include ASTM C33/C33M (aggregates), ASTM C150/C150M (Portland cement), and various ASTM reinforcement and concrete test standards; AASHTO publications (for matching procurement/contract language, e.g., AASHTO M 207M/M 207) are also commonly cross‑referenced.

Keywords

elliptical pipe, reinforced concrete pipe, culvert, storm drain, sewer pipe, horizontal elliptical, vertical elliptical, metric specification, C507M, reinforcement, compressive strength, manufacturing specification.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ASTM C507M-22 is the metric (SI) specification for reinforced concrete elliptical culvert, storm drain, and sewer pipe, setting material, reinforcement, manufacturing, testing, and acceptance requirements for elliptical reinforced concrete pipe.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the designations (horizontal/vertical), permitted cementitious materials and aggregates, reinforcement requirements (circumferential, longitudinal, joints), mixture and curing, compressive-strength testing methods (standard or like-cured cylinders or cores), repair criteria, and procurement-related acceptance requirements. It does not cover bedding/backfill or installation procedures.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Municipal and transportation agencies, consulting and design engineers, precast reinforced concrete pipe manufacturers, quality/inspection staff, contractors, and project specifiers. Owners specify it as a manufacturing and purchase standard for elliptical reinforced concrete pipe.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The C507M-22 edition is current (published/approved 1 September 2022) and supersedes the prior C507M-20 edition. Users should confirm whether a newer revision has been issued before purchase or use.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — C507M is the metric companion to ASTM C507 (inch‑pound version). It is also aligned with related procurement specifications such as AASHTO M 207M/M 207 in contexts where AASHTO language is used; it references several other ASTM standards for materials and testing.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Elliptical pipe; reinforced concrete; culvert; storm drain; sewer pipe; horizontal elliptical; vertical elliptical; manufacturing specification; C507M.