Description

This specification covers reinforced elliptically shaped concrete pipe to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial wastes, and storm water and for the construction of culvers.

Pipe designed for placement with the major axis horizontal shall be designated as “Horizontal Elliptical Pipe.” Pipe designed for placement with the major axis vertical shall be designated as “Vertical Elliptical Pipe.”

This specification agrees with ASTM C 507M-13a and C 507-13a except that the absorption test is limited to the 5-h boil method, the use of synthetic fibers is at the option of the owner, the method of acceptance is changed as per Sections 11.1 and 11.5.3.3.