CSIDC/MKD/TECH/2014-15/14

TECHNICAL PARTICULARS OF R.C.C. HUME PIPES

TSC 15-10-2014
This Specification covers the requirements for Non-Pressure Reinforced Precast Concrete
Pipes (Spun) used for culverts, sewers, irrigation etc.
The Concrete Pipes shall be conforming to IS: 458/2003 (Fourth Revision) with up-to-date
amendment with regards to Design /Dimensions / Tolerances / Workmanship & Finish /
Materials used for making the Pipes. The Pipes shall be manufactured by spinning process.
The ends of the concrete pipes shall be suitable for flush joints or collar joints or suitable
for Socket & Spigot, roll on joints or confined gasket joints as per the requirements of the
purchaser.
The Pipes shall be of the following Sizes & Classification:
Schedule- 1: Reinforced Concrete, Light duty, Non-pressure Pipes, Class: NP2, with ends of
the pipes suitable for collar joints conforming to IS: 458/2003 (Fourth Revision)
with up-to-date amendment
Nominal Diameter of Pipes in mm.
80, 100, 150. 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000,
1100, 1200, 1400, 1600 & 1800.
1.
2.

Dimensions, Design and Strength requirements of Reinforced Concrete Pipes of Class NP2
shall be as per the Table 2 of IS: 458/2003(Fourth Revision), with up-to-date amendment.
Tenderers may also quote rates separately for the Collars. Dimensions and Design
requirements of Reinforced Concrete Collars for Pipes of Class NP2 shall be as per the Table
21 of IS: 458/2003, with up-to-date amendment.

Schedule- 2: Reinforced Concrete, Light duty, Non-pressure Pipes, Class: NP2, with ends of
the pipes suitable for Socket & Spigot, roll on joints or confined gasket joints
conforming to IS:458/2003 (Fourth Revision) with up-to-date amendment along
with Rubber Ring conforming to Type 2 of IS: 5382/1985 with up-to-date
amendment.

Nominal Diameter of Pipes in mm.

80, 100, 150. 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000,
1100,1200, 1400, 1600 & 1800.
1.
2.
3.

Dimensions, Design and Strength requirements of Reinforced Concrete Pipes of Class NP2
shall be as per the Table 2 of IS: 458/2003(Fourth Revision) with up-to-date amendment.
Spigot & Socket dimensions of NP2 Class Pipes shall be as per Table 13 of
IS: 458/2003(Fourth Revision) with up-to-date amendment.
Rubber Ring chords used in the Pipe joints shall conform to Type 2 of IS: 5382/1985 with
up-to-date amendment.
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Schedule- 3: Reinforced Concrete, Medium duty, Non-pressure Pipes, Class: NP3, with ends
of the pipes suitable for flush joints conforming to IS: 458/2003 (Fourth Revision)
with up-to-date amendment.
Nominal Diameter of Pipes in mm.
80, 100, 150. 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000,
1100, 1200, 1400, 1600 & 1800.
1.

Dimensions, Design and Strength requirements of Reinforced Concrete Pipes of Class NP3
shall be as per the Table 3 of IS: 458/2003(Fourth Revision) with up-to-date amendment.

Schedule- 4: Reinforced Concrete, Medium duty, Non-pressure Pipes, Class: NP3, with ends
of the pipes suitable for Socket & Spigot, roll on joints or confined gasket joints
conforming to IS:458/2003 (Fourth Revision) with up-to-date amendment along
with Rubber Ring conforming to Type 2 of IS: 5382/1985 with up-to-date
amendment.

Nominal Diameter of Pipes in mm.

80, 100, 150. 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000,
1100, 1200, 1400, 1600 & 1800.
1.
2.
3.

Dimensions, Design and Strength requirements of Reinforced Concrete Pipes of Class NP3
shall be as per the Table 3 of IS: 458/2003(Fourth Revision) with up-to-date amendment
Spigot & Socket dimensions of NP3 Class Pipes shall be as per Table 14 & Table 17 of IS:
458/2003 (Fourth Revision) with up-to-date amendment.
Rubber Ring chords used in the Pipe joints shall conform to Type 2 of IS: 5382/1985
with up-to-date amendment.

Schedule- 5: Reinforced Concrete, Heavy duty, Non-pressure Pipes, Class: NP4, with ends of
the pipes suitable for flush joints conforming to IS: 458/2003 (Fourth Revision)
with up-to-date amendment.
Nominal Diameter of Pipes in mm.
80, 100, 150. 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000,
1100, 1200, 1400, 1600 & 1800.
1.

Dimensions, Design and Strength requirements of Reinforced Concrete Pipes of Class NP4
shall be as per the Table 6 of IS: 458/2003 (Fourth Revision) with up-to-date amendment.

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Schedule- 6: Reinforced Concrete, Heavy duty, Non-pressure Pipes, Class: NP4, with ends of
the pipes suitable for Socket & Spigot, roll on joints or confined gasket joints
conforming to IS:458/2003 (Fourth Revision) with up-to-date amendment along
with Rubber Ring conforming to Type 2 of IS: 5382/1985 with up-to-date
amendment.

Nominal Diameter of Pipes in mm.

80, 100, 150. 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900,
1000,1100,1200, 1400, 1600 & 1800.
1.
2.
3.

Dimensions, Design and Strength requirements of Reinforced Concrete Pipes of Class NP4
shall be as per the Table 6 of IS: 458/2003(Fourth Revision) with up-to-date amendment.
Spigot & Socket dimensions of NP4 Class Pipes shall be as per Table 14 & Table 17 of IS:
458/2003(Fourth Revision) with up-to-date amendment.
Rubber Ring chords used in the Pipe joints shall conform to Type 2 of IS: 5382/1985 with
up-to-date amendment.

Schedule-7:

Reinforced Concrete Collar for Reinforced Concrete, Light duty, Non-pressure

Pipes, Class: NP2 conforming to IS: 458/2003 (Fourth Revision) with up-to-date
amendment.
Reinforced Concrete Collar for the Pipes, Class: NP2, size (Nominal Diameter
in mm) , is as per below:
80, 100, 150. 200, 225, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900,
1000,1100,1200, 1400, 1600 & 1800.

1.

Dimensions and Design requirements of Reinforced Concrete Collar for Pipes of Class NP2
shall be as per the Table 21 of IS: 458/2003(Fourth Revision) with up-to-date amendment.

Schedule - 8
Sub Item
Code No.

Transportation Charges:
Item Description Distance in km.

Transportation Charges in %
on the Total Cost of Pipes/
Collars

1
Upto 50 km.
2
Above 50 km. upto 100 km.
3
Above 100 km. upto 150 km.
4
Above 150 km. upto 200 km.
5
Above 200 km.
Inspection & Testing:
As per prevailing practice, the following Review of Reports shall be carried out.

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Review of Reports:
The following Reports shall be submitted to the Inspecting Officer at the time of Inspection for
review:
During manufacture, Compressive Strength Tests shall be conducted by the manufacturers on 150
mm Concrete Cubes in accordance with the relevant requirements of IS: 456/2000 with up-to-date
amendment and IS: 516/1959 (Reaffirmed 1999) with up-to-date amendment , as stipulated in clause
5.5.3 of IS: 458/2003 (Fourth Revision) with up-to-date amendment. The manufacturer shall submit
the results of Compressive Strength Tests of Concrete Cubes made from the Concrete used for the
pipes. Alternatively, if the manufacturers do not have the facilities for Compressive Strength Test on
Concrete Cubes, they shall get the Test done at CSIDC laboratory at least once in a month and
submit the report to the Inspecting Officer for review.
1.
2.
3.

Manufacturer shall submit his own Certificate for materials of construction used in the pipes.
Manufacturer shall submit Test Certificate for the Steel used for Reinforcement.
Manufactures Test Repot of Rubber Rings shall be submitted for review (incase of Pipes
with Socket & Spigot ends).

TESTS:
As per prevailing practice, the following Tests / Checking shall be carried out.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Visual examination,
Permeability Test and
Three Edge Bearing Test to produce 0.25 mm crack.
Any other Tests that are mentioned in IS: 458/2003 (Fourth Revision) with up-to-date
amendment shall be carried out if desired by the Consignee.

NOTE:
1.

5.

The tolerances on Pipes shall be as per clause 8.2 & tolerances on Collar shall be as per
Table No.21 of IS: 458/2003 (Fourth Revision) with up-to-date amendment.
Workmanship & Finish of the Pipes & Collars shall be as per Clause 9 of IS:
458/2003 (Fourth Revision) with up-to-date amendment.
The length in which the pipes are to be supplied shall be as per the mutual agreement
between the purchaser and the supplier. However, the recommended length above 300 mm
Nominal Diameter is 2.5 meters.
Curing of the pipes shall be done as per the Clause 7.4 of IS: 458/2003 (Fourth Revision)
with up-to-date amendment.
Rubber Ring chords used in the Pipe joints shall conform to Type 2 of IS: 5382/1985 with

6.

The following information shall be shall be clearly marked on the each Finished Pipe.

2.
3.

4.

up-to-date amendment.

a.
b.
c.

Size of Pipe,
Class of Pipe, and
Name of manufacture.

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7.
8.

The supplier shall guarantee the Pipes and Collars for a period of 12 months from the date of
receipt of the materials by the consignee.
For Reinforced Concrete Pipes Rates must be quoted on the basis of Per Meter length and in
the case of Collars Rates shall be quoted on the basis of Per Piece. (The cost of the
Rubber Ring shall be included in the Rate per Meter length of the Pipe. No extra payment
towards the supply of Rubber rings will be made) as per the prevailing practice,
transportation cost for Pipes & Collars shall be quoted separately.
Recommended by Technical Specification Committee Dated 15-10-2014

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