Mastic

Mastic sealants consist of rubber compounds or

bitumen and inert mineral filler, which are
usually
applied at ambient temperatures. The joint
surfaces
are thoroughly cleaned, dried and prepared in
accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
A sufficient amount of sealant should be used
to fill the annular joint space with some squeeze
out. During cold weather, better workability of
the
mastic sealant can be obtained if the mastic and
joint surfaces are warmed.
Mortar
Mortar consists of portland cement paste, sand
and water. The joint surface is thoroughly
cleaned
and soaked with water immediately before the
joint
is made. A layer of paste or mortar is placed in
the
lower portion of the bell or groove end of the
installed
pipe and on the upper portion of the tongue
Geotextile Filter Fabrics
As an alternative measure, where groundwater
and joint configurations warrant, a band of geotextile
filter fabric, usually 1 to 2 feet (.3 to .6 meters)
wide may be wrapped around the exterior of the
pipe joint and secured with either tape or stitching
to prevent soil infiltration into joints of storm and culvert
pipe.
External Bands
Portland cement mortar bands are sometimes
specified around the exterior of the pipe joint. A
slight depression is excavated in the bedding material
to enable mortar to be placed underneath
the pipe. The entire external joint surface is then
cleaned and soaked with water. Special canvas or
cloth diapers can be used to hold the mortar as it
is placed. Backfill material should be immediately
placed around the pipe.
Rubber-mastic bands also can be used around
the exterior of the pipe joint. The bands are stretched
tightly around the barrel of the pipe and held firmly
in place by the weight of the backfill material.
JOINT PROCEDURES
Joints for pipe sizes up to 24 in. (600 mm) in diameter
can usually be assembled by means of a
bar and wood block. The axis of the pipe section to
be installed should be aligned as closely as possi