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in lbs

Source: http://www.pdfebook4u.com/download/CONCRETE-PIPE-
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AASHTO M 170 Checklist


If No, stop, the pipe is unacceptable unless indicated otherwise.

 Is the pipe marked with the pipe class and specification designation?

 Is the pipe marked with the date of manufacture?

 Is the pipe marked with the name or trademark of the manufacturer?

 Is the pipe marked with the identification of the plant?

 Is the pipe marked with a “Q Cast” stamp? (This is to certify the pipe was produced by

an ACPA certified plant.)

 Is the wall thickness less than required by AASHTO and as described above? If yes,

stop, the pipe is unacceptable.

 Does the pipe support the D-load required by specification when loaded to

produce a 1 ft. long, horizontal, 0.01 in. crack?

 Does the pipe support the D-load required by specification when loaded to

ultimate load?

Source: http://epg.modot.org/index.php?title=1026.7_Reinforced_Concrete_Pipe_(RCP)_Inspection_Guide

To be acceptable, pipe is required to sustain a load 15% greater than the "D-load to produce a
0.01 inch crack" without exhibiting a 0.01 inch crack. When acceptance is on the basis of 5.1.2.,
perform tests on pipe with an L/D ratio not less than one and not greater than two.
Source: http://www.dot.state.pa.us/Penndot/reginfo.nsf/0/a1421afa3a64ac4f852567a10073a55a?OpenDocument

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