AASHTO M 86M/M 86-09

(Agrees with ASTM C 14M-07 and C 14-07 except for limiting absorption testing to the five-hour boil method, theuse of fibers in Section 6.5 is at the owners option, and the manufacturer is not afforded the option to supply inchpoundsized pipe when the order is placed in SI units.)

1. SCOPE

1.1. This specification covers nonreinforced concrete pipe intended to be used for the conveyance ofsewage, industrial wastes, storm water, and for the construction of culverts.
1.2. This specification is applicable for orders in either SI units (M 86M) or in inch-pound units(M 86). SI units and inch-pound units are not necessarily equivalent. Inch-pound units are shownin brackets in the text for clarity, but they are the applicable values when the material is ordered toM 86.
Note 1--This specification is a manufacturing and purchasing specification only and does notinclude requirements for bedding, backfill, or the relationship between field load conditions andthe strength classification of pipe. However, experience has shown that the successful performanceof this product depends upon the proper selection of the class of pipe, type of bedding and backfill,and care that the installation conforms to the construction specifications. The owner is cautionedthat he must correlate the field requirements with the class of pipe specified and provide for orrequire inspection at the construction site.

This product replaces:AASHTO M 86M/M 86-07 - Standard Specification for Concrete Sewer, Storm Drain, and Culvert Pipe