Concrete pipe and box culvert installation manual

This manual presents a guide for the proper installation of concrete pipe. While focusing on the construction of the pipesoil system, this manual also addresses those factors critical to the completion of the entire system, from delivery of the concrete pipe to the jobsite, to . products. A companion publication “The Concrete Pipe and Portal Culvert Installation Manual” gives details of how these products should be installed. SCOPE The content of this handbook covers the pre-construction activities associated with precast concrete pipe and portal culverts, namely those undertaken by the designer of the project. CONCRETE PIPE USE MANUAL STORM SEWERS CULVERTS ASTM C Reinforced Concrete D-Load Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe C pipe is used for sizes 12 in. through in. diameter designed for a specific D-load strength. Joints provided for most culvert and drainage employ cement mortar or mastic compound. The.

CONCRETE CULVERT DESIGN AND DETAILING MANUAL 03 14 DEFINITIONS Page 3 2 DEFINITIONS Apron Wall - Also known as a cutoff wall; a vertical non-structural concrete wall built across the full width of the ends of box culverts and extending below the level of the bottom slab. Bar Mass - The mass of a reinforcing bar per unit length (kg/m). CSP Installation Manual 3 FOREWORD This manual is intended for both the contractor and the engineer. It provides practical information for the installation of corrugated steel pipe as storm sewers or culverts. It also provides the necessary considerations for proper design to achieve long term performance of the culvert or storm sewer. Installation Installation Proper Installation of Concrete Pipe and Box Culverts ensures the public will receive the maximum service life of these products. The American Concrete Pipe Association and its members have conducted numerous research and analysis on factors which affect the field performance of concrete pipe and box culverts.

A companion publication “The Concrete Pipe and Portal Culvert Installation Manual” gives details of how these products should be installed. SCOPE The content of this handbook covers the pre-construction activities associated with precast concrete pipe and portal culverts, namely those undertaken by the designer of the project. This manual presents a guide for the proper installation of concrete pipe. While focusing on the construction of the pipesoil system, this manual also addresses those factors critical to the completion of the entire system, from delivery of the concrete pipe to the jobsite, to the acceptance of the installed pipeline. CONCRETE CULVERT DESIGN AND DETAILING MANUAL 03 14 DEFINITIONS Page 3 2 DEFINITIONS Apron Wall - Also known as a cutoff wall; a vertical non-structural concrete wall built across the full width of the ends of box culverts and extending below the level of the bottom slab. Bar Mass - The mass of a reinforcing bar per unit length (kg/m).