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... J-1 Proposed Revisions to AASHTO M 294 for Recycled Materials Incorporation The following pages detail the proposed revisions to AASHTO M 294 to include the incorporation of recycled materials. Commentary is shown in the margins of the standard.
From page 114...
... J-2 Standard Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe, 300- to 1500-mm (12- to 60-in.) Diameter AASHTO Designation: M 294-17 Release: Group 2 (June 2016)
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... J-3 Standard Specification for Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe, 300- to 1500-mm (12- to 60-in.) Diameter AASHTO Designation: M 294-17 Release: Group 2 (June 2017)
From page 116...
... J-4 AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction Specifications AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications AASHTO Standard Practice for Service Life Determination of Corrugated HDPE Pipes Manufactured with Recycled Materials 2.2. ASTM Standards: D618, Standard Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing D638, Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics D883, Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics D2122, Standard Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings D2412, Standard Test Method for Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading D2444, Standard Test Method for Determination of the Impact Resistance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a Tup (Falling Weight)
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... J-5 3.3. contaminant - inorganic particulate matter or other non-HDPE material that creates inclusions or stress risers in the crystalline structure of HDPE.
From page 118...
... J-6 4.1.2. Type S -- This pipe shall have a full circular cross section, with an outer corrugated pipe wall and a smooth inner liner.
From page 119...
... J-7 6.1.1.2. For pipes manufactured with recycled materials, UCLS testing shall be conducted in accordance to ASTM F3181 and Section 9.4 to ensure the desired service life is met.
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... J-8 7.2.3. Inside Diameter Tolerances -- The tolerance on the specified inside diameter shall be 4.5 percent oversize and 1.5 percent undersize, but not more than 37 mm (1.5 in.)
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... J-9 Table 1 -- Rows of Perforations, Height H of the Centerline of the Uppermost Rows above the Invert, and Chord Length L of Unperforated Segment, for Class 1 Perforations Nominal Diameter, mm (in.) Rows of Perforationsa H, Max,b mm (in.)
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... J-10 7.5. Pipe Flattening -- Pipe specimens shall show no visual evidence of cracking, splitting or delamination when tested in accordance to Section 9.2.
From page 123...
... J-11 7.9.2. Soiltight joints are specified as a function of opening size, channel length, and backfill particle size.
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... J-12 which simplifies to: 1.20Db hp = where: b = Minimum buckling deflection limit, percent (%) D = Inside diameter of pipe, mm (in.)
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... J-13 Figure 2: Example illustration of the corrugation height, hp Figure 3: Example measurement of the inside diameter with a vernier caliper and the outside diameter with a circumferential wrap tape. Other measurement techniques in accordance to ASTM D2122 are permissible.
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... J-14 9.2.2. It is permissible to run the pipe stiffness test in conjunction with the pipe flattening test as long as individual evaluations are made for their respective criteria as specified under Sections 7.4 and 9.1 (stiffness)
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... J-15 9.4.1.3. If specimens are taken from ground-up pieces of pipe that have been compression-molded into a plaque, the plaques shall be made per ASTM D4703 Procedure C
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... J-16 Figure 5 -- Location of Pipe Cut Figure 6 -- Feeler Gauge Insertion 9.8. Stub Compression Capacity -- Determine the stub compression capacity of the pipe section in accordance with T 341.
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... J-18 independently tested and prequalified based on a "recipe" with component percentage tolerances of no more than ±1.5 percent substantiated by annual independent testing.
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... J-19 T = Service temperature, °C SVC = Design service stress, psi tSVC = Required service life at service conditions, yrs.
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... J-20 X1.2.3. The plant must have an approved laboratory, either within the company or an independent laboratory.
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... J-21 X1.8. Sampling and Testing: X1.8.1.
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... J-22 X2.2. Example 2: Consider a pipe installed in a condition where the maximum factored tensile design stress is 400 psi and the average in-ground service temperature is 20 °C.

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