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Designation: C 76 – 02

Standard Specification for

Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C 76; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of original
adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A superscript
epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope C 497 Test Methods for Concrete Pipe, Manhole Sections,

1.1 This specification covers reinforced concrete pipe or Tile5
intended to be used for the conveyance of sewage, industrial C 595 Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements4
wastes, and storm water, and for the construction of culverts. C 618 Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined
1.2 A complete metric companion to Specification C 76 has Natural Pozzolan for Use as a Mineral Admixture in
been developed—C 76M; therefore, no metric equivalents are Concrete3
presented in this specification. C 655 Specification for Reinforced Concrete D-Load Cul-
vert, Storm Drain, and Sewer Pipe5
NOTE 1—This specification is a manufacturing and purchase specifica- C 822 Terminology Relating to Concrete Pipe and Related
tion only, and does not include requirements for bedding, backfill, or the
Products5
relationship between field load condition and the strength classification of
pipe. However, experience has shown that the successful performance of C 1116 Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete and
this product depends upon the proper selection of the class of pipe, type Shotcrete3

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of bedding and backfill, and care that installation conforms to the
3. Terminology
construction specifications. The owner of the reinforced concrete pipe
specified herein is cautioned that he must correlate the field requirements
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crete pipe, see Terminology C 822.

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NOTE 2—Attention is called to the specification for reinforced concrete
D-load culvert, storm drain, and sewer pipe (Specification C 655).
Pipe manufactured in accordance with this specification
2. Referenced Documents shall be of five classes identified as Class I, Class II, Class III,
2.1 ASTM Standards: Class IV, and Class V. The corresponding strength require-
ASTM ments
C76-02 are prescribed in Tables 1-5.
A 82 Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete Re-
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5. Basis of Acceptance
A 185 Specification for Steel Welded Wire, Fabric, Plain,
for Concrete Reinforcement 2 5.1 Unless otherwise designated by the owner at the time
A 496 Specification for Steel Wire, Deformed, for Concrete of, or before placing an order, two separate and alternative
Reinforcement2 bases of acceptance are permitted as follows:
A 497 Specification for Steel Welded Wire Fabric, De- 5.1.1 Acceptance on the Basis of Plant Load-Bearing Tests,
formed, for Concrete Reinforcement 2 Material Tests, and Inspection of Manufactured Pipe for Visual
A 615/A 615M Specification for Deformed and Plain Defects and Imperfections—Acceptability of the pipe in all
Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement 2 diameters and classes produced in accordance with 7.1 or 7.2
C 33 Specification for Concrete Aggregates3 shall be determined by the results of the three-edge bearing
C 150 Specification for Portland Cement4 tests as defined in 11.3.1; by such material tests as are required
C 309 Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Com- in 6.1, 6.2, and 6.4; by absorption tests on selected samples of
pounds for Curing Concrete 3 concrete from the wall of the pipe; and by visual inspection of
the finished pipe to determine its conformance with the
accepted design and its freedom from defects.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee C13 on 5.1.2 Acceptance on the Basis of Material Tests and Inspec-
Concrete Pipe and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee C13.02 on tion of Manufactured Pipe for Defects and Imperfections—
Reinforced Sewer and Culvert Pipe. Acceptability of the pipe in all diameters and classes produced
Current edition approved Aug. 10, 2002. Published October 2002. Originally
published as C 76–30T. Last previous edition C 76–00.
in accordance with 7.1 or 7.2 shall be determined by the results
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 01.04.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.02.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.01. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.05.

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C 76 – 02
TABLE 1 Design Requirements for Class I Reinforced Concrete PipeA

NOTE 1—See Section 5 for basis of acceptance specified by the owner.

The strength test requirements in pounds-force per linear foot of pipe under the three-edge-bearing method shall be either the D-load (test load
expressed in pounds-force per linear foot per foot of diameter) to produce a 0.01-in. crack, or the D-loads to produce the 0.01-in. crack and the ultimate
load as specified below, multiplied by the internal diameter of the pipe in feet.
D-load to produce a 0.01-in. crack 800
D-load to produce the ultimate load 1200
Reinforcement, in.2/linear ft of pipe wall
Wall A Wall B
Internal
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in. Wall ReinforcementB Wall ReinforcementB
Elliptical Elliptical
Thickness, Thickness,
Inner Outer ReinforcementC Inner Outer ReinforcementC
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Cage Cage Cage Cage
60 5 0.25 0.15 0.28 6 0.21 0.13 0.23
66 51⁄2 0.30 0.18 0.33 61⁄2 0.25 0.15 0.28
72 6 0.35 0.21 0.39 7 0.29 0.17 0.32
78 61⁄2 0.40 0.24 0.44 71⁄2 0.32 0.19 0.36
84 7 0.45 0.27 0.50 8 0.37 0.22 0.41
90 71⁄2 0.49 0.29 0.54 81⁄2 0.41 0.25 0.46
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For modified or special designs see 7.2 or with the permission of the owner utilize the provisions of Specification C 655. Steel areas may be interpolated between those
shown for variations in diameter, loading, or wall thickness. Pipe over 96 in. in diameter shall have two circular cages or an inner circular plus one elliptical cage.
B
As an alternative to designs requiring both inner and outer circular cages the reinforcement may be positioned and proportioned in either of the following manners:
An inner circular cage plus an elliptical cage such that the area of the elliptical cage shall not be less than that specified for the outer cage in the table and the total area
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An inner and outer cage plus quadrant mats in accordance with Fig. 1, or
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Elliptical and quadrant steel must be held in place by means of holding rods, chairs, or other positive means throughout the entire casting operation.

of such material tests as are required in 6.1, 6.2, and 6.4; by combination of Portland cement and supplementary cementing
crushing tests on concrete cores or cured concrete cylinders; by materials be less than 470 lb/yd 3.
absorption tests on selected samples from the wall of the pipe; 6.2 Cementitious materials:
and by inspection of the finished pipe including amount and 6.2.1 Cement—Cement shall conform to the requirements
placement of reinforcement to determine its conformance with for portland cement of Specification C 150 or shall be portland
the accepted design and its freedom from defects. blast-furnace slag cement or portland-pozzolan cement con-
5.1.3 When agreed upon by the owner and manufacturer, forming to the requirements of Specification C 595, except that
any portion or any combination of the tests itemized in 5.1.1 or the pozzolan constituent in the Type IP portland-pozzolan
5.1.2 may form the basis of acceptance. cement shall be fly ash.
5.2 Age for Acceptance—Pipe shall be considered ready for 6.2.2 Fly Ash—Fly ash shall conform to the requirements of
acceptance when it conforms to the requirements as indicated Class F or Class C of Specification C 618.
by the specified tests. 6.2.3 Allowable Combinations of Cementitious Materials—
6. Materials The combination of cementitious materials used in the concrete
shall be one of the following:
6.1 The aggregate shall be so sized, graded, proportioned,
6.2.3.1 Portland cement only,
and mixed with such proportions of Portland cement, blended
hydraulic cement, or Portland cement and supplementary 6.2.3.2 Portland blast furnace slag cement only,
cementing materials, or admixtures, if used, or a combination 6.2.3.3 Portland pozzolan cement only, or
thereof, and water to produce a homogenous concrete mixture 6.2.3.4 A combination of portland cement and fly ash.
of such quality that the pipe will conform to the test and design 6.3 Aggregates—Aggregates shall conform to Specification
requirements of the specification. In no case, however, shall the C 33 except that the requirement for gradation shall not apply.
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C 76 – 02
TABLE 2 Design Requirements for Class II Reinforced Concrete PipeA

NOTE 1—See Section 5 for basis of acceptance specified by the owner.

The strength test requirements in pounds-force per linear foot of pipe under the three-edge-bearing method shall be either the D-load (test load
expressed in pounds-force per linear foot per foot of diameter) to produce a 0.01-in. crack, or the D-loads to produce the 0.01-in. crack and the ultimate
load as specified below, multiplied by the internal diameter of the pipe in feet.
D-load to produce a 0.01-in. crack 1000
D-load to produce the ultimate load 1500
Reinforcement, in.2/linear ft of pipe wall
Wall A Wall B Wall C
Internal
Desig- Concrete Strength, 4000 psi Concrete Strength, 4000 psi Concrete Strength, 4000 psi
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Diameter, Wall Wall Wall
Thick- ReinforcementB Elliptical Thick- ReinforcementB Elliptical Thick- ReinforcementC Elliptical
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21 21⁄4 0.12 ... 0.10 23⁄4 0.07B ... 0.07B 31⁄2 0.07B ... 0.07B
24 21⁄2 0.13 ... 0.11 3 0.07B ... 0.07B 33⁄4 0.07B ... 0.07B
27 25⁄8 0.15 ... 0.13 31⁄4 0.13 ... 0.11 4 0.07B ... 0.07B
30 23⁄4 0.15 ... 0.14 31⁄2 0.14 ... 0.12 41⁄4 0.07B ... 0.07B
33 27⁄8 0.16 ... 0.15 33⁄4 0.15 ... 0.13 41⁄2 0.07B ... 0.07B
36 3 0.14 0.08 0.15 4E 0.12 0.07 0.13 43⁄4E 0.07 0.07 0.08
42 31⁄2 0.16 0.10 0.18 41⁄2 0.15 0.09 0.17 51⁄4 0.10 0.07 0.11
48 4 0.21 0.13 0.23 5 0.18 0.11 0.20 53⁄4 0.14 0.08 0.15
54 41⁄2 0.25 0.15 0.28 51⁄2 0.22 0.13 0.24 61⁄4 0.17 0.10 0.19
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For modified or special designs see 7.2 or with the permission of the owner utilize the provisions of Specification C 655. Steel areas may be interpolated between those
shown for variations in diameter, loading, or wall thickness. Pipe over 96 in. in diameter shall have two circular cages or an inner circular plus one elliptical cage.
B
For these classes and sizes, the minimum practical steel reinforcement is specified. The actual ultimate strength is greater than the minimum strength specified for
nonreinforced pipe of equivalent diameters.
C
As an alternative to designs requiring both inner and outer circular cages the reinforcement may be positioned and proportioned in either of the following manners:
An inner circular cage plus an elliptical cage such that the area of the elliptical cage shall not be less than that specified for the outer cage in the table and the total area
of the inner circular cage plus the elliptical cage shall not be less than that specified for the inner cage in the table,
An inner and outer cage plus quadrant mats in accordance with Fig. 1 , or
An inner and outer cage plus an elliptical cage in accordance with Fig. 2.
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Elliptical and quadrant steel must be held in place by means of holding rods, chairs, or other positive means throughout the entire casting operation.
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As an alternative, single cage reinforcement may be used. The reinforcement area in square in. per linear foot shall be 0.20 for wall B and 0.16 for wall C.

used with the approval of the owner. Type III synthetic fibers designed and manufactured specifi-
6.5 Steel Reinforcement—Reinforcement shall consist of cally for use in concrete and conforming to the requirements of
wire conforming to Specification A 82 or Specification A 496 Specification C 1116 shall be accepted.
or of wire fabric conforming to Specification A 185 or Speci-
fication A 497 or of bars of Grade 40 steel conforming to 7. Design
Specification A 615/A 615M. 7.1 Design Tables—The diameter, wall thickness, compres-
6.6 Synthetic Fibers— Collated fibrillated virgin polypro- sive strength of the concrete, and the area of the circumferen-
pylene fibers may be used, at the manufacturer’s option, in tial reinforcement shall be as prescribed for Classes I to V in
concrete pipe as a nonstructural manufacturing material. Only Tables 1-5, except as provided in 7.2.

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TABLE 3 Design Requirements for Class III Reinforced Concrete PipeA

NOTE 1—See Section 5 for basis of acceptance specified by the owner.

The strength test requirements in pounds-force per linear foot of pipe under the three-edge-bearing method shall be either the D-load (test load
expressed in pounds-force per linear foot per foot of diameter) to produce a 0.01-in. crack, or the D-loads to produce the 0.01-in. crack and the ultimate
load as specified below, multiplied by the internal diameter of the pipe in feet.
D-load to produce a 0.01-in. crack 1350
D-load to produce the ultimate load 2000
Reinforcement, in.2/linear ft of pipe wall
Wall A Wall B Wall C

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in. Cage Cage Cage Cage in. Cage Cage
in.
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21 21⁄4 0.14 ... 0.11 23⁄4 0.07D ... 0.07D 31⁄2 0.07D ... 0.07D
24 21⁄2 0.17 ... 0.14 3 0.07D ... 0.07D 33⁄4 0.07 ... 0.07D
27 25⁄8 0.18 ... 0.16 31⁄4 0.16 ... 0.14 4 0.08 ... 0.07D
30 23⁄4 0.19 ... 0.18 31⁄2 0.18 ... 0.15 41⁄4 0.10 ... 0.08
33 27⁄8 0.21 ... 0.20 33⁄4 0.20 ... 0.17 41⁄2 0.12 ... 0.10
36 3 0.21 0.13 0.23 4 E 0.17 0.10 0.19 43⁄4E 0.08 0.07 0.09
42 31⁄2 0.25 0.15 0.28 41⁄2 0.21 0.13 0.23 51⁄4 0.12 0.07 0.13
48 4 0.32 0.19 0.35 5 0.24 0.14 0.27 53⁄4 0.16 0.10 0.18
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As an alternative to designs requiring both inner and outer circular cages the reinforcement may be positioned and proportioned in either of the following manners:
An inner circular cage plus an elliptical cage such that the area of the elliptical cage shall not be less than that specified for the outer cage in the table and the total area
of the inner circular cage plus the elliptical cage shall not be less than that specified for the inner cage in the table,
An inner and outer cage plus quadrant mats in accordance with Fig. 1, or
An inner and outer cage plus an elliptical cage in accordance with Fig. 2.
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Elliptical and quadrant steel must be held in place by means of holding rods, chairs, or other positive means throughout the entire casting operation.
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For these classes and sizes, the minimum practical steel reinforcement is specified. The actual ultimate strength is greater than the minimum strength specified for
nonreinforced pipe of equivalent diameters.
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TABLE 4 Design Requirements for Class IV Reinforced Concrete PipeA

NOTE 1—See Section 5 for basis of acceptance specified by the owner.

The strength test requirements in pounds-force per linear foot of pipe under the three-edge-bearing method shall be either the D-load (test load
expressed in pounds-force per linear foot per foot of diameter) to produce a 0.01-in. crack, or the D-loads to produce the 0.01-in. crack and the ultimate
load as specified below, multiplied by the internal diameter of the pipe in feet.
D-load to produce a 0.01-in. crack 2000
D-load to produce the ultimate load 3000
Reinforcement, in.2/linear ft of pipe wall
Wall A Wall B Wall C
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B
As an alternative to designs requiring both inner and outer circular cages the reinforcement may be positioned and proportioned in either of the following manners:
An inner circular cage plus an elliptical cage such that the area of the elliptical cage shall not be less than that specified for the outer cage in the table and the total area
of the inner circular cage plus the elliptical cage shall not be less than that specified for the inner cage in the table,
An inner and outer cage plus quadrant mats in accordance with Fig. 1, or
An inner and outer cage plus an elliptical cage in accordance with Fig. 2.
For Wall C, in sizes 24 to 33 in., a single circular cage with an area not less than the sum of the specified inner and outer circular reinforcement areas.
C
Elliptical and quadrant steel must be held in place by means of holding rods, chairs, or other positive means throughout the entire casting operation.
D
For these classes and sizes, the minimum practical steel reinforcement is specified.

7.1.1 Footnotes to the tables herein are intended to be 7.2.2 Such modified or special designs shall be based on
amplifications of tabulated requirements and are to be consid- rational or empirical evaluations of the ultimate strength and
ered applicable and binding as if they were contained in the cracking behavior of the pipe and shall fully describe to the
body of the specification. owner any deviations from the requirements of 7.1. The
7.2 Modified and Special Designs: descriptions of modified or special designs shall include the
7.2.1 If permitted by the owner the manufacturer may wall thickness, the concrete strength, and the area, type,
request approval by the owner of modified designs that differ placement, number of layers, and strength of the steel rein-
from the designs in 7.1; or special designs for sizes and loads forcement.
beyond those shown in Tables 1-5, 7.1, or special designs for
7.2.3 The manufacturer shall submit to the owner proof of
pipe sizes that do not have steel reinforcement areas shown in
the adequacy of the proposed modified or special design. Such
Tables 1-5 of 7.1.

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C 76 – 02
TABLE 5 Design Requirements for Class V Reinforced Concrete PipeA

NOTE 1—See Section 5 for basis of acceptance specified by the owner.

The strength test requirements in pounds-force per linear foot of pipe under the three-edge-bearing method shall be either the D-load (test load
expressed in pounds-force per linear foot per foot of diameter) to produce a 0.01-in. crack, or the D-loads to produce the 0.01-in. crack and the ultimate
load as specified below, multiplied by the internal diameter of the pipe in feet.
D-load to produce a 0.01-in. crack 3000
D-load to produce the ultimate load 3750
Reinforcement, in.2/linear ft of pipe wall
Wall A Wall B Wall C
Internal
Concrete Strength, 6000 psi Concrete Strength, 6000 psi Concrete Strength, 6000 psi
Designated
Diameter, Circular Circular Circular
in. Wall ReinforcementB Elliptical Wall ReinforcementB Elliptical Wall ReinforcementB Elliptical
Thickness, Reinforce- Thickness, Reinforce- Thickness, Reinforce-
in. Inner Outer mentC in. Inner Outer mentC in. Inner Outer mentC
Cage Cage Cage Cage Cage Cage
A
12 ... ... ... 2 0.10 ... ... 23⁄4 0.07D ... ...
A
15 ... ... ... 21⁄4 0.14 ... ... 3 0.07D ... ...
A
18 ... ... ... 21⁄2 0.19 ... 0.16 31⁄4 0.10 ... ...
A
21 ... ... ... 23⁄4 0.24 ... 0.21 31⁄2 0.10 ... ...
A
24 ... ... ... 3 0.30 ... 0.24 33⁄4 0.12 0.07 0.13
A
27 ... ... ... 31⁄4 0.38 0.23 0.42 4 0.14 0.08 0.16
A
30 ... ... ... 31⁄2 0.41 0.25 0.46 41⁄4 0.18 0.11 0.20
A
33 ... ... ... 33⁄4 0.46 0.28 0.51 41⁄2 0.23 0.14 0.25
A
36 ... ... ... 4 0.50 0.30 0.56 43⁄4 0.27 0.16 0.30
A
42 ... ... ... 41⁄2 0.60 0.36 0.67 51⁄4 0.36 0.22 0.40
A
48 ... ... ... 5 0.73 0.44 0.81 53⁄4 0.47 0.28 0.52
A A
54 ... ... ... . . . .. . ... ... 61⁄4 0.58 0.35 0.64
A A
60 ... ... ... ... ... ... 63⁄4 0.70 0.42 0.78
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A
For modified or special designs see 7.2 or with the permission of the owner utilize the provisions of Specification C 655. Steel areas may be interpolated between those
shown for variations in diameter, loading, or wall thickness. Pipe over 96 in. in diameter shall have two circular cages or an inner circular plus one elliptical cage.
B
As an alternative to designs requiring both inner and outer circular cages the reinforcement may be positioned and proportioned in either of the following manners:
An inner circular cage plus an elliptical cage such that the area of the elliptical cage shall not be less than that specified for the outer cage in the table and the total area
of the inner circular cage plus the elliptical cage shall not be less than that specified for the inner cage in the table,
An inner and outer cage plus quadrant mats in accordance with Fig. 1, or
An inner and outer cage plus an elliptical cage in accordance with Fig. 2.
C
Elliptical and quadrant steel must be held in place by means of holding rods, chairs, or other positive means throughout the entire casting operation.
D
For these classes and sizes, the minimum practical steel reinforcement is specified.

proof may comprise the submission of certified three-edge- tial reinforcement for any given total area may be composed of
bearing tests already made, which are acceptable to the owner two layers for pipe with wall thicknesses of less than 7 in. or
or, if such three-edge-bearing tests are not available or accept- three layers for pipe with wall thicknesses of 7 in. or greater.
able, the manufacturer may be required to perform proof tests The layers shall not be separated by more than the thickness of
on sizes and classes selected by the owner to demonstrate the one longitudinal plus 1⁄4 in. The multiple layers shall be
adequacy of the proposed design. fastened together to form a single cage. All other specification
7.2.4 Such pipe must meet all of the test and performance requirements such as laps, welds, and tolerances of placement
requirements specified by the owner in accordance with in the wall of the pipe, etc., shall apply to this method of
Section 5. fabricating a line of reinforcement.
7.3 Area—In this specification, when the word area is not
described by adjectives, such as cross-section or single wire, it 8.1.1 Where one line of circular reinforcement is used, it
shall be understood to be the cross-sectional area of reinforce- shall be placed from 35 to 50 % of the wall thickness from the
ment per unit lengths of pipe. inner surface of the pipe, except that for wall thicknesses less
than 21⁄2 in., the protective cover of the concrete over the
8. Reinforcement circumferential reinforcement in the wall of the pipe shall be 3⁄4
8.1 Circumferential Reinforcement—A line of circumferen- in.