Summary of Field Tests: Concrete Pipe
This document is a summary of common field test methods for concrete pipe. The intent of this summary is to provide guidance for specifications that require products to adhere to standards for allowable leakage. Depending on the application and performance requirements, one or multiple tests may be appropriate for a given project. Specifying any field performance testing will typically result in much higher quality installations. In addition to field test requirements it is also important to require product design calculations, proof of design testing, and inspection records from the manufacturer. This will ensure quality design in addition to quality installation. Recommended calculations, testing and records for field performance products are outlined in the ACPA’s Q-Cast program for sanitary pipe and manholes.