Designation: F758 − 14

Standard Specification for

Smooth-Wall Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Underdrain
Systems for Highway, Airport, and Similar Drainage1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F758; 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 (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense.

1. Scope* D1784 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)

1.1 This specification covers the requirements for smooth- Compounds and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
wall perforated and nonperforated poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) (CPVC) Compounds
plastic pipe and couplings for use in subsurface drainage D2122 Test Method for Determining Dimensions of Ther-
systems of highways, airports, and similar applications in moplastic Pipe and Fittings
nominal sizes of 4, 6, and 8 in. and in pipe stiffnesses (PS) that D2152 Test Method for Adequacy of Fusion of Extruded
are designated as Type PS 28 and Type PS 46 in accordance Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Molded Fittings by
with its minimum pipe stiffness. Acetone Immersion
D2321 Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplas-
1.2 Molded fittings for use with highway underdrain pipe tic Pipe for Sewers and Other Gravity-Flow Applications
are in accordance with Specification D3034. For convenience, D2412 Test Method for Determination of External Loading
some of these fittings are reproduced in Annex A1. Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded D2444 Test Method for Determination of the Impact Resis-
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for tance of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings by Means of a
information only. Tup (Falling Weight)
NOTE 1—Type PS 28 and Type PS 46 indicate “pipe stiffness” of 28 and D2564 Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl
46, respectively, as outlined in 11.1. Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
NOTE 2—Pipe and fittings should be installed in accordance with D2855 Practice for Making Solvent-Cemented Joints with
Practice D2321, or applicable state or local specifications. Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Fittings
1.4 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the D3034 Specification for Type PSM Poly(Vinyl Chloride)
test methods portion, Section 11, of this specification:This (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, D3212 Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health D4396 Specification for Rigid Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC)
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- and Chlorinated Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (CPVC) Com-
tions prior to use. pounds for Plastic Pipe and Fittings Used in Nonpressure
Applications (Withdrawn 2015)3
2. Referenced Documents F402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements,
2.1 ASTM Standards:2 Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic
D618 Practice for Conditioning Plastics for Testing Pipe and Fittings
D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plas- F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
tics 2.2 Federal Standard:
Fed. Std. No. 123 Marking for Shipments (Civil Agencies)4
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic 2.3 Military Standard:
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.65 on Land
Drainage. MIL-STD-129 Marking for Shipment and Storage4
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2014. Published December 2014. Originally
approved in 1982. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F758 – 95(2007)ε1.
DOI: 10.1520/F0758-14.
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3. Terminology TABLE 2 Dimensions of Bends

3.1 Definitions—Definitions are in accordance with Termi-

nology F412, and abbreviations are in accordance with Termi-
nology D1600, unless otherwise specified. The abbreviation for
poly(vinyl chloride) plastic is PVC.

4. Classification
4.1 Two classes (or pipe stiffness) are included and desig-
nated as PS 28 and PS 46 as determined in accordance with
11.1.

5. Materials in.
Socket Length of
5.1 The pipe shall be made of PVC plastic having a DepthA Tangent
Nominal
minimum cell classification of 12454 or 12364 as defined in Angle Radius
Size, in. Dimen-sion Dimen-sion
Specification D1784 or a minimum cell classification of 11432 J, min L, min
or 11332 as defined in specification D4396. Homopolymer 4 45° 16, 24, 36 1.750 2.00
PVC compounds must equal or exceed the requirements of the 90° 16, 24, 36
listed cell classification numbers. 6 45° 24, 36 3.000 3.50
90° 24, 36
5.2 Rework Material—Rework material from the manufac-
turer’s own pipe or fittings production may be used by the same 8 45° 24, 36 4.000 5.00
manufacturer, provided that the pipe or fabricated fittings 90° 24, 36
produced meet all the requirements of this specification.
mm
6. Joint Systems Socket Length of
Nominal DepthA Tangent
6.1 Gasket-Type Joints, meeting the applicable requirements Angle Radius
Size, in. Dimen-sion Dimen-sion
of Specification D3212, may be utilized. J, min L, min

6.2 Solvent-Cement-Type Joints, made with bell ends meet- 4 45° 406.4 609.6 914.4 44.44 50.80
90° 406.4 609.6 914.4
ing the requirements of Table 1; stop-type couplings in
conformance with Table 2; or sleeve-type couplings in confor- 6 45° 609.6 914.4 76.20 88.90
90° 609.6 914.4
mance with Table 3, may be utilized.
6.2.1 Belled ends shall be formed so as to provide a uniform 8 45° 609.6 914.4 101.60 127.00
shoulder around the entire circumference of the pipe. 90° 609.6 914.4
A
Socket dimensions shall be as shown in Table 1.

TABLE 1 Socket-Type Bell Dimensions(Belled Ends for Solvent-

Cement-Type Pipe and Bends)
6.2.2 Solvent-cemented joints shall be made using PVC
cement meeting the requirements of Specification D2564, and
shall be made in accordance with Practice D2855 and Practice
F402.

7. Requirements
in. 7.1 Workmanship—The pipe shall be homogeneous
C throughout and essentially uniform in color, opacity, density,
B
Nominal A
Socket
Bell and other properties. The inside and outside surfaces shall be
Size, in. Entrance Depth, semimatte or glossy in appearance (depending on the type of
Bottom
min
plastic) and free of chalking, sticky, or tacky material. The
4 4.235 ± 0.009 4.210 ± 0.009 1.750
6 6.305 ± 0.011 6.270 ± 0.011 3.000 surfaces shall be free of excessive bloom, that is, slight bloom
8 8.424 ± 0.012 8.388 ± 0.012 4.000 is acceptable. The pipe walls shall be free of cracks, holes,
blisters, voids, foreign inclusion, or other defects that are
mm visible to the naked eye and that may affect the wall integrity.
B
C Holes deliberately placed in perforated pipe are acceptable.
Nominal A Bell
Size, in. Entrance
Socket
Depth,
Bloom or chalking may develop in pipe exposed to direct rays
Bottom of the sun (ultraviolet radiant energy) for extended periods and
min
4 107.57 ± 0.22 106.93 ± 0.22 44.44 consequently these requirements do not apply to pipe after
6 160.15 ± 0.28 159.26 ± 0.28 76.20 extended exposure to direct rays of the sun.
8 213.97 ± 0.30 213.06 ± 0.30 101.60
7.2 Dimensions and Tolerance:

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TABLE 3 Sleeve Coupling Dimensions TABLE 5 PerforationsA

in.
Nominal
Dimension t,
Pipe Size, Dimension A Dimension B
min
in.
4 3.5 ± 0.250 4.230 ± 0.005 0.120
6 6.0 ± 0.250 6.291 ± 0.005 0.180
8 8.0 ± 0.250 8.418 ± 0.006 0.240

mm
Nominal
Dimension t,
Pipe Size, Dimension A Dimension B Minimum
min Nominal Hole SizeA Hole SpacingA
in. Rows
Diameter,
4 88.8 ± 6.34 107.44 ± 0.13 3.05 of Perfo-
in. mm in. mm in.
6 152.4 ± 6.34 159.77± 0.13 4.57 rations
8 203.2 ± 6.34 213.74± 0.15 6.10 4 2 4.8 to 9.7 ⁄ to 3⁄8
3 16 82.55 ± 6.35 31⁄4 ± 1⁄4
6 4 4.8 to 9.7 3⁄16 to 3⁄8 82.55 ± 6.35 31⁄4 ± 1⁄4
8 4 4.8 to 9.7 3⁄16 to 3⁄8 82.55 ± 6.35 31⁄4 ± 1⁄4
A
Combination of hole size and spacing of holes shall provide a minimum inlet area
greater than 0.2200 in.2/ft of pipe (that is, 3⁄16-in. holes at 3-in. center would permit
7.2.1 Outside Diameter—The outside diameter and toler- a 0.2206-in.2 area).
ances shall meet the requirements of Table 4 when measured in
accordance with Test Method D2122. The tolerances for
out-of-roundness shall apply to pipe prior to shipment.
7.2.2 Wall Thickness—The actual wall thickness of pipe 7.2.5 Integral Bell Dimensions—Integral bell dimensions of
shall be the wall required to meet the physical requirements of pipe, bends, and sweeps shall comply with Table 1. Elasto-
this specification but not less than that shown in Table 4 when meric seal joints shall meet dimensions recommended by the
measured in accordance with Test Method D2122. manufacturer. The thickness of the wall shall be considered
7.2.3 Length—Laying length shall be 20 ft (6.1 m) (or as satisfactory if the bell was formed from pipe meeting the
mutually agreed upon between the purchaser and the manufac- requirements of this specification.
turer). A tolerance of 61 in. (625 mm) shall be permitted. 7.2.6 Sleeve-Type Coupling Dimensions—Dimensions shall
7.2.4 Perforations—Perforated pipe shall be perforated in be in accordance with Table 3. Sleeve-type couplings shall
accordance with Table 5. The perforations shall be approxi- have a wall thickness not less than that required for pipe and
mately circular and cleanly cut. The spigot end, and bell, of shall meet the requirements of Section 8.
belled-end pipe may be unperforated for a length equal to the 7.2.7 Fitting Dimensions:
depth of the socket or shoulder, or both. 7.2.7.1 Molded Fittings—See Annex A1.
7.2.7.2 Fabricated fittings are acceptable provided they are
made from pipe that meets or exceeds all of the applicable
TABLE 4 Pipe Dimensions requirements of this specification.
in. 7.2.8 Bend Dimensions:
Nominal Outside Diameter Minimum Wall Thickness 7.2.8.1 The dimensions for bends shall be as shown in Table
Size, Average Out-of-RoundnessA Type Type 2.
in. Tolerance PS 28 PS 46
min max 7.2.8.2 The thickness of the wall shall be considered satis-
4 4.215 ±0.009 4.165 4.265 0.103 0.120 factory if the bend was formed from Type PS 46 pipe that
6 6.275 ± 0.011 6.225 6.325 0.153 0.180
8 8.400 ± 0.012 8.325 8.475 0.205 0.240
meets the requirements of this specification.

mm
8. Performance Requirements
Nominal Outside Diameter Minimum Wall Thickness 8.1 General:
Size, Average Tol- Out-of-RoundnessA Type Type 8.1.1 Pipe Stiffness—The pipe stiffness (F/∆Y) values shall
in. erance min max PS 28 PS 46 be in conformance with Table 6, when tested in accordance
4 107.06 ± 0.22 105.80 108.34 2.62 3.05 with 11.1.
6 159.38 ± 0.28 158.12 160.66 3.88 4.57
8 213.36 ± 0.30 212.08 214.62 5.20 6.10 8.2 Quality Control:
A
The tolerance for out-of-roundness applies only at the time of production. 8.2.1 Scope—The tests in this section are producer’s quality
control tests and are not intended for simulated service tests.

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TABLE 6 Pipe Stiffness 10.2.1 For quality control tests, specimens shall be condi-
(Minimum Pipe Stiffness at 5 % Deflection (F/∆y)) tioned for a minimum of 3 h in air, or 1 h in liquid at 23 6 2°C.
Pipe Stiffness, Pipe Stiffness, They shall be tested at 23 6 2°C without regard to relative
Nominal kPa lbf/in.·in.
Pipe humidity.
Size, in. Type Type Type Type
PS 28 PS 46 PS 28 PS 46
10.2.2 For the impact test, specimens shall be conditioned at
4 190 320 28 46
0 to 1.6°C for at least 1 h in liquid or other suitable means to
6 190 320 28 46 obtain thermal equilibrium.
8 190 320 28 46

11. Test Methods

8.2.2 Impact Strength—The minimum drop weight impact 11.1 Pipe Stiffness—Determine the pipe stiffness at 5 %
strength values for pipe and fabricated fittings shall be as given deflection using Test Method D2412. Test three specimens
in Table 7, when tested in accordance with 11.2. each 6 6 1⁄16 in. (150 6 2 mm) long and determine the average
pipe stiffness at 5 % deflection in accordance with 9.1.9 of Test
NOTE 3—Development of a test for molded fittings is under study by Method D2412. The pipe stiffness shall equal or exceed the
ASTM. Requirements will be included when available.
minimum values listed in Table 6. Nonperforated pipe samples
8.2.3 Pipe Flattening—When examined without the use of shall be placed so that the minimum wall thickness is upper-
magnification equipment, there shall be no evidence of most (adjacent to the top bearing plate). Perforated pipe
splitting, cracking, or breaking when pipe is tested in accor- samples shall be placed with the marking uppermost (see Table
dance with 11.3. 5).
8.2.4 Solvent Cement Joint Tightness (Referee Test)—The
11.2 Impact Resistance—Five specimens, each 6 6 1⁄16 in.
solvent-cement-type joints of nonperforated pipe shall not leak
(150 6 2 mm) long, shall be tested in accordance with Test
when tested in accordance with 11.4.
Method D2444, using a 20-lb (9.1-kg) Tup B, and the flat plate
8.2.5 Extrusion Quality—The pipe shall not flake or disin-
(Holder B). When testing is performed in an environment
tegrate when tested for 20 min in accordance with Test Method
where temperatures are above 0°C, no more than 15 s shall
D2152.
elapse from the time of removal of the specimen from the
9. Retest and Rejection conditioning bath until completion of that test. Perforated
specimens must be positioned with the print marking
9.1 If the results of any test(s) do not meet the requirements
uppermost, as shown in Table 5; other specimens may be
of this specification, the test(s) may be conducted again in
positioned with a random surface uppermost. All specimens
accordance with an agreement between the purchaser and the
shall be located so that the contact point is centered under the
seller. There shall be no agreement to lower the minimum
tup. All five specimens shall pass. If one specimen fails,
requirement of the specification by such means as omitting
another five specimens shall be tested; nine out of ten speci-
tests that are a part of the specification, substituting or
mens passing shall be acceptable.
modifying a test method, or by changing the specification
limits. In retesting, the product requirements of this specifica- 11.3 Pipe Flattening—Flatten three specimens of pipe each
tion shall be met, and the test methods designated in the 6 6 1⁄16 in. (150 6 2 mm) long, between parallel plates in a
specification shall be followed. If, upon retest, failure occurs, suitable press until the distance between the plates is twice the
the quantity of product represented by the test(s) does not meet wall thickness plus 5 % of the nominal diameter of the pipe.
the requirements of this specification. The rate of loading shall be uniform and such that the
compression is completed within 2 to 5 min. Remove the load
10. Conditioning and examine the specimens. There shall be no evidence of
10.1 Referee Testing—When conditioning is required for splitting, cracking, or breaking.
tests, the specimens shall be conditioned in accordance with 11.4 Solvent Cement Joint Tightness, Referee Test—A sec-
Procedure A in Practice D618 at 23 6 2°C and 50 6 10 % tion of unperforated pipe shall be cemented to a bell or
relative humidity for not less than 40 h prior to test. The impact coupling, using the manufacturer’s recommendations or, in
specimens and the surrounding conditioning medium are to be their absence, the methods described in Practice D2855. Unless
in thermal equilibrium with one another at a temperature of 0 otherwise specified, the assembly shall be allowed to stand for
to 1.6°C. Tests shall be conducted under the same conditions of at least 6 h. It shall then be subjected to an internal pressure of
temperature and humidity, unless otherwise specified. at least 25 psi (170 kPa) using water as the test medium. The
10.2 Quality Control: pressure shall be maintained for at least 1 h. There shall be no
leakage. Elastomeric seal joints shall conform with Specifica-
TABLE 7 Impact Strength at 0°C tion D3212.
Nominal J ft·lbf
Pipe Type Type Type Type
12. Certification
Size, in. PS 28 PS 46 PS 28 PS 46 12.1 When specified in the purchase order or contract, a
4 75 88 55 65 producer’s or supplier’s certification shall be furnished to the
6 88 115 65 85
8 102 129 75 95 purchaser that the material was manufactured, sampled, tested,
and inspected in accordance with this specification and has

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been found to meet the requirements. When specified in the 13.3 Marking on perforated pipe shall be placed as shown
purchase order or contract, a report of the test results shall be on the diagram in Table 5.
furnished. 13.4 All bends and fabricated fittings shall be marked as
13. Marking follows:
13.4.1 Manufacturer’s name or trademark,
13.1 Quality of Marking—The marking shall be applied to
the pipe in such a manner that it remains legible (easily read) 13.4.2 Nominal size,
after installation and inspection. 13.4.3 Material designation (PVC),
13.4.4 This designation “ASTM F758,” and
13.2 All pipe shall be clearly marked at intervals of no more
13.4.5 Bends shall also be marked to show the degree and
than 5 ft (1.5 m) with 3⁄8-in. (9-mm) or larger letters as follows:
radius of curvature, that is, 90° 24 in. R.
13.2.1 Manufacturer’s name or trademark,
13.2.2 Nominal pipe size,
14. Quality Assurance
13.2.3 Material designation (cell classification),
13.2.4 Optional: The words “HIGHWAY UNDERDRAIN,” 14.1 When the product is marked with this designation,
13.2.5 “Type PS 28” or “Type PS 46,” F758, the manufacturer affirms that the product was
13.2.6 This designation, “ASTM F758,” and manufactured, inspected, sampled, and tested in accordance
13.2.7 Date of manufacture, plant designation, and other with this specification and has been found to meet the
control symbols are internally required by the manufacturer. requirements of this specification.

SUPPLEMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

GOVERNMENT/MILITARY PROCUREMENT

These requirements apply only to federal/military procurements, not domestic sales or transfers.

S1. Responsibility for Inspection—Unless otherwise speci- S.2.1 Packaging—Unless otherwise specified in the con-
fied in the contract or purchase order, the producer is respon- tract, the material shall be packaged in accordance with the
sible for the performance of all inspection and test require- supplier’s standard practice in a manner ensuring arrival at
ments specified herein. The producer may use his own or any destination in satisfactory condition and which will be accept-
other suitable facilities for the performance of the inspection able to the carrier at lowest rates. Containers and packing shall
and test requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by comply with Uniform Freight Classification rules or National
the purchaser. The purchaser shall have the right to perform Motor Freight Classification rules.
any of the inspections and tests set forth in this specification
S.2.2 Marking—Marking for shipment shall be in accor-
where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure that
dance with Fed. Std. No. 123 for civil agencies and MIL-STD-
material conforms to prescribed requirements.
129 for military agencies.
NOTE S1.1—In U. S. federal contracts, the contractor is responsible for
inspection. NOTE S2.1—The inclusion of U.S. Government procurement require-
S2. Packaging and Marking for U. S. Government Procure- ments should not be construed as an indication that the U.S. Government
uses or endorses the products described in this specification.
ment:

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ANNEX

(Mandatory Information)

A1. TYPICAL MOLDED FITTINGS

Couplings Nominal Size, in.A Tees Nominal Size, in. Wyes Nominal Size, in. Reducers Nominal Size, in.
4 4 4 4×6
6 6 6 6×8
8 8 8
A
Requirements and dimensions of these and other fittings are described in Specification D3034.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee F17 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue
(F758 – 95(2007)ε1) that may impact the use of this standard.

(1) Section 10.1 revised to change the relative humidity toler- (2) Added Summary of Changes.
ances to 6 10% for conditioning atmospheres and for some
testing atmospheres.

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