ASTM C1173-18 - 1.2.2018
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification describes the properties of devices or assemblies suitable for use as flexible transition couplings, hereinafter referred to as “couplings,” for underground drainage and sewer piping systems.

1.2 Couplings that may include bushings, inserts, or shear rings and conform to the requirements of this standard are suitable for joining plain-end pipe or fittings. The pipe to be joined shall be of similar or dissimilar materials, size, or both.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 The ASTM standards referenced herein shall be considered mandatory.

1.5 The committee with jurisdiction over this standard is not aware of another comparable standard for materials covered in this standard.

1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

 
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Standard Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents

D573-04(2019)

Standard Test Method for Rubber´Deterioration in an Air Oven

D624-00(2020)

Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers

D638-22

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

D1149-18

Standard Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration´Cracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment

D2240-15(2021)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness

D3045-18

Standard Practice for Heat Aging of Plastics Without Load

D6147-97(2020)

Standard Test Method for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomer´Determination of Force Decay (Stress Relaxation) in Compression

A493-23

Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Wire and Wire Rods for Cold Heading and Cold Forging

A644-17

Standard Terminology Relating to Iron Castings

D395-18

Standard Test Methods for Rubber Property´Compression Set

D412-16(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension

A240/A240M-23a

Standard Specification for Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and for General Applications (Includes all amendments and changes 11/7/2023).

D471-16a(2021)

Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids (Includes all amendments and changes 6/25/2021).