An American National Standard

Designation: D 2321 – 08

Standard Practice for

Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe for Sewers
and Other Gravity-Flow Applications1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 2321; 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 Department of Defense.

1. Scope* responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-

1.1 This practice provides recommendations for the instal- priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
lation of buried thermoplastic pipe used in sewers and other bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
gravity-flow applications. These recommendations are in- 2. Referenced Documents
tended to ensure a stable underground environment for ther-
moplastic pipe under a wide range of service conditions. 2.1 ASTM Standards:2
However, because of the numerous flexible plastic pipe prod- D 8 Terminology Relating to Materials for Roads and Pave-
ucts available and the inherent variability of natural ground ments
conditions, achieving satisfactory performance of any one D 420 Guide to Site Characterization for Engineering De-
product may require modification to provisions contained sign and Construction Purposes
herein to meet specific project requirements. D 653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
1.2 The scope of this practice necessarily excludes product Fluids
performance criteria such as minimum pipe stiffness, maxi- D 698 Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Character-
mum service deflection, or long term strength. Thus, it is istics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12 400 ft-lbf/ft3(600
incumbent upon the product manufacturer, specifier, or project kN-m/m3))
engineer to verify and assure that the pipe specified for an D 1556 Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in
intended application, when installed according to procedures Place by Sand-Cone Method
outlined in this practice, will provide a long term, satisfactory D 2216 Test Methods for Laboratory Determination of Wa-
performance according to criteria established for that applica- ter (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock by Mass
tion. A commentary on factors important in achieving a D 2235 Specification for Solvent Cement for Acrylonitrile-
satisfactory installation is included in Appendix X1. Butadiene-Styrene (ABS) Plastic Pipe and Fittings
D 2412 Test Method for Determination of External Loading
NOTE 1—Specific paragraphs in the appendix are referenced in the Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-Plate Loading
body of this practice for informational purposes.
D 2487 Practice for Classification of Soils for Engineering

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NOTE 2—The following ASTM standards may be found useful in
connection with this practice: Practice D 420, Test Method D 1556, Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System)
Method D 2216, Specification D 2235, Test Method D 2412, Specification D 2488 Practice for Description and Identification of Soils
D 2564, Practice D 2657, Practice D 2855, Test Methods D 2922, Test (Visual-Manual Procedure)
Method D 3017, Practice F 402, Specification F 477, Specification F 545, D 2564 Specification for Solvent Cements for Poly(Vinyl
and Specification F 913. Chloride) (PVC) Plastic Piping Systems
NOTE 3—Most Plumbing Codes and some Building Codes have provi- D 2657 Practice for Heat Fusion Joining of Polyolefin Pipe
sions for the installation of underground “building drains and building
sewers.” See them for plumbing piping applications.
and Fittings
D 2855 Practice for Making Solvent-Cemented Joints with
1.3 Units—The values stated in inch-pound units are to be Poly(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Pipe and Fittings
regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are D 2922 Test Methods for Density of Soil and Soil-
mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for Aggregate in Place by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth)3
information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
1
This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F17 on Plastic Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Piping Systems and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F17.62 on Sewer. the ASTM website.
3
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2008. Published January 2009. Originally Withdrawn. The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced
approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D 2321 – 05. on www.astm.org.

*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard.

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D 3017 Test Method for Water Content of Soil and Rock in 3.2.4 dense-graded aggregate—an aggregate that has a
Place by Nuclear Methods (Shallow Depth) particle size distribution such that, when it is compacted, the
D 3839 Guide for Underground Installation of “Fiberglass” resulting voids between the aggregate particles, expressed as a
(Glass-FiberReinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe percentage of the total space occupied by the material, are
D 4318 Test Methods for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and relatively small.
Plasticity Index of Soils 3.2.5 engineer—the engineer in responsible charge of the
F 402 Practice for Safe Handling of Solvent Cements, work or his duly recognized or authorized representative.
Primers, and Cleaners Used for Joining Thermoplastic Pipe 3.2.6 manufactured aggregates—aggregates such as slag
and Fittings that are products or byproducts of a manufacturing process, or
F 412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems natural aggregates that are reduced to their final form by a
F 477 Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for manufacturing process such as crushing.
Joining Plastic Pipe 3.2.7 open-graded aggregate—an aggregate that has a par-
F 545 Specification for PVC and ABS Injected Solvent ticle size distribution such that, when it is compacted, the voids
Cemented Plastic Pipe Joints3 between the aggregate particles, expressed as a percentage of
F 913 Specification for Thermoplastic Elastomeric Seals the total space occupied by the material, are relatively large.
(Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe 3.2.8 optimum moisture content—The moisture content of
2.2 AASHTO Standard:4 soil at which its maximum density is obtained (see Test
AASHTO M145 Classification of Soils and Soil Aggregate Methods D 698).
Mixtures 3.2.9 processed aggregates—aggregates that are screened,
washed, mixed, or blended to produce a specific particle size
3. Terminology distribution.
3.1 General—Definitions used in this practice are in accor- 3.2.10 standard proctor density—the maximum dry unit
dance with Terminologies F 412 and D 8 and Terminology weight of soil compacted at optimum moisture content, as
D 653 unless otherwise indicated. obtained by laboratory test in accordance with Test Methods
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: D 698.
3.2.1 foundation, bedding, haunching, initial backfill, final
backfill, pipe zone, excavated trench width—See Fig. 1 for 4. Significance and Use
meaning and limits, and trench terminology. 4.1 This practice is for use by designers and specifiers,
3.2.2 aggregate—a granular material of mineral composi- installation contractors, regulatory agencies, owners, and in-
tion such as sand, gravel, shell, slag or crushed stone (see spection organizations who are involved in the construction of
Terminology D 8). sewers and other gravity-flow applications that utilize flexible
3.2.3 deflection—any change in the inside diameter of the thermoplastic pipe. As with any standard practice, modifica-
pipe resulting from installation and imposed loads. Deflection tions may be required for specific job conditions or for special
may be either vertical or horizontal and is usually reported as local or regional conditions. Recommendations for inclusion of
a percentage of the base (undeflected) inside pipe diameter. this practice in contract documents for a specific project are
given in Appendix X2.
5. Materials
4
Available from American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials (AASHTO), 444 N. Capitol St., NW, Suite 249, Washington, DC 20001, 5.1 Classification—Soil types used or encountered in bury-
http://www.transportation.org. ing pipes include those classified in Table 1 and natural,
manufactured, and processed aggregates. The soil classifica-
tions are grouped into soil classifications in Table 2 based on
the typical soil stiffness when compacted. Class I indicates a
soil that generally provides the highest soil stiffness at any
given percentage of maximum Proctor density, and provides a
given soil stiffness with the least compactive effort. Each
higher-number soil class provides successively less soil stiff-
ness at a given percentage of maximum Proctor density and
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requires greater compactive effort to provide a given level of

soil stiffness
NOTE 4—See Practices D 2487 and D 2488 for laboratory and field
visual-manual procedures for identification of soils.
NOTE 5—Processed materials produced for highway construction, in-
cluding coarse aggregate, base, subbase, and surface coarse materials,
when used for foundation, embedment, and backfill, should be categorized
in accordance with this section and Table 1 in accordance with particle
size and gradation.
5.2 Installation and Use—Table 3 provides recommenda-
FIG. 1 Trench Cross Section Showing Terminology tions on installation and use based on soil classification and

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TABLE 1 Soil Classification Chart (see Classification D 2487)
Criteria for Assigning Group Symbols and Group Names Using Laboratory TestsA Soil Classification
Group Group NameB
Symbol
Coarse-Grained Soils gravels clean gravels C $ 4 and 1 # Cc # 3C GW well-graded gravelD
More than 50% more than 50% less than Cu < 4 and/or 1> Cc> 3C GP poorly graded gravelD
retained on No. 200 of coarse fraction 5% of finesE
sieve retained on No. 4 sieve
gravels with fines Fines classify as ML or MH GM silty gravelDFG
more than
12 % finesE Fines classify as CL or CH GC clayey gravelDFG

sands clean sands Cu $ 6 and 1 # Cc # 3C SW well-graded sandH

C
50% or more of less than Cu < 6 and/or 1 > Cc > 3 SP poorly graded sandH
coarse fraction 5% finesI
passes on No. 4 sieve
sand with fines Fines cLassify as ML or MH SM silty sandFGH
more than Fines classify as CL or CH SC clayey sandFGH
12 % finesI
Fine-Grained Soils silts and clays inorganic PI > 7 and plots on or above “A” lineJ CL lean clayKLM
J
50% or more passes liquid limit PI < 4 and plots on or below “A” line ML siltKLM
the No. 200 sieve less than 50
organic Liquid Limit-Oven dried organic clayKLMN
<0.75 OL
Liquid Limit-Not dried organic siltKLMO
silts and clays inorganic PI plots on or above “A” line CH fat clayKLM
liquid limit Plots below “A” line MH elastic siltKLM
50 or more
organic Liquid Limit-Oven Dried organic clayKLMP
<0.75 OH
Liquid Limit-Not Dried organic siltKLMQ
Highly organic soils primarily organic matter, dark in color, and organic odor PT peat
A
Based on the material passing the 3-in. (75-mm) sieve.
B
If field sample contained cobbles or boulders, or both, add “with cobbles or boulders, or both” to group name.
C
Cu = D60/D10
~D30!2
Cc 5
D103 D60
D
If soil contains $15 % sand, add “with sand” to group name.
E
Gravels with 5 to 12 % fines require dual symbols:
GW-GM well-graded gravel with silt:
GW-GC well-graded gravel with clay
GP-GM poorly graded gravel with silt
GP-GC poorly graded gravel with clay
F
If fines classify as CL-ML, use dual symbol GC-GM, or SC-SM.
G
If fines are organic, add “with organic fines” to group name.
H
If soil contains $15 % gravel, add “with gravel” to group name.
I
Sands with 5 to 12 % fines require dual symbols:
SW-SM well-graded sand with silt
SW-SC well-graded sand with clay
SP-SM poorly graded sand with silt
SP-SC poorly graded sand with clay
J
If Atterberg limits plot in hatched area, soil is a CL-ML, silty clay (see Test Method D 4318).
K
If soil contains 15 to 29 % plus No. 200, add “with sand” or “with gravel,” whichever is predominant.
L
If soil contains $ 30 % plus No. 200, predominantly sand, add “sandy” to group name.
M
If soil contains $ 30 % plus No. 200, predominantly gravel, add “gravelly” to group name.
N
PI $ 4 and plots on or above “A” line.
O
PI < 4 or plots below “A” line.
P
PI plots on or above “A” line.
Q
PI plots below “A” line.

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TABLE 2 Soil Classes
American Association of
State Highway and
Soil GroupA Soil Class
Transportation Officials
(AASHTO) Soil GroupsB
Crushed rock, angularC:
100% passing 1-1/2in. sieve, </=15 %
passing #4 sieve, </= 25 % passing Class I ...
3/8in. sieve and </= 12 % passing
#200 sieve
Clean, coarse grained soils:
SW, SP, GW, GP or any soil beginning
Class II A1,A3
with one of these symbols with </=12
% passing #200 sieveDE
Coarse grained soils with fines:
GM, GC, SM, SC, or any soil beginning
with one of these symbols, containing > A-2-4, A-2-5, A-2-6, or A-4
12 % passing #200 sieve; Sandy or or A-6 soils with more
Class III
gravelly fine-grained soils: CL, ML, or than 30% retained on
any soil beginning with one of these #200 sieve
symbols, with > 30 % retained on #200
sieve
Fine-grained soils:
A-2-7, or A-4, or A-6 soils
CL, ML, or any soil beginning with one
Class IV with 30% or less retained
of these symbols, with </=30 %
on #200 sieve
retained on #200 sieve
Class V
MH, CH, OL, OH, PT Not for use A5, A7
as embedment
A
See Classification D 2487, Standard Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System).
B
AASHTO M145, Classification of Soils and Soil Aggregate Mixtures.
C
All particle faces shall be fractured.
D
Materials such as broken coral, shells, and recycled concrete, with # =12% passing a No. 200 sieve, are considered to be Class II materials. These materials should
only be used when evaluated and approved by the Engineer
E
Uniform fine sands (SP) with more than 50% passing a No. 100 sieve (0.006 in., 0.15 mm) are very sensitive to moisture and should not be used as backfill unless
specifically allowed in the contract documents. If use of these materials is allowed, compaction and handling procedures should follow the guidelines for Class III materials.

location in the trench. Soil Classes I to IV should be used as density. Properly placed and compacted, Class IV materials can
recommended in Table 3. Soil Class V, including clays and silts provide reasonable levels of pipe support; however, these
with liquid limits greater than 50, organic soils, and frozen materials may not be suitable under high fills, surface-applied
soils, shall be excluded from the pipe-zone embedment. wheel loads, or under high-energy-level vibratory compactors
5.2.1 Class I— Class I materials provide maximum stability and tampers. Do not use where water conditions in the trench
and pipe support for a given percent compaction due to the low may prevent proper placement and compaction.
content of sand and fines. With minimum effort these materials
can be installed at relatively high-soil stiffnesses over a wide NOTE 6—The term “high energy level vibratory compactors and
range of moisture contents. In addition, the high permeability tampers” refers to compaction equipment that might deflect or distort the
pipe more than permitted by the specifications or the manufacturer.
of Class I materials may aid in the control of water, and these
materials are often desirable for embedment in rock cuts where 5.2.5 Class V—Class V materials should be excluded from
water is frequently encountered. However, when ground-water

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flow is anticipated, consideration should be given to the 5.3 Moisture Content of Embedment Materials—The mois-
potential for migration of fines from adjacent materials into the ture content of embedment materials must be controlled to
open-graded Class I materials. (See X1.8.)
permit placement and compaction to required levels. For soils
5.2.2 Class II—Class II materials, when compacted, pro-
with low permeability (that is, Class III and Class IV and some
vide a relatively high level of pipe support; however, open-
borderline Class II soils), moisture content is normally con-
graded groups may allow migration and the sizes should be
trolled to 6 3 % of optimum (see Test Method D 698). The
checked for compatibility with adjacent material. (See X1.8.)
5.2.3 Class III— Class III materials provide less support for practicality of obtaining and maintaining the required limits on
a given density than Class I or Class II materials. Higher levels moisture content is an important criterion for selecting mate-
of compactive effort are required and moisture content must be rials, since failure to achieve required density, especially in the
near optimum to minimize compactive effort and achieve the pipe zone embedment, may result in excessive deflection.
required density. These materials provide reasonable levels of 5.4 Maximum Particle Size—Maximum particle size for
pipe support once proper density is achieved. embedment is limited to material passing a 11⁄2-in. (37.5-mm)
5.2.4 Class IV—Class IV materials require a geotechnical sieve (see Table 2). To enhance placement around small
evaluation prior to use. Moisture content must be near opti- diameter pipe and to prevent damage to the pipe wall, a smaller
mum to minimize compactive effort and achieve the required maximum size may be required (see X1.9). When final backfill

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TABLE 3 Recommendations for Installation and Use of Soils and Aggregates for Foundation and Pipe-Zone Embedment
Soil ClassA Class IB Class II Class III Class IV
General Acceptable and common Where hydraulic gradient exists Do not use where water Difficult to achieve high-soil
Recommendations where no migration check gradation to minimize conditions in trench prevent stiffness. Do not use where water
and Restrictions is probable or when migration. Clean groups are suitable proper placement and compaction. conditions in trench
combined with a geotextile for use as a drainage blanket and Not recommended for use prevent proper placement
filter media. underdrain (see Table 2). Uniform with pipes with stiffness and compaction.
Suitable for use as a fine sands (SP) with of 9 psi or less Not recommended for
drainage blanket more than 50 % passing a #100 sieve use with pipes with
and under drain (0.006 in., 0.15 mm) stiffness of 9 psi or less
where adjacent material is behave like silts and should be
suitably graded or when treated as
used with a geotextile filter fabric Class III soils.
(see X1.8).

Foundation Suitable as foundation and for Suitable as foundation Suitable for replacing over-excavated Not suitable.
replacing over-excavated and for replacing trench bottom as restricted above.
and unstable trench over-excavated and Install and compact in
bottom as restricted unstable trench bottom 6 in. (150 mm) maximum
above. as restricted above. layers
Install and compact
in 12 in. (300 mm)
maximum layers

Pipe Zone Suitable as restricted Suitable as restricted above. Work Suitable as restricted above. Suitable as restricted above.
Embedment above. Work material material under pipe to provide Difficult to place and Difficult to place and
under pipe to provide uniform haunch support. compact in the haunch zone. compact in the
uniform haunch support. haunch zone.

D
Embedment 85 % 90 % 95 %
Compaction:
Min Recommended
Density, SPDC

Relative Compactive low moderate high very high

Effort Required
to Achieve Minimum
Density

Compaction vibration vibration impact impact

Methods or impact or impact

Required Moisture none none Maintain near optimum Maintain near optimum
Control to minimize compactive effort to minimize compactive effort
A
Class V materials are unsuitable as embedment. They may be used as final backfill as permitted by the engineer.
B
Class I materials have higher stiffness than Class II materials, but data on specific soil stiffness of placed, uncompacted Class I materials can be taken equivalent to
Class II materials compacted to 95% of maximum standard Proctor density (SPD95), and the soil stiffness of compacted Class I materials can be taken equivalent to Class
II materials compacted to 100% of maximum standard Proctor density (SPD100). Even if placed uncompacted (that is, dumped), Class I materials should always be worked
into the haunch zone to assure complete placement.
C
SPD is standard Proctor density as determined by Test Method D 698.
D
Minimum density typically achieved by dumped placement (that is, uncompacted but worked into haunch zone to ensure complete placement).

contains rocks, cobbles, etc., the engineer may require greater materials. Maintain water level below pipe bedding and foun-
initial backfill cover levels (see Fig. 1). dation to provide a stable trench bottom. Use, as appropriate,
sump pumps, well points, deep wells, geofabrics, perforated
6. Trench Excavation
underdrains, or stone blankets of sufficient thickness to remove
6.1 General—Procedures for trench excavation that are and control water in the trench. When excavating while
especially important in flexible thermoplastic pipe installations depressing ground water, ensure the ground water is below the
are given herein. bottom of cut at all times to prevent washout from behind
6.1.1 Excavation—Excavate trenches to ensure that sides
sheeting or sloughing of exposed trench walls. Maintain
will be stable under all working conditions. Slope trench walls
control of water in the trench before, during, and after pipe
or provide supports in conformance with all local and national
installation, and until embedment is installed and sufficient
standards for safety. Open only as much trench as can be safely
maintained by available equipment. Backfill all trenches as backfill has been placed to prevent flotation of the pipe. To
soon as practicable, but not later than the end of each working preclude loss of soil support, employ dewatering methods that
day. minimize removal of fines and the creation of voids in in-situ
6.2 Water Control—Do not lay or embed pipe in standing or materials.
running water. At all times prevent runoff and surface water 6.2.2 Running Water—Control running water emanating
from entering the trench. from drainage of surface or ground water to preclude under-
6.2.1 Ground Water—When groundwater is present in the mining of the trench bottom or walls, the foundation, or other
work area, dewater to maintain stability of in-situ and imported zones of embedment. Provide dams, cutoffs or other barriers
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periodically along the installation to preclude transport of depths to ensure protection of the pipe. As supports are moved,
water along the trench bottom. Backfill all trenches after the finish placing and compacting embedment.
pipe is installed to prevent disturbance of pipe and embedment. 6.4.3 Removal of Trench Wall Support—If the engineer
6.2.3 Materials for Water Control—Use suitably graded permits the use of sheeting or other trench wall supports below
materials in foundation or bedding layers or as drainage the pipe zone, ensure that pipe and foundation and embedment
blankets for transport of running water to sump pits or other materials are not disturbed by support removal. Fill voids left
drains. Use well graded materials, along with perforated on removal of supports and compact all material to required
underdrains, to enhance transport of running water, as required. densities.
Select the gradation of the drainage materials to minimize 6.5 Rock or Unyielding Materials in Trench Bottom—If
migration of fines from surrounding materials (see X1.8). ledge rock, hard pan, shale, or other unyielding material,
6.3 Minimum Trench Width—Where trench walls are stable cobbles, rubble or debris, boulders, or stones larger than 1.5 in.
(40 mm) are encountered in the trench bottom, excavate a
or supported, provide a width sufficient, but no greater than
minimum depth of 6 in. (150 mm) below the pipe bottom and
necessary, to ensure working room to properly and safely place
replace with proper embedment material (see 7.2.1).
and compact haunching and other embedment materials. The
space between the pipe and trench wall must be wider than the
compaction equipment used in the pipe zone. Minimum width 7. Installation
shall be not less than the greater of either the pipe outside 7.1 General—Recommendations for use of the various
diameter plus 16 in. (400 mm) or the pipe outside diameter types of materials classified in Section 5 and Table 2 for
times 1.25, plus 12 in. (300 mm). In addition to safety foundation, bedding, haunching and backfills, are given in
considerations, trench width in unsupported, unstable soils will Table 3.
depend on the size and stiffness of the pipe, stiffness of the NOTE 8—Installation of pipe in areas where significant settlement may
embedment and in-situ soil, and depth of cover (see X1.10). be anticipated, such as in backfill adjacent to building foundations, and in
Specially designed equipment may enable the satisfactory sanitary landfills, or in other highly unstable soils, require special
installation and embedment of pipe in trenches narrower than engineering and are outside the scope of this practice.
specified above. If it is determined that the use of such 7.2 Trench Bottom—Install foundation and bedding as re-
equipment provides an installation consistent with the require- quired by the engineer according to conditions in the trench
ments of this standard, minimum trench widths may be bottom. Provide a firm, stable, and uniform bedding for the
reduced, as approved by the engineer. pipe barrel and any protruding features of its joint. Provide a
6.4 Support of Trench Walls—When supports such as trench minimum of 4 in. (100 mm) of bedding unless otherwise
sheeting, trench jacks, trench shields or boxes are used, ensure specified.
that support of the pipe and its embedment is maintained 7.2.1 Rock and Unyielding Materials—When rock or un-
throughout installation. Ensure that sheeting is sufficiently tight yielding material is present in the trench bottom, install a
to prevent washing out of the trench wall from behind the cushion of bedding, of 6 in. (150 mm) minimum thickness,
sheeting. Provide tight support of trench walls below viaducts, below the bottom of the pipe.
existing utilities, or other obstructions that restrict driving of 7.2.2 Unstable Trench Bottom—Where the trench bottom is
sheeting. unstable or shows a “quick’’ tendency, excavate to a depth as
6.4.1 Supports Left in Place—Unless otherwise directed by required by the engineer and replace with a foundation of Class
the engineer, sheeting driven into or below the pipe zone I or Class II material. Use a suitably graded material where
should be left in place to preclude loss of support of foundation conditions may cause migration of fines and loss of pipe
and embedment materials. When top of sheeting is to be cut support (see X1.8). Place and compact foundation material in
off, make cut 1.5 ft (0.5 m) or more above the crown of the accordance with Table 3. For severe conditions, the engineer
pipe. Leave rangers, whalers, and braces in place as required to may require a special foundation such as piles or sheeting
support cutoff sheeting and the trench wall in the vicinity of the capped with a concrete mat. Control of quick and unstable
pipe zone. Timber sheeting to be left in place is considered a trench bottom conditions may be accomplished with the use of
permanent structural member and should be treated against appropriate geofabrics.
biological degradation (for example, attack by insects or other 7.2.3 Localized Loadings—Minimize localized loadings
biological forms) as necessary, and against decay if above and differential settlement wherever the pipe crosses other
ground water. utilities or subsurface structures, or whenever there are special
foundations such as concrete capped piles or sheeting. Provide
NOTE 7—Certain preservative and protective compounds may react a cushion of bedding between the pipe and any such point of
adversely with some types of thermoplastics, and their use should be localized loading.
avoided in proximity of the pipe material.
7.2.4 Over-Excavation—If the trench bottom is over-
6.4.2 Movable Trench Wall Supports—Do not disturb the excavated below intended grade, fill the over-excavation with
installed pipe and its embedment when using movable trench compatible foundation or bedding material and compact to a
boxes and shields. Movable supports should not be used below density not less than the minimum densities given in Table 3.
the top of the pipe zone unless approved methods are used for 7.2.5 Sloughing—If trench sidewalls slough off during any
maintaining the integrity of embedment material. Before mov- part of excavating or installing the pipe, remove all sloughed
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7.3 Location and Alignment—Place pipe and fittings in the conditions. They are based on attaining an average modulus of
trench with the invert conforming to the required elevations, soil reaction (E8) of 1000 psi.
slopes, and alignment. Provide bell holes in pipe bedding, no 7.5.2 Consolidation by Watering—Consolidation of cohe-
larger than necessary, in order to ensure uniform pipe support. sionless material by watering (jetting or puddling) should only
Fill all voids under the bell by working in bedding material. In be used under controlled conditions when approved by the
special cases where the pipe is to be installed to a curved engineer. At all times conform to the lift thicknesses and
alignment, maintain angular “joint deflection’’ (axial align- minimum densities given in Table 3.
ment) or pipe bending radius, or both, within acceptable design 7.6 Minimum Cover—To preclude damage to the pipe and
limits. disturbance to pipe embedment, a minimum depth of backfill
7.4 Jointing—Comply with manufacturer’s recommenda- above the pipe should be maintained before allowing vehicles
tions for assembly of joint components, lubrication, and or heavy construction equipment to traverse the pipe trench.
making of joints. When pipe laying is interrupted, secure The minimum depth of cover should be established by the
piping against movement and seal open ends to prevent the engineer based on an evaluation of specific project conditions.
entrance of water, mud, or foreign material. In the absence of an engineering evaluation, the following
7.4.1 Elastomeric Seal Joints—Mark, or verify that pipe minimum cover requirements should be used. For embedment
ends are marked, to indicate insertion stop position, and ensure materials installed to the minimum densities given in Table 3,
that pipe is inserted into pipe or fitting bells to this mark. Push provide cover (that is, depth of backfill above top of pipe) of at
spigot into bell using methods recommended by the manufac- least 24 in. (0.6 m) or one pipe diameter (whichever is larger)
turer, keeping pipe true to line and grade. Protect the end of the for Class I embedment, and a cover of at least 36 in. (0.9 m) or
pipe during homing and do not use excessive force that may one pipe diameter (whichever is larger) for Class II, III, and IV
result in over-assembled joints or dislodged gaskets. If full embedment, before allowing vehicles or construction equip-
entry is not achieved, disassemble and clean the joint and ment to traffic the trench surface, and at least 48 in. (1.2 m) of
reassemble. Use only lubricant supplied or recommended for cover before using a hydrohammer for compaction. Do not use
use by the pipe manufacturer. Do not exceed manufacturer’s hydrohammer-type compactors unless approved by the engi-
recommendations for angular “joint deflection’’ (axial align- neer. Where construction loads may be excessive (for example,
cranes, earth moving equipment, etc.), minimum cover shall be
ment).
increased as determined by the engineer.
7.4.2 Solvent Cement Joints—When making solvent cement
7.7 Vertical Risers—Provide support for vertical risers as
joints, follow recommendations of both the pipe and solvent
commonly found at service connections, cleanouts, and drop
cement manufacturer. If full entry is not achieved, disassemble
manholes to preclude vertical or lateral movement. Prevent the
or remove and replace the joint. Allow freshly made joints to
direct transfer of thrust due to surface loads and settlement, and
set for the recommended time before moving, burying, or
ensure adequate support at points of connection to main lines.
otherwise disturbing the pipe.
7.8 Exposing Pipe for Making Service Line Connections—
7.4.3 Heat Fusion Joints—Make heat fusion joints in con- When excavating for a service line connection, excavate
formance with the recommendations of the pipe manufacturer. material from above the top of the existing pipe before
Pipe may be joined at ground surface and then lowered into removing material from the sides of the pipe. Materials and
position, provided it is supported and handled in a manner that density of service line embedment should conform to the
precludes damage. specifications for the existing line, or with this practice,
7.5 Placing and Compacting Pipe Embedment—Place em- whichever is more stringent.
bedment materials by methods that will not disturb or damage
the pipe. Work in and tamp the haunching material in the area NOTE 9—Special construction techniques and considerations are re-
quired when more than one pipe is installed in the same or adjacent
between the bedding and the underside of the pipe before
trenches, to ensure that the integrity of the embedment is maintained.
placing and compacting the remainder of the embedment in the
pipe zone. Follow recommendations for compaction given in 7.9 Pipe Caps and Plugs—Secure caps and plugs to the pipe
Table 2. Do not permit compaction equipment to contact and to prevent movement and resulting leakage under test and
damage the pipe. Use compaction equipment and techniques service pressures.
that are compatible with materials used and location in the 7.10 Manhole Connections—Use flexible water stops, resil-
trench (see X1.7). Before using heavy compaction or construc- ient connectors, or other flexible systems approved by the
tion equipment directly over the pipe, place sufficient backfill engineer to make watertight connections to manholes and other
to prevent damage, excessive deflections, or other disturbance structures.
of the pipe. See 7.6 for minimum cover. 7.11 Field Monitoring—Compliance with contract docu-
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7.5.1 Minimum Density—The minimum embedment den- ments with respect to pipe installation, including trench depth,
sity should be established by the engineer based on an grade, water conditions, foundation, embedment and backfill
evaluation of specific project conditions. Higher or lower materials, joints, density of materials in place, and safety,
densities than those recommended in Table 3 may be appro- should be monitored by the engineer at a frequency appropriate
priate (see X1.6.2). In the absence of an engineering evalua- to project requirements. Leakage testing specifications, while
tion, the minimum densities given in Table 3 are intended to not within the scope of this practice, should be made part of the
provide satisfactory embedment stiffness in most installation specifications for plastic pipe installations, when applicable.

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8. Inspection, Handling, and Storage 9. Keywords
8.1 Inspection—Upon receipt, inspect each shipment of 9.1 backfill; bedding; compaction; embedment; haunching;
pipe and fittings for conformance to product specifications and migration; sewer pipe; soil stiffness; thermoplastic; under-
contract documents, and check for damage. Reject noncon- ground installation
forming or damaged pipe, and remove from the job. If not
returned to supplier, dispose of legally.
8.2 Handling and Storage—Handle and store pipe and
fittings in accordance with recommendations of the manufac-
turer.

APPENDIXES

(Nonmandatory Information)

X1. COMMENTARY

X1.1 Those concerned with the service performance of a extent of compaction of the embedment materials, type of
buried flexible pipe should understand factors that can affect embedment, water conditions in the trench, pipe stiffness,
this performance. Accordingly, key considerations in the de- uniformity of embedment support, pipe out-of-roundness, and
sign and execution of a satisfactory installation of buried installation workmanship in general. These deflections may
flexible thermoplastic pipe that provided a basis for the exceed the subsequent load-induced deflections. Compaction
development of this practice are given in this Appendix. of the side fill may result in negative vertical deflections (that
is, increases in pipe vertical diameter and decreases in hori-
X1.2 General—Sub-surface conditions should be ad- zontal diameter). Approaches given in Practice D 3839 provide
equately investigated prior to construction, in accordance with allowances for construction deflection.
Practice D 420, as a basis for establishing requirements for X1.4.2 Load-Induced Deflection
foundation, embedment and backfill materials and construction Load-induced deflections result from backfill loads and other
methods. The type of pipe selected should be suited for the job superimposed loads that are applied after the pipe is embedded.
conditions. Traditionally, typical soil-structure interaction equations such
as the “Iowa Formula’’, attributed to Spangler, or other
X1.3 Load/Deflection Performance—The thermoplastic methods have been used to calculate deflections resulting from
pipes considered in this practice are classified as flexible these loads.
conduits since in carrying load they deform (deflect) to develop X1.4.3 Initial Deflection
support from the surrounding embedment. This interaction of Initial deflection is the deflection in the installed and
pipe and soil provides a pipe-soil structure capable of support- backfilled pipe. It is the total of construction deflections and
ing earth fills and surface live loads of considerable magnitude. load-induced deflections.
The design, specification and construction of the buried flex- X1.4.4 Time Dependent Factors
ible pipe system should recognize that embedment materials Time dependent factors include changes in soil stiffness in
must be selected, placed and compacted so that pipe and soil the pipe embedment zone and native trench soils, as well as
act in concert to carry the applied loads without excessive loading changes due to trench settlement over time. These
strains from deflections or localized pipe wall distortions. changes typically add to initial deflections; the time involved
varies from a few days to several years depending on soil
X1.4 Pipe Deflection—Pipe deflection is the diametral types, their placement, and initial compaction. Time dependent
change in the pipe-soil system resulting from the process of factors are traditionally accounted for by adjusting load-
installing the pipe (construction deflection), static and live induced deflections by a deflection lag factor. The deflection
loads applied to the pipe (load-induced deflection), and time lag factor is the ratio of final load-induced deflection to initial
dependent soil response (deflection lag). Construction and load load-induced deflection. Selection of a deflection lag factor is
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induced deflections together constitute initial pipe deflection. considered in design guides for buried flexible pipe.
Additional time dependent deflections are attributed primarily X1.4.5 Final Deflection
to changes in embedment and in-situ soils, and trench settle- Final deflection is the total long term deflection of the pipe.
ment. The sum of initial and time dependent deflections It consists of initial deflection adjusted for time dependent
constitutes total deflection. factors.
X1.4.1 Construction Deflection
Construction deflections are induced during the process of X1.5 Deflection Criteria—Deflection criteria are often set
installing and embedding flexible pipe, even before significant as limits for the design and acceptance of buried flexible pipe
earth and surface loads are applied. The magnitude of con- installation. Deflection limits for specific pipe systems may be
struction deflections depends on such factors as the method and derived from both structural and practical considerations.

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Structural considerations include pipe cracking, yielding, vibratory plate tampers work well for coarse grained materials
strength, strain, and local distortion. Practical considerations of Class I and Class II, whereas hand tampers or air driven
include such factors as flow requirements, clearance for inspec- hand-held impact rammers are suitable for the fine-grained,
tion and cleaning, and maintenance of joint seals. Initial and plastic groups of Class III and IV. Gas or diesel powered
final deflection limits should be based on available structural jumping jacks or small, walk-behind vibratory rollers impart
properties with suitable factors of safety applied. both vibratory and kneading or impact force, and hence are
suitable for most classes of embedment and backfill material.
NOTE X1.1—Some ASTM standard specifications for thermoplastic
pipe, such as Specifications D 3034, F 679, F 714, and F 949, provide
recommended limits for installed deflections. X1.8 Migration—When coarse and open-graded material is
NOTE X1.2—Deflections may not be indicative of strain levels arising placed adjacent to a finer material, fines may migrate into the
from local distortions caused by non-uniform embedment stiffness or coarser material under the action of hydraulic gradient from
localized loadings. When local distortions may be significant, the engineer ground water flow. Significant hydraulic gradients may arise in
needs to establish methods for controlling and monitoring distortion the pipeline trench during construction when water levels are
levels. being controlled by various pumping or well-pointing methods,
X1.6 Deflection Control—Embedment materials should be or after construction when permeable underdrain or embed-
selected, placed, and compacted so as to minimize total ment materials act as a “french’’ drain under high ground water
deflections and, in any event, to maintain installed deflections levels. Field experience shows that migration can result in
within specific limits. Methods of placement, compaction, and significant loss of pipe support and continuing deflections that
moisture control should be selected based on soil types given may exceed design limits. The gradation and relative size of the
in Table 1 and Table 2 and on recommendations given in Table embedment and adjacent materials must be compatible in order
3. The amount of load-induced deflection is primarily a to minimize migration (see X1.8.1 below). In general, where
function of the stiffness of the pipe and soil embedment significant ground water flow is anticipated, avoid placing
system. Other factors that are important in obtaining deflection coarse, open-graded SC1 materials above, below, or adjacent to
control are outlined below. finer materials, unless methods are employed to impede mi-
gration such as the use of an appropriate stone filter or filter
X1.6.1 Embedment at Pipe Haunches
fabric along the boundary of the incompatible materials. To
Lack of adequate compaction of embedment material in the
guard against loss of pipe support from lateral migration of
haunch zone can result in excessive deflection, since it is this
fines from the trench wall into open-graded embedment mate-
material that supports the vertical loads applied to the pipe. A
rials, it is sufficient to follow the minimum embedment width
key objective during installation of flexible thermoplastic pipe
guidelines in X1.10.
(or any pipe) is to work in and compact embedment material
under pipe haunches, to ensure complete contact with the pipe X1.8.1 The following filter gradation criteria may be used to
bottom, and to fill voids below the pipe. restrict migration of fines into the voids of coarser material
X1.6.2 Embedment Density under a hydraulic gradient:
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Embedment density requirements should be determined by X1.8.1.1 D15 / d85< 5 where D15 is the sieve opening size
the engineer based on deflection limits established for the pipe, passing 15 % by weight of the coarser material and d85 is the
pipe stiffness, and installation quality control, as well as the sieve opening size passing 85 % by weight of the finer
characteristics of the in-situ soil and compactibility character- material.
istics of the embedment materials used. The minimum densi- X1.8.1.2 D 50/d50< 25 where D 50 is the sieve opening size
ties given in Table 3 are based on attaining an average modulus passing 50 % by weight of the coarser material and d50 is the
of soil reaction (E8) of 1000 psi5, which relates soil stiffness to sieve opening size passing 50 % by weight of the finer
soil type and degree of compaction. For particular installations, material. This criterion need not apply if the coarser material is
the project engineer should verify that the density specified well-graded (see Test Method D 2487).
meets performance requirements. X1.8.1.3 If the finer material is a medium to highly plastic
clay without sand or silt partings (CL or CH), then the
X1.7 Compaction Methods—Achieving desired densities following criterion may be used in lieu of X1.8.1.1: D15< 0.02
for specific types of materials depends on the methods used to in. (0.5 mm) where D15 is the sieve opening size passing 15 %
impart compactive energy. Coarse-grained, clean materials by weight of the coarser material.
such as crushed stone, gravels, and sand are more readily NOTE X1.3—Materials selected for use based on filter gradation crite-
compacted using vibratory equipment, whereas fine materials ria, such as in X1.8.1, should be handled and placed in a manner that will
with high plasticity require kneading and impact force along minimize segregation.
with controlled water content to achieve acceptable densities
(see 5.3). In pipe trenches, small, hand-held or walk-behind X1.9 Maximum Particle Size—Limiting particle size to 3⁄4
compactors are required, not only to preclude damage to the in. (20 mm) or less enhances placement of embedment material
pipe, but to ensure thorough compaction in the confined areas for nominal pipe sizes 8 in. (200 mm) through 15 in. (380 mm).
around the pipe and along the trench wall. As examples, For smaller pipe, a particle size of about 10 % of the nominal
pipe diameter is recommended.

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Howard, Amster, “Modulus of Soil Reaction Values for Buried Flexible Pipe,” X1.10 Embedment Width for Adequate Support—In cer-
Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, ASCE, Vol. 103, No. GT1, 1977. tain conditions, a minimum width of embedment material is

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required to ensure that adequate embedment stiffness is devel- of sufficient width to allow the proper placement of embedment
oped to support the pipe. These conditions arise where in-situ in accordance with 6.3.
lateral soil resistance is negligible, such as in very poor native NOTE X1.4—Installation in hydraulic or under-consolidated soils may
soils or along highway embankments. Examples of poor native require additional treatment, for example, soil stabilization or permanent
soils include poorly compacted soils with blow counts of five sheeting.
or less, peat, muck, or highly expansive soils. Under these NOTE X1.5—The embedment over the top of the pipe shown in Fig.
conditions, if the native soil is able to sustain a vertical cut, the X1.1 and Fig. X1.2 represent minimum cover for impact protection, not
minimum embedment width shall be 0.5 pipe diameters on for pipe support. Regardless of the minimum cover shown, the require-
either side of the pipe as shown in Fig. X1.1. Under these ments of 7.6 must be met.
NOTE X1.6—Refer to X1.6 for backfill material and density require-
conditions, if the native soil cannot sustain a vertical cut or if ments to control deflection.
it is an embankment situation, the minimum embedment width
shall be one pipe diameter on either side of the pipe as shown X1.11 Lumps, Clods and Boulders—Backfill materials
in Fig. X1.2. In either case, the embedment material shall be a should be free of lumps, clods, boulders, frozen matter, and
Class II granular material or a Class I crushed rock as specified debris. The presence of such material in the embedment may
in Section 5 of this standard. If other embedment materials are preclude uniform compaction and result in excessive localized
used, the engineer should establish the minimum embedment deflections.
width based on an evaluation of parameters such as pipe
stiffness, embedment stiffness, nature of in-situ soil, and X1.12 Other Design and Construction Criteria —The
magnitude of construction and service loads. Regardless of the design and construction of the pipe system should recognize
trench width required for adequate support, the trench must be conditions that may induce excessive shear, longitudinal bend-
ing, or compression loading in the pipe. Live loads applied by
construction and service traffic may result in large, cumulative
pipe deflections if the pipe is installed with a low density
embedment and shallow cover. Other sources of loads on
buried pipes are: freezing and thawing of the ground in the
vicinity of the pipe, rising and falling of the ground water table,
hydrostatic pressure due to ground water, and localized differ-
ential settlement loads occurring next to structures such as
manholes and foundations. Where external loads are deemed to
be excessive, the pipe should be installed in casing pipe or
other load limiting structures.
X1.13 Deflection Testing—To ensure specified deflection
limits are not exceeded, the engineer may require deflection
testing of the pipe using specified measuring devices. To allow
for stabilization of the pipe soil system, deflection tests should
be performed at least 30 days after installation. However, as a
quality control measure, periodic checks of deflection may be
made during installation.
X1.13.1 Optional devices for deflection testing include
electronic deflectometers, calibrated television or video cam-
eras, or a properly sized “go, no-go’’ mandrel. Deflection
measurements can be made directly with extension rulers or
FIG. X1.1 Minimum Embedment Width When Trench and Native tape measures in lines that permit safe entry. To ensure accurate
Soil Can Sustain a Vertical Cut measurements, clean the lines before testing.
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FIG. X1.2 Minimum Embedment Width When Native Soil Can Not Sustain a Vertical Cut or When Installed in the Embankment Condition

X2. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INCORPORATION IN CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

X2.1 This practice may be incorporated, by referral, into X2.8 Section 7.5—Specific restrictions on methods of
contract documents for a specific project to cover requirements compaction.
for installation of flexible thermoplastic pipe in sewers and
other gravity-flow applications. Application to a particular X2.9 Section 7.5.1 and Table 3 —Minimum embedment
project should be made by means of a list of supplemental density if different from these recommendations; specific
requirements. Suggested modifications to specific sections are density requirements for backfill (for example, for pavement
listed below (the list is keyed to applicable section numbers of subgrade).
this practice):
X2.10 Section 7.6—Minimum cover requirements if dif-
X2.2 Sections 5.1, 5.2, and Table 3 —Further restrictions ferent from this paragraph.
on use of Classes of embedment and backfill materials.
X2.11 Section 7.7—Detailed requirements for support of
X2.3 Section 5—Specific gradations of embedment mate- vertical risers, standpipes, and stacks to accommodate antici-
rials for resistance to migration. pated relative movements between pipe and such appurte-
nances. Detailing to accommodate thermal movements, par-
X2.4 Section 5.5—Maximum particle size, if different
ticularly at risers.
from Table 2.
X2.5 Section 6.2—Restrictions on mode of dewatering; X2.12 Section 7.10—Detailed requirements for manhole
design of underdrains. connections.

X2.6 Section 6.3—Requirements on minimum trench X2.13 Section 7.11—Requirements on methods of testing
width. compaction and leakage.

X2.7 Section 6.4—Restrictions or details for support of X2.14 Section X1.13—Requirements on deflection and
trench walls. deflection measurements, including method and time of testing.

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SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Committee F17 has identified the location of selected changes to this standard since the last issue (D 2321–05)
that may impact the use of this standard.

(1) Section 5 – Revised sections on soil classification, instal- tion, Embedment and Backfill with new Table 3 – Recommen-
lation and use, and moisture content of embedment materials. dations for Installation and Use of Soils and Aggregates for
(2) Section 7– Changed references to tables. Foundation and Pipe-Zone Embedment.
(3) Section 9 – Added section for Keywords. (7) Appendix X1 and Appendix X2 – Changed references to
(4) Table 1– Added new Table 1 - Soil Classification Chart tables.
(5) Table 2– Replaced existing Table 1 – Classes of Embed- (8) X1.4.4– Replaced reference to Practice D 3839 with
ment and Backfill Materials with new Table 2 – Soil Classes. reference to design guides for buried flexible pipe.
(6) Table 3 – Replaced existing Table 2 – Recommendations (9) X1.6.2– Replaced reference to Practice D 3839 for E’
for Installation and Use of Soils and Aggregates for Founda- values with reference to Howard, 1977.

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