This specification covers prestressed concrete non-cylinder pipes (and joints) intended primarily for the conveyance of water and sewage under pressure, but does not cover the fittings for these pipes.
NOTE
a) Except under the standardization mark scheme assessment of compliance with the requirements given in Section 3 and 4-4 necessitates the carrying out of inspections and tests during the process of manufacture (see also footnote to Section 6).
b) The standards referred to in the specification are listed in Appendix A.
c) Requirements that must he specified by the purchaser and those that may be agreed upon between manufacturer and purchaser are listed in Appendix B.
d) Guidance for the design of prestressed concrete pipes is given in Appendix C.
e) Notes on the manufacturing processes are given in Appendix D.
f) Information to be supplied by the manufacturer is given in Appendix E.
g) Notes on protective measures for prestressed concrete pipelines are given in Appendix F.