ASTM A930
Standard Practice for Life-Cycle Cost Analysis of Corrugated Metal Pipe Used for Culverts, Storm Sewers, and Other Buried Conduits
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ASTM A930 is the ASTM standard for life-cycle cost analysis of corrugated metal pipe used for culverts, storm sewers, and other buried conduits. It provides a structured way to compare long-term costs rather than only initial purchase price, which can be important when selecting pipe systems for underground drainage applications. By focusing on life-cycle economics, ASTM A930 helps support more consistent evaluation, procurement, and planning decisions for buried infrastructure projects.
Purpose of ASTM A930
The purpose of ASTM A930 is to guide life-cycle cost analysis for corrugated metal pipe in buried conduit service. As a technical document, it supports evaluation of costs over the full service period, helping users account for more than just upfront installation expenses. This approach is useful when comparing options for culverts, storm sewers, and related applications where long-term performance and replacement timing can affect total project value. ASTM A930 is intended to make those comparisons more consistent and defensible.
Common use cases of ASTM A930
This standard is commonly used during design review, project budgeting, and material selection for corrugated metal pipe systems. It is relevant when evaluating pipe for culverts, storm sewer lines, and other buried conduits where lifecycle costs may influence the final choice. Engineers, owners, and procurement teams may use ASTM A930 to compare alternatives, assess long-term economics, and support decisions that balance installation cost with expected maintenance or service-life considerations.
Why ASTM A930 matters
ASTM A930 matters because life-cycle cost analysis can reduce the risk of making decisions based only on initial cost. For buried drainage and conduit applications, total cost over time may be affected by service life, replacement planning, and project-specific performance expectations. Using a recognized ASTM standard helps improve consistency in evaluation and supports clearer communication between designers, purchasers, and reviewers. ASTM A930 can also strengthen documentation for compliance-oriented purchasing and engineering decisions.
- Life-cycle cost analysis framework
- Corrugated metal pipe applications
- Culverts and storm sewers
- Buried conduit cost comparison
- Project evaluation and procurement support
- Publication Date: 2020-09-17
- Publisher: ASTM
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