ASTM B790/B790M
Standard Practice for Structural Design of Corrugated Aluminum Pipe, Pipe-Arches, and Arches for Culverts, Storm Sewers, and Other Buried Conduits
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ASTM B790/B790M is the standard used for the structural design of corrugated aluminum pipe, pipe-arches, and arches intended for culverts, storm sewers, and other buried conduits. It helps define a consistent engineering basis for designing buried aluminum drainage structures so they can perform reliably under soil loads and service conditions. For buyers, engineers, and project specifiers, it provides a clear technical reference for evaluating design compliance and selecting appropriate conduit solutions.
What is ASTM B790/B790M?
This ASTM standard addresses the structural design practice for corrugated aluminum pipe and related shapes used in buried applications. Its purpose is to guide how these products are designed for culverts, storm sewers, and other underground conduits where load support and long-term performance matter. ASTM B790/B790M is not a general materials brochure; it is a technical practice that supports consistent design decisions, specification writing, and project review for corrugated aluminum drainage structures.
Where is ASTM B790/B790M used?
ASTM B790/B790M is commonly used in civil and drainage work involving buried aluminum conduit systems. It is relevant to projects that use corrugated aluminum pipe, pipe-arches, or arches for transporting water under roads, embankments, and similar installations. The standard is useful during design, procurement, and submittal review when teams need a shared reference for structural expectations and application suitability in underground drainage and culvert systems.
Why is ASTM B790/B790M important?
This standard matters because buried conduit performance depends on more than shape alone; structural design must account for site conditions, loading, and installation context. ASTM B790/B790M supports more consistent evaluation of design intent, helps reduce ambiguity in specifications, and can improve quality control during project planning and product selection. For agencies and contractors, it offers a practical way to align procurement and engineering requirements with a recognized ASTM standard.
- Structural design guidance for buried aluminum conduits
- Applicable to pipe, pipe-arches, and arches
- Used for culverts and storm sewer applications
- Supports specification and compliance review
- Publication Date: 2021-12-08
- Publisher: ASTM
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