CAN/CSA A257 SERIES-03 (R2008) PDF

1.2 This Standard describes procedures for testing circular concrete pipe, manhole sections, and joints and includes the following tests: (a) three-edge bearing test (see Clause 4); (b) concrete compression tests (see Clause 5); (c) absorption test (see Clause 6); (d) hydrostatic test (see Clause 7); (e) flat slab top test (see Clause 8); and (f) manhole step tests (see Clause 9).

1.3 This Standard does not apply to cast-in-place elements or to non-circular precast concrete pipe, manhole, or catch basin sections.