1.1 This specification covers fiberglass pipe fittings intended for use in gravity flow systems for conveying sanitary sewage, storm water, and those industrial wastes for which the fittings are determined to be suitable. Elbows, tees, laterals, crosses, reducers, and adapters are included. Both glass-fiberreinforced thermosetting-resin pipe (RTRP) and glass-fiberreinforced polymer mortar pipe (RPMP) are fiberglass pipes. NOTE 1—For the purposes of this standard, polymer does not include natural polymers.
1.2 This specification is intended to cover only dimensions, material properties, and workmanship rather than the structural design of the fittings. The structural design of the fittings shall be as agreed upon between purchaser and supplier, and needs to take into consideration the anticipated conditions of installation and service.
1.3 This specification covers only fittings fabricated from cut sections of pipe, or from a combination of pipe sections and contact molded (hand layup), or machine fabricated components.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are provided for information purposes only.
1.5 The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 11, of this specification. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. NOTE 2—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D3840-19 Referenced Document
ASTM D1600 Standard Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plastics
ASTM D1763 Standard Specification for Epoxy Resins
ASTM D2290 Standard Test Method for Apparent Hoop Tensile Strength of Plastic or Reinforced Plastic Pipe
ASTM D3262 Standard Specification for "Fiberglass" (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Sewer Pipe
ASTM D3567 Standard Practice for Determining Dimensions of ldquo;Fiberglassrdquo; (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Pipe and Fittings
ASTM D3892 Standard Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM D883 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastics*, 2024-02-01 Update
ASTM F412 Standard Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems*, 2023-07-20 Update
ASTM F477 Standard Specification for Elastomeric Seals (Gaskets) for Joining Plastic Pipe
ASTM D3840-19 history
2019ASTM D3840-19 Standard Specification for “Fiberglass” (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe Fittings for Nonpressure Applications
2014ASTM D3840-14 Standard Specification for ldquo;Fiberglassrdquo; 40;Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin41; Pipe Fittings for Nonpressure Applications
2010ASTM D3840-10 Standard Specification for "Fiberglass" (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe Fittings for Nonpressure Applications
2001ASTM D3840-01(2005) Standard Specification for "Fiberglass" (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe Fittings for Nonpressure Applications
2001ASTM D3840-01 Standard Specification for "Fiberglass" (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe Fittings for Nonpressure Applications
1999ASTM D3840-99 Standard Specification for "Fiberglass" (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe Fittings for Nonpressure Applications