ASTM A972/A972M-00(2015) PDF

Scope: 1.1 This specification covers pipe piles with protective fusion-bonded epoxy powder coating applied by the electrostatic spray, flocking, or fluidized bed process.

Note 1: The coating applicator is identified throughout this specification as the manufacturer.

1.2 Other organic coatings may be used provided they meet the requirements of this specification.

1.3 Requirements for the powder coating are contained in Annex A1.

1.4 This specification is applicable for orders in either SI units (as Specification A972M) or inch-pound units [as Specification A972]. The values stated in either SI or inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. Within the text, the inch-pound units are shown in brackets.

1.5 The following precautionary statement refers to the test method portion only, Section 8, of this standard: 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM A972/A972M-00(2015) Referenced Document

ASTM A252 Standard Specification for Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe Piles
ASTM B117 Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
ASTM D4060 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser
ASTM G12 Standard Test Method for Nondestructive Measurement of Film Thickness of Pipeline Coatings on Steel
ASTM G14 Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Pipeline Coatings (Falling Weight Test)
ASTM G20 Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Pipeline Coatings
ASTM G8 Standard Test Methods for Cathodic Disbonding of Pipeline Coatings
SSPC VIS 1 Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Dry Abrasive Blast Cleaning (TEXT ONLY)

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