Designation: D2310 − 06 (Reapproved 2012) An American National Standard

Standard Classification for

Machine-Made “Fiberglass” (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced
Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D2310; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
This standard has been approved for use by agencies of the Department of Defense.

1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents

1.1 This classification covers machine-made “fiberglass” 2.1 ASTM Standards:2
(glass-fiber-reinforced thermosetting-resin) pressure pipe. D883 Terminology Relating to Plastics
Methods of classification, requirements, test methods and the D1600 Terminology for Abbreviated Terms Relating to Plas-
method of marking are included. Both glass-fiber-reinforced tics
thermosetting-resin pipe (RTRP) and glass-fiber-reinforced D2992 Practice for Obtaining Hydrostatic or Pressure De-
polymer mortar pipe (RPMP) are fiberglass pipes. sign Basis for “Fiberglass” (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced
Thermosetting-Resin) Pipe and Fittings
NOTE 1—For the purposes of this standard, polymer does not include D3567 Practice for Determining Dimensions of “Fiberglass”
natural polymers.
(Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Pipe and
1.2 This classification is based on the method of Fittings
manufacture, the type of materials used in construction, and the F412 Terminology Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
test performance of the product type. It is not based on
dimensions or raw material specifications. 3. Terminology
1.3 Two methods of classifying long-term strength are 3.1 General—Definitions are in accordance with Terminol-
included: (1) based on cyclic loads for use in those liquid- ogy D883 or F412 and abbreviations are in accordance with
handling applications where the effects of pumping by duplex Terminology D1600, unless otherwise indicated.
or triplex pumps or other cyclic pressure loads dictate the 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
performance requirements of the piping, and (2) based on the 3.2.1 fiberglass pipe, n—a tubular product containing glass
steady (static) loads such as would be required for gas service fiber reinforcements embedded in or surrounded by cured
applications. thermosetting resin; the composite structure may contain
aggregate, granular, or platelet fillers, thixotropic agents,
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to regarded as
pigments, or dyes; thermoplastic or thermosetting liners or
the standard. The values in parentheses are provided for
coatings may be included.
information only.
3.2.2 reinforced thermosetting resin pipe (RTRP), n—a fi-
1.5 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the berglass pipe without aggregate.
test method portion, Section 7, of this classification. This
standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, 3.2.3 reinforced polymer mortar pipe (RPMP), n—a fiber-
if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user glass pipe with aggregate.
of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health 3.2.4 centrifugal casting, n— a manufacturing process used
practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limita- to produce tubular goods by applying resin and reinforcement
tions prior to use. to the inside of a mold that is rotated and heated, subsequently
polymerizing the resin system. The outside diameter of the
NOTE 2—There is no known ISO equivalent to this standard. finished pipe is fixed by the inside diameter of the mold tube.
The inside diameter of the pipe is determined by the amount of
material introduced into the mold.
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This classification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D20 on
Plastics and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D20.23 on Reinforced
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Plastic Piping Systems and Chemical Equipment. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2012. Published October 2012. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [email protected]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1964. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as D2310 – 06. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/D2310-06R12. the ASTM website.

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3.2.5 filament winding, n—a process used to manufacture Class C—Epoxy resin liner (nonreinforced)
tubular goods by winding continuous fibrous glass strand Class D—Phenolic resin liner (nonreinforced)
roving or roving tape onto the outside of a mandrel in a Class E—Polyester resin liner (reinforced)
predetermined pattern under controlled tension; the roving may Class F—Epoxy resin liner (reinforced)
be saturated with liquid resin or preimpregnated with partially
Class G—Phenolic resin liner (reinforced)
cured resin; subsequent polymerization of the resin system may
require application of heat; the inside diameter of the finished Class H—Thermoplastic resin liner (specify)
pipe is fixed by the mandrel outside diameter; the outside Class I—Furan resin liner (reinforced)
diameter of the finished pipe is determined by the amount of 4.1.4 Pressure Strength—Two methods of classifying the
material that is wound onto the mandrel. pressure strength of the pipe are incorporated in this document;
3.2.6 liner, n—the inner portion of the wall, at least 0.005 in. one or both may be used. Pipe meeting this classification shall
(0.13 mm) in thickness when determined in accordance with be identified by one or both of the hydrostatic design bases
Practice D3567, that does not contribute to the strength in the shown in Table 1.
determination of the hydrostatic design basis. 4.1.5 Designation Requirements—The pipe materials desig-
nation code shall consist of the abbreviation RTRP or RPMP,
3.2.7 pressure laminating, n—a process to manufacture
followed by type and grade in arabic numerals, class by a
tubular goods in which reinforcement is impregnated with a
capital letter, and the long-term strength by a second capital
thermosetting resin, and the resin partially cured to form a
letter. Table 1 presents a summary of the designation require-
prepreg; it is subsequently laminated around a mandrel and
ments. Thus a complete material code shall consist of RTRP or
cured under heat and pressure to form the pipe; the pipe is then
RPMP . . . two numerals, and two letters.
removed from the mandrel and postcured. The inside diameter
of the finished pipe is fixed by the mandrel outside diameter; 4.1.5.1 Examples: (1) RTRP-11AE for filament-wound
the outside diameter of the finished pipe is determined by the glass-fiber-reinforced epoxy resin pipe, unlined, with a 6300
amount of material that is wound onto the mandrel. psi (43.4 MPa) (cyclic) hydrostatic design basis, or
(2) RTRP-11AT for filament-wound glass-fiber-reinforced
3.2.8 aggregate, n—a siliceous sand conforming to the
epoxy resin pipe, unlined, with a 10 000 psi (68.9 MPa) (static)
requirements of Specification C33, except that the require-
hydrostatic design basis, or
ments for gradation shall not apply.
(3) both, if the pipe is to be dual rated.
NOTE 3—For the purpose of this classification, polyester resin includes
vinylester resins. NOTE 5—Although Form and Style for ASTM Standards requires that
the type classification be roman numerals, it is recognized that few
4. Basis of Classification companies have stencil-cutting equipment for this style of type, and it is,
therefore, acceptable to mark the product type in arabic numerals.
4.1 General—This classification covers machine-made fi- Precedence for this change has been made in other ASTM standards.
berglass pipe defined by method of manufacturing (type), raw
materials in body (grade), liner material (class), and long-term 5. Materials
cyclic pressure strength or long-term static pressure strength,
5.1 General—The resins, reinforcements, and other
whichever is applicable. It covers the following types, grades,
materials, when combined as a composite structure, shall
and classes of machine-made fiberglass pipe:
produce a pipe that shall meet the performance requirements of
NOTE 4—All possible pressure strength combinations of types, grades, this classification.
and classes may not be commercially available.
4.1.1 Types:—Type I 6. Requirements
Filament-wound pipe
6.1 Properties:
Type II—Centrifugally cast pipe
Type III—Pressure-laminated pipe 6.1.1 Hydrostatic Design Basis—The hydrostatic design
4.1.2 Grades:—Grade 1 basis for products meeting this classification is derived from
Glass-fiber-reinforced epoxy resin pipe (RTRP epoxy) the long-term pressure strength, as determined at ambient
Grade 2—Glass-fiber-reinforced polyester resin pipe (RTRP temperature in accordance with 7.1 or 7.2. Standard categories
polyester) for the hydrostatic design basis are shown in Table 1. A
Grade 3—Glass-fiber-reinforced phenolic resin pipe (RTRP hydrostatic design basis as shown in Table 1 shall be deter-
phenolic) mined for each type, grade, and class of product manufactured.
Grade 7—Glass-fiber-reinforced furan resin pipe (RTRP Changes in materials or manufacturing processes will necessi-
furan) tate a screening evaluation as described in Practice D2992.
Grade 8—Glass-fiber-reinforced epoxy resin mortar pipe 6.1.2 Pressure Rating—The hydrostatic design stress for
(RPMP epoxy) products meeting this classification is obtained by multiplying
Grade 9—Glass-fiber-reinforced polyester resin mortar pipe the applicable hydrostatic design basis (from Table 1) by a
(RPMP polyester) service (design) factor equal to or less than 1.0.
4.1.3 Classes:—Class A NOTE 6—Information regarding selection of service (design) factors
No liner and pressure rating is provided in Practice D2992 and the individual
Class B—Polyester resin liner (nonreinforced) product standards.

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TABLE 1 General Designation RequirementsA for Machine-Made Fiberglass Pipe
Desig-
Prop-
nation Cell Limits
erty
Order
1 Type 1 2 3
filament- centrifugally pressure-
wound cast laminated

2 Grade 1 2 3 7 8 9
glass-fiber- glass-fiber- glass-fiber- glass-fiber- glass-fiber- glass-fiber-
reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced reinforced
epoxy resin polyester phenolic furan resin epoxy resin polyester resin
(RTRP) resin (RTRP) resin (RTRP) (RTRP) (RPMP) mortar (RPMP)

3 Class A B C D E F G H I
no liner polyester epoxy resin phenolic polyester epoxy resin phenolic thermoplastic furan resin liner
resin liner liner resin liner resin liner liner resin liner resin liner (reinforced)
(nonreinforced) (nonreinforced) (nonreinforced) (reinforced) (reinforced) (reinforced) (specify)

Hoop Stress—Hydrostatic Design BasisB

A B C D E F G H
4 Cyclic
psi 2500 3150 4000 5000 6300 8000 10 000 12 500
(MPa) (17.2) (21.7) (27.5) (34.4) (43.4) (55.1) (68.9) (86.1)

or
Q R S T U W X Y Z
4 Static
psi 5000 6300 8000 10 000 12 500 16 000 20 000 25 000 31 500
(MPa) (34.4) (43.4) (51.5) (68.9) (86.1) (110.0) (137.0) (172.0) (217.0)

A
The cell-type format provides the means of identification and specification of piping materials. This cell-type format, however, is subject to misapplication since
unobtainable property combinations can be selected if the user is not familiar with commercially available products. The manufacturer should be consulted.
B
Refer to Practice D2992 to obtain classification of the values.

7. Test Methods 8.1.3 ASTM pipe product specification with which the pipe
7.1 Cyclic Pressure Strength—Determine the cyclic pres- complies, and
sure strength in accordance with Procedure A of Practice 8.1.4 Manufacturer’s name (or trademark).
D2992.
8.2 All markings shall be such that they will remain legible
7.2 Static Pressure Strength—Determine the static pressure under normal handling and installation practices.
strength in accordance with Procedure B of Practice D2992.
9. Keywords
8. Marking
8.1 Marking on the pipe shall include the following items, 9.1 centrifugal casting; fiberglass pipe; filament winding;
spaced at intervals of not more than 15 ft (4.5 m): hydrostatic design basis; machine-made fiberglass pressure
8.1.1 Nominal pipe size (example: 2 in.), pipe; pipe; pressure laminating; pressure strength; reinforced
8.1.2 Type of fiberglass pipe, in accordance with the desig- polymer mortar pipe (RPMP); reinforced thermosetting-resin
nation code given in 4.1.5, pipe (RTRP)

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