AUSTROADS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ATS 2285

Supply of Strip Filter and Subsurface Drainage

Pipe

Contents
Scope ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
Referenced Documents ............................................................................................................................... 2
Definitions .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Quality System Requirements .................................................................................................................... 3
Strip Filter Drains ......................................................................................................................................... 3
General .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Core ........................................................................................................................................................... 4
Filter Fabric .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Plastic Drainage Pipe .................................................................................................................................. 5
Fibre-reinforced Concrete Drainage Pipe .................................................................................................. 5
Seamless Tubular Filter Fabric ................................................................................................................... 5
Fittings .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Testing and Certification ............................................................................................................................. 6
Handling and Identification ......................................................................................................................... 6
Storage, Packaging, Transportation .............................................................................................................. 6
Identification................................................................................................................................................... 7
Annexure A: Summary of Hold Points, Witness Points and Records ....................................................... 8
Annexure B: Slotting Details for Fibre-reinforced Concrete Pipe.............................................................. 9

Scope
1.1 Austroads Technical Specification ATS 2285 sets out the requirements for the supply of the
following products used for subsurface drainage:
a) strip filter drains;
b) perforated plastic drainage pipe;
c) fibre-reinforced concrete drainage pipe;
d) seamless tubular filter fabric for use with perforated plastic drainage pipe; and
e) associated fittings.

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Referenced Documents
2.1 The following documents are referenced in this Specification:

Australian / New Zealand Standards

AS 2439.1 Perforated plastics drainage and effluent pipe and fittings Part 1: Perforated
drainage pipe and associated fittings
AS 4139 Fibre-reinforced concrete pipes and fittings
AS/NZS ISO 9001 Quality management systems – Requirements

Austroads
AP-C87-15 Austroads Glossary of Terms
ATS 2160 Supply and Installation of Geotextiles (Separation and Filtration)
ATM-821 Laddering, Unravelling or Deweaving of a Seamless Knitted Tubular Filter
Fabric
ATM-822 Abrasion Resistance of Seamless Knitted Tubular Filter Fabric
ATM-823 Weave Stability of Seamless Knitted Tubular Filter Fabric
ATM-824 Determination of Opening Size of Seamless Knitted Tubular Filter Fabric

Transport for New South Wales

TS 02822.05 Physical dimensions of plastic drainage pipe perforations (T1505)
TS 02822.06 Stiffness properties of plastic drainage pipe (T1506)
TS 02822.08 Determination of the low temperature resistance of strip filters during
straightening (T1508)
TS 02822.09 Determination of the high temperature impact resistance of strip filters
(T1509)
TS 02822.10 Determination of low temperature impact resistance of strip filters (T1510)

ASTM International
ASTM D6244 Vertical Compression of Geocomposite Pavement Panel Drains
ASTM D1621 Compressive Properties of Rigid Cellular Plastics
ASTM D2122 Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings
ASTM D2412 Determination of External Loading Characteristics of Plastic Pipe by Parallel-
Plate Loading
ASTM D4716 Determining the (In-Plane) Flow Rate per Unit Width and Hydraulic
Transmissivity of a Geosynthetic Using a Constant Head
ASTM D7001 Standard Specification for Geocomposites for Pavement Edge Drains and
Other High-Flow Applications

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Definitions
3.1 In addition to the definitions in AP-C87-15, the following definitions applies to this Specification.

Strip Filter Drain A geocomposite subsurface drain comprising of a core manufactured from
high density polyethylene (HDPE), wrapped in a non-woven geotextile and
complying with the requirements of Clause 5.

Flexible Strip A Strip Filter Drain with a core that complies with Clause 5.6.
Filter Drain

Rigid Strip Filler A Strip Filter Drain with a core that complies with Clause 5.7.
Drain

Quality System Requirements

4.1 The Contractor must prepare and implement a Quality Plan that includes the documentation in
Table 4.1.

Table 4.1: Quality Plan

Clause Description of Document

4.2 Evidence of AS/NZS ISO 9001 certification.
4.2 Manufacturer’s Technical Data Sheet, including nominal dimensions, constituent materials
and the test results required by this Specification (for strip filter drains).
5, 6, 7, 8 and Manufacturer’s Technical Data Sheet, including the test results required by this Specification
9 (for corrugated plastic drainage pipe and filter fabric).

HOLD POINT 1.
Process Held Supply of subsurface drainage products
Submission Details The Quality Plan must be provided to the Principal at least 10 working days prior
to the delivery of the materials to the Site.

4.2 All subsurface drainage materials must be manufactured under a Quality Management System
which is independently certified as fully complying with AS/NZS ISO 9001 by an organisation
accredited by JAS-ANZ (or an affiliated international certification organisation).

Strip Filter Drains

General
5.1 If the dimensions of the Strip Filter Drain are not specified on the Drawings, the thickness must not
be less than 40 mm and the height must not be less than:
a) 300 mm where the strip drain is placed at construction joints/overlapping joint of reinforced
concrete panels; or
b) 150 mm elsewhere.

5.2 The tolerance on the specified height and thickness dimensions must be within plus or minus 5.0%
of the specified value and measurements of dimensions must be made in accordance with
ASTM D2122.

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5.3 The Contractor must provide a sample of the Strip Filter Drain with the Quality Plan.

5.4 The Strip Filter Drain must be completely free of loose plastics, lead, cadmium, mercury or
leachable plastic materials. The design life of the strip drain must not be less than the design life of
the structure. If a Strip Filter Drain is used as a substitute for a pipe (where permitted), the flow
capacity of the Strip Filter Drain must not be less than the pipe being replaced.

Core
5.5 The core of a Strip Filter Drain and the couplings / fittings must:
a) be manufactured from either virgin or recycled high density polyethylene (HDPE) meeting the
requirements of ASTM D7001 - Class B; and
b) not show signs of cracks, splits or significant signs of indentation when tested in accordance
with TS 02822.08, TS 02822.09 and TS 02822.10.

5.6 The core of a Flexible Strip Filter Drain comprises of cuspated HDPE or similar and is only suitable
for applications which are not subject to traffic loading, such as behind retaining walls, reinforced
earth walls and soil nails. The stiffness of a Flexible Strip Filter Drain must comply with Table 5.6
when tested in accordance with Appendix H of AS 2439.1.

Table 5.6: Flexible Strip Filter Drain – Minimum Requirements

Strip Filter Height Horizontal Loading

Min force (kN) at 4 mm deflection
Up to 200 mm 5.5
200 to 400 mm 11
400 mm and above 16.5

5.7 The core of a Rigid Strip Filler Drain must comprise of an elongated corrugated core providing
sufficient strength for use under traffic loading. Unless specified otherwise on the Drawings, the
flow capacity and load bearing characteristics of Rigid Strip Filler Drains must comply with Table
5.7.

Table 5.7 Rigid Strip Filter Drain – Minimum Requirements

Property Test Method Acceptance Criteria

Flow Capacity with 200 kPa confining pressure and 0.5 ASTM D4716 ≥ 300 L / min / m width
hydraulic gradient
Change in Core Area ASTM D6244 < 5 % loss of cross- sectional
area at 156.5 kPa
Horizontal Compressive Strength at 20% deflection ASTM D2412 / ≥ 200 kPa
ASTM D1621

Clear Water Opening (the area of drainage slots Direct ≥ 3.5%

expressed as a percentage of the area of the panel measurement
above the bottom of the lowest row of slots) (1)

5.8 The perforations in the core of a Rigid Strip Filter Drain must be at least 20 mm from the bottom of
the core.

Filter Fabric
5.9 The core of the Strip Filter Drain must be wrapped in a non-woven geotextile which complies with
ATS 2160. The strength class and filtration class of the geotextile must be determined in
accordance with Table 6.4 of ATS 2160.

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5.10 The geotextile must be attached to the core in a manner which prevents damage or dislodgement
of the geotextile during installation. The longitudinal join in the geotextile must be continuously heat
or electric welded so that its integrity is unaffected during installation.

Plastic Drainage Pipe

6.1 Unless shown otherwise on the Drawings,
a) Perforated plastic drainage pipe and associated fittings must be Class SN20 corrugated pipe
conforming to the requirements of AS 2439.1, except for pipe placed in edge drains under
kerbs and backfilled with no fines concrete, which must be Class SN8 pipe or higher.
b) Non-perforated plastic drainage pipe and associated fittings must be Class SN8 corrugated
pipe conforming to the requirements of AS 2439.1, except that Section 3 and Clause 5.8 of AS
2439.1 do not apply.
c) The minimum nominal diameter of the plastic drainage pipe is 100 mm, except for pipe placed
in edge drains under kerbs and backfilled with no fines concrete, which must be 65 mm
nominal diameter.

6.2 Notwithstanding AS 2439.1, testing of pipe stiffness and measurement of perforation dimensions
must be carried out in accordance with test methods TS 02822.05 and TS 02822.06. The minimum
frequency of testing is one per 2,000 m or part thereof.

Fibre-reinforced Concrete Drainage Pipe

7.1 Fibre-reinforced concrete (FRC) pipes and fittings must comply with AS 4139. The pipes must be
Class 4, size DN 100. The size and position of the slots in slotted FRC pipe must be in accordance
with Annexure B.

Seamless Tubular Filter Fabric

8.1 Seamless tubular filter fabric used to encapsulate perforated plastic drainage pipe must:
a) be manufactured from either polypropylene or polyester;
b) not contain imperfections in the weave or yarn;
c) be suitable for installation by fitting over the appropriate perforated corrugated plastic drainage
pipe; and
d) comply with the properties in Table 8.1.

Table 8.1: Filter Fabric Properties

Property Test Method Acceptance Criteria

Representative large opening size (DR) ATM-824 200 microns < DR < 500 microns
Opening Index (I) ATM-824 ≥ 136
Laddering, Unravelling or Deweaving from ATM-821 No laddering, deweaving or unravelling
Cut End for more than 5 mm from the cut end
Abrasion Resistance ATM-822 No laddering, deweaving or unravelling
or hole formation.
Weave Stability ATM-823 No laddering, deweaving, tearing or
unravelling for more than 5 mm from the
cut end

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8.2 Unless the filter fabric is supplied pre-fitted to the perforated plastic drainage pipe, it must be
supplied in continuous rolls of between 1 kg and 2.5 kg mass and packed in opaque plastic bags.
The bags must be clearly labeled showing the diameter of drainage pipe for which it is
manufactured, the mass of fabric enclosed and the batch identification number.

Fittings
9.1 Joints and connections for strip filter drains and corrugated pipes must comply with the
manufacturer’s recommendations.

Testing and Certification

10.1 All sampling and testing must be carried out by a laboratory which is accredited for the test method
to meet the requirements of AS ISO/IEC 1702514.7. The laboratory’s accreditation body must be a
signatory to the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation Mutual Recognition
Arrangement (ILAC MRA) for testing laboratories. The National Association of Testing Authorities
(NATA) is a signatory to the ILAC MRA.

10.2 Except for corrugated plastic drainage pipe (which must be tested in accordance with AS 2439.1),
the minimum frequency of testing of the subsurface drainage products is one test per 2,000 metres
(or part thereof).

10.3 With each batch of subsurface drainage materials delivered to the Site, the Contractor must submit
the following to the Principal:
a) a certificate of compliance that the materials comply with the requirements of this Specification
and are appropriate for its specified usage. The certificate must identity the Australian and / or
New Zealand standard that the materials comply with.
b) test results demonstrating compliance with this Specification.

10.4 The certificate and the test results must not be more than 6 months old when delivered to Site,
except for the Change in Core Area test (ASTM D6244), which must not be more than 24 months
old.

Handling and Identification

Storage, Packaging, Transportation

11.1 Subsurface drainage products must be:
a) Packaged, stored and transported in such a way as to prevent damage;
b) Stored under protective cover or wrapped with a waterproof, opaque UV protective sheeting
including the ends of rolls to avoid damage prior to installation;
c) Not be stored on the ground or in a manner in which may result in it being crushed or affected
by heat, sunlight or moisture;
d) Free of permanent denting or deformation caused by ties; and
e) Stored in accordance with any additional recommendations set by the manufacturer.

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Identification
11.2 Each lot of subsurface drainage products supplied must be clearly marked with the following
information on an adhesive label affixed to the product and packaging:
a) Manufacturer’s name and / or trademark and product identification;
b) Nominal cross section dimensions (outside diameter or length and width);
c) Length;
d) Pipe classification - type and stiffness (where applicable);
e) Nominal slot width and length (where applicable);
f) Date of manufacture; and
g) Unique coil / batch number.

11.3 Drainage pipe must also conform to the marking requirements in AS 2439.1 or AS 4139 (as
applicable).

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Annexure A: Summary of Hold Points, Witness Points and

Records
The following is a summary of the Witness Points / Hold Points that apply to this Specification and the
Records that the Contractor must submit to the Principal to demonstrate compliance with this
Specification.

Clause Hold Point Witness Point Record

4.1 1. Supply of Materials to the Quality Plan
Site
10.3 Certification and test results

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Annexure B: Slotting Details for Fibre-reinforced Concrete Pipe

The slot dimensions and spacing must comply with the following requirements:

Maximum slot width: 3 mm

Minimum slot width: 2 mm

Internal length of slot: 80 ± 8 mm

Number of rows of slots: 3

Angular separation of rows: 70 ± 5 degrees

Pitch of centre of each slot: 130 ± 5 mm

The top of each pipe must be indelibly marked with the word “TOP”.

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Amendment Record
Amendment Clauses amended Action Date
no.
- New specification New October 2023

Key

Format Change in format

Substitution Old clause removed and replaced with new clause
New Insertion of new clause
Removed Old clauses removed

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