1811.7.1.2 High strength pipe.
BC § 1811.7.1.2
High strength pipe meeting the strength requirements of API 5L (N80) and API 5CT (N80) shall be permitted for use as structural steel pipe piles. All such pipe and casing shall meet the minimum tensile requirements of ASTM A 252, Grade 3 with a minimum elongation of 15 percent, except that the yield strength shall be a minimum of 80 ksi (551.6 MPa). The following requirements shall also apply: 1. Mill certificates shall be provided.
2.Where mill certificates are not available, a minimum of two coupon tests per 1,000 linear feet (304 800 mm) of pipe or part thereof shall be performed. Testing procedures shall meet the requirements set forth in Section 18 of ASTM A 252.
3.Welding shall be in accordance with Section 1811.7.1.1. In addition, welded seams and splices shall be complete joint penetration welds. Reinforcing steel shall not be welded to high strength pipe.













