AASHTO M 196-16, Standard Specification for Corrugated Aluminum Pipe for Sewers and Drains, covers corrugated aluminum pipe intended for storm water drainage, underdrains, culvert construction, and similar uses. Pipe furnished under this specification is not normally used for the conveyance of sanitary or industrial wastes. Requirements for bedding, backfill, and the relationship between earth cover load and sheet thickness are not included, because successful performance depends on proper selection of sheet thickness, type of bedding and backfill, controlled manufacture in the plant, and care in installation. The purchaser is responsible for correlating these factors with the conditions of the installation. The specification is released in Group 2 in June 2016 and carries ASTM designation B745/B745M-95. It is intended for agencies and manufacturers specifying aluminum drainage pipe.