850.1 General Description
This section includes the requirements for all types of aluminum alloy materials, including: • Sheet and plate • Bars, rods, shapes, and wire • Bolts, nuts, and set screws • Washers • Rivets • Shims • Extruded tubing • Pipe
850.1.01 Related References
A. Standard Specifications Section 106—Control of Materials B. Referenced Documents ASTM • B 209/B 209M, Alloy 1100, Temper 0 • B 209/B 209M, Alloy 6061, Temper T 6 • B 209/B 209M, Alclad Alloy 2024, Temper T 4 • B 211/B 211M, Alloy 2024, Temper T 4 • B 221/B 221M, Alloy 6061, Temper T 6 • B 221/B 221M, Alloy 6061, Temper 6 • B 241/B 241M, Alloy 6061, Temper T 6 • B 316/B 316M, Alloy 6061, Temper 6 ANSI • B 18.2 • B 1.1M
850.2 Materials
Submit a certification from the manufacturer for each item in this Section, according to Subsection 106.05, Materials Certification. 850.2.01 Aluminum Alloy Sheet and Plate A. Requirements Use aluminum alloy sheet and plate that meets the requirements of ASTM B 209/B 209M, Alloy 6061, Temper T 6. B. Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. C. Acceptance The Department will accept the material based either on the certification or on the results of tests conducted by the Department. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
850.2.02 Aluminum Alloy Bars, Rods, Shapes, and Wire
A. Requirements Use aluminum alloy extruded bars, rods, shapes, and wire that meet the requirements of ASTM B 221/B 221M, Alloy 6061, Temper T 6. B. Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. C. Acceptance The Department will accept the material based either on the certification or on the results of tests conducted by the Department. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
850.2.03 Aluminum Alloy Bolts, Nuts, and Set Screws
A. Requirements Use aluminum alloy bolts, nuts, and set screws made from rod that meets the requirements of ASTM B 211/B 211M, Alloy 2024, Temper T 4. Use bolt heads and nuts of heavy hexagon that meet the requirements of ANSI B 18.2. Use coarse series, Class 6 fit threads that meet the requirements of ANSI B 1.1M. B. Fabrication Heat-treat the finished bolts, nuts, and set screws to the T 4 temper. Coat each bolt, nut, or set screw with an anodic coating of at least 0.0002 in. (5 µm). Seal the anodic coating with chromate. C. Acceptance The Department will accept the material based either on the certification or on the results of tests conducted by the Department. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
850.2.04 Aluminum Alloy Washers
A. Requirements Use aluminum alloy washers made from aluminum alloy sheet or plate that meet the requirements of ASTM B 209/ B 209M, Alclad Alloy 2024, Temper T 4. B. Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. C. Acceptance The Department will accept the material based either on the certification or on the results of tests conducted by the Department. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
850.2.05 Aluminum Alloy Rivets
A. Requirements Use aluminum alloy rivets that meet the requirements of ASTM B 316/B 316M, Alloy 6061, Temper 6. B. Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. C. Acceptance The Department will accept the material based either on the certification or on the results of tests conducted by the Department. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
850.2.06 Aluminum Alloy Shims
A. Requirements Use aluminum alloy shims made from aluminum alloy sheet or plate that meets the requirements of ASTM B 209/B209M, Alloy 1100, Temper 0. B. Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. C. Acceptance The Department will accept the material based either on the certification or on the results of tests conducted by the Department. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
850.2.07 Aluminum Alloy Extruded Tubing
A. Requirements Use aluminum alloy extruded tubes that meet the requirements of ASTM B 221/B 221M, Alloy 6061, Temper 6. B. Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. C. Acceptance The Department will accept the material based either on the certification or on the results of tests conducted by the Department. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
850.2.08 Aluminum Alloy Pipe
A. Requirements Use aluminum alloy pipe that meets the requirements of ASTM B 241/B 241M, Alloy 6061, Temper T 6, unless otherwise specified. B. Fabrication General Provisions 101 through 150. C. Acceptance The Department will accept the material based either on the certification or on the results of tests conducted by the Department. D. Materials Warranty General Provisions 101 through 150.
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