1014.03.8 Copper Azole (CA): Comply with AWPA P32 for Type
B (CA -B). Comply with AWPA P48 for Type C (CA -C).
1014.03.9 Field Repairs: Comply with AWPA M4 and product
manufacturer’s recommendations. Repair any surface that is exposed by damage or field fabrication by treating with copper naphthenate containing a minimum of 2.0 percent copper metal. Apply solution to these expo sed surfaces until absorption stops. Remove excess preservative. Bored holes for connectors or bolts may be treated by pumping coal -tar roofing cement meeting ASTM D5643 into holes using a grease gun or similar device.
1014.04 Treatment.
1014.04.1 General: Materials shal l be treated according to current
AWPA U1 Standard Specifications for Preservative Treatment and used in the appropriate application.
1014.04.2 Amount of Preservative: The amount of preservative
shall be the minimum specified in Table 1014 -2 herein determined by assay. The assay zone shall be as specified in AWPA T1 Standards. All sample holes shall be filled with a tightly -fitted pressure -treated plug. All treated wood products shall meet all penetration requirements of AWPA Standards. The treating plant shal l provide treating reports to the Department's inspector upon request. At the Department's discretion the treating reports may be used for acceptance of small miscellaneous charges of material.
1014.04.3 Painting: When painting of treated material is required,
use a paint system that is compatible with the wood treatment process, and in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations
1014.05 TIMBER CONNECTORS. Connectors for treated timber
structures, except those of malleable iron, shall be galvanized in accordance wit h ASTM A123.
1014.05.1 Split Ring Connectors: Split rings of 2 1/2 inches, 4
inches and 6 inches inside diameter shall be manufactured from hot -rolled, low-carbon steel conforming to ASTM A711, Grade 1015. Each ring shall form a closed true circle with an outside cylindrical surface parallel to the axis of the ring. The inside surface, except for the 6 -inch ring, shall be beveled from the median line toward the edges. It shall be cut through in one place in its circumference to form a tongue and slot.
1014.03.8 Copper Azole (CA): Comply with AWPA P32 for Type
B (CA -B). Comply with AWPA P48 for Type C (CA -C).
1014.03.9 Field Repairs: Comply with AWPA M4 and product
manufacturer’s recommendations. Repair any surface that is exposed by damage or field fabrication by treating with copper naphthenate containing a minimum of 2.0 percent copper metal. Apply solution to these expo sed surfaces until absorption stops. Remove excess preservative. Bored holes for connectors or bolts may be treated by pumping coal -tar roofing cement meeting ASTM D5643 into holes using a grease gun or similar device.
1014.04 Treatment.
1014.04.1 General: Materials shal l be treated according to current
AWPA U1 Standard Specifications for Preservative Treatment and used in the appropriate application.
1014.04.2 Amount of Preservative: The amount of preservative
shall be the minimum specified in Table 1014 -2 herein determined by assay. The assay zone shall be as specified in AWPA T1 Standards. All sample holes shall be filled with a tightly -fitted pressure -treated plug. All treated wood products shall meet all penetration requirements of AWPA Standards. The treating plant shal l provide treating reports to the Department's inspector upon request. At the Department's discretion the treating reports may be used for acceptance of small miscellaneous charges of material.
1014.04.3 Painting: When painting of treated material is required,
use a paint system that is compatible with the wood treatment process, and in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations
1014.05 TIMBER CONNECTORS. Connectors for treated timber
structures, except those of malleable iron, shall be galvanized in accordance wit h ASTM A123.
1014.05.1 Split Ring Connectors: Split rings of 2 1/2 inches, 4
inches and 6 inches inside diameter shall be manufactured from hot -rolled, low-carbon steel conforming to ASTM A711, Grade 1015. Each ring shall form a closed true circle with an outside cylindrical surface parallel to the axis of the ring. The inside surface, except for the 6 -inch ring, shall be beveled from the median line toward the edges. It shall be cut through in one place in its circumference to form a tongue and slot.
1014.03.8 Copper Azole (CA): Comply with AWPA P32 for Type
B (CA -B). Comply with AWPA P48 for Type C (CA -C).
1014.03.9 Field Repairs: Comply with AWPA M4 and product
manufacturer’s recommendations. Repair any surface that is exposed by damage or field fabrication by treating with copper naphthenate containing a minimum of 2.0 percent copper metal. Apply solution to these expo sed surfaces until absorption stops. Remove excess preservative. Bored holes for connectors or bolts may be treated by pumping coal -tar roofing cement meeting ASTM D5643 into holes using a grease gun or similar device.
1014.04 Treatment.
1014.04.1 General: Materials shal l be treated according to current
AWPA U1 Standard Specifications for Preservative Treatment and used in the appropriate application.
1014.04.2 Amount of Preservative: The amount of preservative
shall be the minimum specified in Table 1014 -2 herein determined by assay. The assay zone shall be as specified in AWPA T1 Standards. All sample holes shall be filled with a tightly -fitted pressure -treated plug. All treated wood products shall meet all penetration requirements of AWPA Standards. The treating plant shal l provide treating reports to the Department's inspector upon request. At the Department's discretion the treating reports may be used for acceptance of small miscellaneous charges of material.
1014.04.3 Painting: When painting of treated material is required,
use a paint system that is compatible with the wood treatment process, and in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations
1014.05 TIMBER CONNECTORS. Connectors for treated timber
structures, except those of malleable iron, shall be galvanized in accordance wit h ASTM A123.
1014.05.1 Split Ring Connectors: Split rings of 2 1/2 inches, 4
inches and 6 inches inside diameter shall be manufactured from hot -rolled, low-carbon steel conforming to ASTM A711, Grade 1015. Each ring shall form a closed true circle with an outside cylindrical surface parallel to the axis of the ring. The inside surface, except for the 6 -inch ring, shall be beveled from the median line toward the edges. It shall be cut through in one place in its circumference to form a tongue and slot.
1014.03.8 Copper Azole (CA): Comply with AWPA P32 for Type
B (CA -B). Comply with AWPA P48 for Type C (CA -C).
1014.03.9 Field Repairs: Comply with AWPA M4 and product
manufacturer’s recommendations. Repair any surface that is exposed by damage or field fabrication by treating with copper naphthenate containing a minimum of 2.0 percent copper metal. Apply solution to these expo sed surfaces until absorption stops. Remove excess preservative. Bored holes for connectors or bolts may be treated by pumping coal -tar roofing cement meeting ASTM D5643 into holes using a grease gun or similar device.
1014.04 Treatment.
1014.04.1 General: Materials shal l be treated according to current
AWPA U1 Standard Specifications for Preservative Treatment and used in the appropriate application.
1014.04.2 Amount of Preservative: The amount of preservative
shall be the minimum specified in Table 1014 -2 herein determined by assay. The assay zone shall be as specified in AWPA T1 Standards. All sample holes shall be filled with a tightly -fitted pressure -treated plug. All treated wood products shall meet all penetration requirements of AWPA Standards. The treating plant shal l provide treating reports to the Department's inspector upon request. At the Department's discretion the treating reports may be used for acceptance of small miscellaneous charges of material.
1014.04.3 Painting: When painting of treated material is required,
use a paint system that is compatible with the wood treatment process, and in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations
1014.05 TIMBER CONNECTORS. Connectors for treated timber
structures, except those of malleable iron, shall be galvanized in accordance wit h ASTM A123.
1014.05.1 Split Ring Connectors: Split rings of 2 1/2 inches, 4
inches and 6 inches inside diameter shall be manufactured from hot -rolled, low-carbon steel conforming to ASTM A711, Grade 1015. Each ring shall form a closed true circle with an outside cylindrical surface parallel to the axis of the ring. The inside surface, except for the 6 -inch ring, shall be beveled from the median line toward the edges. It shall be cut through in one place in its circumference to form a tongue and slot.
1014.03.8 Copper Azole (CA): Comply with AWPA P32 for Type
B (CA -B). Comply with AWPA P48 for Type C (CA -C).
1014.03.9 Field Repairs: Comply with AWPA M4 and product
manufacturer’s recommendations. Repair any surface that is exposed by damage or field fabrication by treating with copper naphthenate containing a minimum of 2.0 percent copper metal. Apply solution to these expo sed surfaces until absorption stops. Remove excess preservative. Bored holes for connectors or bolts may be treated by pumping coal -tar roofing cement meeting ASTM D5643 into holes using a grease gun or similar device.
1014.04 Treatment.
1014.04.1 General: Materials shal l be treated according to current
AWPA U1 Standard Specifications for Preservative Treatment and used in the appropriate application.
1014.04.2 Amount of Preservative: The amount of preservative
shall be the minimum specified in Table 1014 -2 herein determined by assay. The assay zone shall be as specified in AWPA T1 Standards. All sample holes shall be filled with a tightly -fitted pressure -treated plug. All treated wood products shall meet all penetration requirements of AWPA Standards. The treating plant shal l provide treating reports to the Department's inspector upon request. At the Department's discretion the treating reports may be used for acceptance of small miscellaneous charges of material.
1014.04.3 Painting: When painting of treated material is required,
use a paint system that is compatible with the wood treatment process, and in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations
1014.05 TIMBER CONNECTORS. Connectors for treated timber
structures, except those of malleable iron, shall be galvanized in accordance wit h ASTM A123.
1014.05.1 Split Ring Connectors: Split rings of 2 1/2 inches, 4
inches and 6 inches inside diameter shall be manufactured from hot -rolled, low-carbon steel conforming to ASTM A711, Grade 1015. Each ring shall form a closed true circle with an outside cylindrical surface parallel to the axis of the ring. The inside surface, except for the 6 -inch ring, shall be beveled from the median line toward the edges. It shall be cut through in one place in its circumference to form a tongue and slot. Connector grooves in timber shall be cut concentric with the bolt hole and have the dimensions shown in Table 1014 -1. Table 1014 -1 Split Ring Timber Connector Dimensions, Inches Nominal Ring Size Inside Diameter Groove Width Groove Depth 2 1/2 2.56 4.08 6.12 0.18 0.21 0.27 0.37 0.50 0.62
1014.05.2 Toothed -Ring Connectors: Toothed -ring connectors
shall meet the following requirements:
1.Stamp cold from 0.060 inch thick rolled sheet steel .
2.Comply with ASTM A711, Grade 1015 .
3.Bend cold to form a circular, corrugated, sharp -toothed band and circle .
4.Be parallel to the axis of the ring.
5.The central band shall be welded to fully develop the strength of the band.
6.All sizes shall have an overall depth of 0.94 inch and depth of fillet of 0.25 inch.
1014.05.3 Shear Plate Connectors: Shear plate connectors shall
be of the following types:
1014.05.3 1 Pressed Steel Type: Pressed steel shear plates of
2 5/8 inches in diameter shall be manufactured from steel complying with ASTM A711, Grade 1015. Each pla te shall be a true circle with a flange around the edge, extending at right angles to the face of the plate and extending from one face only. The plate portion shall have a central bolt hole and two small perforations on opposite sides of the hole and mid way from the center and circumference.
1014.05.3 2 Malleable Iron Type: Malleable iron shear plates
of 4-inch diameter shall be manufactured according to ASTM A47, Grade 32510. Each casting shall consist of a perforated round plate with a flange around the edge extending at right angles to the face of the plate and Connector grooves in timber shall be cut concentric with the bolt hole and have the dimensions shown in Table 1014 -1. Table 1014 -1 Split Ring Timber Connector Dimensions, Inches Nominal Ring Size Inside Diameter Groove Width Groove Depth 2 1/2 2.56 4.08 6.12 0.18 0.21 0.27 0.37 0.50 0.62
1014.05.2 Toothed -Ring Connectors: Toothed -ring connectors
shall meet the following requirements:
1.Stamp cold from 0.060 inch thick rolled sheet steel .
2.Comply with ASTM A711, Grade 1015 .
3.Bend cold to form a circular, corrugated, sharp -toothed band and circle .
4.Be parallel to the axis of the ring.
5.The central band shall be welded to fully develop the strength of the band.
6.All sizes shall have an overall depth of 0.94 inch and depth of fillet of 0.25 inch.
1014.05.3 Shear Plate Connectors: Shear plate connectors shall
be of the following types:
1014.05.3 1 Pressed Steel Type: Pressed steel shear plates of
2 5/8 inches in diameter shall be manufactured from steel complying with ASTM A711, Grade 1015. Each pla te shall be a true circle with a flange around the edge, extending at right angles to the face of the plate and extending from one face only. The plate portion shall have a central bolt hole and two small perforations on opposite sides of the hole and mid way from the center and circumference.
1014.05.3 2 Malleable Iron Type: Malleable iron shear plates
of 4-inch diameter shall be manufactured according to ASTM A47, Grade 32510. Each casting shall consist of a perforated round plate with a flange around the edge extending at right angles to the face of the plate and Connector grooves in timber shall be cut concentric with the bolt hole and have the dimensions shown in Table 1014 -1. Table 1014 -1 Split Ring Timber Connector Dimensions, Inches Nominal Ring Size Inside Diameter Groove Width Groove Depth 2 1/2 2.56 4.08 6.12 0.18 0.21 0.27 0.37 0.50 0.62
1014.05.2 Toothed -Ring Connectors: Toothed -ring connectors
shall meet the following requirements:
1.Stamp cold from 0.060 inch thick rolled sheet steel .
2.Comply with ASTM A711, Grade 1015 .
3.Bend cold to form a circular, corrugated, sharp -toothed band and circle .
4.Be parallel to the axis of the ring.
5.The central band shall be welded to fully develop the strength of the band.
6.All sizes shall have an overall depth of 0.94 inch and depth of fillet of 0.25 inch.
1014.05.3 Shear Plate Connectors: Shear plate connectors shall
be of the following types:
1014.05.3 1 Pressed Steel Type: Pressed steel shear plates of
2 5/8 inches in diameter shall be manufactured from steel complying with ASTM A711, Grade 1015. Each pla te shall be a true circle with a flange around the edge, extending at right angles to the face of the plate and extending from one face only. The plate portion shall have a central bolt hole and two small perforations on opposite sides of the hole and mid way from the center and circumference.
1014.05.3 2 Malleable Iron Type: Malleable iron shear plates
of 4-inch diameter shall be manufactured according to ASTM A47, Grade 32510. Each casting shall consist of a perforated round plate with a flange around the edge extending at right angles to the face of the plate and Connector grooves in timber shall be cut concentric with the bolt hole and have the dimensions shown in Table 1014 -1. Table 1014 -1 Split Ring Timber Connector Dimensions, Inches Nominal Ring Size Inside Diameter Groove Width Groove Depth 2 1/2 2.56 4.08 6.12 0.18 0.21 0.27 0.37 0.50 0.62
1014.05.2 Toothed -Ring Connectors: Toothed -ring connectors
shall meet the following requirements:
1.Stamp cold from 0.060 inch thick rolled sheet steel .
2.Comply with ASTM A711, Grade 1015 .
3.Bend cold to form a circular, corrugated, sharp -toothed band and circle .
4.Be parallel to the axis of the ring.
5.The central band shall be welded to fully develop the strength of the band.
6.All sizes shall have an overall depth of 0.94 inch and depth of fillet of 0.25 inch.
1014.05.3 Shear Plate Connectors: Shear plate connectors shall
be of the following types:
1014.05.3 1 Pressed Steel Type: Pressed steel shear plates of
2 5/8 inches in diameter shall be manufactured from steel complying with ASTM A711, Grade 1015. Each pla te shall be a true circle with a flange around the edge, extending at right angles to the face of the plate and extending from one face only. The plate portion shall have a central bolt hole and two small perforations on opposite sides of the hole and mid way from the center and circumference.
1014.05.3 2 Malleable Iron Type: Malleable iron shear plates
of 4-inch diameter shall be manufactured according to ASTM A47, Grade 32510. Each casting shall consist of a perforated round plate with a flange around the edge extending at right angles to the face of the plate and Connector grooves in timber shall be cut concentric with the bolt hole and have the dimensions shown in Table 1014 -1. Table 1014 -1 Split Ring Timber Connector Dimensions, Inches Nominal Ring Size Inside Diameter Groove Width Groove Depth 2 1/2 2.56 4.08 6.12 0.18 0.21 0.27 0.37 0.50 0.62
1014.05.2 Toothed -Ring Connectors: Toothed -ring connectors
shall meet the following requirements:
1.Stamp cold from 0.060 inch thick rolled sheet steel .
2.Comply with ASTM A711, Grade 1015 .
3.Bend cold to form a circular, corrugated, sharp -toothed band and circle .
4.Be parallel to the axis of the ring.
5.The central band shall be welded to fully develop the strength of the band.
6.All sizes shall have an overall depth of 0.94 inch and depth of fillet of 0.25 inch.
1014.05.3 Shear Plate Connectors: Shear plate connectors shall
be of the following types:
1014.05.3 1 Pressed Steel Type: Pressed steel shear plates of
2 5/8 inches in diameter shall be manufactured from steel complying with ASTM A711, Grade 1015. Each pla te shall be a true circle with a flange around the edge, extending at right angles to the face of the plate and extending from one face only. The plate portion shall have a central bolt hole and two small perforations on opposite sides of the hole and mid way from the center and circumference.
1014.05.3 2 Malleable Iron Type: Malleable iron shear plates
of 4-inch diameter shall be manufactured according to ASTM A47, Grade 32510. Each casting shall consist of a perforated round plate with a flange around the edge extending at right angles to the face of the plate and Connector grooves in timber shall be cut concentric with the bolt hole and have the dimensions shown in Table 1014 -1. Table 1014 -1 Split Ring Timber Connector Dimensions, Inches Nominal Ring Size Inside Diameter Groove Width Groove Depth 2 1/2 2.56 4.08 6.12 0.18 0.21 0.27 0.37 0.50 0.62
1014.05.2 Toothed -Ring Connectors: Toothed -ring connectors
shall meet the following requirements:
1.Stamp cold from 0.060 inch thick rolled sheet steel .
2.Comply with ASTM A711, Grade 1015 .
3.Bend cold to form a circular, corrugated, sharp -toothed band and circle .
4.Be parallel to the axis of the ring.
5.The central band shall be welded to fully develop the strength of the band.
6.All sizes shall have an overall depth of 0.94 inch and depth of fillet of 0.25 inch.
1014.05.3 Shear Plate Connectors: Shear plate connectors shall
be of the following types:
1014.05.3 1 Pressed Steel Type: Pressed steel shear plates of
2 5/8 inches in diameter shall be manufactured from steel complying with ASTM A711, Grade 1015. Each pla te shall be a true circle with a flange around the edge, extending at right angles to the face of the plate and extending from one face only. The plate portion shall have a central bolt hole and two small perforations on opposite sides of the hole and mid way from the center and circumference.
1014.05.3 2 Malleable Iron Type: Malleable iron shear plates
of 4-inch diameter shall be manufactured according to ASTM A47, Grade 32510. Each casting shall consist of a perforated round plate with a flange around the edge extending at right angles to the face of the plate and projecting from one face only. The plate portion shall have a central bolt hole reamed to size with an integral hub concentric to the bolt hole and extending from the same face as the flange.
1014.05.4 Claw -Plate Connectors: Claw -plate connectors of 2
5/8 inches, 3 1/8 inches, and 4 inches in diameter shall be malleable iron, manufactured according to ASTM A47, Grade 32510. Each claw -plate shall consist of a perforated circular flanged plate with three -sided teeth arranged about the perimeter of one face. The male plate shall have integral cylindrical hubs on both faces concentric to a bolt hole through the center of the plate. The female plate shall be flat on the side opposite the teeth, but shall have an integral cylindrical hub concentric to the central bolt hole and on the face with the teeth.
1014.05.5 Spike -Grid Connectors: Spike -grid connectors shall be
manufactured according to ASTM A47, Grade 32510. They shall consist of four rows of opposing spikes form ing a 4 1/8 inch square grid with 16 teeth held in place by fillets. Fillets for the flat grid in cross section shall be diamond shaped. Fillets for single and double curve grids shall be increased in depth to allow for curvature and shall maintain a thi ckness between sloping faces on fillets equal to the width of the fillet.
1014.06 HARDWARE AND STRUCTU RAL SHAPES. Washers
shall be cast ogee gray iron or malleable castings. Use a standard washer under heads of lag screws. Nails shall be cut or round wire of standard form. Spikes shall be cut wire or boat spikes. Structural shapes shall comply with Section 1013 for the type of metal used.
1014.07 QUALITY ASSURANCE. Inspection shall be in accordance
with AWPA M2. Quality control shall be in accordance with AWPA M3. Care of the t reated wood products shall be in accordance with AWPA M4. Treated timber and piles to be supplied from a DOTD certified plant and inspected and stamped by DOTD Construction prior to shipment. Notify DOTD Construction prior to treatment.
Source: Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, 2016 Edition. Pages 1073–1074 of 1,145.