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2961014.05.4 Claw-Plate Connectors:

LA · 2016 Standard SpecificationsBook pages 10751077View official source ↗

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. 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. 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. 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. Table 1014 -2 Minimum Retention of Preservative (Pounds per Cubic Foot of Wood) CR1 CR-S Penta CuN (Cu as Metal) CCA2 and ACZA ACQ -B ACQ -C ACQ -D CA-B CA-C MCA4 Timber & Lumber Above Ground: (UC3B) SP SP 8.0 SP 8.0 SP 0.40 SP 0.04 SP 0.25 SP 0.25 B,C 0.15 D SP 0.10 B 0.06 C SP 0.06 Land & Fresh Water (UC4C) SP DF SP/DF 12.0 SP/DF 12.0 SP/DF 0.50 SP/DF 0.075 SP/DF 0.60 SP/DF 0.60 SP/DF .031 SP/DF 0.23 Coastal Water (UC5C) SP DF SP/DF 25.0 SP/DF 25.0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Piles Non -Foundation3 Land & Fresh (UC4C) SP DF SP 19.0 DF 12.0 N/A SP 0.45 DF 0.60 N/A SP 0.60 DF 0.60 N/A SP 0.31 DF N/A SP 0.23 DF N/A Coastal Water (UC5C) SP DF SP/DF 16.0 SP/DF 16.0 N/A N/A SP/DF 1.5 outer 0.9 inner N/A N/A N/A Piles Foundation3 Land & Fresh Water (UC4C) SP DF N/A N/A N/A SP 0.10 DF.14 SP 0.80 DF N/A SP 0.80 C DF N/A SP 0.41 DF N/A N/A Coastal Water (UC5C) SP DF SP/DF 25.0 SP/DF 25.0 N/A N/A SP/DF 1.5 inner N/A N/A N/A Poles (UC4C) SP DF SP 9.0 DF 12.0 outer 6.0 inner N/A SP 0.45 DF 0.60 outer 0.30 inner SP 0.13 DF 0.150 outer 0.175 inner SP N/A DF 0.60 SP/DF 0.60 B SP 0.31 DF N/A N/A Fence (UC4A) Gate Posts/Braces N/A N/A N/A 0.055 N/A 0.40 0.21 B 0.15 C 0.15 Guard Rail Posts/Blockouts (UC4B) 10.0 10.0 0.50 0.069 0.50 0.50 0.25 0.23 Bridge Rails, Dead End Road Installations, Pedestrian Bridges: Rails & Posts Above Ground (UC3B) SP DF N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.25 B, C 0.5 D 0.10 B 0.06 C 0.06 Land & Fresh Water (UC4C) SP DF N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 0.60 0.31 0.23 1Timber, blockouts, poles and dead end road installations treated with creosote shall be steam flashed for a minimum of 1 hour at 240ºF after treatment .2Material treated with CCA shall be conditioned by ki ln drying prior to treatment. 3A building foundation pile is embedded in the ground and capped with concrete. A structure foundation pile is a fender system pile or any structure pile, except for those used for pile -supported approach slabs. Pile supported approach slab piles are classified as non -foundation. 4Micronized copper azole. Section 1015 Signs and Pavement Markings

1015.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS . Signs and pavement markings

materials shall comply with these specifications, the plans and the MUTCD. When directed, t he contractor shall furnish and prepare samples for testing in accordance with Department instructions.

1015.02 Metals.

1015.02.1 Ferrous Metals:

1015.02.1 1 Structural Steel: Structural steel for posts,

stringers, framing and miscellaneous steel shall comply with AASHTO M 270, Gra de 36. Steel shall be galvanized in accordance with 811.12 .

1015.02.1 2 Steel Pipe: Steel pipe or tubing for structures shall

be Schedule 40 (STD) complying with ASTM A53, Type E or Type S Grade B, or hot formed tubing complying with ASTM A36 and ASTM A501.

1015.02.1 3 U-Channel Steel Posts for Small Signs,

Markers, and Delineators: Posts shall be steel of the flanged channel type shown on the plans, galvanized after fabrication in accordance with

811.12 Before fabrication, posts shall be within 3.5 percent of the

specified weight. Posts shall be fabricated from steel complying with either ASTM A499, Grade 60 with chemical properties conforming to ASTM A1 for 91 lb/yd or heavie r rail steel, or ASTM A576, Grade 1080 with 0.10 to 0.20 percent silicon. Holes 3/8 inch in diameter shall be drilled or punched through the middle of each post on one inch centers for the full length of the post. Section 1015 Signs and Pavement Markings

1015.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS . Signs and pavement markings

materials shall comply with these specifications, the plans and the MUTCD. When directed, t he contractor shall furnish and prepare samples for testing in accordance with Department instructions.

1015.02 Metals.

1015.02.1 Ferrous Metals:

1015.02.1 1 Structural Steel: Structural steel for posts,

stringers, framing and miscellaneous steel shall comply with AASHTO M 270, Gra de 36. Steel shall be galvanized in accordance with 811.12 .

1015.02.1 2 Steel Pipe: Steel pipe or tubing for structures shall

be Schedule 40 (STD) complying with ASTM A53, Type E or Type S Grade B, or hot formed tubing complying with ASTM A36 and ASTM A501.

1015.02.1 3 U-Channel Steel Posts for Small Signs,

Markers, and Delineators: Posts shall be steel of the flanged channel type shown on the plans, galvanized after fabrication in accordance with

811.12 Before fabrication, posts shall be within 3.5 percent of the

specified weight. Posts shall be fabricated from steel complying with either ASTM A499, Grade 60 with chemical properties conforming to ASTM A1 for 91 lb/yd or heavie r rail steel, or ASTM A576, Grade 1080 with 0.10 to 0.20 percent silicon. Holes 3/8 inch in diameter shall be drilled or punched through the middle of each post on one inch centers for the full length of the post. Section 1015 Signs and Pavement Markings

1015.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS . Signs and pavement markings

materials shall comply with these specifications, the plans and the MUTCD. When directed, t he contractor shall furnish and prepare samples for testing in accordance with Department instructions.

1015.02 Metals.

1015.02.1 Ferrous Metals:

1015.02.1 1 Structural Steel: Structural steel for posts,

stringers, framing and miscellaneous steel shall comply with AASHTO M 270, Gra de 36. Steel shall be galvanized in accordance with 811.12 .

1015.02.1 2 Steel Pipe: Steel pipe or tubing for structures shall

be Schedule 40 (STD) complying with ASTM A53, Type E or Type S Grade B, or hot formed tubing complying with ASTM A36 and ASTM A501.

1015.02.1 3 U-Channel Steel Posts for Small Signs,

Markers, and Delineators: Posts shall be steel of the flanged channel type shown on the plans, galvanized after fabrication in accordance with

811.12 Before fabrication, posts shall be within 3.5 percent of the

specified weight. Posts shall be fabricated from steel complying with either ASTM A499, Grade 60 with chemical properties conforming to ASTM A1 for 91 lb/yd or heavie r rail steel, or ASTM A576, Grade 1080 with 0.10 to 0.20 percent silicon. Holes 3/8 inch in diameter shall be drilled or punched through the middle of each post on one inch centers for the full length of the post. Section 1015 Signs and Pavement Markings

1015.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS . Signs and pavement markings

materials shall comply with these specifications, the plans and the MUTCD. When directed, t he contractor shall furnish and prepare samples for testing in accordance with Department instructions.

1015.02 Metals.

1015.02.1 Ferrous Metals:

1015.02.1 1 Structural Steel: Structural steel for posts,

stringers, framing and miscellaneous steel shall comply with AASHTO M 270, Gra de 36. Steel shall be galvanized in accordance with 811.12 .

1015.02.1 2 Steel Pipe: Steel pipe or tubing for structures shall

be Schedule 40 (STD) complying with ASTM A53, Type E or Type S Grade B, or hot formed tubing complying with ASTM A36 and ASTM A501.

1015.02.1 3 U-Channel Steel Posts for Small Signs,

Markers, and Delineators: Posts shall be steel of the flanged channel type shown on the plans, galvanized after fabrication in accordance with

811.12 Before fabrication, posts shall be within 3.5 percent of the

specified weight. Posts shall be fabricated from steel complying with either ASTM A499, Grade 60 with chemical properties conforming to ASTM A1 for 91 lb/yd or heavie r rail steel, or ASTM A576, Grade 1080 with 0.10 to 0.20 percent silicon. Holes 3/8 inch in diameter shall be drilled or punched through the middle of each post on one inch centers for the full length of the post. Section 1015 Signs and Pavement Markings

1015.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS . Signs and pavement markings

materials shall comply with these specifications, the plans and the MUTCD. When directed, t he contractor shall furnish and prepare samples for testing in accordance with Department instructions.

1015.02 Metals.

1015.02.1 Ferrous Metals:

1015.02.1 1 Structural Steel: Structural steel for posts,

stringers, framing and miscellaneous steel shall comply with AASHTO M 270, Gra de 36. Steel shall be galvanized in accordance with 811.12 .

1015.02.1 2 Steel Pipe: Steel pipe or tubing for structures shall

be Schedule 40 (STD) complying with ASTM A53, Type E or Type S Grade B, or hot formed tubing complying with ASTM A36 and ASTM A501.

1015.02.1 3 U-Channel Steel Posts for Small Signs,

Markers, and Delineators: Posts shall be steel of the flanged channel type shown on the plans, galvanized after fabrication in accordance with

811.12 Before fabrication, posts shall be within 3.5 percent of the

specified weight. Posts shall be fabricated from steel complying with either ASTM A499, Grade 60 with chemical properties conforming to ASTM A1 for 91 lb/yd or heavie r rail steel, or ASTM A576, Grade 1080 with 0.10 to 0.20 percent silicon. Holes 3/8 inch in diameter shall be drilled or punched through the middle of each post on one inch centers for the full length of the post. Section 1015 Signs and Pavement Markings

1015.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS . Signs and pavement markings

materials shall comply with these specifications, the plans and the MUTCD. When directed, t he contractor shall furnish and prepare samples for testing in accordance with Department instructions.

1015.02 Metals.

1015.02.1 Ferrous Metals:

1015.02.1 1 Structural Steel: Structural steel for posts,

stringers, framing and miscellaneous steel shall comply with AASHTO M 270, Gra de 36. Steel shall be galvanized in accordance with 811.12 .

1015.02.1 2 Steel Pipe: Steel pipe or tubing for structures shall

be Schedule 40 (STD) complying with ASTM A53, Type E or Type S Grade B, or hot formed tubing complying with ASTM A36 and ASTM A501.

1015.02.1 3 U-Channel Steel Posts for Small Signs,

Markers, and Delineators: Posts shall be steel of the flanged channel type shown on the plans, galvanized after fabrication in accordance with

811.12 Before fabrication, posts shall be within 3.5 percent of the

specified weight. Posts shall be fabricated from steel complying with either ASTM A499, Grade 60 with chemical properties conforming to ASTM A1 for 91 lb/yd or heavie r rail steel, or ASTM A576, Grade 1080 with 0.10 to 0.20 percent silicon. Holes 3/8 inch in diameter shall be drilled or punched through the middle of each post on one inch centers for the full length of the post. Section 1015 Signs and Pavement Markings

1015.01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS . Signs and pavement markings

materials shall comply with these specifications, the plans and the MUTCD. When directed, t he contractor shall furnish and prepare samples for testing in accordance with Department instructions.

1015.02 Metals.

1015.02.1 Ferrous Metals:

1015.02.1 1 Structural Steel: Structural steel for posts,

stringers, framing and miscellaneous steel shall comply with AASHTO M 270, Gra de 36. Steel shall be galvanized in accordance with 811.12 .

1015.02.1 2 Steel Pipe: Steel pipe or tubing for structures shall

be Schedule 40 (STD) complying with ASTM A53, Type E or Type S Grade B, or hot formed tubing complying with ASTM A36 and ASTM A501.

1015.02.1 3 U-Channel Steel Posts for Small Signs,

Markers, and Delineators: Posts shall be steel of the flanged channel type shown on the plans, galvanized after fabrication in accordance with

811.12 Before fabrication, posts shall be within 3.5 percent of the

specified weight. Posts shall be fabricated from steel complying with either ASTM A499, Grade 60 with chemical properties conforming to ASTM A1 for 91 lb/yd or heavie r rail steel, or ASTM A576, Grade 1080 with 0.10 to 0.20 percent silicon. Holes 3/8 inch in diameter shall be drilled or punched through the middle of each post on one inch centers for the full length of the post.

1015.02.1 4 Square Tubing for Small Signs, Markers, a nd

Delineators: Use 2 inches x 2 inches square tubing. The square tubing shall conform to ASTM A1011, Grade 50 for hot rolled carbon steel, structural quality. The average minimum tensile strength after cold-forming is 60,000 psi. The cross section of the square tubing shall be a square tube formed and carefully rolled to size and shall be welded by high frequency resistance welding and externally scarfed to agree with corner radii and dimensional tolerances shown in the DOTD Roadside Traffic Sign Stand ard Details. It shall be manufactured from hot -dipped galvanized steel conforming to ASTM A653, G90, Structural Quality, Grade 50, Class 1. The weld shall be hot zinc coated after the scarfing operation. The steel shall be coated with a chromate conversion coating and a clear organic polymer topcoat. Perforated sign posts shall be 2 inches x 2 inches square tubing for the upright sign post and 2 1/4 inches x 2 1/4 inches x 3 feet shall be used for anchoring into soil using wet concrete in accordance with the Roadside Traffic Sign Standard Plans.

1015.02.1 5 Squar e Tubing Breakaway Supports,

Hardware and Related Accessories: These items shall meet the specifications in DOTD Roadside Traffic Sign Standard Details. The breakaway support shall be a Kleen -Break Model 425 post coupler manufactured by Xcessories Squar ed.

1015.02.2 Aluminum Alloy: Structural members shall be aluminum

complying with ASTM B221 or ASTM B429, Alloy 6061 -T6. Miscellaneous aluminum shall comply with ASTM B209, Alloy 6061 -T6.

1015.02.3 Connectors:

1015.02.3 1 Structural Bolts, Nuts and Washers: High

strength bolts sha ll comply with ASTM A325, and other bolts shall comply with ASTM A307, Grade A or Grade B. Bolts shall have hexagonal heads and include two flat washers and one lock washer and one hexagonal -head nut. Bevel washers, where required, shall be wrought steel . Bolts, nuts and washers shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153 or by an approved mechanical galvanizing process complying with ASTM B695 that provides the same coating thickness. Anchor bolts shall comply with ASTM F1554. Anchor bolts shall be hot dip galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153. Stainless steel bolts shall comply with ASTM F593, alloy groups 1, 2, or 3 (except alloys 303 or 303 Se), with a minimum tensile strength of 70,000 psi.

Source: Louisiana Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges, 2016 Edition. Pages 10751077 of 1,145.