918 — TRAFFIC BARRIERS 2026 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS CATEGORY 900 MATERIALS SECTION 918 — TRAFFIC BARRIERS
918.00 Certification
The manufacturer shall furnish certification as specified in TC-1.03.
918.01 Traffic Barrier W-Beam/Thrie-Beam
M 180, Type II or VI for rail elements and end treatments. Coat galvanized rail and end treatment elements designated for fusion bonded polyester powder coating as specified in Section 465. Galvanized rail and end treatments to be fusion bonded powder coated shall be fabricated and have holes punched prior to being hot dipped galvanized.
918.02 Traffic Barrier Posts
A36 for steel and M 111 for galvanized coating. Coat galvanized post elements designated for fusion bonded polyester powder coating as specified in Section 465. Galvanized posts to be fusion bonded powder coated shall be fabricated and have holes punched prior to being hot dipped galvanized.
918.03 Hardware for Traffic Barriers
M 183 for quality of steel and M 232 for galvanized coating.
918.04 Timber Rail and Posts
M 168.
918.05 Wire Rope
Federal Specification RR-W-410, Type I, General Purpose, Class 2, 6 by 19, improved plow steel, fiber core. The individual wire strands shall have a zinc coating of 0.8 oz/ft2 when tested according to T 65.
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