5-75 tested by the supplier do not need to be Ro Cap tested prior to installation. As an alternative, Tension Control (TC) bolts meeting the requirement s of ASTM F1852 may be used with the approval of the Fabrication Engineer. Submit a tensioning procedure for TC bolts to the Resident for review.
504.37 Bearings Finish bearings, base plates and other contact surfaces to the
requirements of Section 523.
504.38 Marking and Delivery Mark each piece as shown on the Sh op Drawings. Place
erection marks, match marks and piece marks where they will not be exposed on the finished structure. Notify the Fabrication Engineer after the girders and stringers have been loaded on trailers and prior to shipment. Furnish the Resident copies of shipping documents and erection diagrams. Package bolts of each length and diameter, along with the requi red number of nuts and washers in waterproof containers . Attach a list of the fastener assemblies, including the identifying shipping lot number and Rotational-Capacity lot num ber in a waterproof envelope to the outside of the container.
504.39 Handling and Storing Materials Store beams and girders in an upright position
on platforms, skids or other supports above the ground. Suppor t material in a manner that will prevent damage due to excessive deflection and torsion. D o not use chains and wire rope slings in direct contact with fabricated members when bein g lifted or transported. Store bolts under sheltered conditions at all times. BRIDGE STEEL ERECTION
504.40 Plans Provide the Resident with a steel erection plan f or review prior to
beginning steel erection. Schedule a pre-steel erection meetin g at the jobsite prior to the delivery of the steel to discuss the erection plan, personnel q ualifications, adequacy of tools and equipment and any other areas of concern to the Resident. If fabrication and erection of the Superstructure are done under separate contracts, the Depar tment will furnish detailed Plans for the Bridge or Bridges to the Contractor.
504.41 Methods and Equipment Submit plans for any false work a nd/or modifications
to an existing structure necessitated by construction loading t o the Fabrication Engineer. The false work and/or modifications shall be designed, construc ted and maintained for the loads placed upon it. False work calculations and design shall be stamped by a licensed Professional Engineer. The review by the Fabrication Engineer s hall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibilit y for the safety of the method, equipment or from carrying out the work in accordance with the plans and Specifications. Do no t build or erect false work until the Fabrication Engineer has reviewed and returned the pl an.