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Electrical (16000-16999)

606.78Low Volume Guardrail End - Type 3 Each

ME · 2020 Standard SpecificationsBook pages 499499View official source ↗

W o v e n W i r e 710.02 C h a i n L i nk Fabric 710.03 C e d a r R a i l F e n c e 710.05 F e n c e P o s t s a nd Braces 710.06

Bars for barways shall be of eastern hemlock, northern white p ine, Norway pine, spruce, cedar, or tamarack, equal in quality to the wood posts. The bark shall be removed and all knots hewn flush. Metal gates shall be of galvanized steel. Staples shall be of galvanized or aluminum coated steel. Concrete for anchoring metal posts, metal braces and wooden ga te posts shall meet the requirements of Section 502 - Structural Concrete, except a ir entraining will not be required. The class of concrete shall be optional. Drive anchors shall be an approved anchorage consisting of two steel angles driven diagonally into the ground through metal clamps bolted to the p ost. All parts shall be galvanized.

607.03General The Contractors hall perform clearing and grubbing necessary to

construct the fence to the required grade and alignment. Posts shall be spaced as called for on the plans except that a variation of 2 feet back or ahead on line may be allowed at approved locations. The top s of posts shall be set to the required grade and alignment. Cutting off the posts may be all owed with approval. Posts for cedar rail fence shall be set plumb in drilled or ha nd dug holes. After posts are placed, rails installed and the posts aligned, the post holes shall be backfilled. The completed fence shall have the tops of the posts at uniform hei ght above ground following the gradient of the ground. Posts for woven wire fence and barbed wire fence shall be braced with Type I or Type II bracing at designated location as hereafter specified. Type I bracing shall include diagonal brace and one post of the designated size. Type II br acing shall include two diagonal braces and one post of the designated size. When the plans require posts or braces to be anchored into the soil, concrete anchors or metal drive anchors shall be used. If concrete is used, tem porary guys to hold the posts in position shall be installed until the concrete has set. Unless otherwise permitted, no material shall be installed on posts or strain placed on guys and bracin g set in concrete until 48 hours after the concrete has been placed. If metal drive anchors are used they shall be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions so all parts will be below the ground surface. On e drive anchor shall be used on

Source: Maine Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2020 Edition. Pages 499499 of 817.