3385.1SCOPE
Provide anchor rod Material in four general strength levels. The Plans may show, or the Special Provisions may specify other types of anchor rod Material.
3385.2REQUIREMENTS
Use the ASTM or product reference for each type of anchor rod Material . Unless the Contract requires otherwise, provide anchor rods meeting the requirements for Type A and fabricated from single rounds. Galvanize Type A, Type B, and Type C anchor rods in accordance with 3392, “Galvanized Hardware,” unless otherwise shown on the Plans.
A Type A — Carbon Steel Anchor Rods Provide Type A anchor rods meeting the requirement of ASTM F1554, Standard Specification for Anchor Bolts, Steel, 36, 55, and 105-ksi Yield Strength, Grade 36 Class 2A, with supplementary requirement S3 for permanent grade identification. Provide nuts and washers as recommended in ASTM F1554 Grade 36 anchor rods. B Type B — Intermediate Strength Anchor Rods Provide Type B anchor rods meeting the requirements of ASTM F1554, Standard Specification for Anchor Bolts, Steel, 36, 55, and 105-ksi Yield Strength, Grade 55 Class 2A, with supplementary requirement S1 for weldability and supplementary requirement S3 for permanent grade identification. Provide nuts and washers as recommended in ASTM F1554 Grade 55 anchor rods. C Type C — High Strength Anchor Rods Provide Type C anchor rods meeting the requirements of ASTM F1554, Standard Specification for Anchor Bolts, Steel, 36, 55, and 105-ksi Yield Strength, Grade 105 Class 2A, with supplementary requirement S3 for permanent grade identification and supplementary requirement S5 for Charpy impact testing. Provide nuts and washers as recommended in ASTM F1554 Grade 105 anchor rods. Do not make an anchorage cage by tack-welding Type C anchor rods or welding anchor rods to other Material. Hold Type C anchor rods in place mechanically using methods approved by the Engineer. D Type D — Stainless Steel Anchor Rods Provide Type D anchor rods, nuts, and washers meeting the requirements of ASTM A276, Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes, Type 304 or Type 316 stainless steel, and 3391.2, “Fasteners, Requirements,” for stainless steel fasteners. Do not make an anchorage cage by tack welding Type D anchor rods or welding anchor rods to other Material. Hold Type D anchor rods in place mechanically using methods approved by the Engineer.
3385.3SAMPLING AND TESTING
Provide samples for testing meeting the requirements of the Department’s Schedule of Materials Control.
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