3406.1SCOPE
Provide tubular metal posts and rails, metal rolled-formed “C” posts, and fittings for fencing.
3406.2REQUIREMENTS
A Materials Provide posts and rails meeting the requirements of the plans and AASHTO M181 Standard Specification for Chain-Link Fence, except as noted. Use Grade 1 round posts.
For Alternate Roll Formed posts, provide posts meeting the weight and property requirements of ASTM F1043, Standard Specification for Strength and Protective Coatings on Steel Industrial Fence Network, for Heavy Industrial Fence Framework Grade 50 with Type A Coating. Use line posts weighing 2.40 pounds per foot Nominal. Use brace bars weighing 1.35 pounds per foot Nominal. Apply coatings on posts, rails, and fittings after welding and fabrication . Provide tie wires, clips, and bands for fastening chain link fabric to posts, rails, and braces as specified in 3376, “Fence Wire.” Use Type IV (PVC) posts, rails, and frames first coated with zinc and then coated with PVC Class B bonded to a thickness of at least 0.010 inch. B Dimensions Provide posts, rails, and stretcher bars required by the Contract meeting the requirements of AASHTO M181, except the Engineer will not accept posts greater than 1 inch shorter than the specified length.
3406.3SAMPLING AND TESTING
Submit to the Engineer a manufacturer's Certificate of Compliance and a certified mill analysis showing the chemical composition of each delivered lot or heat of posts and compliance with BABA , if required. Sample and test in accordance with the Schedule of Materials Control . The Engineer may take samples for testing from any of the provided posts.
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