- 908 - SECTION 1062 -- ZINC-COATED AND ALUMINUM-COATED STEEL WIRE STRAND
1062.01 Description
1.This Section covers zinc-c oated and aluminum-coated steel wire strand or cable suitable for use as guys, messengers, span wires, and similar uses.
1062.02 Material Characteristics
1.Zinc-coated steel wire str and or cable shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A 475 and, unless otherwise specified, shall meet the requirements listed below.
a.Strand for use as tie cables shall be 7 wire "Common" grade with a "Type I" zinc coating.
b.Strand for use as span wire, messengers, and guy wire shall be 3/8 inch (9.52 mm) diameter, 7 wire, "High-Strength" grade cable with a "Class A" zinc coating.
c.Strand for use as traffic signal tie wire shall be 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) diameter, 7 wire, "Siemens-Ma rtin" grade cable with a "Class A" zinc coating.
2.Aluminum-coated steel wire st rand or cable shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A 474 and, unless otherwise specified, shall meet the strength grade requirements above.
1062.03 Acceptance Requirements
1.Zinc-coated and aluminum-c oated steel wire strand will be accepted based on requirements of th is Section and sampling and testing requirements in accordance with the Department’s Materials Sampling Guide . - 909 - SECTION 1063 -- ZINC-COATED AND ALUMINUM-COATED CARBON STEEL WIRE
1063.01 Description
1.This Specification covers zi nc-coated (galvanized) and aluminum- coated (aluminized) carbon steel wire for use as tie wires in the construction of fence and for other purposes as specified.
2.The wire shall be specified by it s diameter in inches (millimeters) as shown in the contract.
1063.02 Material Characteristics
1.Zinc-coated (galvanized) carbon steel wire shall be medium temper with a Class 1 coating conforming to the requirements of ASTM A 641M.
2.Aluminum-coated (aluminized) carbon steel wire shall be medium temper conforming to the r equirements of ASTM A 809.
1063.03 Acceptance Requirements
1.Zinc-coated and aluminum-c oated carbon steel wire will be accepted based on requirements of th is Section and sampling and testing requirements in accordance with the Department’s Materials Sampling Guide .
Source: Nebraska Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2017 Edition. Pages 942–942 of 1,048.