SECTION 510 – TIMBER STRUCTURES
510.01 Description
This Section describes the requirements for constructing structures or p arts of structures, other than piles, composed of treated or untreated timber, or a combination of both, on prepared foundations.
510.02 Materials
Provide materials as specified: Round Timber Piling ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 915.02 Timber for Sheet Piling ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ 915.03 Timber for Structures ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 915.04 Timber Treatments ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 915.05 Timber Connectors and Hardware ................................ ................................ ................................ ................ 915.06
510.03 Construction
510.03.01 Timber Structures
Construct timber structures according to Section 16 of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Construction S pecifications and according to the details provided in the Contract documents. Do not use cant hooks, peaveys, pikes, or hooks for handling of the timber members.
510.03.02 Sheeting and Wales
Submit working drawings for approval of the design of ring or shear plate timber connectors. Ensure that connectors are made of corrosion-resistant metal. Include the following:
1.Timber and steel material designations.
2.Hardware requirements, such as nails, bolts, nuts, washers, drift bolts, and dowels.
Referenced in this section
Timber Structures in other states
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Source: Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2019 (rev. 2022-12-21) Edition. Pages 291–291 of 651. View official source ↗