916.01POLYMER STRUCTURAL MEMBERS
Ensure that the Polymer Structural Member is listed on the QPL, and conforms to the following material requirements: 498
meeting the requirements given in Table 916.01-1.
polymer bars. Table 916.01-1 Polymer Structural Member Material Requirements Property Test Method Requirement Glass Transition Temperature1 ASTM E 1640 Characteristic Value greater than or equal to 150 °F Indentation Hardness ASTM D 2240 Characteristic Value greater than 40 Shore D
fiber-reinforced polymer bars are exempt from glass transition requirements.
members meet the requirements of Table 916.01-2.
Cycle 1-UV exposure condition according to ASTM G154 for 3,000 hours. Samples must be tested within 2 hours of removal from the apparatus.
of 73 ± 3 °F (23 ± 2 °C) for 3,000 hours.
the requirements of AASHTO T 161. Table 916.01-2 Allowable Degradation Requirements Property Test Method Maximum Allowable Loss Glass Transition Temperature ASTM E 1640 15 % of Characteristic Value Indentation Hardness ASTM D 2240 15 % of Characteristic Value Flexural Modulus NJDOT P-11 ASTM D 7902 ASTM D 4473 15 % of Characteristic Value
structural members.
members reinforced with solid glass fiber-reinforced polymer bars.
For each production batch, 30 days prior to delivery, provide a certification of compliance as specified in 106.07 and sufficient materials for the ME to perform the required test in Table 916.01-3.
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