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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Sections 200 - 599 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 Volume 2 installed” shall be interpreted to mean the joint system in -place with the following operations completed, where applicable: Nuts tightened, or retightened, as required. Concrete placed, finished, and curing completed. Watertight integrity tests performed.
566-5 Basis of Payment
566-5.01 The unit price bid per foot shall include the cost of all labor, materials and equipment
necessary to complete the work.
566-5.02 No payment will be made for any work noted to be done at the expense of the Contractor, or
any work noted to be paid for under other items of the Contract. Payment will be made under: Item No. Item Pay Unit 566.01 Modular Expansion Joint System - One Cell Foot 566.02 Modular Expansion Joint System - Two Cell Foot 566.03 Modular Expansion Joint System - Three Cell Foot 566.04 Modular Expansion Joint System - Four Cell Foot 566.05 Modular Expansion Joint System - Five Cell Foot 566.06 Modular Expansion Joint System - Six Cell Foot SECTION 567 - BRIDGE JOINT (Last Revised January, 2021)
567-1 DESCRIPTION. The work shall consist of furnishing and installing bridge joints. The bridge
joint required will be indicated on the contract plans. The Contractor shall notify the Deputy Chief Engineer, Structures (DCES) of the name and address of the fabricator of all bridge joints in accordance with §106 -01 Sources of Supply.
567-1.01 Bridge Joints. There are various kinds of bridge joints. Those included as part of the work
required by this section are:
A.Armored Joint with Elastomeric Sealer. The joint shall consist of armored joint segments, angles, anchor studs, threaded studs, bolts, nuts, lock washers, expansion bolt anchors, cover plates, and sealant, all combined as noted in the contract documents so that the joint is fully operational and waterproof.
B.Armored Joint with Compression Seal. This joint shall consist of angles, preformed compression seal, cover plates, anchor studs, threaded studs, bolts, nuts, lock washers all combined as noted in the contract documents so that the joint is fully operational and waterproof. The joint shall p rovide for the full expansion and contraction movements of the joint. This joint shall be fabricated as a single entity designed to be installed across the full width of the bridge as measured along the centerline of joint. If the bridge in question has a raised median, one field splice of the joint will be allowed at the r aised median.
1.Type. Preformed compression seals are manufactured in various type sizes, defined by a literal -numerical type designation (e.g. Type A1, etc.). The type of seal to be installed in any single armored joint will be indicated on the contract plans.
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Sections 200 - 599 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 Volume 2 C. Armored Joint with Preformed Elastic Strip Seal. This joint shall consist of structural steel components, angles, anchor studs, threaded studs, bolts, nuts, washers, lock washers, anchor bolts, cover plates, preformed elastic strip seal and adhesive, all combined in the manner required by the Contract Documents so that the joint is fully operational and waterproof. Armored joints are installed by various methods. The required method will be indicated on the Contract Plans.
1.Type. Preformed elastic strip seals are manufactured in various sizes, defined by a type number. The type of strip seal to be installed will be indicated on the Contract Plans.
D.Armorless Bridge Joint. The joint shall consist of a header and a seal. Headers and seals each appear independently in the Materials Bureau Approved List and the installation of each is shown on an Approved Materials Detail Sheet. A joint includes cover plates when required by Contract Documents.
567-1.02 Terminology. The following terminology will be used throughout this section:
A.Armored Joint. This term is used to describe the joint with all of its component parts as installed in the structure slab. Terminology used to differentiate one kind of joint from another will be found in the title of the various subsections (e.g. 567 -2.01 Armored Jo int with Elastomeric Sealer, etc.)
B.Segment. A joint manufactured at less than full roadway width. No segment shall be less than a single lane width long.
C.Joint. The separation between two elements of a bridge structure to allow for movement.
D.Materials Detail Sheet (MDS). A sheet containing all material requirements and installation information for Armorless Bridge Joint components which are included on the Materials Bureau Approved List.
567-2 MATERIALS. Material and Fabrication requirements shall be as described below for the various
bridge joints.
567-2.01 Armored Joint with Elastomeric Sealer
Elastomer (Polychloroprene or Natural Rubber) Table 567 -1 Elastomer Material Structural Steel Segment Angles ASTM A242 and 715 -01, or ASTM A36 Headed Concrete Anchor Studs and Threaded Studs §709 -05 Reinforcing Bars §556 -2 Bolts, Nuts and Washers Steel ASTM A307 Grade A or ASTM F3125 GRADE A325 Expansion Bolt Anchor Steel U.S. Government GSA FF -S-325 Group III, Type 1 or Group VIII, Type 1 Cover Plates1 3/8 inch Thickness ASTM A36 Bonding Tape2 Fed. Spec MIL C 18969a, Type II, Class B polyisobutylene -based extrusion, with aggressive tack
1.Cover Plates shall be Galvanized per §719 -01, Type I.
2.Used to bond end surfaces of the preformed elastomeric joint sealer to each other.
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Sections 200 - 599 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 202 4 Volume 2 A. Physical Composition. Armored segments shall be comprised of elastomer or natural rubber, and structural steel components in the manner indicated on the contract plans.
B.Length. Armored segments shall be furnished in lengths not less than a single lane width, excluding length of tongues. Shorter lengths may be used at locations requiring special treatment or to provide the closing sections.
C.Steel Fabrication. All steel fabrication work shall be done in accordance with the requirements of the SCM. Mill inspection will not be required. Shop inspection will be conducted at the discretion of the Department. D.Cleaning. The surface of the armored joint segment, to which the preformed elastomer is to be heat bonded, shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dirt, oil, grease, scale and oxides by grinding or sandblasting immediately prior to the heat bonding process. The metal surface after cleaning, shall be defined by SSPC Vis 1 -89 Pictorial Standard, and shall meet the requirements of SSPC -SPC-6, Commercial Blast Cleaning, but shall not be of a quality less than CSP6. TABLE 567 -1 ELASTOMER MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS Property ASTM Test Polychloroprene Natural Rubber Tensile Strength D412 1800 psi 2250 psi Tensile Elongation at break D412 400 percent minimum 400 percent minimum Hardness, Shore A Durometer D2240 45 (±5) 50 (±5) Compression Set (22 hrs at 158°F) D395 Method B 20 percent maximum 20 percent maximum Low Temperature D746 Procedure B Not brittle at -40°F Not brittle at -65°F Oil Deterioration (Volume increase after immersion in ASTM Oil No. 3 for 70 hrs @ 212°F) D471 120 percent maximum Not Applicable
E.Basis of Acceptance. All materials used for this item, regardless of whether they are employed for fabrication or installation, shall be accepted at the work site upon certification, by the proper manufacturer, that all requirements of the contract documents have been met.
567-2.02 Armored Joint with Compression Seal
Compression Seal 705-091 Angles, Plates and Bars (Structural Steel) ASTM A242, A5882, 715 -01 and SCM Headed Concrete Anchor Studs and Threaded Studs §709 -05 Bolts, Nuts and Washers ASTM A307 Grade A or ASTM F3125 GRADE A325 Support Bar for the compression seal ASTM A242, AISI 1018 or AISI 10203 Cover Plates4 – 3/8 inch Thickness ASTM A36 Expansion Bolt Anchors U.S. Government GSA FF -S-325 Group III, Type 1 or Group VIII, Type 1 Adhesive5 Table 567 -2 Moisture Curing Urethane NOTES:
1.The sealer shall be applied in one piece for the full length of each joint. Splices will not be permitted if the full le ngth of joint is less than 50 feet. If the full length of joint is more than 50 feet, but less than 100 feet long, one shop splice in the sealer will be
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2.Support angles may be ASTM A36
3.If AISI 1018 or AISI 1020 steel is used it shall be painted in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents .
4.Cover Plates shall be galvanized per §719 -01, Type 1.
5.Used to bond the preformed seal to the steel surface. TABLE 567 -2 MOISTURE CURING URETHANE Average weight per gallon 8 lbs ± 10% Solids Content 72% - 74% by Weight Adhesive to remain fluid, from 5°F to 120°F Film Strength (ASTM D412) 1200 psi Elongation 350%
A.Assembly. The joint shall be shop assembled and delivered to the work site ready for installation. If the Contractor desires to assemble the joint at the work site, prior permission to do so must be obtained from the DCES. Joint assembled at the work site shall have all materials certified by the respective manufacturers that the respective materials meet the requirements of §567 -2.02. Field methods of fabrication shall be in accordance with the requirements of this subsect ion.
B.Procedures. Steel fabrication shall be done in conformance with the requirements of the SCM. Mill inspection will not be required. Shop inspection will be conducted at the discretion of the Department.
C.Cleaning. Metal surfaces which are to be coated with adhesive shall be cleaned in accordance with Steel Structures Painting Council, Surface Preparation No. 6, Commercial Blast Cleaning (SSPC SP6) with the following modifications and additions:
1.The cleaned surfaces shall have adhesive applied before detrimental rusting occurs.
2.A commercial blast cleaned surface shall be as defined by SSPC SP6 and SSPC Vis 1 -89 pictorial references BSP6 and CSP6 only.
D.Basis of Acceptance. The armored joint with preformed compression seal will be accepted at the work site upon certification to the Engineer by the Contractor, that the materials used and the fabricating procedures were in accordance with this specification. The certification shall include the name of the sealer manufacturer, the lot numbers of all sealers used in the fabrication of the armored joint and the statement that all sealer used in the fabrication of the armored joint was appropriately identified as accepted materials by the presence of Department security seals when received by the fabricator.
567-2.03 Armored Joint with Preformed Elastic Strip Seal. Since there are various methods of
installing the joint, all of the materials listed in this Subsection may not be applicable for am installation. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that only those materials necessary are required, or as specified on the Approved Shop Drawings, are installed. Angles, Plates, Extrusions and Milled Shapes ASTM A588 and §715 -01 Headed Concrete Anchor Studs and Threaded Studs §709 -05 Bolts and Nuts ASTM A307 or F3125 GRADE A325 . Anchor Bolts ASTM A307 Grade A Anchor bolt grout §701 -07
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1.Recovery Test is not required. The sealer shall be supplied in one piece for the full length of each joint.
2.Concrete and Elastomeric Concrete, when used, shall be placed and paid under a separate item.
3.Cover Plates shall be galvanized per 719 -01.
A.Steel Fabrication. Steel fabrication shall be done in conformance with the requirements of the SCM. Mill inspection will not be required. Shop inspection will be conducted at the discretion of the Department.
B.Cleaning. Metal surfaces which are to be coated with adhesive shall be thoroughly cleaned of all dirt, oil, grease, scale and oxides by grinding or sandblasting. Metal surfaces after cleaning shall exhibit a clean quality of CSa2, or better, as defined by the St eel Structures Painting Council Standard SSPC Vis1.
C.Adhesive Coating. The recess of the steel extrusions shall be thoroughly coated with adhesive. The strip seal shall be installed within the recess in such a manner that it will be completely and firmly bonded to the recess surface over the total length of the joint.
D.Basis of Acceptance. The fabricated joint will be accepted at the work site by the Engineer after a visual inspection and upon receipt of the Manufacturer's Certification Report (MCR) that the materials and the fabricating procedures were in accordance with the Approved Sho p Drawings and this Specification. The Manufacturer shall submit, with the MCR, a Certified Copy of the Mill Test Report (MTR) for all steel used to fabricate the joint.
567-2.04 Armorless Bridge Joint. The material requirements shall be as shown on the Approved
Materials Detail Sheet corresponding to a Manufacturer and Component listed on the Materials Bureau Approved List. Preformed Closed -Cell Foam Material 705-08 Foam Supported Silicone. 705-23 Preformed Seals 705-09 Elastomeric Concrete 701-11
567-2.05 Shop Drawings. Shop drawings will be required for any armored joint supplied as part of this
work. All shop drawings shall note the name and address of the joint (or segment) fabricator as well as the location where the joint or segments, are to be fabricated. The ap plicable provisions of Section 2 - Drawings, of the New York State Steel Construction Manual shall apply with the following modifications
A.Shop Drawings. Shop drawings shall be submitted for review, approval and distribution in accordance with the requirements of the SCM, Section 2. The shop drawings shall indicate the type, location and details of the mechanical devices required to compress the joint to its required width based on the ambient temperature at the time of installation. All references, within Section 2 to the DCES, shall be interpreted as the Regional Director, with the following exceptions:
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B.Welding Procedure Specifications. The Contractor shall submit with the shop drawings a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), approved by the DCES for each combination of joint type and welding process shown on the shop drawings. The WPS approval date shall be within 36 months of the joint fabrication date. A submitted WPS showing an approval date earlier than 36 months prior to joint fabrication will be rejected and the Contractor shall be required to submit shop drawings accompa nied by a currently approved WPS(s). No extension of time, nor additional payment will be forthcoming for delays caused by the Contractor's failure to submit current WPS(s).
567-3 CONSTRUCTION DETAILS. The construction details shall be as required for the various
bridge joints and the approved shop drawings.
567-3.01 Armored Joint with Elastomeric Sealer
A.Manufacturer's Representative. The joint shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and this subsection. In the event of a conflict, the terms of this subsection shall rule. A representative of the manufacturer shall be present at the beginning of the installation. The representative shall be fully conversant in all respects with the correct installation methods. The representative shall be responsible to advise both the Engineer and the Contractor, that the proper installation method is being followed.
B.Preparation. The preformed recess which is to receive the joint shall be air blown or vacuum - cleaned to remove all loose or foreign matter prior to installation of the joint.
C.Storage Inspection and Handling. The joint shall be stored, inspected and handled in accordance with the following:
1.Handling and Storing. All material shall be handled and stored in a manner approved by the Engineer, and consistent with the requirements of the SCM. No material shall be dropped, thrown, or dragged upon the ground. Material shall be kept clean, properly drained and stored on proper supports above the ground. All material shall be adequately shored, braced, or clamped to resist lateral forces which might occur. Permanent distortion will be cause for rejection of material. If the shop applied protective coating deteriorates to the point that the Engineer considers it unacceptable, the contractor shall restore the shop applied coating to a condition acceptable to the Engineer. This work shall be done before other coatings ar e applied. The work shall be done in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents.
2.Field Inspection. All installation work shall be subject to the Engineer's inspection. The Engineer shall be given all facilities required for a thorough inspection. Materials and workmanship subject to shop inspection shall be identified by the acceptance stamp of the Shop Inspector. Materials and workmanship not required to be shop inspected will be inspected by the Engineer. Certified copies of the results of tests conducted by the manufacturer shall be furnished to the Engineer in accordance wit h the requirements of 715 -01.
D.Installation Inspection. Immediately prior to installation, the armored segments shall be inspected by the Engineer for proper alignment and complete bond between the polychloroprene and the steel, and proper stud placement and effectiveness. No bends or kinks in the armoring steel shall be allowed, nor shall straightening of such bends or kinks be allowed. Armored segments exhibiting
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E.Mechanical Devices. To install the armored segments properly, they must be set at a width which is directly dependent upon the ambient temperature at the start of installation, as shown on the shop drawings. The width setting shall be accomplished by using mechanical dev ices supplied by the armored segment fabricator. After the armored segment has been set to its proper line and grade and securely attached to its supports, the mechanical devices shall be removed and returned to the armored segment manufacturer.
F.Sealing Segment Surfaces. The mating surfaces of the armored segments shall be scrubbed with wire brushes, or other means satisfactory to the Engineer, to remove any rust from the steel and roughen the polychloroprene. This operation shall immediately precede the application of tape to the mating surfaces.
G.Concrete Placement and Finishing. After the joint has been fully installed, concrete shall be placed in accordance with the contract plans. The concrete shall be finished in accordance with 557 - 3.07 - Finishing Integral Wearing Surfaces on Superstructure Slabs.
H.Watertight Integrity Test At least five workdays after the joint has been fully installed the Contractor shall test the entire (full length) joint for watertight integrity employing a method satisfactory to the Engineer. The entire joint shall be covered with water, either pond ed or flowing, for a minimum duration of 15 minutes. Rain is acceptable as a water source. The concrete surfaces under the joint shall be inspected, during this 15 minute period and also for a minimum of 45 minutes after the supply of water has stopped, f or any evidence of dripping water or moisture. Water tightness shall be interpreted to be no free dripping water on any surface on the underside of the joint. Patches of moisture shall not be cause for non -acceptance. Should the joint exhibit evidence of water leakage at any place whatsoever, the Contractor shall locate the place(s) of leakage and take all measures necessary to stop the leakage. This work shall be done at the Contractor's expense. A subsequent water i ntegrity test shall be performed subject to the same conditions and consequences as the original test.
567-3.02 Armored Joint with Compression Seal
A.Delivery. The joint shall be delivered to the work site ready for installation in accordance with the requirements of 567 -2.02B1.
B.Preparation. The requirements of 567 -3.01B, shall apply.
C.Storage Inspection and Handling. The requirements of 567 -3.01C shall apply.
D.Installation Inspection. The armored joint with compression seal shall be inspected in the same manner as required for armored segments under 567 -3.01D. All the requirements of 567 -3.01D shall apply, except that compression seal not fully bonded to the armoring angles will not mandate
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E.Mechanical Devices. The requirements of 567 -3.01E shall apply.
F.Concrete Placement and Finishing. The requirements of 567 -3.01G shall apply.
G.Watertight Integrity Test. The requirements of 567 -3.01 H shall apply.
567-3.03 Armored Joint with Preformed Elastic Strip Seal
A.Site Delivery. The joint shall be shop assembled and delivered to the work site ready for installation, unless prior permission to field assemble has been granted by the Engineer.
B.Field Assembly.
1.If the Contractor desires to assemble the joint at the work site, prior permission to do so shall be obtained from the Engineer, in writing.
2.Joints assembled at the work site shall have all materials certified by the respective Manufacturers. The certifications shall state that the Materials requirements of this Specification have been met.
C.Storage Inspection and Handling. The requirements of 567 -3.02C shall apply.
D.Installation Inspection. The requirements of 567 -3.02D shall apply. The term “compression seal” shall be interpreted as “preformed elastic strip seal.”
E.Mechanical Devices. The requirements of 567 -3.01E shall apply.
F.Recess Finishing. If the joint is installed within a preformed concrete or asphalt recess, the recess will be filled and finished to grade with either structural concrete or elastomeric concrete. The exact materials will be indicated on the Contract Plans. The respecti ve materials will be installed in the following manner:
1.Concrete. Placement shall be in accordance with 555. Finishing shall be done in accordance with 557 -3.07. Machine finishing will not be required.
2.Elastomeric Concrete. Placement shall be in accordance with §701 -11.
G.Watertight Integrity Test. The requirements of 567 -3.01 H shall apply.
567-3.04 Armorless Bridge Joint
A.Manufacturer's Representative. The joint shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and the Approved Materials Detail Sheet for each component. In the event of a conflict, the terms of the Approved Materials Detail Sheet shall rule. A representativ e of each bridge joint component manufacturer shall be present prior to placement to inspect the prepared surfaces and remain at the job during all phases of the installation. The requirement will be waived for a Contractor who has experience installing that component and uses the individual who has the experience performing the work. The representative shall be fully conversant in all respects with the
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B.Preparation. All surfaces shall be prepared as per the Approved MDS. At a minimum, the preformed recess which is to receive the joint shall have the surface roughened to remove any laitance and be air blown using air free of water and oil or vacuum -cleaned so that a ll loose or foreign matter is removed prior to installation of the joint. The substrate shall be dry for a minimum of 24 hours prior to installation for the joint. The joint header material shall be installed as per manufacturers recommendations. The header surfaces which will be in contact with the joint seal shall be vertical, parallel, at the same elevation across the joint, and be within 1/8” of the opening dimen sion shown on the contract plans.
C.Storage Inspection and Handling. The joint components shall be stored, inspected and handled in accordance with the Approved Materials Detail Sheet.
D.Installation Inspection. All installation work shall be subject to the Engineer's inspection.
E.Watertight Integrity Test. The requirements of 567 -3.01 H shall apply.
567-4 METHOD OF MEASUREMENT. Measurement for each joint will be made as the number of
feet of joint completely installed, measured horizontally and vertically along the centerline of joint between the outer limits as indicated on the contract plans. The words “completely installed” shall be interpreted to mean the joint in place with the following operations completed where applicable: • All sealant in its proper position. • All nuts tightened or retightened as required. • Concrete placed and finished. • Header concrete placed and finished. • Water -tight integrity tests. Measurement for seals will be made as the number of feet of Bridge Joint Seal completely installed, measured along the longitudinal axis of the seal. Measurement of Bridge Joint headers will be made as the volume of material installed measured to the nearest cubic foot.
567-5 BASIS OF PAYMENT. The unit price bid per foot shall include all labor, materials and
equipment necessary to complete the work. No additional payment will be made for corrective actions. Payment will be made under: Item No. Item Pay Unit 567.31 Armored Joint with Compression Seal -Type A1 Foot 567.32 Armored Joint with Compression Seal -Type A2 Foot 567.33 Armored Joint with Compression Seal -Type A3 Foot 567.34 Armored Joint with Compression Seal -Type A4 Foot 567.35 Armored Joint with Compression Seal -Type A5 Foot 567.36 Armored Joint with Compression Seal -Type A6 Foot 567.37 Armored Joint with Compression Seal -Type A7 Foot
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568-1 DESCRIPTION. This work shall consist of furnishing and erecting bridge railing as shown on
the contract plans and in accordance with the specifications. As soon as the Contract is awarded, the Contractor shall notify the DCES of the name and address of the Fabricator of all bridge railing in accordance with §106 -01 Sources of Supply. This notification shall list the specific shop or shops in which the rail ing will be fabricated.
568-2 MATERIALS. Materials shall meet the requirements of the following subsections:
Concrete Grouting Material ` 701-05 Steel Bridge Railing 710-23 Stainless Steel Connecting Products 715-16 Rubber Impregnated Random Fiber Pad 728-02
568-3 Construction Details
568-3.01 Erection of Railing
A.Inspection of Railing. Immediately prior to erection, the railing shall be inspected for damage. Significant bends or kinks in the railing not specifically called for in the contract documents shall constitute sufficient cause for rejection. Straightening of such bends or k inks shall not be allowed. Bending or curving rails in the field in order to fit alignment requirements, shall not be permitted. The Engineer may order some bending or curving to allow for necessary minor adjustments.
B.Inspection of Galvanizing. Damage to galvanizing of steel bridge railing shall constitute sufficient cause for rejection except for the following conditions:
1.If the damaged area is not required to be repaired under the provisions of 710 -23, Steel Bridge Railing.
2.If the total damaged area of a single piece (i.e. post or rail) is 6 square inches or less. Total damaged area is exclusive of the damaged area as described under §568-3.01B1.
C.Field Galvanizing for Repair. Field galvanizing repair shall be allowed to be performed upon damaged areas meeting the requirements of §568-3.01B2. Field galvanizing repair shall be made by painting zinc repair material onto the damaged area in accordance with the requirements of §719-01, Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods. All finished surfaces of welds and adjacent surfaces of rails and posts upon which galvanizing has been removed, due to any field welding operation, shall be field galvanized.
D.Field Welding. Field welding shall not be permitted unless noted in the contract documents or ordered by the Engineer.
Source: New York Standard Specifications, 2024 Edition. Pages 364–372 of 1,264.