709-16 for Site Manager Use
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 The grout shall be as supplied by the manufacturer of the splice sleeve, and shall be the same grout that appears on the Approved List. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Grouted Reinforcing Bar Splice Sleeve systems will be accepted on the basis of the manufacturer’s name and location appearing on the Department’s Approved List and a material certification that states the product conforms to this specification or, at the discretion of the Department, based on sampling and testing in accordance with the procedural directives of the Materials Bureau. Buy America requirements apply.
709-16 for Site Manager Use
709-99 for Site Manager Use
SECTION 710 - FENCE AND GUIDE RAIL (Last Revised May , 2021)
710-01 Aluminum Fence Fabric
SCOPE. This specification covers the requirements for aluminum alloy, chain link fence fabric. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Aluminum chain link fence fabric shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M181, Chain Link Fence, Type III, except as modified herein.
A.Wire. The aluminum alloy wire shall be 6061 -T94 conforming to the applicable chemical composition limits of ASTM B211 .
B.Mesh Size and Wire Diameter. The size of the mesh and the wire diameter shall be 2 inches and 9 gage ( 0.148 inch ) respectively unl ess otherwise specified in the plans or proposal. SHIPPING. Fabric shall be furnished in a clean condition free of all foreign material, including oil, dust, film, etc. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Aluminum fence fabric will be accepted on the basis of a material certification that specifies the product conforms to this specification.
710-02 Galvanized Steel Fence Fabric
SCOPE. This specification covers the requirements for galvanized steel chain link fence fabric. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS. Galvanized steel chain link fence fabric shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M181, Chain Link Fence, Type I, except as modified herein.
A.Mesh Size Coated Wire Diameter. The size of the mesh and the coated wire diameter shall be 2 inches and 9 gage ( 0.148 inch ) respectively unless otherwise specified in the plans or proposal.
B.Zinc -Coating. The 2 inch mesh shall be galvanized with a Class D coating ( 2 oz/sf ) by the hot -dip process after weaving. When 1 inch mesh is specified, it shall be g alvanized with Class D Coating ( 2 oz/sf ) before weaving by the electrolytic process. SHIPPING. Fabric shall be furnished in a clean condition free of all foreign material, including oil, dust, film, etc.
710-03 Vinyl Coated Steel Fence Fa Bric
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Galvanized steel fence fabri c will be accepted on the basis of a material certification that specifies the product conforms to this specification. Buy America requirements apply.
710-03 Vinyl Coated Steel Fence Fabric
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for Class A -Extruded Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) -Coated Steel Fence Fabric, and Class B -Bonded Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) -Coated Steel Fence Fabric. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Vinyl coated steel chain link fe nce fabric shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M181, Chain Link Fence, Type IV, except as modified herein.
A.Mesh Size. The size of the mesh shall be 2 inches unless otherwise specified in the contract documents.
B.Wire Diameter. The wire dia meter shall be as follows unless specified otherwise in the contract documents:
1.Class A - Extruded Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) -Coated Steel shall have a 9 -gage ( 0.148 inch ) metallic coated core wire.
2.Class B - Bonded Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) -Coated Stee l shall have an 11 -gage ( 0.12 inch ) metallic coated core wire.
C.Vinyl Coating. The color of the vinyl coating shall be dark green unless shown otherwise in the contract documents. The Engineer shall have the option of approving an alternate color if t he specified color is unavailable. An adhesion test is not required for coatings which are extruded or extruded and bonded. SHIPPING. Fabric shall be furnished in a clean condition, free of all foreign material, including oil, dust, film, etc. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Vinyl -coated steel fence fabric will be accepted on the basis of a material certification that specifies the product conforms to this specification. Buy America requirements apply.
710-04 Aluminum Coated Steel Fence Fabric
SCOPE. This specification covers the requirements for Aluminum Coated Chain Link Fence Fabric. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Aluminum coated steel fabri c shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M181, Chain Link Fence, Type II, except as modified herein.
A.Mesh Size and Coated Wire Diameter. The size of the mesh and the coated wire diameter shall be 2 inches and 9 gage ( 0.148 inch ) respectively unle ss otherwise specified in the contract documents. SHIPPING. Fabric shall be furnished in a clean condition free of foreign material including oil, dust, film, etc. except that a methacrylate lacquer may be used to protect it under storage conditions. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Aluminum -coated steel fence fabric will b e accepted on the basis of a material certification that specifies the product conforms to this specification. Buy America requirements apply.
710-05 Coated Steel Fence Fabric, (95% Zinc 5% Aluminum - Mischmetal Alloy)
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 710-05 COATED STEEL FENCE FABRIC, (95% ZINC 5% ALUMINUM - MISCHMETAL ALLOY) SCOPE. This specification covers t he requirements for coated steel fence fabric (95% zinc 5% aluminum - mischmetal alloy). MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Coated steel fence fabric (95% zinc 5% aluminum - mischmetal alloy) shall conform to the dimensional and strength requirements of AASHTO M 181 Chain Link Fence Type I, except as modified herein.
A.Mesh Size. The size of the mesh shall be 2 inches unless otherwise specified in the contract documents.
B.Coated Wire Diameter. The size of the coated wire diameter shall be 9 gage ( 0.148 inch ) unless otherwise specified in the contract documents.
C.Coating. The coating shall meet the requirements of ASTM F 1345 Class 2 ( 1 oz/sf ). SHIPPING. Fabric shall be furnished in a clean condition, free of all foreign material including oil, dust, film, etc. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Coated steel fence fabric will be accepted on the basis of a material certification that specifies the product conforms to this specification. Buy America requirements apply.
710-06 Rock Slope Net and Wire Mesh Assemblies
(Last Revised January 2019) SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for the components for assembling a net or wire mesh used as part of a rock catchment system. The following materials are evaluated in this specification: 710.0601 – Rock Slope Net Assembly. 710.0602 – Rock Slope Wire Mesh Assembly. 710.0603 – Rock Slope Wire Mesh Drape Assembly. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Rock Slope Net Assembly. Provide a fence consisting of a net fabricated from wire rope meeting the requirements of §710-27 Rock Slope Wire Ropes, Seam Rope for Wire Rope Rock Catchment Fence. The border rope of the net shall meet the requirements of §710-27 Rock Slope Wire Ropes, Net Supporting Wire Rope for Wire Rope Rock Catchment Fence. The mesh size of the net shall be 8 in. by 8 in. The net shall be diagonally woven.
B.Rock Slope Wire Mesh. Provide 11 gauge ( 1/8 in. diameter), single twisted, coated steel wire mesh, with Class 1 (Zn -5Al) coating conforming to ASTM F1345. The steel wire composing the mesh shall have a minimum tensile strength conforming to ASTM A817.
C.Rock Slope Wire Mesh Drape. Provide 11 gauge ( 1/8 in. diameter), 8 by 10 mesh type having a nominal mesh opening of 3 ¼ in. x 4 ½ in., galvanized steel wire mesh, conforming to ASTM A975, Style 1.
710-07 Thru 710 -09 (Vacant)
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The Rock Slope Net Assembly will be accepted on the basis of a material certification that the product conforms to this specification. The Rock Slope Wire Mesh will be accepted on the basis of a material certification that the product conforms to this specification. The Rock Slope Wire Mesh Drape will be accepted on the basis of a material certification that the product conforms to this specification.
710-07 Thru 710 -09 (Vacant)
710-10 Steel and Iron Posts, Rails, Braces, and Fittings for Chain Link
FENCE SCOPE. This specification covers the requirements for steel and iron posts, rails, braces and fittings used in erecting chain link fence. The contractor shall have the option of supplying any one of the post sections shown on the Standard Sheets. MATERIALS RE QUIREMENTS. The following specifications cover the material requirements for each of the sections, fittings, and tension wires shown in the Post and Rail schedule on the Standard Sheets for Chain Link Fence:
A.Class A, Schedule 40 Pipe. Posts, rails an d braces shall be standard weight Schedule 40 Pipe, manufactured in accordance with ASTM F1083, except that the protective coating system shall be as specified herein.
B.Class B, Steel Tubing. Posts, rails and braces shall be manufactured by one of the following methods with the steel conforming to ASTM A1011 or ASTM A1008 and A1011/A1011M with a minimum yield strength of 50,000 psi :
1.Furnace butt welded, continuous welded
2.Cold rolled and electric resistance welded
3.Seamless The tubing shall conform to the following dimensions: Nominal Size (inches) Outside Diameter, inches Minimum Wall Thickness, inches Weight lb/ft 1 1/4 1 1/2 2 1/2 1.660 1.900 2.375 2.875 0.111 0.120 0.130 0.160 1.836 2.281 3.117 4.639
C.Class C, Rolled -Formed Shapes. Posts, rails and braces shall be roll formed shapes which meet the requirements of ASTM F1043.
D.H -Posts. H Posts shall be fabricated from hot -rolled steel sections which meet the requirements of ASTM F1043.
710-10 Steel and Iron Posts, Rails, Braces, and Fittings for Chain Link Fence
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 E. Fittings. Fitting s shall be manufactured of weldable steel, malleable iron, cast steel, cast iron, or aluminum alloy.
1.Weldable Steel. Weldable steel shall be commercial quality or better, produced by one of the following processes: Open -Hearth, Electric Furnace, or Basic Oxygen.
2.Malleable Iron. Malleable Iron shall conform to the requirements of '715-09.
3.Cast Iron. Cast iron shall conform to the requirements of '715-05.
4.Cast Steel. Cast steel shall conform to the requirements of '715-02.
5.Aluminum Alloy. Aluminum alloy shall meet the material requirements of '710-11. Fittings other than aluminum fittings in contact with galvanized surfaces shall be galvanized in accordance with '719-01, Type II. Fittings in contact with aluminum surfaces shall be made of aluminum alloy or be aluminum coated in accordance with '719-03.
F.Tension Wire. Tension wire shall meet the r equirements of ASTM A641M, as modified herein . The wire shall be a no. 7 ga ge minimum 0.177 ± 0.004 inch in diameter, having a minimum tensile strength of 80,000 psi , with a minimum galvanized coating of 0.7 oz/sf or a minimum aluminum coating of 0.3 oz/s f.
G.Protective Coating Systems. Posts, rails and braces shall be coated with a protective coating system conforming to one of the following depending on structural member.
1.Class A Schedule 40 Pipe; Class B Steel Tubing
a.Galvanized Coatings. Galvanized both inside and out in accordance with ASTM F1083.
b.Combined Coatings
1.External surfaces. The external surfaces shall be coated with the following combined coating system:
a.Hot Dip Galvanizing. The external surface shall be hot -dip galvanized with “Special High Grade ” or “High Grade ” slab zinc conforming to ASTM B6. The weight of the coa ting shall be a minimum 0.9 oz/sf .
b.Chromate Conversion Coating. Chromate conversion coating shall be specifically designed for use as a pretreatment of galvanized surfaces. The coating shall be applied prior to the application of the thermoplastic acr ylic coating at the manufacturer's recommended rate.
c.Clear Coating. A thermoplastic acrylic or cross linked polyester coating shall be applied with a minimum dry film thickness of 0.3 mils .
2.Internal Surfaces. The internal surfaces of the pipe or tubing shall be coated with one of the following:
710-11 Aluminum Posts, Rails, Braces and Fittings for Chain Link Fence
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 a) Zinc rich coating. The zinc rich coating shall contain not less than 87% zinc dust by weight and shall be capable of providing galvanic protection. The minimum coating thickness shall be 0.3 mils .
b.Cros s linked polyester coating containing a corrosion inhibitor
c.Hot-dip galvanized coating. The hot -dipped galvanized coating shall average not less than 0.35 oz/sf and no single specimen shall show less than 0.25 oz/sf .
2.Class C Roll Formed Shapes and H Posts. All surfaces shall be hot -dip galvanized in accordance with the requirements of '719-01, Type I.
3.Class A Schedule 40 Pipe; Class B Steel Tubing; Class C Roll Formed Shapes, H -Posts.
a.Aluminum with Chromate Coatings . All surfaces shall be given a hot -dipped 99% pure aluminum, Type II coating. The aluminum coating shall average 0.66 oz/sf and no single specimen shall show less than 0.61 oz/sf when tested in accordance with ASTM A428. The coating shall meet the adherence and quality requirements of '719-03. The aluminum coated surfaces shall be given a colorless chromate chemical treatment. The external surfaces shall be given a colorless protective resin coating to protect the material from abrasion in shi pment and storage.
b.Mischmetal Alloy Coating (95% Zinc 5% Aluminum). Coating shall meet the requirements of ASTM F 1043 Protective Coatings on Steel Framework for Fences Type C, except the coating weight shall be 1.0 oz/sf . BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Steel a nd iron posts, rails, braces, and fittings for chain link fence will be accepted on the basis of a material certification that specifies the product conforms to this specification. Buy America requirements apply.
710-11 Aluminum Posts, Rails, Braces and Fittings for Chain Link Fence
SCOPE. This specification covers the requirements for aluminum posts, rails, braces and fittings to be used in erecting chain link fencing. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Posts, Rails, Braces and Fittings shall conform to the following materials specifications, alloy, temper and dimensional requirements in Table below. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Aluminum posts, rails, braces and fittings for chain link fence will be accepted on the basis of a material certification that specifies th e product conforms to this specification. Material Material Spec. Alloy & Temper Dimensions Fabric Ties 715-04 5052 -H-38, 1100 -H18 or 3003 -H14 0.144 in. nom.dia.or 1/2 in. wide x 0.06 in. thick Top & Bottom Tension Wires 715-04 6061 -T94 0.192 in. nom. dia. Hog Rings 715-04 6061 -T94 0.110 in. nom. dia. Stretcher Bars 715-04 6063 -T5 or 6063 -T6 1/4 x 3/4 in. Truss Rods 715-04 6061 -T6 or 6063 -T6 3/8 in. nom. dia. Cast Tumblers 715-03 356.0 -T6 -
710-12 Plastic Coated Posts, Rails, Braces and Fittings for Chain Link Fence
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 Wrought Turnbuckles 715-04 6061 -T6 or 6063 -T6 - Brace & Stretcher Bands 715-04 3003 -H14 or 6063 -T6 1/8 x 7/8 in. Carriage Bolts 715-04 2024 -T4 - Brace Ends & Rail Ends 715-03 356.0 -T6, 360.0, D712.0, or ZG 61A -T5 - Expansion Sleeves 715-04 6063 -T6 or 6063 -T832 See Note 1 Nuts 715-04 2024 -T4 or 6061 -T6 - Line Posts 715-04 6063 -T6 Sched. 40 pipe 2 in. diam. End, Corner & Intermediate Posts 715-04 6063 -T6 Sched. 40 pipe 2 1/2 in. diam. Post Tops 715-03 356.0 -F, 360.0, D712.0, or ZG61A -T5 - Top Rails 715-04 6063 -T6 Sched. 40 pipe 1/4 in. diam. Brace Rails 715-04 6063 -T6 Sched. 40 pipe 1/4 in. diam. NOTE: 1. Modified Schedule 40 pipe, 1 1/2 in. nom. diam. , 1.69 in. Inside Diameter, 0.078 in. Minimum Wall Thickness, 6 in. long.
710-12 Plastic Coated Posts, Rails, Braces and Fittings for Chain Link
FENCE SCOPE. This specification covers the requirements for plastic coated posts, rails, braces and fittings used for erection of chain link fencing. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Posts, rails, braces, fittings, and accessories shall comply with the requirements of '710-10, except for the galvanized coatings. Post, rails, braces, fittings and accessories shall be resin -clad with either an epoxy modified ply (vinyl chloride), or a thermoplastic polyester resin. The coating shall have a minimum thickness of 7 mils and shal l be of the same color as the fabric.
A.Fabrication Requirements. The epoxy modified poly (vinyl chloride) coating shall be chemically bonded to heated pipe, fittings, etc., or the fitting and pipe, etc., shall be clad with a heavy molecule, saturated, linear thermoplastic polyester resin applied by electrostatic spray and fusing or equal method. Each length of pipe shall be sealed with two snug -fitting polyethylene plug -type seals to prevent condensation and eliminate internal corrosion. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Plastic -coated posts, rails, braces, and fittings for chain link fence will be accepted on the basis of a material certification that specifies the product conforms to this specification. Buy America requirements apply.
710-13 Wood and Timber Posts and Timber Blockouts
SCOPE. This specification covers wood posts used as witness posts, timber posts, and blockouts used in guiderail construction. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS. Wood posts, timber posts, and timber blockouts shall comply with the requirements of '712-14, Stress Graded Timber and Lumber, except that not every timber blockout in the lot need be branded, provided that approximately 10% of the blockouts are branded, and that the un - branded blockouts are visually similar, as determined by the engineer, to the branded blockou ts. Using the clean wood properties of ASTM D2555, the bending stress (Modulus of Rupture) shall not be less than 4000 psi . They shall be surfaced on four sides and the dimensions shall be actual or nominal as
710-14 Galvanized Steel Barrier Posts
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 indicated on the plans. If the dimensions a re indicated to be nominal, the actual dimensions provided shall be in accordance with current trade practice. Surface dried redwood, red cedar, cypress or black locust may be used untreated. Other lumber including douglas fir, pine, oak, birch, apple, a nd beech may also be used but shall be pressure treated in accordance with '708-31, Wood Preservative -Water Borne after all the holes have been drilled and all other woodworking operations have been performed. Bituminous preservative treatments will no t be permitted. Before using, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, for approval, information as to the species of timber to be used and method of preservative treatment to be employed. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Wood and timber posts and timber blockou ts will be accepted on the basis of a material certification that specifies the product conforms to this specification.
710-14 Galvanized Steel Barrier Posts
SCOPE. This specification covers galvanized steel posts used as guiderail and median barrier po sts, I - beam posts for existing guide railing and median ba rrier, and required soil plates, Anchor Post Base, and slip impact bases. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS . Galvanized steel barrier post shall conform to the following: Galvanizing 719-01 Galvanized Coat ings and Repair Methods, Type I Steel ASTM A36
A.Posts. Steel posts used as guiderail and median barrier posts or I -beam posts for existing guide railing and median barrier, shall be fabricated from steel conforming to the ASTM A 36 shape specified on the standard sheet for the guide railing or median barrier being utilized.
B.Soil Plates, Slip Impact Bases, and Other Post Components. Soil plates, slip impact bases, and other post components shall be fabricated from steel conforming to the dimensions shown on the standard sheet for the guide railing or media n barrier being utilized. FABRICATION. Guiderail and median barrier posts or I -beam posts for existing guide railing and median barrier shall be fabricated with all required welding, punching, drilling, or cutting of the post or any component of the pos t completed prior to galvanizing. Welding shall be done in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Steel Construction Manual , except that radiographic inspection of shop welds will not be required. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Galvanized steel barr ier posts will be accepted on the basis of a material certification that specifies the product conforms to this specification. Buy America requirements apply. ”
710-15 and 710 -16 (Vacant)
710-17 Corrugated Beam Guide Railing End Terminal (Energy -Absorbin G)
SCOPE. This specification covers the material and performance requirements for energy -absorbing corrugated beam end terminals. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS. All metal components and hardware shall be new and galvanized to meet or exceed the requirements of §719 -01 Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods, Type I.
710-18 HPBO (Mod.) CORRUGATED BEAM GUIDE RAILING END TERMINAL (ENERGY ABSORBING)
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 BASIS OF APPROVAL. End Terminal systems tested before December 31, 2010 shall be either NCHRP 350 approved or MASH approved. Systems tested after December 31, 2010 shall be MASH approved. End terminals acceptable at TL -3 will also be acceptable at TL -2. Manufacturers or material suppliers desiring to have products considered for inclusion on the Approved List shall prepare and submit copies of drawings, specifications, test reports, and Federal Acceptance Letters to the Director of the Materials Bureau. Upon approval, the name of the manufacturer and the product will be placed on the Approved List. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Corrugated Beam End Terminals (Energy -Absorbing) will be accepted at the contract site on the basis of the manufacturer’s name and product brand name appearing on the Approved List, conformance to the appropriate Materials Details Sh eets, and the manufacturer’s certification that the product delivered is in conformance with these specifications.
710-18 HPBO (Mod.) CORRUGATED BEAM GUIDE RAILING END TERMINAL (ENERGY
ABSORBING) SCOPE. This specification covers the material and performa nce requirements for HPBO (Mod.) Corrugated Beam Guide Railing End Terminal (Energy -Absorbing) . MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS. All metal components and hardware shall be new and galvanized to meet or exceed the requirements of §719 -01 Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods, Type I. BASIS OF APPROVAL. End Terminal systems tested before December 31, 2010 shall be either NCHRP 350 approved or MASH approved. Systems tested after December 31, 2010 shall be MASH approved. End terminals acceptable at TL -3 will also be acceptable at TL -2. Manufacturers or material suppliers desiring to have products considered for inclusion on the Approved List shall prepare and submit copies of drawings, specifications, test reports, and Federal Acceptance Letters to the Director of the Materials Bureau. Upon approval, the name of the manufacturer and the product will be placed on the Approved List. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Corrugated Beam End Terminals (Energy -Absorbing) will be accepted at the contract site on the basis of the manufacturer’s name and product brand name appearing on the Approved List, conformance to the appropriate Materials Details Sh eets, and the manufacturer’s certification that the product delivered is in conformance with these specifications.
710-19 HPBO (Mod.) CORRUGATED BEAM MEDIAN BARRIER END TERMINAL (ENERGY
ABSORBING) SCOPE. This specification covers the material and perfor mance requirements for HPBO (Mod.) Corrugated Beam Median Barrier End Terminal (Energy -Absorbing) . MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS. All metal components and hardware shall be new and be galvanized to meet or exceed the requirements of §719 -01 Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods, Type I. BASIS OF APPROVAL. End Terminal systems tested before December 31, 2010 shall be either NCHRP 350 approved or MASH approved. Systems tested after December 31, 2010 shall be MASH approved. End terminals acceptable at TL -3 wil l also be acceptable at TL -2. Manufacturers or material suppliers desiring to have products considered for inclusion on the Approved List shall prepare and submit copies of drawings, specifications, test reports, and Federal Acceptance Letters to the Direc tor of the Materials Bureau. Upon approval, the name of the manufacturer and the product will be placed on the Approved List.
710-20 Corrugated Beam Guide Railing and Median Barrier
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. HPBO (Mod.) Corrugated Beam Median Barrier End Terminal (Energy - Absorbing) will be accepted at the contract site on the basis of the manufacturer’s name and product brand name appearing on the Approved List, conformance to the appropriate Materials Details Sheets, and the manufacturer’s certification that the product delivered is in conformance with these speci fications.
710-20 Corrugated Beam Guide Railing and Median Barrier
SCOPE. This specification covers corrugated beam guide railing and median barrier including corrugated beams, posts, anchorage units and accessory hardware. MATERIAL AND FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS
A.General . For new installations all components shall be new.
B.Posts. Posts shall meet the requirements of 710 -14 Galvanized Steel Barrier Posts
C.Beams, Terminal Sections and Hardware. Corrugated beams, terminal sections and all hardware shall be fabricated in accordance with the details shown on the sta ndard sheets. Bolt holes in the beam at the post hole and elsewhere, as necessary, shall be enlarged or slotted to permit expansion and contraction, and to facilitate erection. The beams shall be of uniform section and straight, unless shop curved beams ar e required by the plans or specifications. The edges shall be rolled to eliminate sharp edges. When shop curving of corrugated beams is required the radius of curvature shall be stamped into the base metal of the beam. The stamping shall be on the back, at or near both ends of the beam, and in a location where it will be visible to a worker after erection. Beams and terminal sections shall be rolled from 12 gage (nominal thickness 0.105 inches -0.009 inch tolerance) or heavier sheet or coil stock. The sheet or coil stock shall be new billet open hearth, electric furnace, or basic oxygen steel sheet. The minimum yield point and elongation of the steel used in the beam sections shall be 50,000 psi and 12% in 2 inch gage length respectively. Terminal sections, used for finishing -off or ornamental purposes, may be of mild steel, 33,000 psi yield point.
D.Plates and Anchorage Units. Plates and Anchorage Units shall be as detailed on the standard sheet for corrugated beam type guide railing and median barrier. They shall conform to ASTM A36 .
E.Splices and Post Bolts. Splices and post bolts shall be made with flat, roundheaded, grippable, galvanized bolts, nuts, and washers conforming to the following, unless specif ied otherwise in the contract documents: Bolts ASTM A307 Grade A , Nuts ASTM A563 Grade A or better, and Washers ASTM F844. They shall be galvanized in accordance with the requirements of §719 -01 Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods, Type II (ASTM A153) u nless another coating is specified. Post bolts and the splice bolts shall be as detailed on the Standard Sheets .
F.Fabrication Welding. Fabrication welding shall be done in accordance with the New York State Steel Construction Manual, except radiograph ic inspection of shop welds will not be required.
G.Galvanizing. The rail element shall be galvanized in accordance with 719 -01, Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods, Type I (A STM A123) or Type IV (ASTM A 653/653M ) of the standard specifications, except that the minimum check limits for the weight of coating as determined by the triple spot and single spot tests for 719 -01, Galvanized Coatings and Rep air Methods, Type IV (ASTM A 653/653M ), shall be 4 oz/ ft2 and 3 oz/ ft2 respectively, (total amount both sides of sheet). Posts, plates, and anchorage units shall be galvanized in accordance with 719 -01, Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods, Type I (ASTM A123). Hardware shall be galvanized in accordance with 719 -01, Galvanized Coatings a nd Repair Methods, Type II (ASTM A153).
710-21 Box Beam Guide Railing and Median Barrier
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 When beams are to be galvanized in accordance with 719 -01, Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods, Type I (ASTM A123), they shall be blanked to the proper shape, fabricated and ready for assembly before galvanizing. No punching, drilling, cutting or welding will be permitted after galvanizing. When galvanizing in accordance with 719 -01, Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods, Type IV (ASTM A 653/653M ), the beam may be fabricated, cut, punched or drilled from galvanized sheet or coil stock. The exposed edges resulting from this process do not have to be repaired or touched up in any way. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. All components of the corrugated beam type guide railing and median barrier shall be accepted in accordance with directives issued by the Department.
710-21 Box Beam Guide Railing and Median Barrier
SCOPE. This specification covers box beam guide railing and median barrier including the guide rail, posts, end assembly units and accessory hardware. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
A.General . For new installations all components shall be new.
B.Posts. Posts shall meet the requirements of 710 -14 Galvanized Steel Barrier Posts.
C.Rails. Rails shall be cold -formed welded and seamless structural tubing. The rails shall conform to ASTM A500, Cold -Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes, Grade B, except as modified below. Splice plates and plates welde d to tubes for splice assemblies shall be Charpy V -Notch tested. Splice tubes need not be tested. All rail shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E436 “Drop -Weight Tear Tests of Ferritic Steels ” except as modified below. The tests shall be done after all galvanizing and associated operations have been performed on the rail. The testing shall be c onducted at a temperature of -0.4OF, without removing the galvanizing, on 2 x 9 inch specimens supported to achieve a 7 inch span. The percent shear area will be d etermined by testing nine (9) specimens, three (3) from each of three (3) sides not containing a weld. The shear areas of the three specimens from the side with the lowest average shear area shall be disregarded and the final average based on the remaining six specimens. If the average percent shear area falls below 50, the material represented by these tests shall be rejected. To facilitate acceptance and rejection of material the manufacturer of the structural shape shall, before galvanizing, identify the product with the steel heat number, or some number which is traceable to the heat number, and its own unique identification code. The identification method shall be such that it can be read after the structural shape is galvanized. The identification info rmation shall be placed on the structural shape at intervals not to exceed 4 feet . When shop curving of box beams is required, the radius of curvature shall be stamped into the base metal of the beam. The stamping shall be the vertical faces, at or near bo th ends of the beam, and in a location where it will be visible to a worker after erection. No mill transverse welds will be permitted on the rail sections. Longitudinal welds shall be made by the resistance, gas shielded arc, submerged arc or plasma arc w elded process; shall be sound, free from defects, and shall not be repaired. The welded joint, in cold -formed welded rail, shall have a minimum tensile strength specified for the railing when tested according to the tensi le strap test of ASTM Method E8 . All fabrication shall be done in accordance with the requirements of the Steel Construction Manual.
710-21 Box Beam Guide Railing and Median Barrier
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 Rails shall be galvanized in accordance with 719 -01, Type I, Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods. Slots and round holes may be subsequently drilled, punche d, burned, or cut and regalvanized according to the paragraph below on “Regalvanizing Iron and Steel Using a Flame Sprayed Coating System. ” This repair procedure shall also apply to curved rail sections and splice plates as required.
D.Regalvanizing Iron and Steel Using a Flame Sprayed Coating System. Those areas to be regalvanizing shall be blasted with silica sand or crushed garnet of such gradation t hat sand shall be mesh size # 20 to # 40 U.S. Standard Sieve with a m inimum of 40% retained on a # 30 U.S. Standard Sieve. Pressure of not less than 75 psi shall be maintained at the blast generator. A sample steel plate shall be blasted until the surface cannot be further cleaned or roughened. This plate shall be used for visual comparison and any areas that do not meet this standard as to roughness or cleanliness shall be reblasted. The wire used in spraying shall be 1/8 or 3/16 inch diameter, zinc 99.0% purity. Air pressure at the Air Control Unit shall be 60 psi and ther e shall be no more than 35 feet of 3/8 inch I.D. hose between the Air Control Unit and the gun. The metal coating shall be applied at a minimum thickness of 0.0045 inches . At least one coating shall be applied within 4 hours of blasting and the surface sha ll be completely coated within 8 hours of blasting. The specified thickness of coating shall be applied in multiple layers and in no case shall less than two passes be made over every part of the surface.
E.Fasteners. Fasteners shall be galvanized and conform to the following unless specified otherwise in the contract documents. Bolts ASTM A307 Grade A, nuts ASTM A563 Grade A or better, and washers ASTM F844. FABRICATION . Curved box beam guide rail or median barrier shall be shop bent or shop mitered in accordance with the following. At the fabricator’s option, the shop mitering process may be used instead of a shop bending process. However, shop bending may not be used in place of shop mitering.
A.Shop Bent Box Beam Guide Railing . Box beam guide rail installed on a curved alignment with a radius above 20 and up to 720 feet shall be shop bent prior to galvanizing. In order to achieve a smooth arc, the bend points shall be placed no farther apart than two feet wh en the radius is from 20 to 50 feet, no farther apart than three feet when the radius is between 50 and 150 feet, and no farther apart than four feet when the radius is 150 feet or greater.
B.Shop Mitered Box Beam Guide Railing . Box beam guide railing installed on a curved alignment with a radius of 20 feet or less shall be miter cut and welded in the shop prior to galvanizing. For radii less than 12 feet, the average spacing of the cuts shall be approximately 18 inches. For radii from 12 feet to 20 feet, the average spacing of the cuts shall not exceed 24 inches. Cut locations shall be adjusted as needed to avoid bolt holes and post brackets. After the miter cuts are completed, backer bars shall be tack welded to one side of the cut and the miter shall be closed to within a quarter of an inch (+ 0”, -1/8”) and butt welding performed in accordance with AWS D1.1. Section 3.
C.Shop Bent Median Box Beam Barrier . Box beam median barrier installed on a curved alignment with a radius above 30 and up to 1525 feet shall be shop bent prior to galvanizing. For radii between 30 and 60 feet, the bending shall be performed prior to cutting the slots for the post support paddles. In order to achieve a smooth arc, the bend points shall be placed no farthe r apart than 18 inches.
D.Shop Mitered Box Beam Median Barrier . Box beam median barrier installed on a curved alignment with a radius of 30 feet or less shall be miter cut and welded in the shop prior to
710-22 Cable Guide Railing
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 galvanizing. For radii less than 12 feet, the av erage spacing of the cuts shall be approximately 18 inches. For radii of 12 feet or greater, the average spacing of the cuts shall not exceed 24 inches. Cut locations shall be adjusted as needed to avoid post support slots. After the miter cuts are comp leted, backer bars shall be tack welded to one side of the cut and the miter shall be closed to within a quarter of an inch (+ 0”, -1/8”) and butt welding performed in accordance with AWS D1.1. Section 3. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. All components of the box be am guide railing and median barrier shall be accepted in accordance with directives issued by the Department.
710-22 Cable Guide Railing
(Last Revised September , 2020) SCOPE. This specification covers cable guide railing including cable, posts, anchorage units, and accessory hardware. DEFINITIONS. There are two kinds of cable guide rails depending on the amount of tension in the cables –
A.Medium -Tension Cable Guide Rail – When the tension in each of the cables in a cable system is less than 2500 pounds at 72° F.
B.High -Tension Cable Guide Rai l – When the tension in each of the cables in a cable system is 2500 pounds or more at 72° F. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.General. For new installations, all components shall be new. Cable Guide Railing systems that are listed on the Approved List and are proprietary in nature shall conform to the manufacturer’s requirements as indicated in the NYSDOT -approved Materials Details. Cable Guide Railing meeting the Standard Sheets shall conform to the following: Posts, Soil Plates 710-14 Galvanized Steel Barrier Posts Reflectors 730-01 Aluminum Sign Panels Reflective Sheeting 730-05 Reflective Sheeting Cable Construction AASHTO M30 or ASTM A741 Type I Class A Coating Anchor Angle, Anchor Post Base ASTM A36 Bolts ASTM A307 Grade A Nuts ASTM A563 Grade A Washers ASTM F844 Concrete 501-2.01 and Table 2 of MP 501 -2Class A
B.Cable End Assemblies. Designs for a steel turnbuckle cable -end assembly or spring cable - end assembly not shown on the standard sheet or detailed in the plans shall be submitted for approval.
C.Hook Bolts. Hook bolts shall develop an ultimate pull open strength of from 450 lbs to 1000 lbs applied in a direction normal to the longitudinal axis of the post.
710-23 Steel Bridge Railing
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 D. Galvanizing. The bolts, including the “J” bolt used to mount the cable, nuts, washers, anchor rods, spring compensator components, steel turnbuckle cable end assembly , and all cast steel or malleable iron hardware, except the wedge shown on the Standard Sheet, shall be galvanized in accordance with the requirements of 719 -01 Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods, Type II, unless another coating is specified. The wedge shown on the Standard Sheet shall be ungalvanized (black). The anchor angles, and Anchor Post Base shall be galvanized in accordance with the requirements of 719 -01 Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods, Type I.
E.Welding. Welding shall be performed i n accordance with the requirements of the New York State Steel Construction Manual, except radiographic inspection of shop welds will not be required. BASIS OF APPROVAL. Cable Guide Railing designs other than those shown on the Standard Sheets may be pro posed, and if found acceptable, will be placed on the approved list. Evidence shall be provided that the Cable Guide Railing is MASH -16 approved. Systems that have passed MASH -09 only may be accepted on a limited time basis. If approved and as a requiremen t to be placed on the Approved List, Materials Details of the approved system shall be supplied by the manufacturer to be posted on NYSDOT web site. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Cable Guide Railing supplied will be accepted based on the following requirements:
A.System supplied meeting the Standard Sheets or
B.The manufacturer’s name appearing on the Approved List and the manufacturer’s certification that the system supplie d meets the specifications and the manufacturer’s Materials Details posted with the Department’s Approved List.
710-23 Steel Bridge Railing
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for Steel Bridge Railing and its component parts. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Steel Bridge Railing materials shall conform to the following requirements: Piece ASTM Designation Rail Tubes A500 Gra de B Rail End Caps A36 (A709 Grade 36) Base Plates1 A572 Grade 50 (A709 grade 50) Anchor Studs F3125 GRADE A325 or A449 Grade 1 Splice Bolts F3125 GRADE A325 or A449 Grade 1 Round Head Bolts F3125 GRADE A325 or A449 Grade 1 Nuts2 A563 Washers2 F436 Lock Washers High Carbon Heat Treated Spring Steel: ASME B18.2 Anchor Plates A36 (A709 Grade 36) Plate Shims A36 (A709 Grade 36) Tube Rail Splices A500 Grade B Solid Rail Splices A572 Grade 50 (A709 grade 50)
710-23 Steel Bridge Railing
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 Angle1 A572 Grade 50 (A709 grade 50) Splice Plates A572 Grade 50 (A709 grade 50) Railing Post1 A572 Grade 50 (A709 grade 50) Tubular Posts A500 Grade B 1 All post material, including base plates, shall be furnished to minimum Charpy V -notch toughness requirements as required by §715 -01, under Charpy V -Notch Impact test. 2 Use the following nut and washers for the given bolt class: Bolt or Stud NUT A563 (class & Washer Class Dimension style of nut) A563 Type 4.6 5 H1 1or 3 8.8 10S HH 1or 3 Beveled shims may be machined from the same type of metal as in the post base plates or may be cast from material conforming to the requirements of 715 -02, Steel Castings, or 715 -09, Malleable Iron Castings. All rail, except bicycle and pedestrian rail, shall be tested in acco rdance with ASTM E436 - "Drop - Weight Tear Tests of Ferritic Steels", except as modified below. The tests shall done after all galvanizing and associated operations have been performed on the rail. The testing shall be conducted at a temperature of 0OF, without removing the galvanizing, on 2 x 9 inch specimens supported to achieve a 7 inch span. The percent shear will be determined by testing nine (9) specimens, three (3) from each of three (3) sides not containing a weld. The shear areas of the three specimens from the side with the lowest average shear area shall be disregarded and the final average based on the remaining six specimens. If the average percent shear area falls below 50 the material represented by these tests shall be rejected. Splice plates and plates welded to tubes for splice assemblies shall be Charpy V -notch tested. Splice tubes need not be Charpy V -notch tested. To facilitate acceptance and rejection of material, the manufacturer of the structural shape shall, before galvanizing, identify the product with the steel heat number, or some number which is traceable to the heat number, and its own unique identification code. The identification method shall be such that it can be read after the structural shape is galvanized. The iden tification information shall be placed on the structural shape at intervals not to exceed 4 feet . FABRICATION. Bridge Railing shall be fabricated to the dimensions shown in the contract plans and in compliance with the specifications.
A.Shop Drawings. Shop drawings ,when required by the contract documents, shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of the S.C.M., except that: 1) the drawings shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and approval and 2) the computed weights need not be shown.
B.Welding. Shop welding shall be performed only where specifically noted on the contract documents. Transverse welds shall not be permitted unless directly called for on the contract plans. All welding shall be done in accordance with t he requirements of the SCM.
C.Cutting. All exposed flame cut surfaces shall have a surface roughness not to exceed 250, as defined by the ANSI standard specification B46.1. Grind all edges of Posts and Post Base Plates so that all sharp edges are remov ed.
710-24 Box Beam Guide Rail End Assembly, Type Iii; and Box Beam Median Barrier End
ASSEMBLY , TYPE C NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 D. Bending. Rails for curved structures shall be curved in the shop prior to galvanizing. To facilitate bending, rails may be heated to a temperature not exceeding 1200OF.
E.Galvanizing. Galvanizing shall conform to the requirements of 719 -01, Ga lvanized Coatings and Repair Methods, Type I. All components of the railing, including anchor studs, nuts and washers, shall be galvanized. The rails, post assemblies, splices and all hardware shall be fabricated and ready or assembly prior to galvanizin g. All galvanized bolts and galvanized anchor studs shall have a Class 2A Thread. All galvanized nuts shall have a standard oversized tap to allow for the galvanizing on the bolts and nuts. Shop galvanizing repair of uncoated areas will be permitted on lo calized areas. Repair of localized areas is limited to a total of 2 square inches on any post or rail. A post or rail which contains galvanizing defects totaling more than 2 square inches shall be stripped and regalvanized. Shop repair shall be made in a ccordance with the methods given in 719 -01. The following areas will not require galvanizing repair: One 1/8 inch maximum dimension spot of tight flux remaining in the fusion line of any 7 inch length of weld after blast cleaning picking and galvanizing.
F.Brown Rail. When brown rail is specified., all components of the railing system shall be galvanized and then the visible portions of the system shall be painted in accordance with §657 Painting Galvanized and Aluminum Surfaces. Paint color shall be ‘W eathered Brown’ as defined by
708-05 Standard Paint Colors.
BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The manufacturer shall furnish the Department with three (3) certified copies of physical test and chemical analysis of the materials used in the manufacture of the railing. Check analysis may be made by the Department from delivered material. Inspecti on will be performed in accordance with the provisions of the SCM, except that mill inspection will not be done. Materials that do not bear the Inspector ’s mark of acceptance shall not be accepted at the project site.
710-24 Box Beam Guide Rail End Assemb Ly, Type Iii; and Box Beam Median
BARRIER END ASSEMBLY, TYPE C SCOPE. This specification covers the material and performance requirements for Box Beam End Assembly Type III and for Box Beam Median Barrier End Assembly, Type C. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS. All metal components and hardware shall be new and be galvanized to meet or exceed the requirements of §719 -01 Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods, Type I. BASIS OF APPROVAL. End Terminal systems shall be MASH approved. End ter minals acceptable at TL-3 will also be acceptable at TL -2. Manufacturers or material suppliers desiring to have products considered for inclusion on the Approved List shall prepare and submit copies of drawings, specifications, test reports, complete cras h test videos, installation manuals, and Federal Acceptance Letters to the Director of the Design Quality Assurance Bureau. Upon approval, the name of the manufacturer, the product, and the drawings and installation manual will be placed on the Approved Li st. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE . After May 1, 2021, including on active construction contracts, all Box Beam Guide Rail End Assembly, Type I II; and Box Beam Median Barrier End Assembly, Type C will be accepted at the contract site on the basis of the manufacturer’s name and product brand name appearing on the Approved List, conformance to the appropriate Materials Details Sheets, and the manufacturer’s certification that the product delivered i s in conformance with those Materials Details.”
710-25 (Vacant)
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4
710-25 (Vacant )
710-26 Plastic and Synthetic Block -Outs for Heavy Post Guiderail
SYSTEMS SCOPE. This specification describes plastic and synthetic material block -outs used to provide uniform offset distan ce from the corrugated beam rail to the heavy post. GENERAL. The block -out shall have the same general dimensions as detailed in the Department Standard Sheets. The block -out shall not contain excessive voids that would compromise its physical strength. The material shall be designed for outdoor exposure and shall include chemical additives to resist UV degradation. If the product contains recycled materials, they shall be environmentally friendly and non -hazardous. Blocks shall contain no materials t hat will negatively affect their field performance, such as materials that absorb moisture. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Manufacturers or suppliers may submit their product for evaluation to the Director of the Materials Bureau. This submission shall include c opies of drawings, specifications, test reports, the quality control procedure and Federal Acceptance Letters. At the Department =s discretion, the material will be evaluated for conformance to these specifications, and product samples will be tested in ac cordance with procedural directives of the Materials Bureau. The product will be accepted at the job site based on its appearance on the Approved List. In addition, the contractor shall provide manufacturer certification that the supplied product has the same chemical composition, mechanical properties as the product used in the testing accepted for Federal Approval. Modifications to this product are acceptable, provided the resulting product is an equivalent or of higher level of quality, and supporting documentation is provided.
710-27 Rock Slope Wire Ropes
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for the components for wire ropes generally used in a rock catchment system. The following materials are evaluated in this specification:
A.710.2701 – Rock Slope Wire Ropes, Net Supporting Wire Rope f or Wire Rope Rock Catchment Fence.
B.710.2702 – Rock Slope Wire Ropes, Seam Rope for Wire Rope Rock Catchment Fence.
C.710.2703 – Rock Slope Wire Ropes, Tieback Restraining Cable for Wire Rope Rock Catchment Fence.
D.710.2704 – Rock Slope Wire Ropes, Anchor Cable for Wire Rope Rock Catchment Fence.
E.710.2705 – Rock Slope Wire Ropes, Seam Rope for Wire Mesh Slope Protection MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Provide material in accordance with TABLE 710 -27A Rock Slope Wire Ropes . TABLE 710 -27A ROCK SLOPE WIRE ROPES Rock Slope Wire Rope Rope/Cable Minimum Diameter Minimum Breaking Strength Net Supporting Wire Rope 5/8 in. (6x19 construction) 37 kips
710-28 Anchor Bolts for Guide Railing and Median Barrier
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 TABLE 710 -27A ROCK SLOPE WIRE ROPES Wire Ropes for Wire Rope Rock Catchment Fence Seam Rope 5/16 in. (7x7 construction) 9 kips Tieback Restraining Cables 5/8 in. (6x19 construction) 37 kips Anchor Cables (10 ft. min. length, equipped with heavy duty type thimbles) ¾ in. 53 kips Seam Wire for Wire Mesh Slope Protection Seam Rope 5/16 in. (7 x 19 Galvanized Aircraft Cable) 10 kips All wire ropes for the wire nets, supporting ropes, seam ropes and anchors shall be composed of steel wires individually galvanized before being woven into the ropes. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The Wire Ropes for Wire Rope Rock Catchment Fence will be accepted on the basis of a material certification that the product conforms to this specification. The Seam Wire Rope for Wire Mesh Slope Protection will be accepted on the basis of a material certification that the product conforms to this specification.
710-28 Anchor Bolts for Guide Railing and Median Barrier
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for anchor bolts. MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS. Anchor bolts shall meet the requirements of ASTM A449. A hex nut and flat washer shall be supplied with each anchor bolt and their dimensions shall be as shown on the plans or Standard Sheets. The hex nut and flat washer shall be manufactured in accordanc e with ASTM F3125 GRADE A325 . The nuts, washers, and the top 12 inches of the anchor bolts shall be galvanized in accordance with the requirements for Type II or Type V galvanizing as stated in section §719-01, Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods. The anchor bolt, nut and washer dimensions shall be as shown on the plans or Standard Sheets. SHIPPING. Anchor bolts, hex nuts, and washers shall be shipped to the construction site at a time convenient to the masonry construction. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Anch or bolts will be accepted upon the manufacturer's certification that they meet the requirements of this section.
710-29 (Vacant)
710-30 Right -of-Way Fencing
SCOPE. These specifications cover the material requirements required for the construction of right -of- way fences comprised of (a) galvanized steel or aluminum coated steel fence fabric, and (b) posts, braces and hardware designed to support and retain the fenci ng. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
A.Fence Fabric. Right -of-way fencing fabric shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A116 “Zinc Coated (Galvanized) Steel Woven Wire Fence Fabric ”. The fabric shall be woven in accordance with Design Number 1047 -6-9 or 1047 -6-11 as shown in Table 1 of both ASTM A116.
710-30 Right -of-Way Fencing
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 The weight of the coating on the Zinc -Coated (Galvanized) Fence Fabric shall conform to the coating weight requirem ents of Class 3 shown in Table 2 of ASTM A116.
B.Fence Posts and Braces. Posts and brace siz es shall be as indicated on the Standard Sheets. Steel line posts shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A702. Steel end, corner or intermediate post and braces shall conform to the requirements of Section 6.5 through Section 6.5.4 of ASTM A702; or the requirements for Class A, Schedule 40 Pipe or Class B, Steel Tubing of 710 -10.03 of the Standard Specifications. Posts and braces conforming to the requirements of ASTM A702 shall be galvanized in accordance with the requirements of 719 -01 Type I. Type A Schedule 40 Pipe and Type B Steel Tubing shall use one of the protective coating system specified in 7A of '710-10.03. Wood posts and braces shall be seasoned southern yellow pine, red (Norway) pine, spruce, douglas fir, hemlock, larch, or redwood. All wood posts and braces shall be pressure treated with a water -borne wood preservative conforming to the requirements of '708-31. The wood posts shall be subject to inspection before and during treatment at the option of the Department. They shall be sound , free from loose knots or decay, and with no through checks on tops or butts. Posts shall be machine peeled to a smooth uniform appearance and free from all inner bark. The preservative pressure treatment shall be by the empty cell process in accordance with C5 of the American Wood - Preservers' Association Standards.
C.Fittings. Fittings shall be manufactured of weldable steel, malleable iron, cast steel, cast iron, or aluminum alloy. Fittings other than aluminum shall be galvanized in accordance with the requirements of 719 -01 Type II.
D.Fasteners. Bolts, nuts, and washers shall conform to the following, unless specified otherwise in the contract documents: Bolts Nuts Washers ASTM A307 ASTM A563 Grade A or better ASTM F844 The fasteners shall be galvanized in accordance with the requirements of 719 -01 Type II.
E.Gates. Gates shall be constructed of Class A Schedule 40 Pipe conforming to 710 -10 welded at all corners or assembled with corner fittings. The size of the pipe used to fabricate the gate shall be as shown on the Standard Sheets. When corner fittings ar e used the gates shall have truss rods of minimum 3/8 inch diameter to prevent sag or twist. Gate leaves shall have vertical intermediate bracing so that no vertical members are more than 8 feet apart. Gate leaves over 10 feet shall have a truss rod of 3/8 inch minimum diameter even if the corners are welded. The fence fabric used on the gate shall conform to the fence fabric in the remainder of the fence.
1.Hinges. Hinges shall be weldable steel, cast steel, or malleable iron 180O offset industrial type. The hinges shall not twist or turn under the action of the gate. The gate shall be able to be opened by one person. The hinges shall be galvanized in accordance with the requirements of 719 -01 Type I.
2.Latches. Latches, stops, and keepers shal l be provided for all gates. Latches for single leaf gates may be a forked latch type. Double leaf gates shall have a plunger bar type latch arranged to engage a stop. Latches shall be capable of being locked and the Contractor shall provide a lock wit h triplicate keys for each gate. Keepers shall consist of a mechanical device for securing the free end of a gate when in the full open position.
710-35 Security Bollards
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4
3.Gate Posts. Gate posts shall conform to the dimensions shown on the Standard Sheets. Steel gate posts sh all be fabricated from either Class A Schedule 40 Pipe or Class B Steel Tubing conforming to the requirements of 710 -10. Wood gate posts shall be made from wood conforming to the requirements for wood posts and braces as specified in “Fence Posts and Brace s”. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Right -of-way fencing will be accepted on the basis of a material certification that specifies the product conforms to this specification. Buy America requirements apply.
710-35 Security Bollards
(New Section September, 2019) SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and testing methods for Security Bollards. GENERAL. The security bollards are described as follows:
A.Single Bollard. A single bollard shipped and installed as a single unit.
B.Bollard Array. A group of two or more bollards pre -assembled to a metal “sled”. The assembly may or may not include reinforcing bar. The components are welded together to form a unit.
C.Retractable Bollard. A bollard that may be briefly lowered to permit the passage of one or more vehicles.
D.Removable Bollard. A bollard that may be readily removed from its foundation, typically for seasonal maintenance needs. Such bollards are usual ly locked in place and may only be unlocked by authorized personnel. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Security bollards shall meet the following: Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods 719-01 Standard Test Method for Crash Testing of Vehicle ASTM F2656 Security B arrier Test Method for Vehicle Crash Testing of Perimeter SD-STD -02.01, Rev. A Barriers and Gates
A.Bollard System. The bollard design (single bollard or array) shall be crash -test-certified to • SD-STD -02.01, Rev. A K12 , or • ASTM F2656 Impact Condition Designation M50, Penetration Rating P1. The bollards shall have the capability of stopping a 15,000 lb truck traveli ng at speeds up to 50mph. All welded joints shall be performed by welders certified to AWS D1.1. Any bollard covers or special finishes (e.g. powder coating, painting etc.) shall be as specified in the contract documents. The manufacturer shall supply supporting documentation as noted in AWS D1.1., ASTM F2656 and SD-STD -02.01, Rev. A and §106 -04 Material Certification and Approved List . The documentation shall certify that the units are fabricated in accordance with the re quired standards, test methods and
710-35 Security Bollards
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 specifications. Only those bollards (single unit) or bollard arrays (multiple units) that have been tested and found to meet the test condition designations listed above shall be eligible to be placed on the Department’s Approved List. Security bollard manufacturer shall also certify that the bollard(s): • conforms to §106 -11 - Buy America, • is installed with either a shallow foundation 24” or less below grade; or a deep foundation more than 24” below grade, and, • exclusive of sleeve or cover, is stainless steel or metal that has been galvanized prior to final finishing (i.e. painting or powder coating).
B.Yellow, Retro -Reflective Tape. Yellow, retro -reflective tape used on bollards shall meet the following requirements: • Consist of impact, abrasion, and weather resistant prismatic lens reflective sheeting precoated with a pressure sensitive adhesive. • Be flexible and able to be wrapped around and adhered to smooth surfaces including metal, wood, plastic, and concrete. • Be ye llow in color meeting the requirements of Table 1: • Have the minimum retroreflection requirements of Table 2: Table 2: Minimum Coefficient of Retroreflection (R A) cd/fc/ft2 (ASTM E810) Observation Angle Entrance Angle -4° 30° 0.2 470 270 0.5 110 51 The Contractor shall include product literature from the tape supplier evidencing that the tape meets the requirements of this specification. BASIS OF APPROVAL. Application for approval shall be submitted to the Materials Bureau by the manufacturer. Upon approval by the Materials Bureau, t he product will be placed on the Approved List. To be considered, bollards and bollard arrays will meet the following requirements: • Security bollard manufacturers certification, as described under §106 -04 Material Certification and Approved List , that u nits are fabricated in accordance with this specification. • Certification that the bollard or bollard array has been tested for and passed either the: o US Department of State’s crash certification SD-STD -02.01, Rev. A, K12 Rating, or o ASTM F2656 certification for M50 P1 crash rating. • Certification that all welds have been performed by welders certified to AWS D1.1. • Manufacturer’s detail of the bollard/bollard array installation needed to achieve the crash certification rating . Table 1: CIE 1931 - Day Time Chromaticity Coordinates (ASTM E1164) Color 1 2 3 4 Y (%) x y x y x y x y Minimum Yellow .498 .412 .557 .442 .479 .52 .438 .472 12
710-99 for Site Manager Use
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 The details shall be in conformance with those required in ASTM F2656: • §8.1.1.2 Each drawing shall identify the barrier in exact detail. Assembly drawings shall show the arrangement, locations and dimensions of all components. • §8.1.1.3 Specifications for materials used, location and type of all welds, and size and spacing of all rebar shall be included in the documents. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE . Security bollard materials will be accepted based on the manufacturer’s name and location appearing on the Approved List for § 710-35. Yellow, retro -reflective tape will be accepted based on documentation provided by the tape manufacturer, evidencing that the tape meets or exceeds the material specifications. The Contractor shall supply material certifications v erifying compliance with the material specifications for both the security bollard(s) and yellow, retro -reflective tape
710-99 for Site Manager Use
SECTION 711 - CONCRETE CURING MATERIALS AND ADMIXTURES
711-01 Fibers for Concrete Reinforcement
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for fibers for concrete reinforcement. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Synthetic, fibrillated fibers, specifically engineered and manufactured for use as secondary concrete reinforcement meeting ASTM C1116 Type III. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Acceptance will be based on the product name and manufacturer appearing on the Departm ent’s Approved List and material certification that states the product conforms to this specification.
711-02 Quilted Covers (for Curing)
SCOPE. These specifications cover cotton mats to be used for curing Portland Cement concrete pavements and bases, a nd concrete structures. GENERAL. The mats shall consist of a filling material of cotton “bat” or “bats” covered with unsized cloth, and tufted or stitched to maintain the shape and stability of the unit under job conditions of handling. MATERIALS REQUIR EMENTS
A.Cotton. Cotton cloth covering shall weigh not less than 6.3 ounces per square yard and shall have an average of not less than 32 threads in warp and not less than 28 threads in filling, having a minimum average breaking strength (grab method) of 60 pounds in the warp and of 60 pounds in the filling. The weight of the cotton cloth covering shall not fall below the specified weight by more than 5 percent. The raw materials used in the manufacture of the cotton cloth shall be raw cotton, cotton comber waste, cotton card strip waste, or combination thereof. The other physical characteristics of the cloth shall be equal to those in such material for industrial purposes.
Source: New York Standard Specifications, 2024 Edition. Pages 969–989 of 1,264.