714-99 for Site Manager Use
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The Basis Of Acceptance requirements contained in §704 -03 shall apply.
714-99 for Site Manager Use
SECTION 715 - CASTINGS, FORGINGS AND METALS (Last Revised January, 2017 )
715-01 Structural Steel
SCOPE. This specification covers structural steels used in bridge construction that have a minimum specified yield point of 70 ksi, or less. Steel ordered under this specification may be subject to stress in any direction. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. The manufacture, testing, mill inspection and delivery of structural steel shall comply with the requiremen ts of the applicable ASTM Specifications except as modified herein. Requirements for shop inspection of plates and shapes, and provisions for rejection or shop repair of plates and shapes because of rejectable surface or internal discontinuities, are desc ribed in the New York State Steel Construction Manual (SCM).
A.Steels to be Furnished. The contract documents will indicate, by ASTM designation, the steel to be used in specific portions of the structure. If the ASTM designation is not indicated in the contract documents, the type to be furnished shall meet the requirements of ASTM A709 -50. All structural steel plates and shapes used in areas subject to tensile stress as designated in the contract documents, or as listed herein, shall meet the minimum Charpy V -Notch toughness requirements. The Contractor shall submit an RFI to the DCES in the event of uncertainty as to the state of stress in a component. The following Structural Steel shall meet the minimum notch toughness requirements:
1.Tension flanges and webs of girders, floorbeams and stringers, floorbeam and stringer connection angles, splice plates and lateral gusset plates welded to members in areas subject to tensile stress.
2.Curved girder diaphragms
3.Truss chords and diagonals, floorbeam and stringer connection angles, cantilever brackets, splice plates, and vertical gusset plates.
4.Components used to repair or reinforce existing steel if the components are subjected to tensile stress.
5.Plates and shapes of specified thickness which are subject to design tensile stress used in overhead sign structures in accordance with §644 -2.01. TESTS. Physical (mechanical) tests and chemical analysis shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable ASTM designation, except as modified herein.
A.Charpy V -Notch (CVN) Testing. Material sampling shall be performed in accordance with ASTM A673 Standard Specification for Sampling Procedure for Impact Testing of Structural Steel . Testing methodology and reporting will be in accordance with ASTM A370 Standard Test Methods and
715-02 Steel Castings
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 Definitions for Mechanical Testing of Steel Products . Minimum energy values and testing frequency shall be based on whether the components are fracture -critical or not. For material that is required to be shop inspected, Mill Test Reports (MTRs) shall be provided to the shop inspector, for forwarding to the DCES. For material that is not required to be shop inspected, Mill Test Reports (MTRs) s hall be provided to the Engineer.
1.Fracture -Critical Members (FCM). Testing frequency and CVN toughness values will be provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 904 of the SCM. If the ASTM material specification for Temperature Zone 2 ha s a toughness requirement that differs from the SCM minimums, then the higher value will govern.
2.Non-FCM Material . The minimum toughness values will be in accordance with the ASTM specification for the given material, Temperature Zone 2. Testing shal l be at the “H” frequency. For steels where the CVN toughness is not specified in ASTM, minimum CVN values will depend on yield stress, High Performance designation and plate thickness, as shown in Table 715 - 01-1 Table 715 -01-1 Charpy V -Notch Impact R equirements Yield Stress (ksi)/ Performance Designation Plate thickness (in.) Min Energy (ft -lbs) below 50 any 15 @ 40°F 50 To 2 incl. 15 @ 40°F 50 Over 2 to 4 20 @ 40°F HPS 50 To 4 incl. 20 @ 10°F HPS 70 To 4 incl. 25 @ -10°F BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Materials that are shop inspected by the Department will be accepted on the basis of conformance with the material requirements and traceability criteria in accordance with Section 508 of the SCM. Materials that are not shop inspected will be accepted on the basis of acceptable Mill Test Reports and a visual inspection by the Engineer. Buy America requirements apply.
715-02 Steel Castings
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for steel casting for highway bridges. GENERAL. Steel castings shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A27. Unless otherwise specified, all steel castings shall be Grade 70 -40, Class 1. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS .
A.Fracture. Test specimens shall show a fracture having a silky or fine granu lar structure throughout.
B.Testing. Additional supplemental testing, as noted in ASTM A27, may be required by the contract documents.
715-03 Aluminum Castings
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 C. Structural Defects. Steel castings shall be true to pattern in form and dimensions, without sharp unfilleted angl es, or corners, and shall be free of pouring faults, sponginess, cracks, blow holes and other defects in positions affecting their strength and value for the service intended. Blow holes appearing upon finished castings shall be so located that a straight line laid in any direction will not cut a total length of cavity greater than 1 inch in any 12 inches, nor shall any single blow hole exceed 1 inch in any dimension or have an area greater than 1/2 square inch. Blow holes shall not have a depth injuriously affecting the strength of the casting as determined by the Deputy Chief Engineer (Structures). Minor defects which do not impair the strength may, with the approval of the Deputy Chief Engineer (Structures), be welded by an approved process. The defects s hall be removed to solid metal by drilling, grinding, or air -carbon arc gouging followed by grinding. After welding, the castings shall be heat treated again if required by the approved repair procedure. Castings which have been, or are being, welded witho ut prior approval of the repair welding procedure will be rejected. Large castings may be subjected to non -destructive tests if required by the Contract Documents. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Acceptance will be based upon shop inspection at the manufacturing p lant by representatives of the Department, or on the basis of inspection by the Engineer. Certified copies of the results of the chemical and physical tests shall be submitted as required under the provisions of “Basis of Acceptance ” in 715 -01, Structural Steel. Buy America Requirements Apply.
715-03 Aluminum Castings
SCOPE. This specification covers the requirements for various aluminum alloys and shapes. GENERAL. Aluminum castings shall conform to the requirements of ASTM Speci fications as shown in the following table, and as modified herein and by the plans and specifications. TABLE 715 -03 ALUMINUM CASTINGS Commercial Specification Alloy & Temper ASTM Alloy & Temper ASTM Specification Product B443.0 -F S5A-F B108 Permanent Mold Castings B443.0 -F S5A-F B26 Sand Castings A356.0(modified)1 SG 70 -B(modified)1 B108 Permanent Mold Castings 356.0 -T6 SG 70A -T6 B26 Sand Castings 356.0 -F SG 70A -F B26 Sand Castings 360.0 SG 100 -B B85 Die Castings A712.0 ZG 61 -B B26 Sand Castings NOTE: 1. Where this material is required, castings shall be solution treated and aged to produce the following mechanical properties (Yield strength need not be determined unless ordered by the Deputy Chief Engineer (Technical Services)): Ultimate Tensile Stren gth 25 ksi min. Yield Strength (0.2 percent offset) 18 ksi min. Elongation (measured with gage length of four times the diameter of the specimen.) 6 percent min. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS .
715-04 Wrought Aluminum
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 A. Quality. The castings shall be of uniform quality and condition, free from cracks, blow holes, porous places, hard spots, or shrinkage defects which affect the suitability of the castings for their intended use. Before inspection the castings shall be smooth and clean.
B.Heat Treatment. Casting shall be heat treated in such a manner as to produce material which will conform to the properties specified herein with the approved uniformity. Castings to be used as bridge railing posts shall be produced under radiographic control. This shall consist of radiographic examination of castings until proper foundry technique, which will produce castings consistently free from harmful internal defects, is established for each mold. Production castings shall be examined as necessary to ensure mainte nance of satisfactory quality. Tension test specimens shall be machined from integrally cast test coupons extending sufficiently from one side of the base of the posts to obtain a 0.35 inch diameter test specimen as defined in “Methods of Tension Testing of Metallic Materials ” ASTM E8, with the exception that the radii at the ends of the reduced section shall not be less than 1/2 inch. The method of test and determination of tensile properties shall be in accordance with ASTM E8. A minimum of one percent of the posts in any lot, but not less than one, shall be sampled for tensile testing. For the purpose of sampling, a lot shall consist of not more than 1000 pounds of clean castings when produced from a batch type furnace charged with one heat of ingot of known analysis or not more than 1 ton of clean castings when produced from one continuous furnace in not more than 8 consecutive hours. If the results of any tensile test do not conform to the requirements prescribed, two additional tests shall be taken from the same group of castings, an d the average of the three tests must meet the requirements. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. This material is accepted on the basis of a Material Certification as described in “Basis of Acceptance, ” 715-01 except as follows, when the material is used in:
A.Bridge Railings. Accepted on the basis of shop inspection by the Department in accordance with Department directives.
B.Fencing. Accepted on the basis of samples secured in accordance with Department directives.
715-04 Wrought Aluminum
SCOPE. This specification covers the requirements for various aluminum alloys and shapes. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
A.Physical & Chemical Requirements. Wrought aluminum shall conform to the requirements of ASTM specifications as shown in Table 715 -04 and as modifi ed herein and by the plans and specifications. Each piece shall be marked with the manufacturer's name or trade mark and with alloy and temper designations in the manner described in the pertinent ASTM specifications. When a clad material is specified, it shall be clad on both sides unless specified otherwise.
B.Mechanical Properties. When alloy 6061 -T94 is required by the plans or specifications, it shall be defined as that temper which will produce in the wire the following mechanical properties after weaving:
1.minimum ultimate tensile strength: 54 ksi
715-05 Iron Castings
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 2. minimum tensile yield strength: 47 ksi BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. This material will be accepted on the basis of a Material Certification except when this material is used in Bridge Railing when it will be accepted on the basis of shop inspection by the Department in accord ance with Department directives, or Fencing when it will be accepted on the basis of samples received in accordance with Departmental directives. TABLE 715 -04 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS PRODUCT ALLOY & TEMPERS ASTM SPEC. Sheet and Plate 1100 -0 2024 -T4 3003 -H14 3004 -H38 5052 -H32, -H38 5154 -H38 6061 -T6 7075 -T6 ALCLAD 2024 -T3,-T42 ALCLAD 6061 -T6 B209 B209 B209 B209 B209 B209 B209 B209 B209 Wire 1100 -H38 3003 -H14 5052 -H38 6061 -T941 B211 B211 B211 B211 Bars and Rod 2024 -T4 6061 -T6 B211 B211 Extruded Bars and Rods and Shapes 5154 -0 6061 -T6 6063 -T5 B221 B221 B221 Extruded Shapes 6063 -T6 6005 -T5 6351 -T6 B211 B211 B211 Drawn Seamless Tube 6061 -T6 6063 -T832 B210 B210 Extruded Tube 6061 -T6 B241 Pipe 6061 -T6 6063 -T6 B241 B241 Structural Shapes, Rolled or Extruded 6061 -T6 B308 Welding Rods and Bare Electrodes 4043 -O 5154 -0 Not ASTM2 Not ASTM2 NOTES: 1. See Mechanical Properties.
2.Available from American Welding Society.
715-05 Iron Castings
SCOPE. This specification covers material requirements for iron castings. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Iron castings shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M 105, Class 30B or Class 35B, or ASTM A48, Class 30.
715-06 Steel Forgings
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 FABRICATION. Castings shall be true to pattern in form and dimensions, free from pouring faults, sponginess, cracks, blow holes and other defects at locations affecting their strength and value for the service intended. Castings shall be boldly filleted at angles and the arrises shall be sharp and perfect. Castings having blow holes plugged or filled with putty or cement of any kind will be rejected. Grates, covers and curb boxes shall have continuous, full, and uniform bearing contact with their corresponding frames and shall be non -rocking when in place and under the influence of traffic or other loads. Methods that are permissible to achieve secure non -rocking fit between grates, covers and their corresponding frames are: • Ground mating surfaces • Machined and milled mating surfaces ( horizontal and/or vertical). All cast gratings, covers, frames and curb boxes shall be free of any coatings unless specified otherwise. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Iron castings conforming to the requirements of Standard Sheets “Cast Manhole Frames, Grates an d Covers ” and “Cast Frames and Curb Boxes and Welded Frames ” will be accepted in accordance with the procedural directives of the Department. Buy America Requirements Apply.
715-06 Steel Forgings
MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Steel forgings shall conform to th e requirements of ASTM A668 Class C (CH), F (FH), or other class approved by the DCES. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Acceptance of this material will be in accordance with procedural directives of the Department. Buy America Requirements Apply.
715-07 Proof Loaded Iron Castings
SCOPE. This specification covers material and testing requirements for proof loaded iron castings. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Iron castings shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M306, except for gray iron may be class 30B or class 35B and ductile iron shall have a minimum yield strength of 50 ksi. Castings shall be true to pat tern in form and dimensions, free from pouring faults, sponginess, cracks, blow holes and other defects at locations affecting their strength and value for the service intended, and shall not be galvanized. Grates, covers and curb boxes shall have continuo us, full, and uniform bearing contact with their corresponding frames and shall be non -rocking when in place and under the influence of traffic or other loads. Methods that are permissible to achieve secure non -rocking fit between grates, covers and their corresponding frames are: • Ground mating surfaces • Machined and milled mating surfaces (horizontal and/or vertical). All gratings, covers, frames and curb boxes shall be free of any coatings unless specified otherwise. Castings shall be boldly filleted at angles, and the arrises shall be sharp and perfect. Castings having blow -holes plugged or filled with putty or cement of any kind will be rejected.
715-07 Proof Loaded Iron Castings
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 A. Materials Details. All dimensions, including specified tolerances, in the Material Details shall subst antially comply with the dimensions specified on the relevant standard sheets. The class of gray iron and yield strength of ductile iron shall be clearly identified on the drawings.
B.Testing Facility. The Department will conduct the proof load testing for acceptance of the design. SAMPLES AND SUBMISSIONS. The manufacturer/supplier shall provide the following to the Materials Bureau before any testing can begin: • Two (2) copies of the Material Details for each iron casting to be approved • Two ( 2) samples of each cast article to be load tested • One (1) sample of corresponding approved frame, grate, or cover, and any nuts and bolts required for assembly • Two (2) tension test specimens cast within an hour of casting each of the test samples and mach ined as per AASHTO M 105 Type B. It is the manufacturer/supplier =s responsibility to remove in an expedient manner all supplied material from the Department =s premises after the tests are done.
A.Failure Criteria. The design of an iron casting will be rejected if the following conditions are not met:
1.Permanent Set. This criterion applies to cast iron grate and cover. The maximum permanent set in any article, measured relative to a fixed horizontal plane, shall not exceed the lesser of 1/8 inch or 1/150 of the clear opening.
2.Cracks. All articles will be inspected after the completion of each test. No part of any article shall break or have any cracks.
B.Retests and Re -submissions. If the dimensions of the article(s) do not comply w ith the dimensions given in the Material Details, either new article(s) or new Details shall be submitted at the manufacturer's option. Upon failure under proof loading no retests will be allowed. Complete new designs shall be submitted for further testi ng. BASIS OF APPROVAL. Material Details shall be prepared and submitted to the Director of Materials Bureau for approval. The articles will be proof -load tested in accordance to the Department's Test Method "Proof Loading of Cast Iron Frames, Grates, C overs and Curb Boxes", a copy of which may be obtained from the Director of Materials Bureau. After the proof -load tests are successful and the drawings are approved, the manufacturer's name, Material Details and approval date will be placed on the Depart ment=s Approved List. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Cast iron frames, grates, covers and curb boxes will be accepted at the project site based on the manufacturer's name appearing on the Approved List, conformance to the approved Material Details, and a Material Certification. Buy America Requirements Apply . For each type of casting supplied, the following shall be provided to the Engineer:
A.Material Certification. The manufacturer or supplier shall provide certification that every piece of cast iron frame, grate, cover and curb box supplied was manufactured in accordance with these specifications and the approved Material Details.
715-08 (Vacant)
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4
B.Material Details. One copy of the approved Material Details, as referenced on the Approved List.
715-08 (Vacant)
715-09 Malleable Iron Castings
SCOPE. Malleable Iron Castings shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A47. The Grade shall be Grade 32510. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Castings shall be true to pattern in form and dimensions, free from pouring faults, spongi ness, cracks, blow holes and other defects in positions affecting their strength and value for the service intended. The casting shall be boldly filleted at angles and the arrises shall be sharp and perfect. The surface shall have a standard quality finish . When galvanizing is required, it shall be in accordance with 719 -01 Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods , Type II. Particular care shall be exercised so as not to embrittle malleable castings when galvanizing. All galvanized castings shall meet specif ication requirements after galvanizing. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Acceptance of this material will be in accordance with procedural directives of the Department. Buy America Requirements Apply.
715-10 (Vacant)
715-11 Metal Bin Type Retaining Wall
SCOPE. This specification covers the material and quality requirements for metal bin -type retaining walls. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS .
A.Base Metal. The base metal for all components except fasteners shall be manufactured by the open hearth, basic oxygen process or electric furnace process and shall conform to the requirements of AASHTO M218. Base metal for the fasteners shall conform to the require ments of ASTM A307. FABRICATION .
A.Details. All members shall be so fabricated that members of the same nominal size shall be freely interchangeable. No drilling, punching or drifting to correct defects in manufacture will be permitted. Any units havin g holes improperly punched shall be replaced by the Contractor at no expense to the State. The members in the wall shall conform to the gages, surface treatments and descriptions in Table 715-11, as well as the gages and dimensions shown in the plans. All materials receiving the Type IV surface treatment shall have a nominal zinc coating weight of 2.0 oz/sf such that the minimum check limits for the triple -spot and single -spot tests shall be 2.0 oz/sf and 1.8 oz/sf respectively.
B.Configuration. Walls sh all consist of a series of pairs of columns, one column in each pair being in the plane of the wall face and the other column being in the plane of the rear of the wall, with the pair of columns spaced longitudinally with overlapping S -shaped facing and re ar members (stringers) and transversely with overlapping U -shaped tie -members (spacers). All necessary bolts and appurtenances shall be furnished to form a continuous closed -face wall of connected bins.
715-12 (Vacant)
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The metal bin -type retaining wall members will be accepted on the basis of the Material Certification and the Engineer's inspection. Buy America Requirements Apply. TABLE 715 -11 METAL BIN TYPE RETAINING WALL DETAILS Name Gage Surface Treatment Description Column Column Cap Stringer Stiffener Stringer Connecting Channel Spacer Bottom Spacer Base Plate 5/8 in dia. nuts 5/8 in dia. nuts 5/8 in dia. Spring nuts 8 16,14,12,10 16,14,12 16,14,12 ¼ in
719-01 Type IV
719-01 Type IV
719-01 Type IV
719-01 Type IV
719-01 Type I
719-01 Type IV
719-01 Type IV
719-01 Type I
719-01 Type II
719-01 Type II
None Vertical Member, Front & Back Cover for front Column Top flange return Horizontal Longitudinal members, front & rear Connector, Stringer to Column Horizontal Transverse member Special bottom transverse member All connections All connections All connections
715-12 (Vacant)
715-13 Prefabricated Adjustment Rings, Frames and Utility Valve Risers
FOR DRAINAGE UNITS, MANHOLES AND UTILITIES SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements and fabrication of adjustment rings, frames and utility valve risers for drainage structures, manholes and utilities. The adjustment rings, frames and utility valve risers shall consist of one of the fo llowing types unless otherwise approved by the Director, Materials Bureau: RINGS .
A.Type AR1 . Single Height Segmented Unit
B.Type AR2 . Single Height - One Cut Unit
C.Type AR 3. Single Height - Solid Unit FRAMES .
A.Type AF1 . Single Height Segmented Unit
B.Type AF2 . Single Height Solid Unit UTILITY VALVE RISERS .
A.Type UVR1 . Single Height - Solid Ring Unit
B.Type UVF 1. Single Height - Solid Frame Unit MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS . All adjustment rings, frames and utility valve risers shall be fabricated from steel, iron castings, a combination of these two materials, or an alternative material or materials as approved by the Director of the Materials Bureau.
715-13 Prefabricated Adjustment Rings, Frames and Utility Valve Risers for
DRAINAGE UNITS, MANHOLES AND UTILITIES NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 The steel used for fabrication of rings, frames and utility valve risers shall meet the requirements of ASTM A709 -36, A108, A242 or equivalent. If cast iron is used, the cast iron units shall be iron castings meeting the requirements of 715 -05, Iron Castings . All welding shall meet the requirements of the New York State Steel Cons truction Manual. All bolts, nuts, washers and threaded studs shall be stainless steel meeting the requirements of ASTM A240 or equivalent. FABRICATION. All adjustment rings, frames and utility valve risers shall be designed to allow full bearing of the unit on the existing frame seat. Designs shall include a clamping device capable of securing the adjustment ring, frame or utility valve riser to the existing frame. Alternate methods of securing the rings, frames and utility valve risers to the existing frame shall be approved by the Director, Materials Bureau. All adjustment rings, frames and utility valve risers shall be reinforced to prevent bending during construction and routine service. Steel rings, frames and utility valve risers shall be galvani zed in accordance with 719 -01 Galvanized Coatings and Repair Methods . When steel rings, frames and utility valve risers contain no component parts which are less than 1/4 inch in thickness, they may be coated with a bituminous base or coal tar product and will not require galvanizing. Any alternate coating system shall be approved by the Director, Materials Bureau. Cast iron rings, frames and utility valve risers do not require any galvanizing, but may instead be coated with a bituminous based or coal tar product approved by the Director, Materials Bureau.
A.Rings
1.Type AR1 - Single Height Segmented Unit. This ring shall consist of two or more radial segments which may be adjusted to open and close the diameter of the ring. When fully expanded the r ing shall bear firmly against the sidewalls and seat of the existing manhole frame.
2.Type AR2 - Single Height - One Cut Unit. This ring shall consist of a single circular unit which is cut through its circumference at one point. The ring shall include an adjusting device that shall enable the ring to be expanded to bear firmly against the sidewalls and seat of the existing manhole frame.
3.Type AR3 - Single Height - Solid Unit. This ring shall consist of a solid unit with no cuts or openings in its circumference. The diameter of this ring is not field adjustable, unless approved by the Materials Bureau..
B.Frames
1.Type AF1 - Single Height Segmented Unit. This frame shall consist of a rectangular, segmented unit which is adjustable for length and width. When expanded the frame shall bear firmly against the sidewalls and seat of the existing frame.
2.Type AF2 - Single Height Solid Unit. This frame shal l consist of a solid rectangular unit with fixed lengths and widths.
C.Utility Valve Risers
1.Type UVR1 - Single Height Solid Ring Unit. This unit shall consist of a solid ring with no cuts or openings along its length.
2.Type UVF1 - Single Height Solid Frame Unit. This unit shall consist of a solid rectangular with fixed lengths and widths.
715-14 High Strength Bo Lts, Nuts and Washers
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 BASIS OF APPROVAL. The manufacturer or supplier shall prepare and submit Materials Details and the appropriate material in accordance w ith the procedural directives of the Materials Bureau. Upon approval by the Materials Bureau, the name of the manufacturer or supplier along with the drawing number and date assigned to the approved Material Details will be placed on the Approved List. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. The Contractor shall provide two copies of the approved Material Details to the Engineer as evidence of acceptability for the product at least 10 days prior to its use. Buy America Requirements Apply.
715-14 High Strength Bolts, Nuts and Washers
SCOPE. This specification covers the requirements for high -strength steel bolts, nuts and washers used for structural steel connections. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. The bolts, nuts and washers shall conform to the provisions of ASTM F3125 GRADE A325 , A563, & F436, respectively; and 715 -01except as modified herein.
A.Bolt and Nut Dimensions. Bolt and nut dimensions shall conform to the current requirements of ASME B18.2.6. Alternate fasteners which differ in dimensions from those spe cified by the ASME may be used provided that the body diameter and bearing areas under the head and nut, or their equivalent areas, are not less than those of the same nominal dimensions specified by the ASME, and that approval for the use is given by the DCES.
C.Washer Dimensions. Circular washers shall be flat and smooth and their nominal dimensions shall conform to the dimensions given in Table 715 -14. Beveled washers for American Standard beams and channels shall be square or rectangular, shall have an average thickness of 5/16 inch, and shall conform to the dimensions and taper in thickness given in Table 715 -14. TESTS AND ACCEPTANCE. Tests and acceptance of high strength bolts, nuts and washers will be as described in section 10 of the SCM. Buy A merica Requirements Apply. TABLE 715 -14 WASHER DIMENSIONS1 Circular Washers Beveled Washer for American Standard Beams and Channels Bolt Size Nominal Outside Diam.2 Nominal Diam. of hole Thickness Min. Max. Min. Side Dimensions Slope, or Taper in Thickness 1/2 1 1/16 17/32 0.097 0.177 1 3/4 1:6 5/8 1 5/16 21/32 0.122 0.177 1 3/4 1:6 3/4 1 1/32 13/16 0.122 0.177 1 3/4 1:6 7/8 1 3/4 15/16 0.136 0.177 1 3/4 1:6 1 1/16 0.136 0.177 1 3/4 1:6 1 1/8 2 1/4 1 1/4 0.136 0.177 2 1/4 1:6 1 1/4 2 1/2 1 3/8 0.136 0.177 2 1/4 1:6 1 3/8 2 3/4 1 1/2 0.136 0.177 2 1/4 1:6 1 1/2 1 5/8 0.136 0.177 2 1/4 1:6 1 3/4 3 3/8 1 7/8 0.1783 0.283 - - 2 3 3/4 2 1/8 0.178 0.28 - - Over 2 to 4 incl. 2D-1/2 D+1/8 0.244 0.344 - -
715-15 Pins and Rollers
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 NOTES: 1. Dimensions in inches.
2.May be exceeded by 1/4 inch
3.3/16 inch nominal.
4.1/4 inch nominal.
715-15 Pins and Rollers
SCOPE. This specification covers steel pins and rollers used in bridge construction. GENERAL. The material furnished for pins and rollers shall conform to the following requirements:
A.Pins and rollers designed for a minimum yield stress of 36 ksi shall conform to ASTM A668, Class D
B.Pins and rollers designed for a minimum yield stress of 50 ksi shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A668, Class F
C.Any pin or roller greater than 12 inches in diameter shall be furnished in conformance with the requirements of ASTM A668, Class G. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Tests are to be performed as required in the applicable ASTM Designation. Certified copies of the results of the specified tests are to be furnished as described in “Basis of Acceptance, ” of 715 -01 Structural Steel . Acceptance of mate rial will be based on satisfactory test results and dimensional compliance with the contract documents. Buy America Requirements Apply.
715-16 Stainless Steel Connecting Products
SCOPE. This specification covers stainless steel bolts, nuts, washers, and set screws used in the construction of sign structures. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS.
A.Stainless steel connecting products shall conform to the following:
1.Hex bolts designed for 85 ksi minimum yield strength shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A1 93, Grade B6 (AISI 410).
2.Nuts for Grade B6 bolts shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A194, Grade B6 (AISI 416).
3.Hex bolts and U -bolts designed for 30 ksi minimum yield strength shall be either AISI 304 or 305 stainless steel conforming to the requirements of ASTM A193, Grade B8 or Grade B8P, Class 1.
4.Hex bolts and U -bolts designed for 100 ksi minimum yield strength shall be either AISI 304 or 305 stainless steel conforming to the requirements of ASTM A193, Grade B8 or Grade B8P, Class 2.
5.Nuts for Grade B8 or Grade B8P bolts shall conform to the r equirements of ASTM A194, Grade B8 (AISI 304).
6.Flat washers shall be circular, flat, smooth, and fabricated from material conforming to the
715-17 Steel Sheeting
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 requirements of ASTM A167 (AISI 302B (UNS S30215) or ASTM A240 (AISI 302 or 304 (UNS S30200 or S30400))).
7.Lock washers shall be fabricated in accordance with ANSI B18.21.1 from material conforming to the requirements of ASTM A313 (AISI 302, 304, or 305 (UNS S30200, S30400, or S30500)) with a hardness Rc 35 -43.
8.Set screws shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A320, Grade B8F (AISI 303).
B.Cleaning. Following heat treatment, all stainless steel connecting products shall be descaled and cleaned in accordance with the requirements of ASTM A380. After cleaning and descaling the stainless steel hardwa re shall be passivated. Stainless steel hardware with a black or speckled rusty appearance is acceptable provided the discoloration does not run when installed.
C.Delivery. All stainless steel connecting products shall be delivered to the project site no less than 30 days prior to utilization of the hardware to allow ample time for sampling and testing. SAMPLING AND TESTING. Stainless steel connecting products will be sampled at the project site or supply location. Sampling and testing will be in acc ordance with procedural directives of the Materials Bureau. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Stainless steel connecting products will be accepted in stock -lot quantities at the project site or supplier's location in accordance with procedural directives of the Materials Bureau. Grade B8 bolts less than 3/8 inch in diameter will be accepted base d on chemical properties only. Buy America Requirements Apply.
715-17 Steel Sheeting
SCOPE. This section provides the material and quality requirements for steel sheeting. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Steel sheeting shall meet the requirements of §715 -01 Structural Steel and the requirements of ASTM A328M. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. This material will be accepted on the basis of a material certification as described in Basis of Acceptance §715 -01 Structural Steel. Buy America Requirements Apply to all permanent and interim applications. Temporary steel which is not removed after completion of the work is considered a permanent application .
715-18 Soldier Piles
SCOPE. This section provides the material and quality requirements for soldier piles. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. Soldier piles shall meet the requirements of §715 -01 Structural Steel except that the use of ASTM A588M is prohibited. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. This material will be accepted on the basis of a ma terial certification as described in Basis of Acceptance 715 -01 Structural Steel. Buy America Requirements Apply to all permanent and interim applications. Temporary steel which is not removed after completion of the work is considered a permanent applica tion.
715-99 for Site Manager Use
716-01 Thru 716 -02 (Vacant)
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) May 1, 202 4 VOLUME 4 SECTION 716 - BEARINGS AND EXPANSION PLATES (Last Revised May, 2016 )
716-01 Thru 716 -02 (Vacant)
716-03 Polyether Urethane Structural Element
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements for Polyether Urethane Structural Element . GENERAL. The polyether urethane structural element used in the construction of disc -design bearings shall be molded from a polyether urethane compound. MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS. The physical propert ies of the polyether urethane shall conform to the requirements of Table 716 -03-1. TABLE 716 -03-1 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF POLYETHER URETHANE STRUCTURAL ELEMENT Physical Property ASTM Test Method Requirements Min. Max. Hardness, Type D Durometer D2240 57 67 Tensile Stress, psi1 At 100% elongation At 300% elongation³ D412 ------ Tensile Strength, psi1 D412 5000 --- Ultimate Elongation, %1 D412 220 --- Compression Set1,2, % D395 --- 40 NOTES: 1. 10% deviation from specified values is permissible.
2.22 hours at 158°F
3.Only required if 300% is attained SAMPLING AND TESTING. TABLE 716 -03-2 POLYETHER URETHANE SAMPLING AND TESTING REQUIREMENTS Test Performed By Samples Required Physical Properties Polyether Urethane Rotational Element (except compression set) Materials Bureau One 10 x 15 inch sheet of polyether urethane material (thickness of 1/16 - 1/8 inch) per lot.1 Compression Set of Polyether Urethane Rotation Element Materials Bure au One 4 x 4 inch sheet of polyether urethane material, molded or cut to the thickness requirements of ASTM D395, Method B.2 NOTES:
1.All submitted sample sheets of polyether urethane material shall be certified by the bearing manufacturer as having been taken from the same batch of polyether urethane material as was used in the actual production bearings.
2.The manufacturer shall have the option of supplying four (4) die cut specimens in accordance with ASTM D395, Method B. All submitted specimens of polyether urethane material shall be certified by the bearing manufacturer as having been taken from the same batch of polyether urethane material as was used in the actual production bearings. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. Polyether Urethane Structu ral Element will be considered for acceptance in lot quantities in accordance with the procedural directives of the Materials Bureau.
Source: New York Standard Specifications, 2024 Edition. Pages 1044–1056 of 1,264.