SECTION 736 - PERMANENT CORRUGATED METAL FORMS FOR BRIDGE SLABS
736-01 Permanent Corrugated Metal Forms for Bridge Slabs
SCOPE. This specification covers the material requirements, method of manufacturer, tests and basis of acceptance for Permanent corrugated Metal Forms for Bridge Slabs for use as described under '557 Superstructure Slabs, Sidewalks on Bridges, and Structural Approach Slabs.. MATERIALS. Forms and form supports shall conform to the latest specification for ASTM A653/A653M, Grades A thru E, Coating Designation G165. Fabrication shall be in conformance with ASTM A924/A924M. Prior to fabrication of forms the Contractors shall submit to the Engineer certification for conformity of steel and galvanizing to ASTM A653/A653M. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS.
A.The following shall govern the design of permanent corrugated metal stay-in place (S. I. P.) forms:
1.Design Span shall be the clear span of form plus 2 inches measured parallel to the form flutes.
2.Design Load shall be the sum of the weights of form, bar reinforcement, plastic concrete and 50 psf for construction loads.
3.Unit Working Stress shall not exceed 0.725 of the specified minimum yield strength of the material. In no case shall the unit working stress exceed 36 ksi.
4.Dead Load Deflection shall not exceed 1/180 of the form span or 1/2 inch, whichever is less.
5.Physical Design Properties shall be computed with the requirements of the American Iron and Steel Institute Specifications for the Design of Cold Formed Steel Structural Members, latest published edition.
B.Certification. For acceptance, the Contractor shall submit Manufacturer certification to the Engineer that all forms meet all design requirements stated in this section and all detail requirements shown on the plans.
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NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Section 700 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 4
C.Test. No testing will be required. BASIS OF ACCEPTANCE. All forms delivered to the job site must be accompanied by the manufacturer's certification that the materials used conform to ASTM A653/A653M as required by this section. Any forms delivered to the job site without such certification shall be rejected by the Engineer.
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Source: Standard Specifications (US Customary Units), 2026 (Jan) Edition. Pages 1471–1472 of 1,489. View official source ↗