1016.1DESCRIPTION —This work is the construction of barrier protective fences , sidewalk protective
fences, and railroad protective fences.
1016.2MATERIAL—Before fabrication, submit shop drawings for review and acceptance.
ASTM F626, or aluminized, conforming to ASTM A491. Certify as specified in Section 106.03(b)3.
Heavy Industrial Steel Fence Pipe ASTM F1043 Grade IC 50,000 pounds per square inch minimum yield strength) with plain ends. Substitution of High Streng th ASTM F1083 Grade 83000 (83,000 pounds per square inch yield strength) Schedule 40 pipe is allowed at no additional cost to the Department. Fittings and hardware as specified in Section 1110.02(a). Certify as specified in Section 106.03(b)3.
1016.3CONSTRUCTION—As shown on the Standard Drawings and as follows:
compound, before erection. Use caulking compound to seal openings between metal surfaces and concrete after erection and alignment. Fasten fabric to the line posts, top and bottom rails, and brace rails, using tie wires spaced not more than 24 inches apart; fasten to end and corner posts using 3/16 -inch by 3/8 -inch stretcher bar bands. Use stretcher bars with square edges attached by t hreading through the fabric, attached with clamps, or attached by other positive mechanical means. Use brace bands and stretcher bar bands 1/8 inch by 1 inch, with 3/8-inch diameter by 1 1/2 inches long, non-removable bolts. Do not use bent or damaged posts or rails. Place moisture -proof post tops. Position line -post tops to pass the top rail through the post tops. Place top rails in 20 -foot lengths, with couplings or expansion devices joining the lengths to form a continuous brace for each stretch of fence. Fasten top rails to end and corner posts by means of rail ends and brace bands. Use brace rails at end and corner posts, midway between the top and bottom rail, extending from the end or corner post to the adjacent line posts. Fasten bottom rails and brace rails to end, to corner, and to line posts, using rail ends, brace ends, and brace bands. Place truss rods, 3/8 inch in diameter, with turnbuckles, between the brace ends of the brace rail and the bottom rail.
1016.4MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT—Linear Foot
Measured from center -to-center of end posts. The Department will not deduct gaps at lighting pole foundations.
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