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1086SOUND BARRIERS

PA · 2026 Standard SpecificationsBook pages 11911195View official source ↗

1080. 2(b) 1080. 2(e) • High Load Multi -Rotational Bearings . Section 1111

(c)Nonshrink Grout. Use either a premixed, nonshrink grout, from a manufacturer listed in Bulletin 15

and certified as specified in Section 106.03(b)3, or mix as follows:

• One part Non -shrink Grout Admixture . Bulletin 15 . Certify as specified in Section 106.03(b)3.

• Two parts Cement, Type IP, IS or II . Section 701

• Three parts Fine Aggregate, Type A . Section 703.1

• Water . Section 720.1

Required minimum compressive strength:

• 1,000 pounds per square inch at 24 hours

• 4,000 pounds per square inch at 28 days

Combine dry materials in the mixer, then agitate to mix. Add water slowly and mix for 3 minutes or less, or according to the manufacturer's instructions. Mix as closely as possible to the site of the work and use each batch within 20 minutes. Do not retemper. Mold daily test cylinders according to PTM No. 521 . Test cylinders according to PTM No. 604 .

(d)Fabricated Structural Steel. Section 1105. At least 2 weeks before the start of fabrication, furnish

to the Inspector -in-Charge a complete list of the names and addresses of firms that are to fabricate or supply incidental, fabricated structural steel items to be used in conjunction w ith, or as a part of, the prestressed concrete members.

(e)Modified Mortar for Beam Seat Leveling. Use mortar from a manufacturer listed in the Miscellaneous

Section – Polymer Modified and Special Cements, Mortars, and Concrete in Bulletin 15 conforming to the following specifications:

• Polymer modified

• Non-shrink

• Non-sag consistency

• Application thickness range . 1/8 inch to 1/2 inch

• Properties Initial set time (AASHTO T 131) 1/2 hour minimum Compressive strength (AASHTO T 106) 2,500 pounds per square inch —24 hours 3,500 pounds per square inch —7 days 5,000 pounds per square inch —28 days

Slant shear bond test (ASTM C 882, Modified) 2,000 pounds per square inch —7 days

Freeze -thaw resistance (PTM No. 633 ) 8%—maximum loss by weight

Certify as specified in Section 106.03(b)3. 1080. 2(f) 1080. 3(c)

(f)Post -Tensioning Strand. Section 1108.02(g)
(g)Nonshrink Epoxy Grout for Shear Keys in Adjacent Prestressed Concrete Box Beam Bridges .

Use Nonshrink Epoxy Grout as specified below:

Required minimum compressive strength:

• 4,000 pounds per square inch at 24 hours

• 5,000 pounds per square inch at 28 days

1080.3CONSTRUCTION —

(a)General. The superstructure consists of all indicated portions of the bridge above the bridge seat

and includes bearings, bearings and anchors set in the substructure, abutment backwalls, cheekwalls, shear blocks, bridge drainage down to, but not including, the drain box, and portions of wings and

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications, 2026 Edition. Pages 11911195 of 1,522.