226 c. All bolts, nuts, and washers shall be furnished with a marking that readily identifies their manufacturer. The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with an example of such marking and the manufacturer’ s certification for each bolt, nut, and washer supplied to the project. The Contractor shall ensure that two samples from each rota - tional capacity lot, each sample consisting of one bolt, nut, washer, and DTI (if used on the project), are submitted to the Department for testing, and are accompanied by all documentation. Documentation shall indicate the results of all tests and processes performed on the hardware, the name of the testing facility, address where the tests were performed and the date of testing. Test results of bolts and nuts shall also indicate the lot num - ber of the product. Bolts, nuts, and washers from different rotational-capacity lots shall not be shipped in the same container. In addition, shipping containers shall be marked with the rotational-capacity test lot number of the product supplied. SECTION 227—STEEL GRID FLOORING
227.01 Description
These specifications cover plant-fabricated steel for use as a portion of a bridge deck.
227.02 Materials
a.Steel shall conform to ASTM A709, Grade 36, except that material which is not galvanized shall have a copper content of at least 0.2 percent.
b.Concrete for filling steel grid floors shall conform to Section 217 for Class A3, maximum aggregate size No. 7.
227.03 Detail Requirements
a.Open flooring shall be galvanized in accordance with ASTM A123.
b.Painting, when specified or permitted by the Engineer, shall be performed in accordance with Section 411 except that the Department will allow dipping to coat the flooring. SECTION 228—STEEL PILES
228.01 Description
These specifications cover steel fabricated to a shape that will act as a foundation for a structure. The Contractor shall ensure one copy of each applicable mill analysis accompanies the corresponding steel piles shipped to the project and shall supply the Engineer three additional copies of the mill analysis.226.02 227228.02—Detail Requirements
a.H-piles: H-piles shall be structural carbon steel conforming to ASTM A709, Grade 36.
b.Shell Piles: Welded shells shall be fabricated with butt welds only. End plates and other fittings shall be fabricated from the same material used for the shell or from steel conforming to ASTM A709, Grade 36.
1.Steel for Type A shells shall be classification SAE 1010 with a yield point of at least 50,000 pounds per square inch. Shells shall be fluted and consist of a cylindrical upper section(s) and a lower section having a diameter diminishing at the rate of at least 1/8 but not more than 1/4 inch per foot. The lower section shall have a welded point with a diameter of at least 8 inches.
2.Steel for Type B shells shall conform to ASTM A252, Grade 1, 2, or 3. Shells shall be straight pipe having bottoms closed with end plates at least 3/4 inch in thickness and a diameter not more than 1/2 inch greater than the outside diameter of the shell.
3.Steel for Type C shells shall conform to ASTM A569 or A366. Shells shall be helically corrugated and cylindrical in the section and shall diminish in diameter toward the point by stepping at regular intervals at the rate of approximately 1 inch per step or at an average rate of at least 1/8 but not more than 1/4 inch per foot. The lower section shall have a welded point with a diameter of at least 8 inches.
4.Steel for Type D shells shall be classification SAE 1010 with a yield point of at least 50,000 pounds per square inch. Shells shall be helically corrugated and of a constant cylindrical sec - tion or shall diminish uniformly in diameter at the rate of at least 1/8 but not more than 1/4 inch per foot. Bottoms shall have ends closed with plates at least 3/4 inch in thickness and not more than 1/2 inch greater in diameter than the outside diameter of the shell. Shells diminishing in diameter shall have welded points with a diameter of at least 8 inches.
c.Steel Sheet Piles: Steel sheet piles shall conform to ASTM A328. SECTION 229—ALUMINUM ALLOY
229.01 Description
These specifications cover aluminum alloy products designed in shapes and compositions to serve a specific purpose, such as a sign panel, post, or conduit, including necessary fasteners.
229.02 Detail Requirements
a.Sheets and plates shall conform to ASTM B209, alloy 6061 T6, 6061 T651, 5052-H32, 5052-H34, 3003-H14, or 5086-H116/H32. Aluminum sign panels shall be alloy 5052-H32, 5052-H34, 5052- H38, or 6061-T6.
b.Bars, rods, and wire shall conform to ASTM B211, alloy 6061-T6 or 6061-T651.229.02
Source: Virginia Road and Bridge Specifications, 2020 Edition. Pages 254–254 of 1,065.