Wisconsin WisDOT Standard Specifications (within FDM) — Section 513

Effective with the December 2018 Letting 281 2019 Standard Spec ifications Section 513 Railing

513.1Description

(1)This section describes providi ng railing fabricated from struc tural steel, steel structural tubing, steel

guardrail, or aluminum.

513.2Materials

513.2.1 General

(1)Furnish railing and railing components from a department-appro ved fabricator. A list of approved

fabricators is availabl e on the department's APL for structures under b ridge secondary metals.

(2)Conform to the department's certification method of acceptance , as defined in CMM 8-75.2 , for railing

and railing components. Furnish a certificate of compliance for miscellaneous hardware.

(3)Furnish chain link fence fabric with a bonded polyvinyl chlori de (PVC) coating and conforming to

ASTM F668, class 2B. Furnish fabric woven of 9-gauge wire in 2-inch diamond pattern mesh with both the top and bottom selvages knu ckled. Also provide PVC-coated t ies and tension bars conforming to ASTM F626.

(4)Furnish stainless steel nuts, bolts, anchor bolts, and washers conforming to the following:

Hex nuts ...................................................... ...................................................................................... ASTM F594 Hex bolts and anc hor bolts .................................... ............................................................ ASTM F593 , type 316 Washers ....................................................... ..................................................................................... ASTM A240

(5)Furnish galvanized steel nuts, bolts, anchor bolts, and washers hot-dipped according to ASTM A153

supplemented by ASTM F2329. 513.2.2 Aluminum Railing

(1)Conform to dimensional tolerances for aluminum products according to ASTM B210. Furnish

aluminum railing components as follows: Cast aluminum r ailing pos ts ........................................................................................ ASTM B108 , alloy A 444.0 Tubular rail and extrusions ................................... .......................... ASTM B221 , alloy 6061-T6 or alloy 6351-T5 Shims .............................................................................................................................. ASTM B209 , alloy 1100 Plates ......................................................................................................................... ASTM B209 , alloy 6061-T6 Standard aluminum str ucturals hapes ............................................................................................... ASTM B308 Stainless steel c lamping bars ................................. ................................ ASTM A276 , any type in the 300 series Stainless steel cap screws .................................... ...................... ASTM F593 , any type in alloy groups 1, 2, or 3 Aluminum cla mping bars ........................................ ................................................... ASTM B211 , alloy 6061-T6 Cast aluminum washers ......................................... ......................................................... ASTM B26 , alloy 356.0 Aluminum pins ................................................. .......................................................... ASTM B211 , alloy 6061-T6 513.2.3 Steel Railing

(1)Furnish steel railing components as follows:

Structural steel .............................................. ............................................................................................ 506.2.2 High strengt h bolts ........................................... ......................................................................................... 506.2.5 Steel guard rail ............................................................................................................................................. 614.2 Round structural steel tubi ng for steel pipe railing .......... ..................................................... ASTM A500 grade B Structural steel tubing used with other steel railings .................................................... ASTM A500 grade B or C

(2)Furnish a two-coat paint system from the department's APL for structure painting systems under paint

- galvanized railing.

513.3Construction

513.3.1 General Revise 513.3.1(1) to clarify shop drawing submittal requirements.

(1)Submit shop drawings to the engineer conforming to 105.2 with electronic submittal to the fabrication

library under 105.2.2 before ordering or fabricating the material. Include the size and location of vent or drainage holes. F or painted railings, state the name of the painting manufacturer and the product name of the tie-coat and top-c oat used along with the color num ber and name on the drawings.

(2)Before erecting the railing, swing the spans free from falsewo rk. Make the railing's line and grade true;

do not follow unevenness in supporting sidew alk or walls. Unless the plans require otherwise, construct the railing with the posts normal to the grade of the structure.

Effective with the December 2018 Letting 282 2019 Standard Spec ifications (3) Unless the plans provide otherwise, set anchor bolts during concrete placement. Locate to provide the correct railing alignment. Ensure that bolts do not project mor e than 3/8 inch beyond the nut after attaching the rail. If setting anchor bolts in holes drilled in concrete for combination or pedestrian railings, use adhesive anchors conforming to 502.2.12 and installed conforming to 502.3.14 .

(4)Shim to align each railing post and end base plate as the plans show.

(5)Galvanize, or galvanize and paint steel railings as the plans specify. Do not paint aluminum railing

(6)Under the Railing Tubul ar Type H bid item, furnish either alum inum railing or steel railing, except if

furnishing railings for adjacen t structures on a dual highway, use the same material and finish.

(7)Use stainless steel nuts, bolts , anchor bolts, and washers for aluminum railing. Use galvanized steel

nuts, bolts, anchor bolts, and wa shers for steel railings unless the plans show stainless steel. 513.3.2 Aluminum Railing

(1)Fabricate according to Part 1 of the Aluminum Design Manual pu blished by the Aluminum Association.

(2)Do not oxygen cut materials.

(3)Blast clean, or polish and burnish, cast posts to provide a fi nished surface with a uniform texture and a

smooth, uniform appearance.

(4)Before laying out or working on aluminum materials, ensure the y are straight. If straightening is

necessary, straighten in a way that causes no injury to the appearance or strength of the metal. The engineer will reject material with sharp kinks and bends.

(5)Store aluminum railing above t he ground on platforms, skids, o r other suitable supports. Protect the

material from moisture and keep it free from oil, grease, dirt, and contact with dissimilar metals until the railing is complete. Handle, ship, and erect the material i n a manner to preclude any scratching, denting, or other defects that may affect the railing durabilit y or appearance. 513.3.3 Steel Railing

(1)Saw the members of the railing to length; do not shear. Grind welded joints to a smooth finish.

(2)Fabricate railings to meet the requirements of ASTM A385. After fabrication, bla st clean assemblies

per SSPC-SP6 and galvanize according to ASTM A123. Provide vent holes in members to facilitate galvanizing and provide drainag e. Remove burrs at component edges, corners, and holes; and chamfer sharp edges before galv anizing. Condition thermal cut e dges before blast cleaning by shallow grinding or other cleaning to rem ove hardened surface layer mat erial. Remove steel defects according to AASHTO M 160 before blast cleaning. Remove lumps, projections, globules, and heavy deposits of galvanizing. Do not use water quenching; and do not use chromat e or other passivating treatments.

(3)Use a two-coat paint system i f painting after galvanizing as f ollows:

- Coat exterior surfaces of railing assemblies and inside of rail elements at field erection joints. - Coat inside of rail elem ents at expansi on joints.

(4)Clean galvanized surfaces befor e coating according to SSPC-SP1 to remove chlorides, sulfates, zinc

salts, oil, dirt, organic matter , and other contaminants. Ensur e tie-coat adhesion by brush blasting the cleaned surface according to SSPC -SP16 to create a slight angul ar surface profile according to manufacturer’s recommendations of 1 mil to 1.5 mils. Remove wet storage stains before blasting according to SSPC-SP16.

(5)Brush blast at an angle of 30 to 60 degrees at no greater than 50 psi using garnet or other engineer-

approved soft abrasive. Do not use steel shot or angular iron blasting grit. Brush blast the surface to produce a matte silver appearance. Do not fracture the galvanizing finish or remove any dry film thickness. Before applying the ti e-coat, remove visible deposits of oil, grease, and other contaminants according to SSPC-SP1 and remo ve dust, dirt, and loose residue.

(6)After cleaning and within 8 hours of blasting, apply the tie-c oat from a coating system intended for

galvanized surfaces, according to manufacturer’s recommendations. Apply the top-coat according to manufacturer’s recommendations, m atching the color the plans show. Use a top-coat that is UV resistant and suitable to a mar ine environment. Ensure that the tie and top-coats are of contrasting color and come from the same manufacturer.

(7)Ensure that the coating manufacturer reviews the process for s urface preparation and application of

the coating system with the coating applier. The review includes a visit to the facility performing the work if the coating manufacturer requests. Provide written conf irmation, from the coating manufacturer to the engineer, that the review t ook place and that issues rai sed were addressed before beginning the coating work under the contract.

(8)The department will reject coating with bubbles, blisters, or flaking.

Effective with the December 2018 Letting 283 2019 Standard Spec ifications (9) Handle steel railings in conforming to 517.3.1.7.4. Repair or replace railing assemblies if the zinc coating or the two-coat paints ystem is damaged. Store the mate rial off the ground , providing proper ventilation and drainage. Do not field weld, field cut, or dril l without the engineer's written approval.

(10)For minor damage to coated surfaces caused by shipping, handli ng, or installation; touch-up the

surface conforming to the manufacturer’s recommendation for the two-coat paint system and conforming to ASTM A780 for the zinc coating. 513.3.4 Screening

(1)Install chain link screening fence fabric conforming to 616.3.3.3 and the plan details. Touch up painted

framework surfaces marred by fencing installation. 513.3.5 Welding

(1)Weld railing as the plans show and conforming to the following :

For steel railing: AWS D 1.5, Bridge Welding Code. For aluminum railing: AWS D 1.2, Structural Welding Code - Alum inum.

513.4Measurement

(1)The department will measure the Railing bid items by the linea r foot acceptably completed.

513.5Payment

Revise 513.5(1) to eliminate the structure number requirement from the LF railing bid items.

(1)The department will pay for measured quantities at the contrac t unit price under the following bid

items: ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION UNIT

513.2001 Railing Pipe LF

513.4000 - 4090 Railing Tubular (type) LF

91 Railing Tubular Screening LF

513.7000 - 7099 Railing Steel (type) LF

513.8000 - 8099 Railing St eel Pedestrian (type) LF

(2)Payment for the Railing bid items is full compensation for pro viding railing; for an chor bolts; and for

painting.

Effective with the December 2018 Letting 284 2019 Standard Spec ifications Section 514 Floor Drains, Deck Drains, and Downspouts

514.1Description

(1)The section describes providing drainage components for highwa y structures and drainage systems

for railroad structures.

514.2Materials

514.2.1 General

(1)Furnish materials conforming to the following:

Structural car bon steel ....................................... .......................................................................................... 506.2 Miscellaneous metals .......................................... ........................................................................................ 506.2 Cast Iron ..................................................... ......................................................................... ASTM A48 , class 30 514.2.2 Highway Structures

(1)Use structural carbon steel or cast iron, whichever the plans show, for floor drain frames and grates.

After fabrication, blast clean and zinc coat steel components according to ASTM A123 as follows: - Structural steel frames and grates. - Steel pipes, clamps, fittings, and brackets for lateral pipin g.

(2)Furnish UV-resistant reinforced thermosetting resin pipe (RTRP ) and pipe fittings for downspouts

conforming to ASTM D2996 , designation code RTRP-12EA1-2122 or RTRP-11AQ2-2112. Furnish stainless steel brackets for attaching RTRP to the structure.

(3)Furnish adhesive anchors as specified in 502.2.12 with stainless steel ancho r bolts, nuts, and washers

conforming to 513.2.1 . Unless the plans show otherwise , use 1/2-inch diameter anchor bolts.

(4)Furnish grade A, A-FA, A-S, A-T , A-IS, A-IP, or A-IT concrete conforming to 501 as modified in 716 for

concrete used in aprons for dow nspouts. Provide QMP for class I I ancillary concrete as specified in 716. 514.2.3 Railroad Structures

(1)Furnish perforated half-round corrugated steel pipe, drainage pans with end closure plates, and

unperforated outlet stubs and do wnspouts of the sizes and gauges the plans show. Ensure that these components are galvanized and fully coated with asphalt accordi ng to AASHTO M190.

(2)Furnish galvanized pipe clamps and hardware the plans show.

514.3Construction

514.3.1 Floor Drains

(1)Set floor drains with the grate at the elevation, relative to the top of the deck, the plans show.

514.3.2 Adjusting Floor Drains

(1)If the plans show or contract spe cifies, provide new drain fra mes and inserts. Fabricate, blast clean,

and apply a shop coat of primer. Touch up areas of damaged primer after installation with a department-approved organic zinc-rich primer.

(2)After placing and curing adjacent concrete, paint exposed surfaces of inserts and frames with a coat of

department-approved ready-mixed l eafing aluminum paint. Brush c lean existing drain grates and apply a similar coat of leafing aluminum paint. 514.3.3 Railroad Structure Deck Drain Systems

(1)Develop and submit shop drawings conforming to 107.17.1 . Fabricate and install deck drain systems

conforming to the shop drawings and as the plans show.

(2)Set the deck drains in a thick coat of hot asphalt mopped on a sphalt panels to anchor the drains in

place. Ensure that pipe perforations are not plugged with aspha lt. Clear plugged holes without exposing bare metal using engineer-approved methods. 514.3.4 Downspouts

(1)Fabricate and install downspouts according to the plan details . Make RTRP connections using an

epoxy adhesive following the RTRP pipe manufacturer's installation recommendations. Make connections to steel or cast i ron components as the plans show.

(2)If the plans require color matching, paint steel components co nforming to 517.3 and use RTRP pipe

and pipe fittings either pigmented throughout or that have a re sin-rich pigmented exterior coat specifically designed for overcoating fiberglass, as the RTRP m anufacturer recommends.

Source: Wisconsin Standard Specifications for Highway and Structure Construction, 2019 Edition. Pages 290–292 of 601.

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