Bar Steel Reinforcement HS Stainless Bridges, Item SPV.0085.XX.

A Description
This work consists of furnishing and placing stainless steel reinforcing bars as
shown in the plans and as hereinafter provided.
B aterials
B.! "eneral
Conform to section 505.2 of the standard specifications except as modified in this
special provision.
B.# "rade and $%pe
The material shall conform to AST A !55 and to one of the following "nified
#umbering S$stem %"#S& designations' S()*5(+ S(),0(+ S(2205+ or S(2(0-.
Suppl$ .rade *0 bars+ all of the same "#S designation.
B.& '(al)ation of *orrosion Resistance
/rior to fabrication+ suppl$ test results from an independent testing agenc$
certif$ing that stainless steel reinforcement from the selected "#S designation
meets the re0uirements of Annex A) of AST A!55. Corrosion performance for
the selected "#S designation shall be redemonstrated if the processing method is
significantl$ altered. 1emoval of mill scale or pickling processes used for
stainless steel reinforcement supplied under this contract shall be the same as
those used to prepare the samples tested per Annex A) of AST A!55
B.+ *,emical *omposition
aterial shall conform to that specified in AST A22*+ Table )+ Chemical
1e0uirements+ for the given "#S designation.
B.5 Heat $reatment
3ars ma$ be furnished in one of the heat treatment conditions listed in AST
A!55+ and as needed to meet the re0uirements of this specification.
B.- .inis,
Suppl$ bars that are free of dirt+ mill scale+ oil and debris b$ pickling to a bright
or uniform light finish. 3ars supplied with a tarnished or mottled finish are
sufficient cause for re4ection. 5abricate and bend bars using e0uipment that has
been thoroughl$ cleaned or otherwise modified to prohibit contamination of the
stainless steel from fragments of carbon steel or other contaminants.
3ars displa$ing rust6oxidation+ 0uestionable blemishes+ or lack of a bright or
uniform pickled surface are sub4ect to re4ection.
B./ Bending and *)tting
3end bars in accordance with section 505.(.2 of the standard specifications and
AST A!55. "se fabrication e0uipment and tools that will not contaminate the
stainless steel with black iron particles. To prevent such contamination+ e0uipment
and tools used for fabrication+ including bending and cutting+ shall be solel$ used
for working with stainless steel. 7o not use carbon steel tools+ chains+ slings+ etc.
when fabricating or handling stainless steel reinforcing bars.
B.8 *ontrol of aterial
All reinforcement bars or bar bundles delivered to the pro4ect site shall be clearl$
identified with tags bearing the identification s$mbols used in the /lans. The tags
shall also include the "#S designation+ heat treat condition+ heat number+ grade
%corresponding to minimum $ield strength level&+ and sufficient identification to
track each bar bundle to the appropriate ill Test 1eport.
/rovide samples for 7epartment testing and acceptance in accordance with the
C re0uirements for Concrete asonr$ 1einforcement 8 3ar Steel %"ncoated&.
/rovide ill Test 1eports %T1& for the pro4ect that'
). Are from the suppl$ing mill verif$ing that the stainless reinforcement
provided has been sampled and tested and the test results meet AST A !55+
AST A 22*+ Table ) and the Contract re0uirements9
2. :nclude a cop$ of the chemical anal$sis of the steel provided+ with the "#S
designation+ the heat lot identification+ and the source of the metal if obtained
as ingots from another mill9
(. :nclude a cop$ of tensile strength+ $ield strength and elongation tests per
AST A!55 on each of the si;es of stainless steel reinforcement provided9
-. /ermit positive determination that the reinforcement provided is that which
the test results cover9
5. :nclude a statement certif$ing that the materials meet section )0* of the
standard specifications regarding material being melted and manufactured in
the "nited States9 and
*. Certif$ that the bars have been pickled to a bright or uniform light finish.
* *onstr)ction
*.! "eneral
Conform to the construction methods in section 505.( of the standard
specifications except as modified in this special provision'
Ship+ handle+ store+ and place the stainless steel reinforcing bars according to the
applicable provisions with the following additions and exceptions'
). /rior to shipping+ ensure that all chains and steel bands will not come into
direct contact with the stainless steel reinforcing bars. /lace wood or other
soft materials %i.e.+ thick cardboard& under the tie<downs. Alternativel$+ use
n$lon or pol$prop$lene straps to secure the stainless steel reinforcing bars.
2. =hen bundles of reinforcing steel and stainless steel reinforcing bars must be
shipped one on top of the other+ load the stainless steel reinforcing bars on top.
"se wooden spacers to separate the two materials. Space supports sufficientl$
close to prevent sags in the bundles.
(. >utside storage of stainless steel reinforcing bars is acceptable. Cover the
stainless steel reinforcing bars with tarpaulins.
-. Store stainless steel reinforcing bars off the ground or shop floor on wooden
supports and separatel$ from carbon steel reinforcement. Space supports
sufficientl$ close to prevent sags in the bundles.
5. 7o not use carbon steel tools+ chains+ slings+ etc. when fabricating or handling
stainless steel reinforcing bars. >nl$ use n$lon or pol$prop$lene slings.
/rotect from contamination during construction operations including an$
cutting+ grinding+ or welding above or in the vicinit$ of the stainless steel bars.
5lame cutting or welding of stainless steel reinforcing bars is prohibited.
*. /lace all stainless steel reinforcing bars on bar chairs that are solid plastic or
stainless steel. 5abricate stainless steel metal chairs and continuous metal
stainless steel supports from stainless steel conforming to the same
re0uirements and "#S designations as stainless steel reinforcing bar as listed
in Section 3+ ?aterials@. "se stainless steel chairs with plastic<coated feet
above steel beams.
2. "se stainless steel tie wires to tie stainless steel reinforcing bars. Tie wires
shall conform to the same re0uirements and "#S designations as stainless
steel reinforcing bars as listed in Section 3+ ?aterials@+ dead soft annealed+
annealed at si;e. The tie wire does not need to be of the same "#S
designation as the bar reinforcement.
.
7o not tie stainless steel reinforcing bars to+ or allow contact with uncoated
reinforcing bars+ galvani;ed forming hardware or attachments+ or galvani;ed
conduits. 7irect contact with these materials is not acceptable. =hen stainless
steel reinforcing bars or dowels must be near uncoated steel reinforcing bars+
galvani;ed forming hardware+ or other galvani;ed metals+ maintain a minimum )<
inch clearance between the two metals. =here insufficient space exists to
maintain this minimum+ sleeve the bars with a continuous )6,<inch minimum
thickness pol$eth$lene or n$lon tube extending at least ) inch in each direction
past the point of closest contact between the two dissimilar bars and bind them
with n$lon or pol$prop$lene cable ties. Sleeves are not re0uired between
stainless steel reinforcing bars and welded girder shear studs. Stainless steel
reinforcing bars are allowed to be in direct contact with undamaged epox$<coated
reinforcing bars.
"ncoated fasteners %such as used for static safet$ lines on beams&+ anchors+ lifting
loops+ etc.+ that extend from the top flange of prestressed concrete beams into the
bridge deck shall be completel$ removed or cut off flush with the top flange of the
beam prior to casting the deck.
*.# Splices
Splices shall be as shown in the plans. Substitution of stainless steel mechanical
splices in lieu of lap slices shown on the plans ma$ be permitted in certain
situations sub4ect to written approval b$ the engineer. /rovide mechanical splices
for stainless steel reinforcing bars made of stainless steel conforming to one of the
"#S designations listed in section 3+ ?aterials@ and meeting the minimum
capacit$+ certification+ proof testing and written approval re0uirements of
550.(.(.- of the standard specifications.
:f it is necessar$ or the contractor elects to increase or alter the number or t$pe of
bar splices from those indicated in the plans+ provide copies of plan sheets to the
Angineer showing the revised reinforcement la$out+ t$pe+ length and location of
revised bar splices and revised bar lengths. The Angineer must approve the
location of new lap splices or substitution of mechanical bar couplers in lieu of
bar lap splices prior to fabrication. #ew lap splices must be at least as long as
those shown in the plans.
D eas)rement
The department will measure 3ar Steel 1einforcement BS Stainless 3ridges b$
the pound acceptabl$ completed. The department will compute the stainless steel
bar weight using the standard weight per foot of e0uivalent si;e carbon steel
reinforcing bars %AST A*)5& regardless of which stainless steel allo$ is
provided.
:f the contractor is permitted to alter the reinforcement la$out per C.2+ no
ad4ustment to the reinforcement bar 0uantit$ will be made for such alterations.
echanical bar couplers that are provided but not shown in the plans are included
in the item 3ar Steel 1einforcement BS Stainless 3ridges and will not be
measured separatel$.
' Pa%ment
The department will pa$ for the measured 0uantit$ at the contract unit price under
the following bid item'
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S/C.00,5.DD 3ar Steel 1einforcement BS Stainless 3ridges E3
/a$ment is full compensation for providing+ transporting and placing the stainless
steel reinforcing bars with all component materials as described above.
:f the contractor is permitted to alter the reinforcement la$out per C.2+ no
additional compensation will be made for such alterations. echanical bar
couplers that are provided+ but not shown in the plans are included in the item 3ar
Steel 1einforcement BS Stainless 3ridges and will not be paid for separatel$.