SECTION23

MISCELLANEOUS METAL

23.1 DESCIRIPTION C23.1

This work shall consist of furnishing and iinstalling Miscellaneous metalwork includes but is not limited
metal items i:n structures which are not otherwise provided to the following items:
for.

• Expansion joint armor in bridge decks:, and

sliding plate and finger-type expansion joints.

• Manhole frames and covers, drainage pipes,

frames and grates, ladders or ladder rungs, access
opening covers, and access door assemblies.

• Other items specifically identified as

miscelllaneous metal in the contract docurr1ents.

23.2 MATE:RIALS

Miscellaneous metal iterr1s shall be const1ucted of

materials conforming to the following AASHTO (or
ASTM) material specifications:

Material Specification

) Steel bars, plates, and

shapes
ASTM A 36/A 36M,
Grade 36 (Grade 250)

Bolts and nuts ASTM A307

High-strength bolts, nuts, AASHTOM 164

and washers (AASHTOM 164M)
(ASTMA325
(ASTM A 325M))

Steel castings As per Articlle 11.3.5,

"Steel Castiltlgs"

Grey iron castings AASHTO M 105 or

ASTM A 48/A 48M,
Class 30

Sheet mietal Commercial quality

23.3 FABRICATION

Fabrication of miscellaneous metal items shall be

performed in a manner in conformance with the practice in
modem collllnercial shops. Burrs, rough and sharp edges,
and other flaws shall be remov,ed. Warped pieces shall be
straightened after fabrication and galvanizing.

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