View source for Category:713 Thrie Beam for Bridge Guard Rail

This work consists of installing steel thrie beam guard rail. Final measurements are not
necessary since payment is to be based on plan quantity, except for appreciable errors or changes
made during construction. Any error or change should be added to or deducted from plan quantity
as the case may be. The inspector should indicate when and where the guard rail was installed
and note any changes in the final measurement book.

713.1	SCOPE.  To establish procedures for the inspection and reporting of bridge guard rail materials.
713.2	APPARATUS.
(a)	Magnetic gauge, reading range of  0 to 40 mils [0-1000 µm].

(b)	Rule with suitable graduations to accurately measure the material to be inspected.

(c)	Micrometer or vernier caliper capable of measuring to 0.0001 inch [0.00254 mm] and accurate to within 0.001 inch [0.0254 mm].

(d)	Fiber reinforced strapping tape.

713.3	PROCEDURE.  Materials personnel are responsible for the inspection and reporting of guard railguardrail beams, back-up plates, and all bolts, nuts, and washers except high strength bolts.  Materials personnel are also responsible for the inspection and reporting of all galvanized coating.  All sampling and inspection of these items shall be as described in Field Sec 1040 of this Manual.
713.3.1   Bridge Division personnel are responsible for the fabrication inspection, mill test reports, and reporting of posts, plates, angles, high strength bolts, and other items not listed in Paragraph 713.3 of this section.  The Bridge Division is not responsible for inspection of galvanized coatings.
713.4	REPORT.  Reports shall be prepared and distributed as described in Sec 1040 of this Manual.