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FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC FABRICATIONS

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SECTION 06 82 00 1

FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC FABRICATIONS 2

PART 1 - GENERAL 3

1.1 SUMMARY 4

A. Section Includes: 5

1. Fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) fabrications including but not limited to: 6

a. Grating. 7

b. Structural members. 8

c. Supporting structure design. 9 c.d. Baffle walls and components. 10

1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE 11

A. Referenced Standards: 12

1. ASTM International (ASTM): 13

a. E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. 14

2. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): 15

a. 29 CFR 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, referred to herein as OSHA 16 Standards. 17

B. Qualifications: 18 a.1. All fiberglass reinforced plastic support systems shall be designed and sealed by a registered 19 professional structural engineer licensed in the State of Arizona. 20

1.3 DEFINITIONS 21

A. Skid-resistant: 22

1. Manufacturer's standard applied abrasive grit coating. 23

2. Abrasive coated tape is not acceptable. 24

B. FRP: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic. 25

1.4 SUBMITTALS 26

A. Shop Drawings: 27

1. Product technical data including: 28

a. Acknowledgement that products submitted meet requirements of standards referenced. 29

b. Manufacturer's installation instructions. 30

c. Manufacturer's recommendations on reinforcing field cut openings. 31

2. Fabrication and/or layout drawings. 32

a. Plan showing profile, location, section and details of each item including anchorage or 33 support system(s). 34

b. Locations and type of expansion joints. 35

c. Materials of construction including shop applied coatings. 36

d. Listing of all accessory items being provided indicating material, finish, etc. 37

3. Certifications: 38

a. Certification of Structural Engineer's qualifications. 39

b. Certification that all components and systems have been designed and fabricated to 40 meet the loading requirements specified. 41

4. Manufacturer's full line of colors available for each component. 42

B. Informational Submittals: 43

1. Complete design calculations of all supporting structure and fastening conditions. Design 44 calculations shall be sealed by a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Arizona. 45

a. Design calculations to be for information only. 46

b. Contracting Officer will not review or take any action on submittal. 47

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1.5 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING 1

A. Deliver and handle each item to preclude damage. 2

B. Store all items on skids above ground. 3

1. Keep free of dirt and other foreign matter which will damage items or finish and protect 4 from corrosion and UV exposure. 5

PART 2 - PRODUCTS 6

2.1 MANUFACTURERS 7

A. Subject to compliance with the Contract Documents, the following manufacturers are 8 acceptable: 9

1. Grating and solid plate: 10

a. American Grating. 11

b. Enduro Composites. 12

c. Fibergrate Composite Structures, Inc. 13

d. Harsco Industrial IKG. 14

e. International Grating Inc. 15

f. Mona Composites. 16

g. Seasafe, Inc. 17

h. Strongwell Corporation. 18

i. Or Approved Equal. 19

2. Baffle Walls: 20

a. Enduro composite Systems. 21

b. Fibergrate Composite Structures, Inc. 22 i.c. Strongwell. 23

2.2 MATERIALS 24

A. Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP): 25

1. Vinyl ester with fiberglass reinforcing. 26

a. Type V. 27

2. Fire retardant. 28

a. Flame spread: ASTM E84, 25 or less. 29

3. Color: To be selected by Contracting Officer when more than one color is available for any 30 one component. 31

B. Fasteners, Clips, Saddles, and Miscellaneous Components: 32

1. Fiberglass where possible. 33

2. Stainless steel may be used if fiberglass component is not available. 34

C. Skid-resistant Surfacing: Manufacturer-applied abrasive grit coating. 35

D. Baffle walls: 36

1. Design criteria: 37

a. Water differential: 8 IN uniform over entire wall 38

b. Minimum lateral load on wall: 5 PSF, nonconcurrent with water differential. 39

c. Maximum lateral deflection of 1/180 of span under lateral loads. 40

d. Maximum vertical deflection of 1/360 of span under gravity loads. 41

e. Design for the most severe loading condition noted above. 42

2. Panels weakened by penetrations, cuts, etc. shall be stiffened or reinforced as necessary to 43 withstand the specified loading and deflection limits. 44

3. Exposed surfaces shall be smooth and free of burs and jagged edges. 45 C.4. Provide accessory items including angles, bolts, and anchorage necessary for installation of 46 the baffle walls per manufacturer’s recommendations. 47

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2.3 FABRICATION 1

A. General: 2

1. Verify field conditions and dimensions prior to fabrication. 3

2. Preassemble items in shop to greatest extent possible. 4

3. All components shall be treated with UV inhibitor. 5

4. Drill or punch holes with smooth edges. 6

B. Grating and Solid Plate Material: 7

1. See Drawings for locations where FRP grating is required. 8

2. Design live load: 9

a. 100 PSF uniform live load. 10

b. 300 LBS concentrated load. 11

c. Maximum deflection of l/300 of span under a superimposed live load. 12

d. Design for the most severe loading condition noted above. 13

3. Minimum grating depth: 1-1/2 IN. 14

4. Bar span: Maximum of 1-1/2 IN center to center. 15

5. Walking surface: Manufacturer's standard applied abrasive grit coating. 16

C. Embedded Grating Supports: 17

1. Fiberglass. 18

2. Size to suit depth of grating. 19

3. Provide leg or strap for embedding and anchoring into concrete. 20

4. Similar to Strongwell "Duradek Fiberglass Curb Angle." 21

PART 3 - EXECUTION 22

3.1 INSTALLATION 23

A. Install products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. 24

B. Set work accurately in location, alignment and elevation, plumb, level, and true. 25

1. Measure from established lines and levels. 26

2. Provide temporary bracing or anchors in formwork for items which are to be built into 27 concrete, masonry or similar construction. 28

3. Tolerances: 29

a. Maximum variation from plumb in vertical line: 1/8 IN in 3 FT. 30

b. Maximum variation from level of horizontal line: 1/4 IN in 20 FT. 31

c. Maximum variation from plan location: 1/4 IN in 20 FT. 32

C. Coat all exposed surfaces of stainless steel fasteners with minimum 15 MIL gel coating to match 33 component being anchored. 34

D. Attach grating to each end and intermediate support clip or saddle with bolts, nuts and washers. 35

1. Maximum spacing: 2 FT OC with minimum of two per side. 36

2. Attach clips or saddles to bearing bars only. 37

3. Reinforce all field cut openings in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. 38

E. Seal cut ends of all items with catalyzed resin as recommended by manufacturer. 39

1. Provide same resin used in fabrication of item as a minimum. 40

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