Attachment A - FRP Panel Assembly Specifications.docx

ATTACHMENT A – FRP PANEL ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS

DATE: 18 JULY 2025

A1. SCOPE.

A1.1. Scope. This specification describes the requirements for manufacturing the bolt-together fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) panels made of layers of glass fiber and aramid fabric, impregnated with polyester resin, and connected using metal bushings

A1.2. Classification. The FRP panels shall be of the following types as specified:

· Full-Size Panel

· Half-Size Panel

· Full-Size Anchor Panel

· Half-Size Anchor Panel

A1.2.1. Mat Assembly Definition. A typical FRP mat assembly (Full Kit) is comprised of the components listed in Table A1. The lower joining bushings (A3.7.1.) shall be adhered (A3.3.2.3.) to the holes in the underlap edges of full-size panels and half-size panels prior to delivery.

A1.2.2. Mat Assembly Components. One (1) FRP mat assembly has four (4) mat sets.

A1.2.3. Quantities of Components.

Table A1. Typical FRP Mat Set Component Quantities

1 Lower bushings shall be attached at each hole in the underlap regions of full-size and half-size panels.

A2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.

A2.1. General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections A2, A3, and/or A4 of this standard. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this standard or recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of documents cited in sections A3, A4, and or A6 of this standard, whether or not they are listed.

A2.2. Documents, Publications, Standards, and Handbooks. The following specifications, standards, and handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications and Standards (DoDISS) and supplement thereto, cited in the solicitation.

A2.2.1. Department of Defense Specifications.

MIL-M-43248C Mats, Reinforcing, Glass Fiber

A2.2.2. Department of Defense Standards.

(Unless otherwise indicated, copies of the above specifications, standards, and handbooks are available from the Standardization Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094)

A2.2.3. ASTM International

Expansion of Plastics between -30oC and 30oC with a Vitreous Silica Dilatometer

· ASTM D790 Standard Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials

· ASTM C881/M Standard Specification for Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding Systems for Concrete

· ASTM D1929-96 Standard Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics

· ASTM D2565 Standard Practice for Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Outdoor Applications

· ASTM D2583 Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Rigid Plastics by Means of a Barcol Impressor

· ASTM D3039/M Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties for Polymer Matrix Composite Materials

(Application for copies should be addressed to ASTM International, 100 Bar Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 or obtained at www.astm.org .)

A2.2.4. SAE Aerospace Material Specifications.

SAE-AMS-QQ-P-416 Plating, Cadmium (Electrodeposited)

(Application for copies should be addressed to SAE World Headquarters, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001 or obtained at www.sea.org .)

A2.3. Order of Precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited herein (except for related associated specifications or specification sheets), the text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

A3. FRP MAT PANEL COMPONENTS REQUIREMENTS.

A3.1. Mat Description. Four (4) types of FRP panels, full-size, half-size, full-anchor, and half- anchor are described in this specification. Three (3) types of bushings, upper joining, lower joining, and anchor, required to assemble the panels are also described. Installation tools, materials, and anchoring systems will be detailed separately.

A3.2. Materials. Materials shall be as specified herein and in applicable specifications and standards, and other reference documents. Materials not specified shall be selected by the contractor and shall be subject to all provisions of this specification. Materials shall be free of defects which adversely affect performance of serviceability of the finished product. Certification that the herein specified materials meet the requirements of this specification shall be made available to the government at any time upon request.

A3.2.1. FRP Material. The FRP panels shall be fabricated from fiberglass, polyester resin, and high strength aramid fabric using a closed molding process (i.e., Resin Transfer Molding (RTM) or Vacuum Resin Transfer Molding (VRTM)). The FRP mat panels shall be fabricated as shown in the APPENDIX A1 – FRP PANEL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS on pages A1 – A7. Full-size and half-size panel edges shall be reinforced with one ply of high-strength aramid fabric with a minimum width of 14-in; anchor panels shall be reinforced with one continuous 24-in wide layer of high strength aramid fabric. All FRP mat panels shall include UV inhibitors to minimize degradation during outdoor use.

A3.2.1.1. Polyester Resin. The FRP panels shall be fabricated using a polyester resin. The resin shall be thermosetting, RTM/VRTM laminating type. A catalyst should be used to achieve appropriate gel times. The resin and catalyst composition shall be designated by a code number. The code number may include a trade name, if desired. Any changes in the resin components or manufacturing process shall necessitate use of a different code number. The cured resin shall not be corrosive to metals. Furthermore, the resin and catalyst combination in conjunction with the fiberglass reinforcement (A3.2.1.2..) shall produce a laminate which retains a minimum of 90 percent of the required flexural strength and tensile strength (Table A3) after being exposed to artificial ultra violet (UV) light for 720 hours, as per ASTM 2565 Table 1, Cycle Number 2 and tested as outlined in Section A4 of this specification

A3.2.1.2. Fiberglass Reinforcement. The fiberglass reinforcement shall produce a laminate with the required physical properties listed in Table A3.

A3.2.1.2.1. Fiberglass Type. The fiberglass reinforcement used for the mat panels shall be a fiberglass fabric mat reinforcement composite Type V, consisting of a multi-axial woven, stitched, or knitted roving that may be stitched or bonded to a Type III, Class I, Grade A chopped strand backing per MIL-M-43248C. Definitions of the textile terms used herein are described in ASTM D123. All fiberglass used in the roving, continuous strand, and chopped fiber mat portions of the reinforcement shall be E-type (MIL-M-43248C). The glass shall be white in color.

A3.2.1.2.2. Roving. The roving material shall be constructed by weaving, stitching, or knitting individual rovings in multi-axial (2 or more) directions.

A3.2.1.2.3. Chopped Strand Mat. The chopped strand mat shall consist of randomly oriented strands. The strands shall be treated with a silane sizing compatible with the polyester resin in accordance with ASTM D4389 and shall be bonded together with a compatible bonding agent. Additional thin chopped strand layers may be added as required to promote a proper bond between reinforcement layers.

A3.2.1.3. High-strength Aramid Fabric Reinforcement. The high-strength aramid fabric shall be constructed as required so that the tensile strength of resin impregnated strands shall be ≥ 500,000 psi (example: Kevlar® 49 or equivalent). The high-strength aramid fabric reinforcement shall be, 15 ± 2 ounces per square yard, and be compatible with polyester resin (A3.2.1.1.). The high-strength aramid fabric shall be approved by the Government prior to use.

A3.2.1.4. Continuous Strand Mat. The continuous strand mat shall be a continuous filament mat consisting of randomly oriented strands in multiple layers held together with a polyester binder and with a silane coupling agent. Continuous strand mat shall be compatible with the polyester resin (A3.2.1.1.).

A3.2.1.5. Color of Panels. All surfaces of the FRP panels shall be colored representative of an “Army” green using pigmented resin. The selected pigment shall be compatible with the polyester resin (A3.2.1.1.). Excessive flaking, peeling, or scaling of panel coloring shall be grounds for rejection of the product.

A3.2.1.6. Non-skid Coating. The top wearing surface of each panel shall be coated, except for the underlap edges, with a non-skid coating. The coating shall be composed of crystalline silica and the polyester resin (A3.2.1.1). The crystalline silica shall be RUST-OLEUM 200504 or equivalent and shall be compatible with the polyester resin. The dosage rate shall be approximately 1-lb crystalline silica per gallon of polyester resin. The non-skid coating shall be applied to the wearing surface of each panel within 24-hrs of removal of the panel from the mold. Panel surfaces shall be clean, dry, and free of dust or other contaminates prior to application of the non-skid coating. Non-uniform application or excessive flaking, peeling, or scaling of the non-skid coating shall be grounds for rejection of the product.

A3.3. Bushing Material.

A3.3.1 Lower Joining Bushing. Lower joining bushings shall be made from 303 Stainless Steel.

A3.3.2 Upper joining bushing. The upper joining bushing shall be made from 1045 Steel and plated per SAE-AMS-QQ-P-416 Rev F, TYP II, Class 2, Gold. The upper joining bushing bolt shall be SAE Grade 5, 5/8-11 Thread. The upper joining bushing bolt shall be plated per AMS QQ-P-416 Rev F, TYP II, Class 2, Gold Hydrogen Embrittlement release baked at 370 degrees F for 23 hours within 4 hours of plating before assembly. The upper joining bushing bolt shall be adhered to the upper joining bushing via a thread locking material (A3.3.2.4.).

A3.3.2.1 Anchor Bushing. Anchor bushings shall be made from 1045 Steel and plated per SAE-AMS-QQ-P-416 Rev F, TYP II, Class 2, Gold.

A3.3.2.2. Adhesive. The adhesive used to bond lower bushings to panel underlap edges shall be in accordance with ASTM C881, Type I, Grade 3, Class B.

A3.3.2.3. Rivet. The rivet used to fasten lower bushings to panel underlap edges shall be stainless steel structural blind rivets such as Huck MGL100-U8-8 or equivalent. If a rivet other than the Huck MGL100-U8-8 is selected, it shall be approved by the Government prior to use in lower joining bushings.

A3.3.2.4. Thread locking Material. The thread locking material shall be LOCTITE 263 Red Threadlocker or equivalent and shall be applied at the manufacturer recommended application rate to ensure adhesion of the upper joining bushing bolt to the upper joining bushing (A3.3.2.). If the thread locking material is other than LOCTITE 263, the material shall be approved by the Government prior to use.

A3.4. Panel Dimensions and Weights. All panels of the same classification shall be identical to the extent necessary to ensure interchangeability of component parts, assemblies, accessories, and spare parts. Panel edges shall be recessed to 0.25-in thickness on top edge (overlap) and 0.25-in thickness on the bottom edge (underlap). Two adjacent edges of a panel shall have the recess at the panel bottom; the other two edges shall be recessed at the panel top. The thickness of the panels at any underlap or overlap edge shall be 0.25-in. ± 0.05-in. The thickness of the panels in the center shall be 0.40-in. +.125-in. The 2.25-in diameter hole pattern along the underlap edges and the 2.50-in diameter hole pattern along the overlap edges is shown in APPENDIX A1 – FRP PANEL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS on pages A1 – A4. The lower bushings shall be attached to the underlap edges at each hole using adhesive (A3.3.2.2.) and two rivets (A3.3.2.3.). All holes in underlap edges of full-size panels shall contain lower bushings.

A3.4.1. Full-size Panels. Full-size panels shall be finished to dimensions shown in APPENDIX A1 – FRP PANEL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS on pages A1.

A3.4.2. Half-size Panels. Half-size panels shall be finished to dimensions shown in APPENDIX A1 – FRP PANEL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS on pages A2.

A3.4.3. Anchor Panels. Anchor panels are used to allow a full-size panel’s or half-size panel’s final underlap edge containing lower bushings to be transitioned to an open- holed edge for anchoring of the mat without removal of the lower bushings. The thickness of all panels at the overlap shall be 0.25-in ± 0.05-in. The thickness of the remaining panel shall be 0.40-in + 0.125-in. The 2.50-in diameter hole pattern along the panel edges is shown in APPENDIX A1 – FRP PANEL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS on pages A3 – A4.

A3.4.4. Weight. The approximate weight of the panels is provided in Table A2.

Table A2. Approximate Panel Weights

A3.5. Fiberglass and Aramid Fabric Reinforcement Laminate Schedule.

A3.5.1. Full-size and Half-size Panels. Each full-size and half-size panel shall contain 70-in wide plies of fiberglass reinforcement (A3.2.1.2.) that shall run continuous for the full length of each panel. Discontinuities or overlaps in the reinforcement section are not allowed. Each full-size and half-size panel may contain continuous strand mat across the full 70-in width of the panel. There shall be no more than one discontinuity in continuous strand layers (i.e. 20-in of material spliced with 50-in of material to create the full 70-in wide section of continuous strand mat). The outside edges of the panel’s four sides shall be reinforced with one 14-in wide minimum ply of high-strength aramid fabric (A3.2.1.3.). The selected laminate schedule shall be approved by the Government prior to use. An example reinforcement laminate schedule is shown in APPENDIX A1 – FRP PANEL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS on pages A5 – A7.

A3.5.2. Full-size and Half-size Anchor Panels. Each full-size and half-size anchor panel shall be constructed from 24-in-wide and 16-in wide plies of fiberglass reinforcement (A3.2.1.2.) that shall run continuous for the full length of each anchor panel. Each full-size and half-size anchor panel may contain continuous strand mat (A3.2.1.4.) across the full width of the panel. Each anchor panel shall be reinforced with one 24-in-wide ply of high-strength aramid fabric (A3.2.1.3.). Discontinuities or overlaps in the reinforcement, continuous strand mat, or aramid fabric sections are not allowed. The selected laminate schedule shall be approved by the Government prior to use. An example reinforcement laminate schedule is shown in APPENDIX A1 – FRP PANEL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS on pages A5 – A7.

A3.6. Polyester Resin. The panels shall be fabricated using a polyester resin (A3.2.1.1.) applied at a ratio of fiberglass reinforcement to resin of approximately 60:40 by weight. The exact rate of application shall be adjusted as required to obtain the specified properties and dimensions of the mat. The polyester resin shall thoroughly wet all reinforcement.

A3.7. Bushings.

A3.7.1. Lower Joining Bushings. A detailed drawing of the lower joining bushing is shown in APPENDIX A1 – FRP PANEL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS on pages A9. The lower bushings shall be attached to the underlap edges of the full-size and half-size panels at each hole using adhesive (A3.3.2.2.) and two rivets (A3.3.2.3.). The rivet shall have no sharp edges. The bottom of the rivet receiving holes in the lower joining bushing shall be counter bored in accordance with the drawing. The lower bushings shall be threaded to receive the 0.625-in bolt from the upper joining bushing.

A3.7.2. Upper Joining Bushing. A detailed drawing of the upper joining bushings is shown in APPENDIX A1 – FRP PANEL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS on pages A9. Upper joining bushings will be connected to lower joining bushings to join panels. The head of the upper joining bushing bolt shall sit flush with the 2.40-in top shoulder of the upper joining bushing.

A3.7.3. Anchor Bushings. A detailed drawing of the anchor bushings is shown in APPENDIX A1 – FRP PANEL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS on pages A10. The anchor bushing is designed to facilitate anchoring the system through the holes on panel overlap edges and anchor panel edges.

A3.8. FRP Mat Panel Mechanical Properties. The cured resin shall produce a laminate having the mechanical properties shown in Table A3.

Table A3. Required Properties of FRP Panels

Note: All testing is to be performed on those areas of panels which do not contain the high-strength aramid fabric reinforcement unless reasonable cause for testing other sections is cited. The x-direction is defined as the direction transverse to the intended direction of trafficking. The y-direction is defined as the direction parallel to the intended direction of trafficking which is perpendicular to the direction of anchor panel placement as seen in APPENDIX A1 – FRP PANEL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS on pages A8.

A3.9. Conformance. Workmanship and quality of the panels and bushings shall be free from the following defects:

· Thickness. Verify by measuring each full, half, and anchor panel edge in at least two (2) places (minimum eight measurements per piece). Contractor is responsible for supplying thickness measurement tools for Government use at time of inspection. Additional Government supplied measurement tools can be used if the Government desires.

· Hole size and placement. Verify specification compliance by measuring at least five (5) holes on each full, half, and anchor panel. Contractor is responsible for supplying measurement tools for Government use at time of inspection. Additional Government supplied measurement tools can be used if the Government desires.

· Delamination. Not tolerable in the FRP panels. Verify by visual examination when removing the panel from the mold.

· Dry spots. None are tolerable in excess of 0.5-in in diameter. More than 10 occurrences in any 1-square ft area are not tolerable. Verify by visual examination when removing the panel from the mold.

· Blisters and voids. None are tolerable in excess of 0.5-in in diameter. More than 10 occurrences in any single panel are not tolerable. Verify by visual examination when removing the panel from the mold.

· Non-skid coating. Verify that the nonskid coating is the correct particle size and has been applied uniformly across the appropriate panel areas. Non- uniform coating or inappropriate particle size shall not be tolerable.

· Cracks or tears. None are tolerable that penetrate into the fiberglass reinforcement of the panels. Verify by visual examination and measurement when removing the panel from the mold.

A4. FRP TESTING

A4.1 Testing. Failure to comply with the mechanical properties listed in Table A3 shall be cause for rejection of all panels manufactured using the same methods as the tested panel(s). All tests shall be performed on specimens without the high-strength aramid fabric (A3.2.1.3.) with the exception of panels that are suspected of not being uniform across the production lot.

A4.2. Tensile Strength. Tensile strength testing shall be performed in accordance with ASTM D3039/M except as specified herein. Ten tensile tests will be performed on specimens randomly selected from a portion(s) of an FRP panel(s). Five (5) specimens shall be oriented parallel to the x-axis, and five (5) shall be oriented parallel to the y-axis. Test specimens shall measure 10-in long (along reference axis) by 1-in wide by the thickness of the panel (0.4- in nominal). The rate of crosshead movement shall be 0.1-in per minute. Failure of the tested average of either the x-direction or y-direction test specimens to meet the requirement specified in Table A3 shall be cause for rejection of the product.

A4.3. Flexural Strength. Flexural strength testing shall be performed in accordance with ASTM 790, Procedure A, except as specified herein. Ten flexural tests will be performed on specimens randomly selected from a portion(s) of an FRP panel(s). Five (5) specimens shall be oriented parallel to the x-axis, and five (5) shall be oriented parallel to the y-axis. Test specimens shall measure 10-in long (along reference axis) by 1-in wide by the thickness of the mat (0.4- in nominal). The rate of crosshead movement shall be 0.43-in per minute. The support span shall be 8.0-in. The loading nose shall have a radius of 1.0-in, and the radius of the supports shall be 0.5-in. Failure of the tested average of either the x-direction or y- direction test specimens to meet the requirement specified in Table A3 shall be cause for rejection of the product.

A4.4. Thermal Expansion. Thermal expansion testing shall be performed in accordance with ASTM D696 except as specified herein. A minimum of two specimens, one tested in the x-direction and one tested in the y-direction, shall be tested at temperature extremes of -30°C to +30°C. Failure of the tested average to meet the requirements specified in Table III shall be cause for rejection of the product.

A4.5 Ignition Temperature. Ignition temperature testing shall be performed in accordance with ASTM D1929 except as specified herein. Only the flash ignition temperature of the FRP material is required to be determined. A minimum of two determinations shall be made. Failure of any specimen to meet the requirements specified in Table A3 shall be cause for rejection of the product.

A4.6 Hardness. The indentation hardness of each selected specimen shall be tested according to ASTM D2583 except as specified herein. The hardness shall be measured at a minimum of ten points on the top surface of the selected panel and ten points on the bottom surface of said panel. The measurements shall be taken at 73.4°F ± 3.6°F after being conditioned at that temperature with 50 ± 10 percent relative humidity for a minimum of five (5) hours. Failure of the tested averages to meet the requirements specified in Table A3 shall be cause for rejection of the product.

A4.7 Dimensional Accuracy. An overall check of the dimensional accuracy shall be made by joining the panels in a random order to form a cover, as shown in APPENDIX A1 – FRP PANEL ASSEMBLY DRAWINGS on pages A8. The joining shall be completed using the upper joining bushings supplied by the manufacturer and the lower joining bushings which shall be fixed to the underlap regions of full and half-size panels. Binding, misalignment, or the inability to join the panels in this manner to form a cover shall be cause for rejection of the product.

A4.8 Interchangeability Test. When panels pass the test of A.4.7., disassemble the cover and reassemble the panels in a different sequence. Binding, misalignment, or the inability to join the panels in this manner to form a cover shall be cause for rejection of the product.

A5. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FRP PANEL ASSEMBLY ITEMS.

A5.1. FRP Mat Metal Pallet Assembly. A detailed drawing of the FRP mat metal pallet assembly with six (6) ISO container blocks (to be able to install ISO container casters (A6.1.), one to each corner of the pallet and two (2) to center points of the long side of the pallet; install two (2) class IV hitch receivers centered on the short side of the pallet; all corner blocks and hitch receivers shall be continuous welded shown in ATTACHMENT H – FRP DRAWING PACKAGE drawing number 6833284-01 page 5. Two (2) metal pallets w/16 d-rings are required per FRP Panel Assembly.

A5.2. Geotextile Fabric Roll. One (1) roll of geotextile fabric material roll (15-ft wide x 300-ft long) is part of the full FRP panel assembly. Geotextile fabric roll shall be equivalent to:

· Nonwoven needle-punched geotextile made of 100% polypropylene staple filaments.

· Resists ultraviolet and biological deterioration, rotting, naturally encountered basics and acids.

· Polypropylene is stable within a pH range of 2 to 13.

· Weight: ASTM D-5264; 6-oz/y2

· Tensile Strength: ASTM D-4632; 160-lbs

· Elongations @ Break: ASTM D-4632; 50%

· Mullen Burst: ASTM D-3786; 305-psi

· Puncture Strength: ASM D-4833; 90-lbs

· CBR Puncture: ASTM D-6241; 410-lbs

· Trapezoidal Tear: ASTM D-4533; 60-lbs

· Apparent Opening Size: ASTM D-4751; 70 US Sieve

· Permittivity: ASTM D-4491; 1.50 Sec-1

· Water Flow Rate: ASTM D-4491; 110-g/min/sf

· UV Resistance @ 500 Hours: ASTM D4355; 70%

A5.3. Tarp, UV Resistant. Two (2) tarps, UV resistant are part of the full FRP panel assembly. The tarps shall be equivalent to:

· 100% Waterproof

· Meets fire resistant codes: NFPA 701 & CPAI-84

· Heavy duty poly tarp

· Minimum: 12 mil thick

· Acid & rot resistant

· Brass grommets approximately every 24-in

A5.4. Strap, Ratchet, Wide Handle. Twelve (12) ratchet straps are required for the FRP panel assembly. The ratchet straps shall be equivalent to

· Width min 2-in

· Length min 30-ft

· Flat nylon webbing

· Working load – 12,000-lbs

· Coated S-Hook

A5.5. Dunnage. Twelve (12) pieces of dunnage are required for the FRP panel assembly. The dunnage shall be equivalent to:

· Material: Heat Treated Wood

· Size: 4-in x 4-in x 78-in

· Material Spec: ISPM 15

A5.6. Tarp Tie Downs, 6-in. Twenty-four (24) tarp tie downs, 6-in are part of the full FRP panel assembly. Tarp tie downs, 6-in shall be equivalent to:

· Material: Premium elastic cord & durable nylon black ball

· Stretches out to min 8.5-in

· Color: Black

A5.7. Tarp Tie Downs, 11-in. Twenty (20) tarp tie downs, 11-in are part of the full FRP panel assembly. Tarp tie downs, 11-in shall be equivalent to:

· Material: Premium elastic cord & durable nylon black ball

· Stretches out to min 15.5-in

· Color: Black

A6. FRP MAT PANEL ASSEMBLY PACKAGING.

A6.1 Packaging. The following list of packaging requirements are used to package each FRP mat set for shipping.

A6.2. FRP Panel Set Packaging Requirements. Each mat set shall be wrapped in one (1) layer of polyethylene sheeting, 10-mils. Prior to banding, the exterior of the packaged assembly shall be sealed to help prevent moisture intrusion. The stacked, wrapped, and sealed assemblies shall be banded along the entire approximate 18 ft length of the stacked assembly by flat steel metallic bands conforming to ASTM D3953, Type 1, Regular Duty High-Strength strapping, size 5/8-in by 0.023-in thick. The spacing of the banding shall be no greater than 3-ft. The banding shall use regular duty, organic finished, snap-on seal of 5/8-in width, as per ASTM D3953. A plastic edge protector of 2- 1/2-in width and 1-3/4-in leg length shall be used to protect the FRP panels from the steel banding at each point of corner contact with the stacked panels (four protectors per band). The plastic edge protector shall be as described in A6.2.3.

A6.2.1. Plastic Sheeting, Black, 10-mil. Approximately 1,400-ft of plastic sheeting, black, 10-mil can be expected to be used to wrap each of the four (4) FRP mat panel sets. Plastic sheeting, black 10-mil shall be equivalent to

· Material: Polyethylene plastic

· Thickness: 10 Mil

A6.2.2. Metal Strapping (Banding) 5/8-in. Approximately 560-ft of metal strapping (banding) and 48 metal strapping seals can be expected to be used to secure each of the four (4) FRP mat panel sets. Metal strapping shall be equivalent to

· Strapping material: Low carbon cold-rolled steel

· Seal material: Rust resistant zinc coating

· Finish: Painted and waxed

· Banding width: min 5/8-in

· Banding thickness: min .023-in

· Banding breaking Strength: min 1,725-lbs

· Includes enough seals to adequately secure the FRP mat panel sets

A6.2.3. Edge Protectors, 2-1/2-in x 1-3/4-in. Approximately 112 Edge Protectors, 2-1/2-in x 1-3/4-in can be expected to be used with the metal strapping around each of the four (4) FRP mat panel sets, to protect the edges of the FRP mat panel from the metal strapping. Edge protectors, 2/-1/2-in x 1-3/4-in shall be equivalent to

· Material: Polyethylene Hival Thermoplastic Resin

· Size: min 2-1/2-in x 1-3/4-in

· Thickness: min 0.07-in

· Color: Black

A6.2.4. Edge Protectors, 5-1/4-in x 2-in. Approximately 16 edge protectors, 5-1/4-in x 2-in can be expected to be used when securing the four (4) FRP mat panel sets on to the metal pallets using the ratchet straps. Edge protectors 5-1/4-in x 2-in shall be equivalent to

· Material: Polyethylene Hival Thermoplastic Resin

· Size: min 5-1/4-in x 2-in

· Thickness: min 0.07-in

· Color: Black

A6.3.1. FRP Panel Set Stacking Sequence. Each FRP panel set will be stacked in the following sequence from the bottom of the stack upwards:

· One (1) full-size panel

· One (1) full-size panel

· Two (2) half-size panels

· One (1) full-size panel

· One (1) full-size panel

· Two (2) half-size panels

· One (1) full-size panel

· One (1) full-size panel

· Three (3) full-size Anchor panels

· Four (4) half-size Anchor panels

· Two (2) half-size panels

· One (1) full-size panel

A6.3.1.1. FRP Mat Panel, (pallet #1) Metal Pallet Packing Requirements. Two (2) FRP mat panel sets; each packaged according to A6.3.1. One (1) FRP mat panel set can be placed on the metal pallet and the second FRP mat panel shall be set on six (6) 4-in by 4-in wooden dunnage, that is placed between the two (2) FRP mat panel sets. These two (2) FRP mat panel sets will be covered by a UV-resistant trap and secured with ratchet straps. On the underlap side of the pallet, the vendor shall paint ‘ 1 of 5 ’ and ‘Fork Entry This Side’ on the UV-resistant tarp. Reference drawings in ATTACHMENT H – FRP DRAWING PACKAGE drawing number 6833284-01 pages 7 – 9.

A6.3.1.2. FRP Mat Panel, (pallet #2) Metal Pallet Packing Requirements. Two (2) FRP mat panel sets; each packaged according to A6.3.1. One (1) FRP mat panel set can be placed on the metal pallet and the second FRP mat panel shall be set on six (6) 4-in by 4-in wooden dunnage, that is placed between the two (2) FRP mat panel sets. These two (2) FRP mat panel sets will be covered by a UV-resistant trap and secured with ratchet straps. On the underlap side of the pallet, the vendor shall paint ‘ 2 of 5 ’ and ‘ Fork Entry This Side ’ on the UV-resistant tarp. Reference drawings on ATTACHMENT H – FRP DRAWING PACKAGE drawing number 6833284-01 pages 7 – 9.

A6.3.1.3. Geotextile Fabric Roll. One (1) roll of geotextile fabric material roll (A5.2); wrapped in a weatherproof packaging, is placed on top of the FRP mat panel sets on pallet #2.

A6.3.1.4. FRP mat panel assembly shipping configuration. Secured FRP mat panel set 2 shall be placed on a secured FRP mat panel set 1“pallet #1”. Then place the geotextile fabric roll (A5.2.) centered on top of FRP mat panel 2. Then all items are secured with ratchet straps (A5.4), as shown in drawing in ATTACHMENT H – FRP DRAWING PACKAGE drawing number 6833284-01 pages 7 – 9.