Steel_Sheet_Piles_Specifications.pdf

Furnish Sheet Piles with Ball and Socket Interlocks

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SECTION XXXX

FURNISH STEEL SHEET PILES WITH BALL AND SOCKET INTERLOCKS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.0 DESCRIPTION

A. This section covers the contract items Furnish Sheet Piles with Ball and Socket Interlocks.

1. The contract items include furnishing, fabricating materials to the required lengths and dimensions specified, and delivery to the work site.

2.0 PRE-PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS

2.1. GENERAL DOCUMENTATION

The following documentation on sheet piles shall be submitted by the contractor to Department of Water Resources (DWR) for review and approval prior to steel being rolled:

2.1.1. Procedure for testing sheet piling interlocked joint strength tension

2.1.2. Welder certifications.

3.0 PRE-DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

The following documentation shall be submitted by the contractor to DWR for review and approval prior to delivery:

3.1. GENERAL DOCUMENTATION

3.1.1. Delivery plan for steel piles at least 30 days prior

to delivery.

3.1.2. Mill test certificates for sheet piles

3.2. SHEET PILE DOCUMENTATION

3.2.1. Certified materials test reports (See Section 4.1.1).

4.0 PRODUCTION REQUIREMENTS

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4.1. SHEET PILE TESTING & INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

4.1.1. Material shall be tested and certified by the Fabricator to meet the specified chemical, mechanical and section property requirements. Testing of sheet piling for mechanical properties shall be performed after the completion of all rolling and forming operations. Testing of sheet piling shall meet the requirements of ASTM A6.

5.0 DELIVERY

5.1. GENERAL

5.1.1. All steel sheet piles shall be delivered new, undamaged, free of defects, meet straightness requirements, and accompanied by certified test reports.

5.1.2. The Fabricator’s logo and mill identification mark shall be provided on the sheet piling. Sheet piling shall be handled in the manner recommended by the Fabricator to prevent permanent deflection, distortion or damage to the interlocks.

5.1.3. In the event of damage, immediately make all repairs and replacements necessary, subject to the approval of DWR at no additional cost.

5.1.4. DWR will have a representative onsite during hauling

operations. The Contractor shall be responsible for collecting weight or load slips and submitting them to DWR on a daily basis as deliveries are made.

5.1.5. The Contractor or subcontractor hired by the contractor shall collect and sign Bills of Lading from each delivery truck during each operational period to confirm quality and quantity of the items being delivered.

5.1.6. The Contractor shall provide Bills of Lading from all delivery trucks to DWR’s Representative at the end of each operational period.

5.2. DELIVERY LOCATION

The Contractor shall deliver to the following location:

5.2.1. Stockton Weber Facility: Refer to Drawing No. 1 for the storage plan.

Barge Loading Slip is available at the South Parcel.

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5.3. STATE/CITY/COUNTY REQUIREMENTS & PERMITS

5.3.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses from the state, city, and county for transportation and hauling materials procured through this contract, and the Contractor shall pay all associated permitting and licensing charges herewith.

Permits and licenses shall be obtained to prevent delay to the project.

Permits include but are not limited to:

a. California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

b. City of Stockton and/or San Joaquin County

5.3.2. The Contractor will be responsible for selection of the haul routes. The Truck Routes information can be found on the Caltrans, and City of Stockton websites as applicable.

5.3.3. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damages to haul routes and/or fines posed by Caltrans, City of Stockton and San Joaquin County as a result of hauling activities where applicable.

5.3.4. The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that delivery/hauling trucks adhere to all weight limits and requirements on haul routes posed by Caltrans and City of Stockton and/or San Joaquin County.

1.0 SCOPE

This specification sets forth the requirements for the steel sheet piles.

2.0 APPLICABLE LAWS AND INDUSTRY STANDARDS

Specifications, standards and regulations referenced in this document in effect on the opening of the ‘invitation for bid’, form a part of this specification.

2.1. APPLICABLE LAWS

None listed.

2.2. INDUSTRY STANDARDS

Steel Sheet Piles

2.2.1. ASTM A690 – Standard Specification for High-Strength Low- Alloy Nickel, Copper, Phosphorus Steel H-Piles and Sheet Piling

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with Atmospheric Corrosion Resistance for Use in Marine Environments.

2.2.9. ASTM A6 – Standard Specification for General Requirements for Rolled Structural Steel Bars, Plates, Shapes, and Sheet Piling

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1. GENERAL

3.1.1. Steel sheet piles shall be new material.

3.1.2. Pile Length Markings: Mark each sheet pile length

with horizontal lines at 1-foot intervals from the Pile Toe.

3.2. SHEET PILES

3.2.1. Type: PZ-35.

3.2.2. Dimensions: 40 feet in length with handling holes located within the top 10 inches of each sheet.

3.2.3. Grade: Conform to the requirements of ASTM A690, Grade 50.

3.2.4. Fabrication: Sheet piles shall be fabricated in accordance with the requirements in Section 4.0 Sheet Pile Fabrication Requirements.

3.2.5. The sheet piling interlocks shall be free-sliding, provide a swing angle not less than 5 degrees when interlocked, and maintain continuous interlocking when installed.

4.0 SHEET PILE FABRICATION REQUIREMENTS

4.1. GENERAL

4.1.1. Each individual sheet pile shall be rolled as a single sheet pile of the full length.

4.1.2. Spliced sheet piles will not be accepted.

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