Cooper B-Line Strut Systems - Dixie Construction Products

RECOMMENDED BOLTED METALFRAMING SPECIFICATIONBrackets [ ] indicate alternativespecifications which may be substituted bythe project engineer.PART 1 - GENERAL1.01 WORK INCLUDEDA. Continuous slot, bolted framing channelsand all associated fittings and hardware.B. Trapeze type supports for cable tray,conduit, pipe and other similar systems.C. Use of bolted metal framing as a surfacemetal raceway.1.02 REFERENCESA. ASTM A108 - Specification for SteelBars, Carbon, Cold Finished, StructuralQuality.B. ASTM A123 - Specification for Zinc(hot-dip galvanized) Coatings on ProductsFabricated from Rolled, Pressed, andForged Steel Shapes, Plates, Bars andStrips.C. ASTM A1011, 33,000 PSI min. yield -Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip,Carbon, Hot-Rolled, Structural Quality.D. ASTM B633 - Specification forElectrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on Ironand Steel.E. ASTM A653 33,000 PSI min. yield G90- Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc Coated(Galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process.F. ASTM A1018 - Standard Specificationfor Steel, Sheet and Strip, Heavy-ThicknessCoils, Carbon, Hot-Rolled, StructuralQuality.G. MFMA - Metal Framing StandardsPublication, MFMA-1.1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCEA. Manufacturers : Firms regularly engagedin the manufacture of bolted metal framingof the types required, whose products havebeen in satisfactory use in similar servicefor not less than 5 years.B. A material heat code number shall bestamped on all strut and fittings. This isrequired to maintain traceability of theproduct to the material test reports to theASTM standard.C. For stainless steel items, the part numbershall contain a material designator(EXAMPLE: B-Line B22SS6 for type 316or B22SS4 for type 304), or a separatestamp shall be included to reference thetype of material used.D. MFMA Compliance: comply with thelatest revision of MFMA StandardPublication Number MFMA-3, “MetalFraming”.E. NEC Compliance: Comply with thelatest revision NFPA 70 - Article 352“Surface Metal Raceways and SurfaceNonmetallic Raceways”.F. UL Compliance: Comply with UL“Standard for Surface Metal Raceway andFittings”.1.04 SUBMITTALSA. Submit drawings of strut and accessoriesincluding clamps, brackets, hanger rods andfittings.B. Submit manufacturer’s product data onstrut channels including, but not limited to,types, materials, finishes, gauge thicknessand hole patterns. For each different strutcross section, submit cross sectionalproperties including Section Modulus (Sx)and Moment of Inertia (Ix).1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE ANDHANDLINGA. Deliver strut systems and componentscarefully to avoid breakage, denting, andscoring finishes. Do not install damagedequipment.B. Store strut systems and components inoriginal cartons and in clean dry space;protect from weather and constructiontraffic.PART 2 - PRODUCTS2.01 ACCEPTABLEMANUFACTURERSA. Manufacturer: Subject to compliancewith these specifications, strut systems tobe installed shall be as manufactured byB-Line Systems, Inc. [or engineer approvedequal.]2.02 STRUT CHANNELS ANDCOMPONENTSA. General: Strut shall be 1 5 /8” wide invarying heights and welded combinationsas required to meet load capacities anddesigns indicated on the drawings.B. Material and Finish: Material and finishspecifications for each strut type are asfollows:1. Aluminum: Strut shall be manufacturedof extruded aluminum alloy 6063-T6. Allfittings and hardware shall be zinc platedaccording to ASTM B633. For outdoor use,all fittings and hardware shall be stainlesssteel Type 316 [Type 304] or chromiumzinc, ASTM F1136 Gr. 3.2. Epoxy Painted: Strut shall be made fromsteel meeting the minimum mechanicalproperties of ASTM A1011 33,000 PSI minyield, then painted with water born epoxyTechnical Dataapplied by a cathodic electro-depositionprocess. Fittings shall be manufactured fromsteel meeting the minimum requirements ofASTM A1018 33,000 PSI min. yield. Thefittings shall have the same epoxy finish asthe strut. Threaded hardware shall be zincplated in accordance with ASTM B633Service Class 1 (SC1). Service Class 1 isnot an acceptable coating for fittings orcomponents other than threaded hardware.3. Pre-Galvanized Steel: Strut shall be madefrom steel meeting the minimummechanical properties of ASTM A65333,000 PSI min. yield, mill galvanizedcoating designation G90. Fittings shall bemanufactured from steel meeting theminimum requirements of ASTM A101833,000 PSI min. yield and zinc plated inaccordance with ASTM B633 service class3 (SC3). Threaded hardware shall be zincplated in accordance with ASTM B633Service Class 1 (SC1). Service Class 1 isnot an acceptable coating for fittings orcomponents other than threaded hardware.4. Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel: Strut shall bemade from steel meeting the minimummechanical properties of ASTM A101133,000 PSI min. yield and shall be hot-dipgalvanized after fabrication in accordancewith ASTM A123. Fittings shall bemanufactured from steel meeting theminimum requirements of ASTM A101833,000 PSI min. yield, and hot-dipgalvanized after fabrication in accordancewith ASTM A123. All hardware shall bestainless steel Type 316 [Type 304] orchromium zinc ASTM F1136 Gr. 3. All hotdipgalvanized after fabrication productsmust be returned to point of manufactureafter coating for inspection and removal ofall sharp burrs.5. Stainless Steel: All strut, fittings andhardware shall be made of AISI Type 316[Type 304] stainless steel as indicated.Channels must be identified as required inprevious section 1.03 Quality Assurance.PART 3 - EXECUTION3.01 INSTALLATIONA. Install strut as indicated; in accordancewith equipment manufacturer’srecommendations, and with recognizedindustry practices.B. All nuts and bolts shall be tightened tothe following values.Bolt Size Torque (ft-lbs)1 /4-20 65 /16-18 113 /8-16 191 /2-13 50Technical Data13