Coupling Bands Sample Clauses
Coupling Bands. Coupling bands shall conform to AASHTO M36 and Attachment C, with the following modifications:
(1) Coupling bands and their connections shall be of such dimensions as required to meet the “Erosion Special Joint” category criteria of Division II of the AASHTO Standard Specifications for Highway Bridges. Structural steel for band connections shall conform to ASTM A 36/A 36M.
(2) The only approved methods of connection and connection details at the ends of the bands shall be:
Coupling Bands. Coupling bands shall conform to the requirements of Subsection 603.023(a) and Attachment C, modified as follows:
(1) Coupling bands and die-cast angles shall be formed from sheet material coated in accordance with AASHTO M 218, M 245, M 274, or M 289.
(2) Coupling bands formed from AASHTO M 274 or M 289 material shall be not more than one nominal sheet thickness thinner than the wall thickness of the culvert or unit being connected.
(3) Coupling bands formed from AASHTO M 245 material shall be not more than two nominal sheet thicknesses thinner than the thickness of the culvert or unit being connected. Angles must be attached to the band by rivets.
(4) Coupling bands formed from AASHTO M 218 material shall be the same nominal sheet thickness as the culvert or units being connected. Angles must be attached to the band with rivets or by stitch-welding over the full width of the band.