Specifications include, but are not limited to: A – 14’, 12’ 10’ and 8’ U-CHANNEL SIGN POSTS: 1 Posts, as designated herein, are steel posts with galvanized finish, without anchor plates and intended to be used as supports. 2 Posts are to be rolled from material meeting the mechanical properties of ASTM designation A499-80. Certification of mill tests of compliance shall be required with delivery. 3 Posts shall be of a uniform, flanged channel section, such that the area of contact between the post and sign is symmetrical about the vertical axis of both sign and post. The backside of each post shall be formed in such a manner so as to assure a solid bearing surface the entire length of the post when posts are mounted back to back. 4 The weight of each post, before holes are punched, and before galvanizing, shall be 2.00 pounds per foot for 12’, 10’ and 8’ posts and 3.00 pounds per foot for 14’ posts, as specified. The weight tolerance is plus or minus 5%. Specified weight per foot is minimum acceptance regardless of type section. 5 The length shall be as specified with a tolerance of plus or minus one inch. The posts shall be punched with 3/8 inch diameter holes on the center line, spaced on one inch centers, beginning one inch from the top for the full length of the post. 6 The finished posts shall be machine straightened and have a smooth uniform finish, free from injurious defects affecting their strength, durability or appearance. Bolt holes of the diameter specified shall be carefully spaced vertically and horizontally, so that holes will register for back to back application. All holes and sheared ends shall be commercially free from burrs. 7 The finish shall be galvanized, as specified. Galvanizing shall conform to ASTM Specification A-123-63 or latest revision. Galvanizing shall be the final process after all fabrication and punching has been completed. 8 Posts shall be securely wired or strapped in bundles not to exceed 5,000 pounds. The posts shall be nested and fastened in such a manner that they will not slip. Care must be taken in shipping to minimize the rubbing of posts against each other with resulting damage. Excessive damage to the finish in shipping will be cause for rejection of the damaged posts. 9 The lengths shall be within a tolerance of plus or minus one inch...
