SECTION 02835

CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

1 - GENERAL

1.1. SECTION INCLUDES

A. PVC-coated chain link fence framework, fabric and accessories.

B. Extension arms and other specified items.

1.2. REFERENCES

A. SASO – Saudi Arabian Standard Organization

SASO 811 Chain Link Fences – Part 1: Requirements for materials,

workmanship and erection

B. AASHTO - American Association of State Highway and Transport Officials.

AASHTO 181 Chain Link Fence

C. ASTM – American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM A 53 Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc Coated (Galvanized)

Welded and Seamless, for Ordinary Uses.

ASTM A 116 Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Woven Wire Fence Fabric.

ASTM A 123 Zinc (Hot Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel
Products.

ASTM A 153 Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.

ASTM A 392 Zinc-Coated Steel Chain-Link Fence Fabric.

ASTM A 428 Weight of Coating on Aluminum-Coated Iron or Steel

Articles.

ASTM A 491 Aluminum-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric.

ASTM A 569 Steel, Carbon (0.15 Maximum Percent), Hot-Rolled Sheet

and Strip Commercial Quality.

ASTM C 94 Ready-mixed Concrete.

ASTM F 567 Installation of Chain-Link Fence.

ASTM F 573 Residential Zinc-Coated Steel Chain Link Fence Fabric.

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 ASTM F 668 Poly (Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Coated Steel Chain Link Fence
Fabric.

D. Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute (CLFMI) - Product Manual.

1.3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

A. Fence Height: As indicated on Drawings.

B. Line Post Spacing: At intervals not exceeding 3 m.

C. Straining Post Spacing: At intervals not exceeding 60 m.

1.4. SUBMITTALS

A. Shop Drawings: Indicate plan layout, spacing of components, post

foundation dimensions, hardware anchorage, and schedule of components.

B. Product Data: Provide data on fabric, posts, accessories, fittings and

hardware.

C. Samples: Submit 2 samples of fence fabric, 150 x 150 mm in size

illustrating construction and color of finish.

D. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate installation requirements,

post foundation anchor bolt templates, hardware and accessories.

1.5. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Perform Work in accordance with CLFMI - Product Manual and

manufacturer's instructions.

B. Manufacturer Qualifications: Company specializing in manufacturing the

products specified in this Section with minimum 3 years documented
experience.

C. Installer Qualifications: Company specializing in installing the products

specified in this Section with minimum 3 years documented experience.
Installer shall be as recommended manufacturer and approved by the
Engineer.

2 - PRODUCTS

2.1. MATERIALS

A. Materials for fencing shall conform to SASO 811, AASHTO M 181 and to
the standards specified. All items of each type, such as posts, fabric, and
accessories shall be from the same manufactures and of the same size,

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 design, and materials except as otherwise shown and required.

B. All ferrous fence materials including wire fabric, all type of posts and other
accessories shall be coated with extruded polyvinyl chloride (PVC). The
color of the vinyl coating shall be green.

C. Before PVC coating, all ferrous fence material, except wire fabric, shall be
galvanized with a minimum of 550 g of zinc per square meter. Wire fabric
shall be galvanized with a minimum of 52 g of zinc per square meter.

D. Wire Fabric: The chain link fence fabric conforming to ASTM A 392 Class I,
shall have 50 mm mesh of 3.76 mm core wire and 4.88 mm overall, and
twisted and barbed top and bottom selvages. The fabric shall be of width as
shown on the drawings.

E. Posts and Miscellaneous Metals:

1. Line posts shall be standard galvanized steel posts of not less than
50 mm outside diameter conforming to ASTM A 53, Schedule 40,
weighing not less than 5.44 kg/m, and section modules of 9190
mm³ minimum. Other shapes may be substituted provided that the
section modules is maintained or exceeded.

2. End, corner and pull posts shall be standard galvanized steel posts
of not less than 73 mm outside diameter conforming to ASTM A 53,
Schedule 40, weighing not less than 8.62 kg/m and section modulus
of 1744 mm³ minimum. Other shapes may be substituted provided
the section modulus is maintained or exceeded.

3. Straining posts shall be standard round steel conforming to ASTM A

120, Schedule 40, not less than 73 mm OD, galvanized after
manufacture, weighing not less than 8.62 kg/m and section
modulus of 1744 mm³ minimum.

4. Struts shall be standard round steel conforming to ASTM A 120,

Schedule 40, not less than 42 mm OD, galvanized after
manufacture.

5. Round bands (50 mm), End Caps, Fittings and Accessories:

Manufacturer’s standard products, conforming to F626, galvanized
to ASTM A123, ASTMA153 and BS 729. Sizes shall be suitable
with main fence frames.

7. Post tops, and other fittings and hardware shall be of bonded vinyl
coated steel, malleable iron, or wrought iron.

8. Top and bottom tension wires between posts shall be at least 4.88
mm diameter extruded vinyl-coated galvanized steel with a
minimum breaking strength of 8 kN. Tie wire shall be 2.0 mm
diameter extruded vinyl-coated galvanized steel, conforming to
ASTM A112.

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 9. Stretcher bars shall be of vinyl coated steel, not less than 6 mm by
20 mm, and of lengths equal to the full height of the fabric to be
used.

10. Bolts, nuts and other hardware shall be galvanized steel, coated
with PVC after assembly.

11. Horizontal truss braces shall be vinyl coated steel pipe at least 42.2
mm outside diameter weighing not less than 3.38 kg/m and with a
section modulus of 3851 mm³ minimum. Other steel shapes may be
substituted provided that the section modulus is equaled or
exceeded. Vinyl coated steel truss rods at least 10 mm diameter
with turn buckles shall be used for diagonal bracing.

G. Concrete for Foundations: In accordance with the requirements specified in

Section 03300 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE, Class 30.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1. INSTALLATION

A. Install framework, fabric, accessories and gates in accordance with

ANSI/ASTM F 567 and manufacturer's instructions.

B. Posts:

1. Line posts shall be spaced not more than 3 m apart, measured

parallel to the slope of the natural ground. Place posts vertical
except in unusual situations as determined by the Engineer where
posts shall be placed perpendicular to the slope of the ground.

2. Corner posts shall be installed where the change in direction is 15

degrees or more. Pull posts shall be placed not more than 180 m
apart in a straight run and where the line changes direction by 15
degrees or more.

3. Posts shall be placed vertically and aligned within a tolerance ratio

of 1 in 500. The top of posts shall be set to the required height, and
shall not be cut off.

C. Set posts in concrete footings with top of footing 50 mm above finish grade.
Slope top of concrete for water runoff.

D. Footing depth below finish grade: As indicated on Drawings.

E. Temporary guys or braces shall be installed as required to hold the posts in

position until the concrete has set sufficiently. Unless otherwise allowed,
material shall not be hung on the posts for the first seven days after placing
the concrete.

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 F. Braces: Provide braces, consisting of a horizontal pipe and a diagonal rod,
corner, pull and end post at mid-height of the fabric. The pipe shall extend
horizontally between corner, pull or end post and the adjacent line post. The
diagonal rod with a turnbuckle shall be not less than 10 mm in diameter,
and shall extend from the line post end of the horizontal pipe to the base of
corner, pull or end post. Where fence lengths 90 m or longer at end corner,
pull or end posts, fit a second similar diagonal rod from the midpoint of the
corner, pull or end post to the top of the adjacent line post.

G. Tension wires shall be fastened by clips or tie wires to each corner, pull and
end post, and shall be drawn tight with turnbuckles. The bottom tension
wire shall be taut between posts, and not over 50 mm above the ground
surface except where special closures are required. High ground spots
shall be excavated, but depressions may not be filled in, if approved by the
Engineer.

H. Provide top rail through line post tops and splice with 150 mm long rail
sleeves.

I. Install center and bottom brace rail on corner gate leaves.

J. Place fabric on the outside of the posts. Stretch fabric between posts or at
intervals 30 m maximum, whichever is less.

K. Position bottom of fabric 50 mm above finished grade.

L. Fasten fabric to top rail, line posts, braces, and bottom tension wire with tie
wire at maximum 380 mm on centers.

M. Stretcher bars shall be attached to the fabric by clamps or other approved

mechanical means. One stretcher bar shall be provided pull and end post,
and two for each corner post. Sufficient clips shall be provided for attaching
the fabric and stretcher bars to posts at intervals not over 400 mm apart.

N. Install bottom tension wire stretched taut between terminal posts.

O. Plastic vertical slats shall be installed where shown on the drawings, and
shall comply with manufacturer's written instructions.

3.2. ERECTION TOLERANCES

A. Maximum Variation from Plumb: 6 mm.

B. Maximum Offset from True Position: 25 mm.

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