ARMORCAST-RAIL-TRANSIT-CATALOG (CA07165E)

POLYMER CONCRETE CABLE TROUGH SUGGESTED TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ARMORCAST PRODUCTS COMPANY

4.3. The following testing procedures shall be used to test the structural integrity of the polymer concrete cable trough and cover assemblies: 4.3.1. Cover Vertical Loading 4.3.1.1. A 10”x 20”x1” steel plate loading plate shall be placed longitudinally along the center of the trough cover. A rubber pad measuring 10”x 20”x1” shall be placed between the steel plate and the trough cover. A hydraulic loading ram shall be centered over the steel cover shall be loaded to 20,800 pounds. The steel plate and rubber backing plate shall be rotated 90 degrees and the 20,800 pounds load applied. Both loading conditions shall not cause failure of the trough or cover. 4.3.2. Trough Vertical-Lateral Loading 4.3.2.1. The loading plate and rubber backing shall be placed on the edge of the cover and the trough wall with 5”x 20” of the steel plate suspended in air. The loading ram shall be centered over the steel plate. A preload of 2,000 pounds shall be applied and released to seat the trough and cover. The trough assembly shall be loaded to 20,800 pounds. The above loading shall not cause failure of the trough or cover. Ultimate Strength Load Testing 4.3.3.1. 10"x10"x1" steel plate and loading ram shall be centered over the cover. A rubber pad measuring 10”x10”x1” shall be placed between the steel plate and the trough cover. A preload of 2,000 pounds shall be applied and released to seat the trough and cover. The load shall be increased to reach 20,800 pounds and cycled 50 times. The cable trough and cover shall be capable of withstanding 40,000 pounds without failure. General 5.1.1. High density polymer concrete cable trough shall be installed in ballast or soil, and/or mounted on or fixed to horizontal surfaces. 5.1.2. Adhere to approved methods for excavation and backfill. Heavy duty hydraulically operated equipment shall not be used. 5.1.3. Cable trough shall be installed per the manufacturer’s installation instructions and recommendations. 4.3.3. 5.1.

5. INSTALLATION

6. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

6.1. Certified test reports must be submitted to demonstrate conformance to the above specifications. Material testing shall be conducted by an independent testing laboratory.

7. APPROVED MANUFACTURER

7.1. High density polymer concrete cable trough and covers shall be manufactured by:

Armorcast Products Company 9140 Lurline Avenue Chatsworth, CA 91311 Tel: (818) 982-3600 Fax: (818) 982-7742 www.armorcastprod.com

www.armorcastprod.com

Tel: (818) 982-3600 Fax: (818) 982-7742

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