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| Date Asked: 11/30/2020 | Date Answered: 12/01/2020 |
| Poster: Jeffrey A. Bostock | Company: Aetna Bridge Co. |
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Question:
The existing pier cap is heavily reinforced and the proposed design provides no flexibility for conflicts with the proposed anchor bolts and the existing reinforcing. Please consider an alternate design that provides flexibility or a contingency plan if the reinforcing conflicts with the proposed anchor bolts. |
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Answer:
The pier cap areas on this wall type pier are not heavily reinforced in comparison to the typical pier-column type piers. The proposed anchor bolts will generally be set within the pedestal portion of the pier cap above the primary wall and shear reinforcement. The pedestal reinforcing should be avoided to the extent practical and the anchor bolt hole locations adjusted accordingly. The Contractor can field drill the holes for the base plate if required to avoid reinforcing to the extent practical. Coring thru the existing pedestal reinforcement will be allowed if it is demonstrated that it cannot be otherwise avoided. Refer to the Record Plans for existing reinforcement layout and spacing. |
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| Date Asked: 11/30/2020 | Date Answered: 12/01/2020 |
| Poster: Jeffrey A. Bostock | Company: Aetna Bridge Co. |
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Question:
The project documents are requiring SSPC SP10 blasting cleaning for existing faying surfaces. Due to the small amount of painting area and the limit access and work hours, would RIDOT consider a SP3 power tool cleaning in lieu of SP10? |
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Answer:
Faying surfaces are to be prepared in accordance with SSPC-SP10 Level requirements. However, for this particular bridge repair only, with the very small areas of painting and limited access and available work windows, RIDOT will allow the use of SP3 power tool cleaning in lieu of SP10 if so desired to achieve suitable surface preparation for the repair area. |
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| Date Asked: 11/30/2020 | Date Answered: 12/01/2020 |
| Poster: Jeffrey A. Bostock | Company: Aetna Bridge Co. |
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Question:
RIDOT typically requires steel repair work to be performed by an AISC certified structural steel erector. Will RIDOT require this certification for this project? |
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Answer:
Yes. The repair work shall be performed by an AISC certified structural steel erector. |
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| Date Asked: 11/23/2020 | |
| Poster: Gary Garzone | Company: Contracts |
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Question:
Note: This Project is Not State Funded. It Has a DBE Goal of 0%. |
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