NOTE ** Moultrie Manufacturing Company ornamental aluminum columns.
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NOTE ** This section is based on products manufactured by Moultrie Manufacturing Company, located at the following address:
NOTE ** Moultrie GA 31768
NOTE ** Tel: (800) 841-8674
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NOTE ** Moultrie Manufacturing Company offers a complete line of ornamental aluminum columns, as well as ornamental metal railing systems.
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NOTE ** SECTION 05731 - ORNAMENTAL ALUMINUM COLUMNS, Copyright 1997, The Architect's Catalog, Inc.
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Aluminum Columns.
B. Aluminum Column Capitals.
C. Aluminum Column Bases.
1.2 RELATED SECTIONS
NOTE ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required.
A. Section 05120 - Structural Steel.
B. Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications.
C. Section 06100 - Rough Carpentry.
D. Section 06400 - Architectural Woodwork.
E. Section 09900 - Paints and Coatings.
1.3 REFERENCES
A. ASTM B 179 - Standard Specification for Aluminum Alloys in Ingot Form for Castings from All Casting Processes.
B. ASTM B 221 - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes.
C. ASTM B 221M - Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Bars, Rods, Wire, Shapes, and Tubes (Metric).
1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Manufacturer's descriptive literature for specified components; indicate compliance to specified requirements.
C. Shop Drawings: Indicate locations, sizes, and heights of columns; include construction and installation details, and interface with adjacent construction.
NOTE ** Delete the following two paragraphs if specifying primer-finished items.
D. Verification Samples:
1. One (1) column section, minimum size 12 inches (300 mm) long by diameter of specified column, with specified capital and base, representing actual color and finish of products to be installed.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following three sub-paragraphs.
2. Return samples of capital and base to manufacturer when so directed by Architect, or at project closeout.
3. Accepted samples of capital and base may be incorporated into Work as last units of type.
4. Samples will be retained by Architect.
E. Quality Assurance Submittals:
1. Design Data: Loading calculations for columns, bearing seal and signature of structural engineer licensed to practice in the State in which the project is located.
2. Certificates:
a. Contractor's certification that installer meets specified qualifications.
b. Manufacturer's certification that installer is approved.
3. Manufacturer's Instructions: Printed installation instructions for each product, including product storage requirements and instructions for bracing and shoring of adjacent construction.
1.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: Minimum three (3) years documented experience installing products specified in this section, and approved by manufacturer.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Store products of this section in manufacturer's unopened packaging until installation.
B. Maintain storage area conditions for products of this section in accordance with manufacturer's instructions until installation.
1.7 PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. Field Measurements: When construction schedule permits, take field measurements at locations where columns are to be installed prior to ordering components.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 MANUFACTURERS
A. Acceptable Manufacturer: Moultrie Manufacturing Company, Moultrie GA 31768. ASD. Telephone (800) 841-8674.
NOTE ** Delete one of the two following paragraphs; coordinate with Division 1 requirements.
B. Requests for substitution will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600.
C. Substitutions: Not permitted.
NOTE ** Delete following paragraph if substitutions not permitted.
D. Unless otherwise specified for an individual product or material, supply all products specified in this section from the same manufacturer.
2.2 COMPONENTS
NOTE ** Retain the following paragraph to specify square columns; if more than one type, size, or finish is required, assign a type to each, duplicate paragraph and edit for each. Coordinate types with drawings.
A. Square Column Assemblies:
1. Column: Fabricated staves of extruded aluminum conforming to ASTM B 221/ASTM B 221M, Alloy 6063, Temper T6; with snap-fitting vertical seams for field assembly:
NOTE ** Retain one of the following four sub-paragraphs to specify square column style.
a. Style: Old South Traditional Square Column, fluted vertical faces.
b. Style: Old South Federal Square Column, flat vertical faces.
c. Style: Old South Square Plantation Column, single-indent vertical faces.
d. Style: Old South Square Plantation Column, double-indent vertical faces.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following six sub-paragraphs to specify size and load-bearing capacity of column.
e. Size: 3 inches ( 76 mm) square; 10,000 pounds ( 4,530 kg) load-bearing capacity.
f. Size: 4 inches (101 mm) square; 15,000 pounds ( 6,795 kg) load-bearing capacity.
NOTE ** The above sizes available for Traditional Square Column only.
g. Size: 6 inches (152 mm) square; 22,000 pounds ( 9,966 kg) load-bearing capacity.
h. Size: 8 inches (203 mm) square; 30,000 pounds (13,590 kg) load-bearing capacity.
i. Size: 10 inches (254 mm) square; 30,000 pounds (13,590 kg) load-bearing capacity.
j. Size: 12 inches (305 mm) square; 30,000 pounds (13,590 kg) load-bearing capacity.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following two sub-paragraphs to specify column length.
k. Column length: __ feet __ inches (__ m).
l. Column length: Indicated on drawings.
2. Capital and base: Cast of aluminum conforming to ASTM B 179; size for slip-fit over column:
NOTE ** Retain one of the following three sub-paragraphs to specify capital for square columns.
a. Capital: Standard square.
b. Capital: Architectural square.
c. Capital: Architectural II square.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following three sub-paragraphs to specify base for square columns.
d. Base: Standard square.
e. Base: Architectural square.
f. Base: Architectural II square.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following six sub-paragraphs to specify column, capital, and base finish.
3. Finish: Factory primer.
4. Finish: Factory baked-on powder coat enamel, White color.
8. Finish: Factory baked-on powder coat enamel, Brown color.
NOTE ** Retain the following paragraph to specify round columns.
B. Round Column Assemblies:
1. Column: Fabricated staves of extruded aluminum conforming to ASTM B 221/ASTM B 221M, Alloy 6063, Temper T6; with snap-fitting vertical seams for field assembly:
a. Style: Old South Round Column, fluted vertical faces.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following nine sub-paragraphs to specify size and load-bearing capacity of column.
b. Size: 5 inches (127 mm) diameter; 16,000 pounds ( 7,248 kg) load-bearing capacity.
c. Size: 6 inches (152 mm) diameter; 22,000 pounds ( 9,966 kg) load-bearing capacity.
d. Size: 8 inches (203 mm) diameter; 29,000 pounds (13,137 kg) load-bearing capacity.
e. Size: 10 inches (254 mm) diameter; 21,000 pounds ( 9,513 kg) load-bearing capacity.
f. Size: 12 inches (305 mm) diameter; 28,000 pounds (12,684 kg) load-bearing capacity.
g. Size: 15 inches (381 mm) diameter; 31,000 pounds (14,043 kg) load-bearing capacity.
h. Size: 18 inches (457 mm) diameter; 31,000 pounds (14,043 kg) load-bearing capacity.
i. Size: 24 inches (609 mm) diameter; 31,000 pounds (14,043 kg) load-bearing capacity.
NOTE ** Consult with manufacturer for data for 36-inch diameter column.
j. Size: 36 inches (914 mm) diameter; __,___ pounds (__,___ kg) load-bearing capacity.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following two sub-paragraphs to specify column length.
k. Column length: __ feet __ inches (__ m).
l. Column length: Indicated on drawings.
2. Capital and base: Cast of aluminum conforming to ASTM B 179; size for slip-fit over column:
NOTE ** Retain one of the following four sub-paragraphs to specify capital for round columns.
a. Capital: Standard round.
b. Capital: Doric round.
c. Capital: Corinthian round.
d. Capital: Scamozzi round.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following two sub-paragraphs to specify base for round columns.
e. Base: Standard round.
f. Base: Doric round.
NOTE ** Retain one of the following six sub-paragraphs to specify column, capital, and base finish.
3. Finish: Factory primer.
4. Finish: Factory baked-on powder coat enamel, White color.
8. Finish: Factory baked-on powder coat enamel, Brown color.
NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if not required for project.
C. As indicated on shop drawings, provide column sections, capital, and base fabricated in split components for retro-fit installation; provide for concealed fastening of split component halves.
D. Accessories: Provide accessories specified in manufacturer's instructions or indicated on shop drawings, including, but not limited to, lally columns, load distribution plates, angle clips, and fasteners.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 EXAMINATION
A. Verify that heights of locations to receive columns are in accordance with shop drawings.
B. Installer's Examination:
1. Have installer of this section examine conditions under which construction activities of this section are to be performed, then submit written notification if such conditions are unacceptable.
2. Transmit two copies of installer's report to Architect within 24 hours of receipt.
3. Beginning construction activities of this section before unacceptable conditions have been corrected is prohibited.
4. Beginning construction activities of this section indicates installer's acceptance of conditions.
3.2 PREPARATION
A. Shore and brace adjacent construction in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
3.3 INSTALLATION
A. Install components in accordance with shop drawings and manufacturer's installation instructions.
B. Remove shoring and bracing immediately after completion of column installation.
C. Site Tolerances:
1. Maximum variation from indicated location: 1/4 inch (6 mm).
2. Maximum variation from plumb: 1/4 inch (6 mm) in 10 feet (3 m).
NOTE ** Delete the following paragraph if components are factory finished.
D. Field Finishing: Specified in Section 09900.
3.4 CLEANING
A. Clean component finishes in accordance with manufacturer's instructions immediately after installation; protect finishes from soiling until Substantial Completion.
3.5 PROTECTION
A. Protect components and component finishes from damage by subsequent construction activities until Substantial Completion.
B. Repair damage in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations; replace units which cannot be repaired to Architect's acceptance.
