of the track section shall be steel, continuously welded together or
provided as one monolithic piece.
2.2.2
Track Suspension
Provide means of suspending the monorail track system, including curves and
switches from the structural supports indicated on the drawings. The
suspension system shall be the sole responsibility of the track supplier;
however, design shall be subject to the requirements specified herein.
2.2.2.1
Cataloged Products
If possible, provide track manufacturer's standard cataloged devices for
connection of the track to the indicated supporting structures. If track
manufacturer's cataloged devices are not provided for this suspension
system, complete shop drawings and calculations for the custom suspension
device shall be submitted for review and approval by the Contracting
Officer. Track suspension devices which are not the track manufacturer's
cataloged products shall meet the additional requirements specified in
Section 05500 METAL: MISCELLANEOUS AND FABRICATIONS.
2.2.2.2
Design
The suspension system shall be designed and constructed to ensure no
impairment of the strength of track or the structural support. A hanger or
suspension shall be located at each rack splice joint. [Provide bracing to
hold track sections in rigid alignment at all joints.]
2.2.2.3
Suspension of Curves and Switches
Provide steel framing (structural supports), in addition to that indicated,
as required by monorail curve and switch manufacturer to support curves and
switches. The additional steel framing shall be the sole responsibility of
the monorail supplier. Submit shop drawings and framing design
calculations to the Contracting Officer for approval.
2.2.2.4
Sway Bracing
Where the track is suspended from hanger rods, track shall be braced
laterally and longitudinally to prevent sway.
2.2.2.5
Lock Nuts
Where the track is suspended from hanger rods, lock nuts or other means
shall be provided to prevent the nuts from backing off the rods.
2.2.2.6
Multiple Suspension Devices
Where more than one suspension device attached to the track at a single
point, the suspension devices shall be provided so that the loads shall be
induced in each in proportion to the device's size.
2.2.3
Identification Plates
Provide identification plates of noncorrosive metal. Information and data
on the plates shall include, in clearly legible permanent lettering, the
manufacturer's name, model number, capacity rating, and other essential
information. In addition, the monorail track beam system shall be
furnished with identification plates showing the capacity of the system,
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