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    AS 2979-1998

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    Traffic signal mast arms

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    Superseded date:  30-06-2017

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1998

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Specifies requirements for tubular steel mast arms that are designed to support traffic signal lanterns and associated equipment above the roadway. Also applies to joint-use mast arms that, in addition to supporting traffic signal lanterns, are designed to support road lighting luminaires. Designates specific types of mast arms based on design and constructional considerations. Does not apply to traffic signal posts, requirements for which are specified in AS 2339.

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    This Standard sets out requirements for traffic signal mast arms that are designed to support traffic signal lanterns and associated equipment above the roadway. It applies to-(a) traffic signal mast arms, as defined in Clause 1.4.8; and(b) joint-use mast arms, as defined in Clause 1.4.2.The Standard does not specify details of shape or design except insofar as these matters are controlled by the specified requirements. The Standard does not apply to traffic signal posts (see AS 2339), nor to the installation of mast arms and their foundations. NOTE: See Appendix A for the information which should be supplied with an enquiry or order for mast arms complying with this Standard.

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    Committee LG-006
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes
    Under Revision

    History - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    First published as AS 2979-1987.Second edition 1989.Third edition 1998. First published as AS 2979-1987. Second edition 1989. Third edition 1998.

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS 1214-1983 Hot-dip galvanized coatings on threaded fasteners (ISO metric coarse thread series)
    AS/NZS 2276.2:1998 Cables for traffic signal installations Feeder cable for vehicle detectors
    AS/NZS 2276.1:2004 Cables for traffic signal installations Multicore power cables (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS 1170.2-1989 Minimum design loads on structures (known as the SAA Loading Code) Wind loads
    AS 2703-1987 Vehicle loop detector sensors
    AS/NZS 2144:2002 Traffic signal lanterns
    AS 1170.1-1981 Minimum design loads on structures (known as the SAA Loading Code) Dead and live loads
    AS 2113.1-1998 Oil of Australian eucalyptus 70 to 75 percent cineole (Reconfirmed 2013)
    AS 2578.1-1983 Traffic signal controllers - Physical and electrical compatibility
    AS 2353-1999 Pedestrian push-button assemblies
    AS 4113.2-1993 Traffic signal lamps Lamps for a.c. operation at extra-low voltage
    AS 4100-1990 Steel structures
    AS 4192-2006 Illuminated flashing arrow signs
    AS 1650-1989 Hot-dipped galvanized coatings on ferrous articles
    AS 2837-1986 Wrought alloy steels - Stainless steel bars and semi-finished products
    AS 3000-1986 Electrical installations - Buildings, structures and premises (known as the SAA Wiring Rules)
    AS 4191-1994 Portable traffic signal systems
    AS/NZS 2276.3:2002 Cables for traffic signal installations Loop cable for vehicle detectors (Reconfirmed 2017)
    AS 2339-1997 Traffic signal posts and attachments
    AS 4100-1998 Steel structures (Reconfirmed 2016)
    AS/NZS 1170.2:2002 Structural design actions Wind actions
    AS/NZS 1170.1:2002 Structural design actions Permanent, imposed and other actions
    AS 2144-1995 Traffic signal lanterns
    AS 1798-1992 Lighting poles and bracket arms - Preferred dimensions

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS/NZS 4676:2000 Structural design requirements for utility services poles
    AS/NZS 4677:2010 Steel utility services poles
    AS 1798-1992 Lighting poles and bracket arms - Preferred dimensions
    AS/NZS 4065:2010 Concrete utility services poles
    AS 2339-1997 Traffic signal posts and attachments
    AS/NZS 4065:2000 Concrete utility services poles
    AS/NZS 1158.1.2:2010 Lighting for roads and public spaces Vehicular traffic (Category V) lighting - Guide to design, installation, operation and maintenance
    AS/NZS 4677:2000 Steel utility services poles
    AS/NZS 7000:2010 Overhead line design - Detailed procedures
    AS 2339:2017 Traffic signal posts, mast arms and attachments
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