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1.1 This specification covers zinc-coated steel wire structural strand, for use where a high-strength, high-modulus, multiple-wire tension member is desired as a component part of a structure. The strand is available with parallel or helical wire construction.

1.1.1 The strand is available with several zinc coating classes and with two strength grades, as described in Section .

1.2 The strand is furnished with Class A weight zinc-coated wires throughout. It can be furnished with Class B weight or Class C weight zinc-coated outer wires where additional corrosion protection is required.

1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard.