AASHTO M 280-09

1. SCOPE

1.1. This specification covers metallic-coated steel barbed wire, consisting of a strand of two wires.

1.2. The barbed wire is available with aluminum, zinc, and zinc-5 percent aluminum-mischmetal alloycoatings, with a number of coating weights, in a number of different construction (designs), and intwo grades. Not all designs are available in all coating types.

1.3. The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

1.4. The text of this specification references notes and footnotes that provide explanatory information.These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables) shall not be considered as requirements ofthe specification.

This product replaces:AASHTO M 280-03 - Standard Specification for Metallic-Coated (Carbon) Steel Barbed Wire