Abstract

This note provides an example of items that are included in a specification for center pivots. It is a supplement to design drawings that have numerous additional details. This example combines items from various ITRC jobs, and therefore the units are not consistent (there is a mix of metric and English units). The intention, however, is not to provide a precise specification that can be replicated, but rather to show the key items that are typically included.

In such projects, there are two primary sets of specifications:

  • The details of the center pivots themselves and warranties for the pivots
  • The details of how water and power arrive at the pivot, how that water is filtered, monitoring, etc.

The depth of detail will depend upon what is included in the design drawings, the experience and abilities of the contractor, and the experience of the customer.

Specific brand names and models continually change over time as new and better products become available. Brand names and models listed in this note are blacked out, but the blackouts indicate where specific names and models are typically used. With many construction projects, there are numerous “or equal” items available. That is not always the case in the agricultural irrigation arena. Therefore, designers for commercial (private) agricultural irrigation customers typically require specific brands and models to assure success. For government projects, this is more problematic.

Disciplines

Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering

Number of Pages

19

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URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/bae_fac/179