Cross rods should not vary more than 1/8 in 12 in either direction from perpendicular alignment with bearing bars. The tolerance of the cross bar spacing for 5' in length is ± 1/4".
The top of the cross rod should not project more than 1/16" above the top of the bearing bars for standard grating (1/8" for heavy-duty) and should not extend more than 1/8" from side of bearing bars.
Bearing bar lean must not exceed a slope of 1-1/4 to 12.
Cross bar lean must not exceed a slope of 2-1/2 to 12.
Longitudinal bow should be less than 1/200 of the length for standard grating (1/240 for heavy duty).
Before banding, the transverse bow should be less than 1/8" per foot of width.
D = Overall diagonal dimension
W = Length of cross rods including extensions outside of bearing bars
L = Length of bearing bars