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PART 1 - GENERAL
C. Cast-in-place concrete
D. Grout
E. Concrete curing
F. Waterproofing
1.03 - REFERENCES
A. ACI 301 - Specifications of Structural Concrete for Buildings.
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P. ASTM C618 - Fly Ash and Raw or Calcinated Natural Pozzolan for Use as a
Mineral Admixture in Portland Cement Concrete.
Q. ASTM D1751 - Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and
Structural Construction.
1.04 - SUBMITTALS
A. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements contained in Section 01 30
00.
D. Provide proposed concrete mix design for each type of concrete, as specified in
paragraph 1.15, below to be used on the project at least 30 calendar days prior
to the first scheduled concrete pour. The Contractors testing laboratory shall
develop concrete mix designs and test all materials and mixes for conformance
with these specifications. The costs associated with development of the design
mix and testing of samples shall be paid for out of the stipulated cash allowance.
E. Furnish the Engineers field representative with the transit-mix delivery slips.
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C. Laboratory testing costs associated with the work of this Section will be paid for
out of the stipulated cash allowance. The Contractor shall arrange to have a
qualified technician present at the prescribed time.
G. The batching plant and raw materials may be subject to inspections and tests
performed by the Engineer.
1. Curing box shall be located away from the main construction area and
shall be blocked up off the ground.
3. Minimum information to be logged for each pour date shall include: date of
pour, date of pick-up, weather conditions at time of pour, number of
cylinders added, number of cylinders removed, location of pour, testing lab
field technician name.
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1.07 - TESTS
A. Testing and analysis of concrete shall be performed under the requirements
contained in Section 01 45 00.
B. The testing laboratory shall take cylinders, perform slump, and air entrainment
tests in accordance with ACI 301. Unless directed otherwise by the Engineer,
the following samples and tests shall be taken:
1. Three (3) concrete test cylinders shall be taken for every 50 or less cubic
yard each class of concrete placed each day.
2. One (1) additional test cylinder shall be taken during cold weather and be
cured on site under the same conditions as concrete it represents.
3. One (1) slump test shall be taken for each set of test cylinders taken, and
each transit mix delivery.
1.09 - COORDINATION
A. Coordinate work under provisions of Section 01 31 00 Project Management
and Coordination. The Contractor shall provide at least five (5) working days
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advance notice prior to formwork closure to the Engineer so that he can advise
the prime electrical contractor accordingly. Prime contractors shall be given the
opportunity to complete their contractual obligations.
1.10 - WARRANTY
A. Paragraph not used.
B. Transport dry concrete batches from the central plant to the site in approved
truck mixers conforming to the requirements of the Truck Mixer Manufacturers
Agitating Standards. Each truck shall contain a plate stating the capacity, drum
speeds and be provided with a revolution counter.
B. Do not place concrete when the conditions may adversely affect the placing,
curing or finishing of concrete, or its strength.
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2. Mix proportions.
7. Furnish test results of slump, air entrainment and water-cement ratio for
each mix design.
8. For each mix proposed, make and cure four (4) standard 6 in. concrete
test specimens in the lab in accordance with ASTM C192. Furnish
compression test results made in accordance with ASTM C39. Break two
(2) cylinders at seven (7) days and two (2) at 28 days.
B. If the adopted mix fails to produce concrete meeting the requirements for
strength and placeability, the Engineer may order additional cement or
adjustments to mix proportions at no extra cost to the Owner.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 - MATERIALS
A. Plywood forms: Douglas Fir species, solid one side grade and sound undamaged
sheets. Thickness of wood shall be as required to support weight of concrete
with minimal deflection.
B. Steel forms: Minimum 16 gage (1.5 mm) thick, stiffened to support weight of
concrete with minimum deflection.
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C. Tubular column type forms: Round, spirally wound laminated fiber material;
inside surface treated with release agent.
D. Form ties: Snap-off metal, of fixed length, cone type with water-stopping washer.
E. Reinforcing: ASTM A615, 60 ksi (414 Mpa) yield grade billet steel deformed
bars; uncoated finish, size and dimensions as indicated on plans.
F. Welded steel wire fabric: Plain type, ANSI/ASTM A185; in flat sheets; uncoated
finish; size and dimensions as indicated on plans.
2.02 - ACCESSORIES
A. Air entraining admixture: ASTM C260.
C. Bonding agent: Three (3) component, solvent free, moisture tolerant, epoxy-
modified cementitious product. Product Armatec 110 EpoCem as manufactured
by Sika Corp. or specifically approved equal.
D. Vapor barrier: ASTM D2103, 10 mil (0.25 mm) thick clear polyethylene film.
F. Flashing reglets: Galvanized steel; 26 gage (0.45 mm) longest possible lengths;
alignment splines for joints; securable to formwork; Type CO, manufactured by
FRY REGLET or equal.
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G. Expansion joints: ASTM D1751; 1/2-inch (13 mm) thick asphalt impregnated
fiberboard or felt.
M. Chairs, bolsters, bar supports, spacers: sized and shaped for strength and
support of reinforcement during concrete placement conditions including load
bearing pad on bottom to prevent vapor barrier puncture.
2.03 - MIXES
Cast in place concrete:
A. Mix concrete in accordance with ASTM C94, Alternative No. 2, to achieve the
following:
3. Slump:
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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 - EXAMINATION
A. Verify lines, levels, and measurement before proceeding with formwork. Ensure
that dimensions agree with the plans.
B. Inspect the formwork and reinforcing that it has been properly set and secured
and that all items to be embedded, built-in or pass through concrete are at their
proper locations and elevations.
C. The General Contractor shall verify that all other prime contractors have installed
concrete inserts, sleeves and embedded elements of the project, such as
conduit, and that their work has been totally completed and inspected by the
Engineer.
B. Remove water from forms and excavations and divert flows of water to avoid
washing over, under or through freshly placed concrete.
D. Do not apply form release agent where concrete surfaces are to receive special
finishes or applied coatings that may be affected by the agent.
E. Where new concrete is doweled to existing work, drill holes in existing concrete,
insert steel dowels and pack with non-metallic/non-shrink grout.
F. Prepare previously placed concrete by cleaning with steel brush and apply
bonding agent in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
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3.03 - INSTALLATION
A. Place, support, and secure reinforcement against displacement at the locations
and to the dimensions as indicated on the plans.
C. Rebar splice overlap shall be the minimum length as per ACI 318.
D. Install vapor barrier under interior floor slabs on grade. Lap joints minimum 6
inches (150 mm) and seal. Do not disturb vapor barrier while placing
reinforcement.
E. Ensure reinforcement, inserts, embedded parts, formed joint fillers, joint devices
and waterstops are not disturbed during concrete placement.
I. Install joint device anchors. Maintain correct position to allow joint cover flush
with floor and wall finish.
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N. Place concrete with the aid of mechanical vibrators and shall be capable of
transmitting to the concrete not less than 3,000 impulses per minute. Maintain at
least three (3) vibrators, in good working condition, ready for use when concrete
placement starts in any one area.
B. Separate slabs on grade from vertical surfaces with 1/2 thick joint filler. Extend
joint filler from bottom of slab to within 1/4 inch (6 mm) of finished slab surface.
D. In areas with floor drains, maintain floor elevation at walls; pitch surfaces
uniformly to drains maintaining a minimum 1 percent slope.
3.05 - TOLERANCES
A Provide Class A tolerance to floor slabs according to ACI 301. Tolerance shall
be true planes within 1/8 inch in 10 feet, as determined by a 10 foot straightedge
placed anywhere on the slab in any direction.
B. Foundation Walls and all other formed concrete structures shall conform to a
Class A tolerance as per ACI 301.
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3.07 - FINISHES
A. The Contractor shall finish all concrete by:
2. All fins caused by form joints, and other projections shall be completely
removed to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
B. All interior walking surfaces of all buildings shall be left with a steel float finish
and be readied for finish work of other Sections.
C. Housekeeping pads shall be left with a broom finish with a steel toweled rounded
edge.
D. All exterior-walking surfaces shall be left with a fine broom finish with a steel
trowel border and rounded edges.
E. All exposed horizontal and vertical wall and slab corners shall have a wide
chamfered edge.
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C. Do not patch, fill, touch-up, repair, or replace exposed concrete except upon
express direction of the Engineer for each individual area.
END OF SECTION
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