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Design Considerations:
Fig. 5.3.1
Design Considerations:
Bearing strip
Erection Considerations:
Fig. 5.3.2
Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.
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GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS NOTES TO SPECIFIERS
3.02 Erection
A. Site Access: The General Contractor shall be
responsible for providing suitable access to
the building, proper drainage and firm level
bearing for the hauling and erection equip-
ment to operate under their own power.
B. Preparation: The General Contractor shall be 3.02.B Construction tolerances for cast-in-place
responsible for: concrete, masonry, etc., should be specified in
those sections of the specifications.
1. Providing true, level bearing surfaces on
all field placed bearing walls and other
field placed supporting members.
2. All pipes, stacks, conduits and other such 3.02.B.2 Should be in Electrical, Mechanical,
items shall be stubbed off at a level lower and Plumbing sections of project specifications.
than the bearing plane of the prestressed
concrete products until after the latter are
set.
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GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS NOTES TO SPECIFIERS
3.04 Attachments
A. Subject to approval of the Architect/Engineer,
hollow core slab units may be drilled or ”shot”
provided no contact is made with the pre-
stressing steel. Should spalling occur, it shall
be repaired by the trade doing the drilling or
the shooting.
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