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02 SCOPE OF THE SPECIFICATION Relates to: This specification covers the design, manufacture and associated site work of various ancillary items, such as terrace, wall panels, ground beams etc. Description of Ancillary items The ancillary items are designed and manufactured as reinforced precast concrete items. MATERIALS Standards: All materials are to be in accordance with the appropriate British Standard and this specification. Concrete: The design strengths of concrete used in the design and manufacture of these ancillary items is as follows: Ultimate Concrete Strength is to be a minimum of 45 N/sq.mm Admixture: An air entraining agent complying with BS 5075 Pt.2:1982 is included in the concrete mix to improve workability. Reinforcement: Reinforcement for precast concrete ancillary items is generally high yield high bond bars complying with the requirements of BS4449 and BS4483. DESIGN Code: The design of Bison units is in accordance with the requirements and recommendations of BS 8110:1997 The Structural Use of Concrete. Durability: The standard ancillary item is suitable for a moderate exposure classification as defined in Table 3.2 of BS 8110:1997. However a more severe exposure condition may be provided. Fire: Fire resistance is based upon the tabulated data contained within BS 8110 : Part 2 Section 4. Sections can be provided for fire periods of 1 hour or 2 hours. Horizontal and Vertical Ties: Ties necessary to satisfy the requirements for accidental damage should be specified by the Engineer with the responsibility for the design of the overall structure in accordance with the relevant Codes of Practice. MANUFACTURE Method of Manufacture: Ancillary items are manufactured in specially designed moulds in either timber or steel. . Dimensions: Ancillary items can be manufactured to any reasonable dimensions however practical limits in relation to the use, and construction must be considered. Permitted Deviations: Cross-sectional tolerances are within the limits set out in clause 6.2.8.3 of BS 8110:1997. Fixings: Inserts and special fixings may be accommodated subject to the manufacturers requirements and normal reinforced concrete manufacture. Lifting Points: These will be provided in the factory as proprietary inserts to be made good on site by others.

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Finishes: The ancillary items are manufactured to give a consistent concrete surface finish. Where these are cast against a mould then a Type A finish as described in clause 6.2.7.3 of BS8110:1997 is provided. CONSTRUCT have manufactured and installed reference panels with Type A and B finishes, these are located throughout the country, and it is to these that all matters of standards of finish should be referred. Details of these venues can be obtained from Bison Concrete Products Limited. Unformed surfaces are generally formed using a steel or wood float to give a uniformly level and plain surface.
The soffit is suitable for the direct application of a textured paint finish where this is applied in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Where a plaster finish is intended it may be necessary to use a bonding agent in accordance with the instructions of the plaster manufacturer.

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SITE WORK Standard: All site work is to be undertaken in accordance with the best current practice and Health & Safety legislation. For further advice reference should be made to the "Code of Practice for the Safe Erection of Precast Concrete Flooring". Bearings: Level and structurally adequate bearings for Bison precast units are to be provided by others. These should generally be 100mm for masonry or 75mm for concrete or steelwork, but may be reduced in accordance with clause 5.2.3 of BS 8110:1997. Temporary Bearings/Propping: Unless the design specifically allows for units to seat onto temporary bearings (i.e. head trees and bearers, etc.) this practice shall be avoided wherever possible. In cases where such measures are unavoidable, fixing must not progress until permission has been obtained from a competent technical authority within the Bison organisation. We shall specify on our working drawings details and duration of any temporary propping that may be required. Lifting sockets: All sockets formed for lifting purposes are to be filled and made good by others, when erection is complete. Soffit fixings: Several fast and cost effective proprietary systems are available for direct fixing to concrete and we shall be pleased to provide details on request. QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM QMS Reference Bison are members of the BSI Registered Firm Scheme for Quality Management Systems to BS EN ISO 9001:2000 for the design, manufacture and installation of precast products. Scope: Membership of the scheme ensures that all procedures and disciplines relevant to the design and manufacturing processes relevant to the design, manufacture and installation of precast products are subject to independent review and approval by the British Standards Institution.