Hilltown Township Water and Sewer Authority

SECTION 03300 CONCRETE PART 1 1.01 A. B. C. D. 1.02 A. GENERAL WORK INCLUDES Structural and miscellaneous concrete. Concrete reinforcement and accessories. Footing and foundations. Slabs. CODES AND STANDARDS Except as modified by the requirements specified herein and/or the details on the Drawings, all work included in this section shall conform to the applicable provisions of the following codes and standards: 1. 2. 3. ACI 211.1 - Recommended Practice for Selecting Proportions for Normal and Heavy Weight Concrete ASTM C260 - Air Entraining Admixture for Concrete ACI 301 -Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings. The Contractor shall have one copy of ACI 301 available for reference on the work site at all times. ANSI/ASTM A185 - Welded Steel Wire Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement ANSI/ASTM A497 - Welded Deformed Steel Wire Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement ASTM A615 - Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel for Concrete Reinforcement ASTM C33 - Concrete Aggregates ASTM C150 - Portland Cement ACI-304 - Recommended Practice for Measuring, Mixing, and Placing Concrete ACI-305 - Recommended Practice for Hot Weather Concreting
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11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. B.

ACI-306 - Recommended Practice for Cold Weather Concreting ACI-311 - Manual of Concrete Inspection ACI-315 - Manual of Standard Practice for Detailing Reinforced Concrete ACI-318 - Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete ASTM C-94 - Ready Mixed Concrete ASTM Standards C143, C31, C173, C231, C172 and C39 ACI-350 - Concrete Sanitary Engineering Structures ASTM D2103 - Polyethylene Film and Sheeting

Definitions: 1. 2. 3. ACI - American Concrete Institute, P. O. Box 19150, Detroit, Michigan 43219 ASTM - American Society for Testing Materials CRSI - Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute, 228 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60601

1.03 A. B. C.

QUALITY ASSURANCE Perform work in accordance with ACI 301. Maintain copy of ACI 301 on site. Testing Agency: 1. An independent testing agency selected by the Contractor, subject to the approval of the Engineer.

1.04 A. B. C.

TESTS Testing and analysis of concrete will be performed under provisions of Section 01400. Submit proposed mix design to Engineer for review prior to commencement of work. Concrete shall be sampled and tested for quality control during the placement of
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concrete as follows: 1. 2. Sampling fresh concrete: ASTM C172, except modified for slump to comply with ASTM C94. Slump: ASTM C143 one test for each concrete load at point of discharge, after the addition of water to the mix, for each set of compressive strength test specimens. Air content: ASTM C231 pressure method; one for each set of compressive strength test specimens. Compression test specimens: ASTM C31 one set of 4 standard cylinders for each compressive strength test. Compressive strength tests: ASTM C39, one set for each pour in any one day; number of sets in accordance with ACI 318. one cylinder tested at seven days and balance at 28 days. One additional test cylinder will be taken during cold weather and be cured on site under same conditions as concrete it represents. Temperature: One test for each concrete load at point of discharge, after addition of water to the mix, for each set of compressive strength test specimens.

3. 4. 5.

6. 7.

D. E.

Cost of testing: The cost of initial testing is borne by the Contractor. All follow-up testing which results from a failed initial test is borne by the Contractor. Report test results in writing to the Engineer. All reports shall contain project identification name and number, date of concrete placement, name of Contractor, name of concrete supplier, name of concrete testing service and test results. Evaluation of Test Reports: 1. 2. Evaluation of test reports: ACI 301-72, Chapter 17. Tests showing non-conformance to specifications: Engineer may order core boring or load tests to be made. Cost of additional tests for evaluation of non-conforming materials: Borne by Contractor.

F.

1.05 A.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK Work shall not proceed until all design mixes have been approved in writing by the ENGINEER.
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B.

Except as specified otherwise herein, concrete shall be batched, mixed, placed, tested, and cured in accordance with the American Concrete Institute and other applicable Codes. Normal weight concrete shall weigh in place not more than 145 pounds per cubic foot. Contractor shall schedule his work and notify all trades in ample time so that provision for their work can be made without delaying the progress of the project. It is the intention of the Drawings and Specifications to produce watertight concrete that will present an acceptable finish appearance. Imperfection of materials or workmanship shall be corrected as the Engineer directs at the Contractor's expense. It will be the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that all concrete surfaces are completely free of any conditions, which will adversely affect its finished appearance, watertightness, or the application of a specified finish. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

C. D. E.

F.

1.06 A.

Cold weather requirements: 1. Concrete shall not be mixed or placed when the air temperature is below 40 degrees F or when conditions indicate that the temperature will fall below 40 degrees F within 72 hours. Concrete temperature shall be maintained when deposited at not less than 60 degrees F. In cold weather, the reinforcement, forms, and ground which will contact must be completely free of frost.

2.

B.

Hot weather requirements: 1. The maximum placing temperature of the concrete, when deposited, shall be 85 degrees F. If the weather causes the placing temperature to exceed 85 degrees F, the mix shall be cooled by wetting the aggregate or other appropriate method if approved by the Engineer. The additional cost of such cooling methods shall be borne by the Contractor.

1.07 A. B C.

SUBMITTALS General: Make submittals in accordance with the requirements to Section 01400 of these Specifications. Certification: ASTM C94, Section 15. Test reports: Certified copies of laboratory test reports, including tests on aggregate
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and admixtures. These tests shall be made by a approved commercial laboratory or by a laboratory maintained by the manufacturers of the material. D. E. Manufacturer's Data: All materials. Concrete reinforcement: ACI 315 "Manual of Standard Practice for Detailing Reinforced Concrete Structures". PRODUCTS MATERIALS A. B. C. Water: Clean and free of organic materials, strong acids or alkalis, oils and salt. Portland Cement ASTM-C150, Type I, American manufacture. One (1) brand used throughout project. Sand (Fine aggregate) shall be clean, sharp, coarse, (minimum fines) hard, natural sand free from salt, loam, clay and other deleterious materials and shall conform to ASTM Specification C33 or C330. Coarse Aggregate: Shall be well-graded, washed gravel or crushed stone and shall conform to ASTM Specification C33 for normal weight aggregate. Maximum size 3/4". Reinforcing Steel: Reinforcing bars shall be deformed high strength bars conforming to ASTM A615, Grade 60. Welded Wire Fabric: Shall conform to ASTM A185-73 Standard Specifications for Welded Steel Wire Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement. Concrete Admixtures: Concrete admixtures shall be used to facilitate concrete placement, difficult placing conditions or assist in attaining specified concrete qualities. Admixtures shall have less than 0.05% chloride ions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Air Entrainment per ASTM C260 Water Reducer per ASTM C494, Type A Water Reducer/Accelerator per ASTM C494, Type C or E Water Reducer/Retarder per ASTM C494, Type B or D Superplasticizer per ASTM C494, Type F or G

PART 2 2.01.

D.

E. F. G.

Xpex waterproofing admixture shall be used in all concrete. Handle and dispense in
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accordance with the strictest provision of the manufacturer. H. I. J. Forms: Wood, metal, or fiber type. Curing Materials: Waterproof paper, mats, burlap or polyethylene film. Waterstop: 6" x 3/8", Ribbed with center bulb. PVC waterstop as manufactured by Vinylex Corporation, or approved equal. Splicing shall be heat fused per manufacturer's recommendations. K. L. Preformed Bituminous Joint: Shall conform to ASTM D994. Expansion Bolts: Shall be as follows (bolts, washers, and nuts shall be made of 304L stainless steel unless noted otherwise): Manufacturer Star Expansion Co. Mountainville, NY 10953 The Rawlplug Co. 224 Peterson Road New Rochelle, NY 10802 Hilti Fastening Systems One Cummings Point Road Stamford, CT 06904 Ackerman-Johnson Co. 99 Commercial Drive Addison, IL 60101 Phillips Drill Co. U.S. 12 and Liberty Trail Michigan City, IN 46360 Wej-IT Corporation 500 Alter Street Broomfield, CO 80020 Anchor Alloys, Inc. 966 Meeker Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11222

Trade Designation Star Slugin Rawl Multi-Calk

Kwik-Bolt

Expansive Screw Anchor

Phillips Red Head Self Drilling Concrete Anchor

Wej-IT

Cinch Expansion Anchor

M.

Adhesive Anchors System: Shall be as follows (bolts, washers, and nuts shall be
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made of 304L stainless steel unless noted otherwise) Trade Designation Redi-Chem Concrete Anchor System Rawl Chem-Stud Anchor System HVA Adhesive Manufacturer Phillips Drill Co. U.S. 12 and Liberty Trail Michigan City, IN 46360 The Rawlplug Co. 224 Peterson Road New Rochelle, NY 10802 Hilti Fastening Systems One Cummings Point Road Stamford, CT 06904

N. O. P.

Vapor barrier: Polyethylene film .006" thick, lapped 12" at laps. Grout: Shall be nonshrink grout; Embeco No. 636 or Masterflow No. 713 as manufactured by Master Builder or an approved equal. Hardener: Master Builder's "Saniseal 100"; Sonneborn's "Lapidolith"' A.C. Horn's "Hornolith" or an approved equal. Include sealer as recommended by hardener manufacturer. Epoxy Grout: Sikadur 32, high-mod, high-strength epoxy bonding/grouting adhesive. CONCRETE MIXES AND STRENGTHS

q. 2.02 A.

Concrete mixes shall be proportioned per section 3.9 of ACI-309. Certified historical test data shall serve as a basis for each mix design. Deviations shall be substantiated with additional certified trial mix testing and results. Submit mix design, historical data or trial mix results for approval prior to proceeding with the work. EXECUTION REINFORCEMENT

PART 3 3.01. A. B.

Fabricated to shapes and dimensions indicated. Before placing, clean rust mill scale or coating, including ice that would destroy or reduce bond from surface. Reinforcement shall not be bent or straightened in a manner injurious to the material.

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C. D. E. F. G. 3.02 A.

Splices at maximum stress not permitted. Laps and splices shall be of adequate length to transmit stresses. Splices in adjacent bars shall be staggered. Steel reinforcement shall be covered with concrete in accordance with the drawings and/or ACI 350. Wire reinforcement shall be cut and supported at proper elevations by standard accessories. Dovetail anchors, bolts, bars, pipes and dowels shall be accurately and securely tied. Reinforcement shall be secured in position and reviewed by the Engineer before pouring of concrete. FORMS Forms shall be constructed to conform to shape, form, line and elevation required and shall be sufficiently rigid to prevent deformation under load. Forms and supports shall not be removed until members, walls, etc., have acquired sufficient strength to safely support their weight and any load thereon. Forms shall be sufficiently tight to prevent leakage of the concrete. Forms for concrete that will be exposed shall be made of smooth plywood or tempered wood fiberboard or steel in large sheets with close fitting joints and surfaces treated with plastic coating. Do not apply form release agent where concrete surfaces receive special finishes or applied coatings, which may be affected by agent. CONCRETE

B. C.

D. 3.03 A. B. C. D. E. F.

Certificates shall be furnished to the Engineer showing that the concrete and reinforcement complies with tests and samples of applicable specifications. Base shall be level and true and covered with vapor barrier to receive concrete slabs. Lap vapor barrier 12". Top lap placed in direction of concrete spreading. Forms shall be clean and free from shavings, debris and frost. Care shall be exercised to prevent honeycombing or segregation of the ingredients of the concrete. Consolidate structural concrete with mechanical vibrators. Finishes:
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l. 2.

Slight honeycomb and minor defects shall be patched with cement mortar of 1 part cement to 2 parts sand. Finishes: Broom finish for walkways: ACI 301, Ch. 11, Para. 11.7.4, broom or belt finish Concrete floors: ACI 301, Ch. 10, Steel float Walls: ACI 301, Ch. 10, Para. 10.3.2, grouted, cleaned finish

3.04 A. B. C. 3.05 A.

PROTECTION AND CURING The forms shall remain in place for a minimum of 7 days. Curing compounds shall not be used. Protect exposed concrete from damage for duration of construction. EMBEDDED ITEMS Set and build into the work anchorage devices and other embedded items required for other work that is attached to, or supported by, cast-in-place concrete. This includes bolts, expansion bolts, pipes, etc. EXISTING CONCRETE MODIFICATIONS A. B. Where new concrete reinforcement is doweled to existing work, drill holes in existing concrete, insert steel dowels and pack with epoxy grout. Prepare existing placed concrete by cleaning with steel brush and apply bonding agent in accordance with manufacturer's instructions prior to placement of new concrete. MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE ITEMS A. Install all items, such as concrete hardener, bolts, grout, expansion bolts, performed bituminous joint, etc. in strict accordance with manufacturer' written instructions. END OF SECTION

3.06

3.07

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