A. Reinforcing steel for cast-in-place concrete. A. See Section ~ Unit Prices, for additional unit price requirements.

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1 SECTION CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT PART1 GENERAL 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES A. Reinforcing steel for cast-in-place concrete. B. Supports and accessories for steel reinforcement UNIT PRICE- MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT A. See Section ~ Unit Prices, for additional unit price requirements. B. Bar Reinforcement: By the ton. Includes reinforcement, placement, and accessories. C. Wire Mesh Reinforcement: By the square foot. Includes wire mesh reinforcement, placement, and accessories REFERENCES A. ACI Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings; American Concrete Institute International; B. ACI 318- Building Code Requirements For Reinforced Concrete and Commentary; American Concrete Institute International; C. ACI SP-66- ACI Detailing Manual; American Concrete Institute International; D. ASTM A 82 - Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete Reinforcement; E. ASTM A 184/A 184M - Standard Specification for Welded Deformed Steel Bar Mats for Concrete Reinforcement; F. ASTM A 185- Standard Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete; G. ASTM A 497- Standard Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Deformed, for Concrete; H. ASTM A 615/A 615M -Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement; 2001 b. I. ASTM A 641 /A 641 M - Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Carbon Steel Wire; J. ASTM A 704/A 704M -Standard Specification for Welded Steel Plain Bar or Rod Mats for Concrete Reinforcement; K. ASTM A 706/A 706M - Standard Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for Concrete Reinforcement; L. ASTM A 767/A 767M- Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement; 2000b. M. ASTM A 775/A 775M- Standard Specification for Epoxy-Coated Steel Reinforcing Bars; N. ASTM A 884/A 884M - Standard Specification for Epoxy-Coated Steel Wire and Welded Wire Fabric for Reinforcement; ASTM A 996/A 996M - Standard Specification for Rail-Steel and Axle-Steel Deformed Bars for Concrete Reinforcement; 2001a. P. ASTM D 3963/D 3963M- Standard Specification for Fabrication and Jobsite Handling of Epoxy I 1 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

2 Coated Reinforcing Steel Bars; Q. AWS D1.4- Structural Welding Code- Reinforcing Steel; American Welding Society; R. CRSI (DA4)- Manual of Standard Practice; Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute; S. CRSI (P1)- Placing Reinforcing Bars; Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute; SUBMITTALS A. See Section Administrative Requirements, for submittal procedures. B. Shop Drawings: Comply with requirements of ACI SP-66. Include bar schedules, shapes of bent bars, spacing of bars, and location of splices. 1. Prepare shop drawings under seal of a Professional Structural Engineer experienced in design of work of this type and licensed in Missouri. C. Manufacturer's Certificate: Certify that reinforcing steel and accessories supplied for this project meet or exceed specified requirements. D. Reports: Submit certified copies of mill test report of reinforcement materials analysis QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Perform work of this section in accordance with ACI Maintain one copy of document on project site. B. Provide Architect with access to fabrication plant to facilitate inspection of reinforcement. Provide notification of commencement and duration of shop fabrication in sufficient time to allow inspection. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.01 REINFORCEMENT A. Reinforcing Steel: ASTM A 6151A 615M Grade 60 (420). 1. Deformed billet-steel bars. 2. Unfinished. 3. Galvanized in accordance with ASTM A 7671A 767M, Class I. 4. Epoxy coated in accordance with ASTM A 7751A 775M. B. Reinforcing Steel: ASTM A 7061A 706M, deformed low-alloy steel bars. 1. Unfinished. 2. Galvanized in accordance with ASTM A 7671A 767M, Class I. 3. Epoxy coated in accordance with ASTM A 7751A 775M. C. Reinforcing Steel: Deformed bars, ASTM A 9961A 996M Grade 40 (280), Type A. 1. Galvanized in accordance with ASTM A 7671A 767M, Class I. 2. Epoxy coated in accordance with ASTM A 7751A 775M. D. Reinforcing Steel Mat: ASTM A 7041A 704M, using ASTM A 6151A 615M, Grade 40 (280) steel bars or rods, unfinished. E. Stirrup Steel: ASTM A 82 steel wire, unfinished. F. Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement: ASTM A 185, plain type. 1. Flat Sheets. 2. Mesh Size and Wire Gage: As indicated on drawings. G. Reinforcement Accessories: 1. Tie Wire: Annealed, minimum 16 gage. 2. Chairs, Bolsters, Bar Supports, Spacers: Sized and shaped for adequate support of reinforcement during concrete placement. 3. Provide stainless steel components for placement within inches of weathering I 2 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

3 surfaces FABRICATION A. Fabricate concrete reinforcing in accordance with CRSI (DA4)- Manual of Standard Practice, ACI SP-66- ACI Detailing Manual, ACI 318, and ASTM A 1841A 184M. B. Welding of reinforcement is not permitted. C. Welding of reinforcement is permitted only with the specific approval of Architect. Perform welding in accordance with AWS D Galvanized Reinforcement: Clean surfaces, weld and re-protect welded joint in accordance with CRSI (DA4). D. Fabricate and handle epoxy-coated reinforcing in accordance with ASTM D 39631D 3963M. E. Locate reinforcing splices not indicated on drawings at point of minimum stress. 1. Review locations of splices with Architect. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.01 PLACEMENT A. Place, support and secure reinforcement against displacement. Do not deviate from required position. B. Do not displace or damage vapor barrier. C. Accommodate placement of formed openings. D. Maintain concrete cover around reinforcing as follows: 1. Cast against and permanently exposed to earth: 3" 2. Concrete exposed to earth and weather, #5 and smaller: 1-112" Concrete exposed to earth and weather, #6 and larger: 2" 3. Slabs and walls not exposed to weather or in contact with ground: %" 4. Beams and Columns not exposed to weather or in contact with ground: %" E. Conform to applicable code for concrete cover over reinforcement. F. Bond and ground all reinforcement to requirements of Section FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. An independent testing agency, as specified in Section 01400, will inspect installed reinforcement for conformance to contract documents before concrete placement SCHEDULES A. Reinforcement For Superstructure Framing Members: Deformed bars, unfinished. B. Reinforcement For Foundation Wall Framing Members and Slab-on-Grade: Deformed bars and welded wire reinforcement, galvanized finish. C. Reinforcement For Parking Structure Framing Members: Deformed bars, epoxy coated finish. END OF SECTION I 3 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

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5 SECTION CAST -IN-PLACE CONCRETE PART 1 GENERAL 1.01 SECTION INCLUDES A. Provision and installation of formwork, reinforcing steel, and cast-in-place concrete detailed and described on the drawings and hereinafter specified. B. Provision and installation of all related items described on the drawings or hereinafter specified QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Standards and Codes: Comply with the provisions of the following Codes, Specifications, and Standards except as otherwise indicated. 1. ACI Recommended Practice for Selecting Proportions for Normal Weight Concrete 2. ACI 301 -Specification for Structural Concrete for Buildings 3. ACI 304- Recommended Practice for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and Placing Concrete 4. ACI Recommended Practice for Hot Weather Concreting 5. ACI Recommended Practice for Cold Weather Concreting 6. ACI 318- Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete 7. ACI 347- Recommended Practice for Concrete Formwork 8. CRSI - Manual of Standard Practice 9. CRSI - Recommended Practice for Placing Reinforcing Bars 10. CRSI - Recommended Practice for Placing Bar Supports, Specifications, and Nomenclature 11. CRSI - Recommended Practice for Reinforcing Bar Splices 12. ASTM A82- Standard Specifications for Cold-Drawn Steel Wire for Concrete Reinforcement 13. ASTM A185- Welded Steel Wire Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement 14. ASTM A615- Deformed and Plain Billet Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement 15. AWS D12.1 -Welding Reinforcing Steel, Metal Inserts, and Connections in Reinforced Concrete Construction 16. ASTM C33- Concrete Aggregates 17. ASTM C94- Ready-Mixed Concrete 18. ASTM C Portland Cement 19. ASTM C171 -Sheet Materials for Curing Concrete 20. ASTM C231 -Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method 21. ASTM C260- Air Entraining Admixtures for Concrete 22. ASTM C309 - Liquid Membrane - Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete 23. ASTM C494 - Chemical Admixtures for Concrete 24. MSHTO M Specification for Burlap Cloth made for Jute or Kenaf B. Workmanship: The Contractor is responsible for correction of concrete work which does not conform to the specified requirements, including strength, tolerances, and finishes /1

6 C. Tests for Concrete Materials 1. Although the contractor is responsible for inspections and special inspections, the Owner's Representative may perform concrete material evaluation testing at any time during the process of the work. 2. The Contractor shall allow the Owner's Representative free access to material stockpiles and facilities at all times. D. Concrete Quality Control Testing During Construction 1. The Contractor shall retain an independent certified testing laboratory to perform quality control tests. 2. Concrete will generally be sampled and tested for quality control during the placement of concrete as follows: a. Sampling Fresh Concrete: Secure composite samples in accordance with ASTM C172. b. Slump: One test on concrete taken at point of discharge, per ASTM C143, for each set of compressive strength test specimens. c. Air Content: One for each set of compressive strength test specimens per ASTM C231, pressure method. d. Compressive Test Specimen: ASTM C31, one set of three standard cylinders for each compressive strength test, unless otherwise directed. e. Compressive Strength Tests: ASTM C39, one set for each 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof, of each concrete class placed in any one day or for each 5,000 sq. ft. of surface area placed. One specimen tested at seven days and two specimens tested at 28 days. 3. When the strength of field-cured cylinders is less than 85% of companion laboratory-cured cylinders, evaluate current operations and provide corrective procedures for protecting and curing the in-place concrete. 4. The Contractor shall notify the testing agency 48 hours in advance of each placement of concrete in order that concrete tests may be scheduled. 5. Additional Tests: Additional tests of in-place concrete may be required when test results indicate the specified concrete strengths and other characteristics have not been attained in the structure. Tests to determine the adequacy of the concrete shall be by cored cylinders complying with ASTM C42 or by other methods as directed. Contractor shall pay for such tests conducted, and any other additional testing as may be required, when unacceptable concrete is verified SUBMITTALS A. Manufacturer's Data: For information only, submit manufacturers data and instructions for proprietary materials and items, including reinforcement and accessories, admixtures, patching compounds, joints systems, and others. PART 2 - PRODUCTS 2.01 FORM MATERIALS A. Forms may be of wood, plywood, concrete-form-grade hardboard, metal, or other acceptable material, which will produce smooth, true surfaces. 1. Provide lumber dressed on at least two edges and one side of tight fit. 2. Metal forms shall have smooth surfaces free from any pattern, irregularities, dents, and sags. B. Provide commercial form-coating compounds that will not bond with, stain, or adversely affect concrete surfaces. Compound may not impair subsequent treatments of concrete surfaces I 2

7 requiring bond or adhesion, nor impede wetting of surfaces to be cured with water or curing compound. C. Form Ties 1. Factory-fabricated, adjustable-length, removable or snap-off metal form ties, designed to prevent form deflection, and to prevent spalling concrete surfaces upon removal. 2. For concrete that will be exposed, provide ties so portion remaining within concrete after removal is at least 1-%" inside concrete. 3. Unless otherwise shown, provide form ties that will not leave holes larger than one inch in diameter in concrete surfaces REINFORCING MATERIALS A. Reinforcing bars 1. ASTM A615: 60 ksi yield grade, plain finish. 2. ASTM A36 - For tie rods, turn buckles, plates, and nuts. B. Steel Wire: ASTM A82, plain, cold-drawn steel. C. Welded Wire Fabric (WWF): ASTM A185, in flat sheets, plain finish; 6" maximum wire spacing. Use WWF 6x6-W2.9xW2.9 unless otherwise noted. D. Supports for Reinforcement: Provide wire bar-type supports for reinforcement including bolsters, chairs, spacers, and other devices for spacing, supporting, and fastening reinforcing bars and welded wire fabric in place. All devices shall be plastic-coated or hot-dipped galvanized steel, sized and shaped as required CONCRETE MATERIALS A. Portland Cement: ASTM C150, Type 1. B. Aggregate: Fine and coarse aggregate for concrete shall comply with ASTM-33 (concrete aggregate). 1. Maximum aggregate size: Not larger than one-fifth of the narrowest dimension between sides of forms, one-third of the depth of slabs, nor three-fourths of the minimum clear spacing between individual reinforcing bars or bundles of bars. C. Water: Clean, potable, and free from injurious amount of oil, acid, alkali, organic matter or other deleterious substances. D. Admixtures 1. Air-entraining: ASTM C Water-reducing: ASTM C494, Type A. 3. Water-reducing agents shall be applied at the dosage rates recommended by the manufacturer. Absolutely no chlorides will be permitted RELATED MATERIALS A. Curing compound shall meet the moisture retention requirements of ASTM C309. The compound shall be Kure-N-Seal, produced by Sonneborn Building Products Division, or Masterseal, produced by Master Builders, or approved equal. B. Concrete repair compound: Sonopatch, produced by Sonneborn Building Products Division, or Embeco 411 Mortar, produced by Master Builders, or approved equal. C. Preformed joint filler shall be Sonoflex F, produced by Sonneborn, or approved equal. D. Joint sealant compound for slab control joints shall be Brutem 93, produced by Master Builders, or approved equal. Phase 2- Additions & Renovations I Stations #1, #2, #4, # /3

8 E. Joint sealant compound for interior expansion joints shall be Brutem 92, produced by Master Builders, or approved equal. F. Non-shrink grout shall be Embeco 636, produced by Master Builders, or approved equal. G. WATER VAPOR RETARDER: 6 Mil Thickness, ASTM E1745, Class A, water transmission rate, ASTM 96 of.006 or lower. Overlap seams 6" and tape with compatible 4" seaming tape. Seal all penetrations with compatible mastic or with tape as instructed by manufacturer. H. Sealer I Hardner: Surface hardner shall be natural aggregate type and be Master Cron, produced by Master Builders, or approved equal. I. Fly Ash: If Contractor elects, Class C fly ash may be substituted pound for pound of cement, not to exceed 15% PROPORTIONING AND DESIGN OF MIXES A A Proportion mixes by the Laboratory Trial Batch Method. Use materials to be employed on the project for each class of concrete required. Comply with ACI Required 28-day compressive strength of concrete is: a. Elevated slabs and slabs on grade = 4000psi b. Footings and grade beams c. Hollowcore Topping 2. Slump: 2" to 4". Laboratory Trial Batches: = 4000psi = 5000psi 1. The Contractor shall retain an independent testing facility or concrete plant, acceptable to the Owner's Representative, to select concrete mix proportions. 2. Test specimens shall be prepared in accordance with ASTM C Conduct strength tests in accordance with ASTM C39, specified in ACI 301. B. Submit written test reports, to the Owner's Representative, for each proposed mix for each class of concrete at least 15 days prior to start of work. Do not begin concrete production until mixes have been accepted by the Owner's Representative. C. Adjustment to Concrete Mixes: Mix design adjustments may be proposed by the Contractor when characteristics of materials, job conditions, weather, test results or other circumstances, warrant. Test data for revised mix designs and strength results must be accepted by the Owner's Representative before using in the work. D. Use air-entraining admixture in exterior exposed concrete or structures and slabs exposed to freezing and thawing. Add air-entraining admixture at the manufacturers prescribed rate to result in concrete at the point of placement having air content within the following limits: 1. 1" Aggregate Concrete Mix: 4% to 5% 2. %"Aggregate Concrete Mix: 3. %"Aggregate Concrete Mix: 6% to 7% 7% to 8% E. Water-reducing agents may be used as determined by the mix design organization subject to the approval of the Owner's Representative CONCRETE MIXING A Ready-Mix Concrete: Comply with the requirements of ASTM C94, and as herein specified. Addition of water to the batch will not be permitted. B. During hot weather or under conditions contributing to rapid setting of concrete, a shorter mixing time than specified in ASTM C94 may be required I 4

9 C. When the air temperature is between 85 F and goof, reduce the mixing and delivery time from go minutes to 75 minutes. When the air temperature is above goof, reduce the mixing and delivery time to 60 minutes. PART 3 - EXECUTION 3.01 FORMS A. Design, erect, brace, and maintain formwork to support vertical and lateral loads that might be applied. Maintain until such loads can be supported by the concrete structure. Construct formwork so concrete members and structures are of correct size, shape, alignment, elevation, and position. B. Design formwork to be readily removable without impact, shock, or damage, to cast-in-place concrete surfaces and adjacent materials. C. Chamfer exposed comers and edges using wood, metal, PVC, or rubber chamfer strips fabricated to produce uniform smooth lines and tight edge joints. D. Accurately place and secure in position, prior to placing concrete, all anchors, bolts, inserts, and other items to be embedded in concrete; including items furnished under other sections of the Specification and for other contractors on the project. E. Provide openings in concrete formwork to accommodate work of other trades. Determine size and location of openings, recesses, and chases from those trades involved. F. Do not use earth cuts as a form for vertical surfaces, without the written approval of the Owner's Representative. G. Thoroughly clean forms and adjacent surfaces to receive concrete. Remove chips, wood, sawdust, dirt, or other debris just before concrete is placed. Retighten forms after concrete placement if required to eliminate mortar leaks PREPARATION OF FORM SURFACES A. Coat the contact surfaces of forms with a form-coating compound before reinforcement is placed. B. Thin form coating compounds only within thinning agent of type, and in amount, and under conditions of the form-coating compound manufacturers directions. Do not allow excess formcoating material to accumulate in the forms or to come into contact with concrete surfaces against which fresh concrete will be placed. Apply in compliance with manufacturer's instructions. C. Coat steel forms with non-staining, rust preventative form oil or otherwise protect against rusting. Rust-stained steel formwork is not acceptable REMOVAL OF FORMS AND TEMPORARY BRACING A. Formwork not supporting concrete, such as sides of wall, beams, and similar parts of the work, may be removed after curing at not less than 50 F for 24 hours after placing, provided that: 1. Concrete is sufficiently hard not to be damaged by form removal operations. 2. Curing and protection operations are maintained. B. Formwork supporting weight of concrete, such as beams and slabs, shall not be removed until: 1. The concrete has attained 75% of the minimum 28-day strength, or days has passed since pouring the concrete REUSE OF FORMS A.. Clean and repair surfaces of forms to be reused in the work. Split, frayed, delaminated or otherwise damaged form facing material will not be acceptable. Apply new form coating compound material to concrete contact form surfaces as specified for new formwork. Phase 2 - Additions & Renovations I Stations #1, #2, #4, #g /5

10 B. When forms are extended for successive concrete placement, thoroughly clean surfaces, remove fins and laitance, and tighten forms to close joints. Align and secure joints to avoid offsets. Do not use patched forms for exposed concrete surfaces REINFORCING A. Fabricate and place to shapes and dimensions indicated or required to carry out intent of drawings and Specifications. B. Clean off rust, ice, or other coatings that would reduce bond. Do not use reinforcing reduced in section. C. Field bending of bars is not allowed without permission of the Owner's Representative. D. Tagging shall be with metal, linen, or rope fiber tags filled in with machine or waterproof ink. Paper tags shall not be used PLACEMENT OF REINFORCING A. Accurately place all reinforcing steel as shown on the drawings. Fasten rigidly so that it cannot be displaced during the construction operation. B. The minimum cover of concrete for all reinforcement shall conform to the dimensions shown on the drawings. Cover is the clear distance from the edge of the reinforcement to the concrete surface. Where not otherwise specified, the minimum coverage of the concrete over the steel shall be as follows: 1. Concrete cast against and permanently exposed to earth 2. Formed concrete exposed to earth or weather 3. Concrete in beams and columns not exposed to ground or weather 4. Concrete slabs and walls not exposed to weather 3 inches 1-% inches 1-% inches 1 inch C. Splices shall be lapped as shown on the drawings. Those not shown shall have a minimum lap of 40 bar diameters. D. All reinforcing steel, including welded wire mesh, shall be accurately located and held in position by the use of proper reinforcing steel supports, spacers, and accessories. Work shall conform to the drawings and Manual of Standard Practice for Detailing Reinforced Concrete Structures ACI 315. Tie bars securely at intersections EMBEDDED ITEMS A. The Contractor shall provide for the installation of all items embedded in the concrete such as coil rod inserts, anchor bolts, etc., shown on the drawings or as provided for in other Divisions of this Specification DRILLED AND GROUTED DOWEL INSTALLATION A. Drill hole in existing concrete of size that is % inch in diameter larger than diameters of dowel bar. Incline the hole in the concrete such that the non-shrink grout will be retained in the hole. B. Fill hole with non-shrink grout. C. Immediately place dowel bar into grouted hole. D. Allow grout to take initial set before disturbing dowel bar CONCRETE PLACEMENT A. Inspection: Before placing concrete, inspect and complete the formwork installation, reinforcing steel, and items to be embedded or cast in. Notify other crafts to permit the installation of their work; cooperate with other trades in setting such work, as required. Thoroughly wet wood forms immediately before placing concrete, as required where form coatings are not used. B. General: Comply with ACI 304 and as herein specified I 6

11 1. Deposit concrete continuously, in layers of such thickness that no concrete will be placed on concrete that has hardened sufficiently to cause the formation of seams or planes of weakness within the section. If a section cannot be placed continuously, provide construction joints as herein specified. 2. Deposit concrete as nearly as practicable to its final location to avoid segregation due to rehandling or flowing. 3. Deposit concrete in forms in horizontal layers no deeper than 24 inches and in a manner to avoid inclined construction joints. 4. Where placement consists of several layers, place each layer while preceding layer is still plastic to avoid cold joints. 5. Control rate of placement so as not to exceed structural capacity of forms. 6. Consolidate placed concrete by mechanical vibrating equipment supplemented by hand spading, rodding, or tamping. Use equipment and procedures for consolidation of concrete in accordance with the recommended practices of ACI 309, to suit the type of concrete and project conditions. 7. Do not use vibrators to transport concrete inside of forms. Insert and withdraw vibrators vertically at uniformly spaced locations not farther than the visible effectiveness of the machine. Place vibrators to rapidly penetrate the placed layer of concrete and at least six inches into the preceding layer. Do not insert vibrators into lower layers of concrete that have begun to set. At each insertion limit the duration of vibration to the time necessary to consolidate the concrete and complete embedment of reinforcement and other embedded items without causing segregation of the mix. 8. Deposit and consolidate concrete slabs in a continuous operation, within the limits of construction joints, until the placing of a panel or section is completed. 9. Consolidate concrete during placing operations so that concrete is thoroughly worked around reinforcement and other embedded items and into corners. 10. Bring slab surfaces to the correct level with a straightedge and strike off. Use bull floats or barbies to smooth the surface, leaving it free of humps or hollows. Do not sprinkle water on the plastic surface. 11. Maintain reinforcing in the proper position during concrete placement operations. C. Cold Weather Placing 1. Protect concrete from physical damage or reduced strength caused by frost, freezing actions, or low temperatures. 2. Cold weather concrete placement procedures shall be followed when the surrounding air temperature is below 40 F or if freezing temperatures are likely during the specified curing period. 3. Do not use frozen materials or materials containing ice or snow. Do not place concrete on frozen subgrade or on subgrade containing frozen materials. 4. Do not use calcium chloride, salt, and other materials containing antifreeze agents or chemical accelerators, unless otherwise accepted in writing by the Owner's Representative. D. Hot Weather Placing 1. When hot weather conditions exist that would seriously impair the quality and strength of concrete, place concrete in compliance with ACI 305 and as herein specified. 2. Cool ingredients before mixing to maintain concrete temperature at time of placement below 90 F. Mixing water may be chilled, or chopped ice may be used to control the concrete temperature, provided the water equivalent of the ice is calculated to the total amount of mixing water

12 3. Cover reinforcing steel with water-soaked burlap if it becomes too hot, so that the steel temperature will not exceed the ambient air temperature immediately before embedment in concrete. 4. Do not use retarding admixtures unless otherwise accepted in mix designs PLACING CONCRETE BY PUMPING A. Cast-in-place concrete may be placed by pumping in accordance with ACI 304. B. Design Mix 1. Submit separate design mix for pumping concrete. 2. Note fine aggregate gradation and water and cement content are more critical and different from the regular concrete mix. 3. Slump may be increased one inch for individual batches at point of discharge. C. Pumping Equipment and Placement 1. Do not convey through aluminum or aluminum alloy pipes. 2. The loss of slump in pumping equipment shall not exceed two inches. 3. The mortar used for lubricating the pumping equipment shall be discarded. 4. Slump and air tests shall be taken at both points of delivery to pump equipment and at point of discharge from the line. 5. Concrete cylinders shall be taken at the point of discharge from the line JOINTS IN SLABS A. Construction Joints 1. Provide construction joints as indicated on the drawings or as to least impair the strength of the structure. 2. Provide beveled keyways at construction joints. 3. Thoroughly clean the face of joint before placing adjacent slabs. Wet the surface and coat with a neat cement grout immediately before placing the second slab. B. Control Joints 1. Provide control joints as indicated on the drawings, as necessary to least impair the strength of the slab or as otherwise directed by the Owners Representative. 2. Provide %-inch wide saw-cut control joints to a depth equivalent to % 1 h the slab thickness. 3. Cut not less than eight hours or more than 18 hours after slab is placed. 4. Clean joint slot and fill with sealant. C. Expansion Joints 1. Provide where exterior pavements abut exterior walls. Provide where shown on the drawings. 2. Install %-inch thick expansion strip the full depth of the slab. Set top of the joint material 318- inch below the surface of the concrete. Install in strict accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations FINISHING AND CURING OF EXTERIOR SLABS A. Slabs shall be floated, troweled, and fiber broom finished with edges tooled. B. Concrete slabs shall be sealed with a curing membrane as soon as the finishing operation is completed. Application shall be in strict compliance with the recommendations of the manufacturer CONCRETE SURFACE REPAIRS I 8

13 A. Surface defects, including tie holes and honeycomb, unless otherwise specified by the contract documents, shall be repaired immediately after form removal. B. All honeycomb and other defective concrete shall be removed down to sound concrete with edges perpendicular to the surface or slightly undercut. Feathered edges will not be permitted. 1. The area to be patched and an area of at least six inches wide surrounding it shall be dampened to prevent absorption of water from the patching mortar. 2. A bonding grout shall be prepared using a mix of approximately one part cement to one part fine sand passing No. 30 mesh sieve, mixed to the consistency of thick cream, and then well brushed into the surface. C. The patching mixture shall be made of the same materials and of approximately the same proportions as used for the concrete, except as follows: 1. The coarse aggregate shall be omitted 2. The mortar shall consist of not more than one part cement to 2~ parts sand by damp loose volume. 3. White Portland cement shall be substituted for a part of the gray Portland cement on exposed concrete in order to produce a color matching the color of the surrounding concrete. Determine proportions by trial patch. 4. Quantity of mixing water shall be no more than necessary for handling and placing. 5. Patching mortar shall be mixed in advance. Allow mortar to stand with frequent trowel manipulation, without addition of water, until it has reached the stiffest consistency that will permit placing. D. After surface water has evaporated from the area to be patched, the bond coat shall be well brushed into the surface. 1. When the bond coat begins to lose the water sheen, the premixed patching mortar shall be applied. 2. The mortar shall be thoroughly consolidated into place and struck off to leave the patch slightly higher than the surrounding surface. 3. To permit initial shrinkage, it shall be left undisturbed for at least one hour before being finally finished. 4. The patched area shall be kept damp for seven days. E. After being cleaned and thoroughly dampened, tie holes shall be filled solid with patching mortar. F. Concrete slab surfaces that contain defects that adversely affect durability, strength, or appearance, shall be repaired by a method approved by the Owner's Representative or they shall be replaced PATCHING EXISTING CONCRETE A. Clean surfaces to be patched of all loose particles, oils, grease, etc., and roughen surfaces as required. B. Pre-dampen surfaces before application of patching compound. C. Mix, apply, finish, and cure patching compound in strict compliance with the manufacturer's instructions. END OF SECTION I 9

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