Structural_Test_and_Inspection_0001.pdf
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This document is a Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections for the Brandywine Creek Historic Culvert Rehabilitation project at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It outlines the qualification requirements for inspectors and testing technicians, as well as the listing of required structural tests and special inspections. The key requirements include inspections of reinforcing steel, anchors, concrete placement, masonry construction, and soil conditions. The inspections must be performed by qualified personnel with certifications from organizations such as ACI, ASNT, AWS, EDI, ICC, and NICET. This document is submitted as required by Chapter 17 of the 2021 International Building Code.
The related federal contract opportunity is a solicitation (Solicitation Number: 140P6424B0001) for the Brandywine Culvert Replacement project at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The work will consist of renovating the existing historic culvert and installing a new, larger culvert adjacent to it. The project magnitude is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000, and it is a 100% Total Small Businesses set-aside contract. The solicitation is being issued by the National Park Service, Contracting Operations Central, Ohio Major Acquisition Buying Office.
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PARK/PMIS page 1 of 7
Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections National Park Service (NPS) - Denver Service Center (DSC) | 6-29-21
Park: Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Project Management Information System (PMIS) Number: 247361
Project Name: Brandywine Creek Historic Culvert Rehabilitation
Structural Engineering Firm: HDR
This Statement of Structural Tests and Special Inspections is being submitted as required by Chapter 17 of the
2021 International Building Code (IBC-21). It includes the following:
1. Qualification Requirements for Inspectors and Testing Technicians
2. Listing of Required Structural Tests and Special Inspections
The Construction Contractor’s Quality Control Supervisor will provide copies of all special inspection reports and associated documentation to the Contracting Officer (CO). The Construction Contractor will be required to correct all deficiencies discovered in the Special Inspection and Structural Testing program.
Prepared By: ____________________________________________________ (Type or print name)
Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ___________
Stamped by Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE)
Jacob Wroten, PE
3/1/23
PARK/PMIS page 2 of 7
Qualification Requirements for Inspectors and Testing Technicians
PE/SE Structural Engineer – licensed PE or SE specializing in the design of buildings and structures
PE/GE Geotechnical Engineer – licensed PE specializing in soil mechanics and foundations
EIT Engineer-In-Training – graduate engineer who has passed the Fundamentals of engineering examination
American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certification
ACI-CCSI Concrete Construction Special Inspector
ACI-LTT Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician Level 1 or 2
ACI-STT Concrete Strength Testing Technician
ACI-FTT Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I
American Society of Non-Destructive Testing (ASNT) Certification
Non-Destructive Testing Technician – Level II or III
American Welding Society (AWS) Certification
AWS-CWI Certified Welding Inspector
Exterior Design Institute (EDI) Certification
EDI-EIFS Certified EIFS inspector
International Code Council (ICC) Certification
ICC-PCSI Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector
ICC-RCSI Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector
ICC-SSI Soils Special Inspector
ICC-SFSI Spray-applied Fireproofing Special Inspector
ICC-SMSI Structural Masonry Special Inspector
ICC-SSBSI Structural Steel and Bolting Special Inspector
ICC-SWSI Structural Welding Special Inspector
National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Certification
NICET-CT Concrete Technician – Levels I, II, III and IV
NICET-GET Geotechnical Engineering Technician - Levels I, II, III and IV
NICET-ST Soils Technician - Levels I, II, III and IV
PARK/PMIS page 3 of 7
Listing of Required Structural Tests and Special Inspections R e q u ir e d
Structural Test or Special Inspection Required
Qualifications
C o n ti n u o u s
P e ri o d ic Frequency of
Periodic Test or Inspection
Concrete Construction (IBC-21 Section 1705.3)
1. Inspect reinforcing steel and placement.
PE/SE
NICET-CT X
Prior to each concrete placement
2. Inspection of anchors cast in concrete.
PE/SE
NICET-CT X
Prior to each concrete placement
3. Verify use of approved design mix.
PE/SE
NICET-CT X
Prior to each concrete placement
4. Prior to placement fabricate specimens for strength tests, perform slump and air content tests, and determine the temperature of the concrete.
PE/SE
NICET-CT X
Minimum once per placement, or per each 40
CY placed
5. Inspect concrete and shotcrete placement for proper application techniques.
PE/SE
NICET-CT X
Prior to each
6. Inspect for maintenance of specified curing temperature and techniques.
PE/SE
NICET-CT
X
Frequency as per requirements for cold weather concrete placement
7. Erection of precast structural members
PE/SE
NICET-CT X
Prior to each precast member
8. Inspection formwork for shape, location and dimensions of the concrete member being formed.
PE/SE
NICET-CT X
Prior to each concrete placement
Masonry Construction (IBC-21 Section 1705.4)
1. Inspect masonry construction in accordance with IBC-21 Section 1705.4 and TMS 602-13 (The Masonry Society)/ACI 530.1-13 Article 1.6.
X
PARK/PMIS page 4 of 7
R e q u ir e
Qualifications
C o n ti n u o ri o d ic Frequency of
Periodic Test or Inspection
Level A Quality Assurance
Tests: None.
Inspection: Verify compliance with the approved submittal and project specifications.
Level B Quality Assurance
Tests:
1. Verify slump flow and Visual Stability Index (VSI) as delivered to the project site in accordance with TMS 602-13/ACI 530.1-13 Specification Article 1.5B.1.b.3 for self-consolidating grout.
2. Verify f’m and f’aac in accordance with TMS 602-13/ACI 530.1-13 Specification Article 1.4B prior to construction, except where specifically exempted.
Inspection:
1. Verify compliance with the approved submittals and project specifications.
2. At the start of masonry construction, verify:
a. Proportions of site-prepared mortar. X
b. Construction of mortar joints. X
c. Grade and size of prestressing tendons and anchorages.
d. Location of reinforcement, connectors, prestressing tendons and anchorages.
e. Prestressing technique. X
f. Properties of thin-bed mortar for AAC (autoclaved aerated concrete) masonry.
(Continuous inspection is required for the first 5000 square feet of AAC masonry.
Periodic inspection is required after the first 5000 square feet of AAC masonry.)
3. Prior to grouting, verify:
PARK/PMIS page 5 of 7 e q u ir e
Qualifications
C o n ti n u o ri o d ic Frequency of
Periodic Test or Inspection
a. Grout space is clean. X
b. Grade, type and size of reinforcement and anchor bolts, and prestressing tendons and
c. Placement of reinforcing and connectors, and prestressing tendons and anchorages.
d. Proportions of site-prepared grout and prestressing grout for bonded tendons.
e. Construction of mortar joints. X
4. During masonry construction, verify:
a. Size and location of structural members. X
b. Type, size and location of anchors, including other details of anchorage of masonry to structural members, frames, or other construction.
c. Welding of reinforcement. X
d. Preparation, construction and protection of masonry during cold weather (temperature below 40 degrees Fahrenheit) or hot weather (temperature above 90 degrees Fahrenheit).
e. Application and measurement of prestressing force.
f. Placement of grout and prestressing grout for bonded tendons is in compliance.
g. Placement of AAC masonry units and construction of thin-bed mortar joints.
(Continuous inspection is required for the first 5000 square feet of AAC masonry.
Periodic inspection is required after the first 5000 square feet of AAC masonry.)
5. Observe preparation of grout specimens, mortar specimens and/or prisms.
Level C Quality Assurance
Tests:
PARK/PMIS page 6 of 7 e q u ir e
Qualifications
C o n ti n u o ri o d ic Frequency of
Periodic Test or Inspection
1. Verify f’m and f’aac in accordance with TMS 602-13/ACI 530.1-13/ASCE 6-13 Specification Article 1.4B prior to construction, and for every 5000 square feet during construction.
2. Verify proportions of materials in premixed or pre-blended mortar, prestressing grout, and grout other than self-consolidating grout as delivered to the project site.
3. Verify slump flow and Visual Stability Index (VSI) as delivered to the project site in accordance with TMS 602-13/ACI 530.1- 13/ASCE 6-13 Specification Article 1.5B.1.b.3 for self-consolidating grout.
Inspection:
1. Verify compliance with the approved submittals and project specifications.
2. Verify:
a. Proportions of site-prepared mortar, grout and prestressing grout for bonded tendons.
b. Grade, type and size of reinforcement and anchor bolts, and prestressing tendons and
c. Placement of masonry units and construction of mortar joints.
d. Placement of reinforcement, connectors and prestressing tendons and anchorages.
e. Grout space prior to grouting. X
f. Placement of grout and prestressing grout for bonded tendons.
g. Size and location of structural elements. X
h. Type, size and location of anchors, including other details of anchorage of masonry to structural members, frames or other construction.
i. Welding of reinforcement. X
j. Preparation, construction and protection of masonry during cold weather (temperature
PARK/PMIS page 7 of 7 e q u ir e
Qualifications
C o n ti n u o ri o d ic Frequency of
Periodic Test or Inspection below 40 degrees Fahrenheit) or hot weather (temperature above 90 degrees Fahrenheit).
k. Application and measurement of prestressing force.
l. Placement of AAC masonry units and construction of thin-bed mortar joints.
m. Properties of thin-bed mortar for AAC masonry.
3. Observe preparation of grout specimens, mortar specimens and/or prisms.
Soils (IBC-21 Section 1705.6)
1. Verify materials below shallow foundations are adequate to achieve the required bearing capacity.
NICET-GET X
Prior to steel reinforcement /
2. Verify excavations are extended to proper depth and have reached proper material.
NICET-GET X
Prior to steel reinforcement /
3. Perform classification and testing of compacted fill materials.
NICET-GET X
At each change in soil type
4. During fill placement, verify use of proper materials and procedure in accordance with the provisions of the approved geotechnical report.
Verify densities and lift thicknesses during placement and compaction of compacted fill.
NICET-GET X Each soil lift
5. Prior to placement of compacted fill, inspect subgrade and verify that site has been prepared properly.
NICET-GET X
Prior to placement of initial soil lift
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