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This document is a comprehensive specification for the P1360 Joint Maritime Facility construction project in Newfoundland, Canada. It contains detailed technical specifications for materials, products, and execution requirements across multiple construction divisions, including concrete work, precast architectural concrete, structural steel, steel decks, cold-formed metal framing, miscellaneous metal fabrications, metal ladders, rough carpentry, plastic-laminate cabinets, solid surfacing, thermal and moisture protection, building air barriers, fabricated wall panels, roofing, flashing, doors, glazing, gypsum board, tile work, acoustical ceilings, flooring systems, and paint/coatings. The specifications reference numerous ASTM, CSA, AWS, ACI, and other industry standards and establish quality assurance requirements including manufacturer qualifications, certifications, testing protocols, and field quality control procedures. Key performance requirements include structural design compliance per applicable codes (CSA, ASCE, AISC standards), fire resistance ratings, air infiltration limits, water penetration resistance, thermal performance specifications, and wind load resistance. The document mandates that materials meet sustainability criteria including recycled content minimums, indoor air quality certifications (UL Greenguard, SCS Indoor Advantage), and sustainably harvested wood certifications. Submittals required include shop drawings, product data, samples, design calculations, test reports, and manufacturer certifications, with government approval required for items designated with "G" classifications. The project specifies a 20-year no-dollar-limit warranty for major systems including roofing membranes and metal wall panels, with manufacturers responsible for repairs due to defective materials or workmanship within 72 hours of notification. All work must comply with NAVFAC design standards, Canadian building codes (NBC-2020), and provincial requirements for the Newfoundland and Labrador location.
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WORK ORDER NO.
At the
PREPARED BY:
Architectural: Mechanical:
Civil: Electrical:
Structural:
APPROVED BY:
Specifications:
For Commander, NAVFAC:
Date:
Submitted By: Date:
UNCLASSIFIED/FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
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PROJECT NUMBER: 1838720
CONTRACT NUMBER:
TASK ORDER NUMBER:
P1360 JOINT MAIRITIME FACILITY
NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND
ATLANTIC
HAVING PARTICIPATED IN THE DESIGN OF PROJECT NO. 1838720, P1360 JOINT MARITIME
FACILITY AND HAVING THOROUGHLY REVIEWED THE COMPLETED PROJECT DOCUMENTS, I
DECLARE THAT THE FACILITY DESIGN INCLUDED HEREIN COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE
CANADIAN CODES AND LAWS.
DATE SIGNATURE (PROFESSIONAL SEAL)
REIGSTERED ENGINEER
2026-01-23
PERMIT HOLDER
PROVINCE OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
CLASS "A"
This Permit Allows
WSP CANADA INC.
pegnl
January 23, 202 Digitally signed by Matthew.Rodgers@wsp.com
DN:
cn=Matthew.Rodgers@wsp.com Date: 2026.01.22 13:03:53 -04'00'
Matthew.Rodgers@wsp.com
Joint Maritime Facility P1360
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS
DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
00 01 15 02/24 LIST OF DRAWINGS
DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01 11 00 02/24 SUMMARY OF WORK
01 14 00 11/22, CHG 3: 08/24 WORK RESTRICTIONS
01 20 00 11/20, CHG 3: 02/23 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES
01 30 00 11/20, CHG 4: 08/24 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
01 31 20 05/22 PROJECT TECHNICAL DATA MANAGEMENT AND
VISUALIZATION
01 31 23.13 20 08/23, CHG 1: 02/24 ELECTRONIC CONSTRUCTION AND FACILITY
SUPPORT CONTRACT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
(eCMS)
01 32 17.00 20 11/23 COST-LOADED NETWORK ANALYSIS SCHEDULES
(NAS)
01 33 00 08/18, CHG 4: 02/21 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES
01 33 29 02/21 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS AND
REPORTING
01 35 26 05/24 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
01 35 29.13 11/15, CHG 1: 08/22 HEALTH, SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
PROCEDURES FOR CONTAMINATED SITES
01 42 00 02/19 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
01 42 15 02/24 METRIC MEASUREMENTS
01 45 00 08/23, CHG 1: 05/24 QUALITY CONTROL
01 45 35 05/24 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS
01 50 00 11/20, CHG 2: 08/22 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND
CONTROLS
01 57 19 08/22 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS
01 74 19 02/19, CHG 3: 11/21 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND
DISPOSAL
01 78 00 05/19, CHG 1: 08/21 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
01 78 23 05/23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
01 78 24.00 20 05/23, CHG 1: 11/23 FACILITY DATA WORKBOOK (FDW)
01 91 00.15 05/23, CHG 3: 08/24 BUILDING COMMISSIONING
01 91 19 05/2023 BUILDING ENCLOSURE COMMISSIONING
DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS
02 41 00 08/22 DEMOLITION
02 42 51 11/19 CARPET REMOVAL AND RECLAMATION
02 51 19 02/21 SOLIDIFICATION AND STABILIZATION
DECONTAMINATION
02 61 13 02/10, CHG 1: 02/21 EXCAVATION AND HANDLING OF
CONTAMINATED MATERIAL
02 61 23 04/06 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF PCB
CONTAMINATED SOILS
02 65 00 11/22 UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK REMOVAL
02 81 00 11/18 TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OF
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
02 82 00 11/18, CHG 1: 11/19 ASBESTOS REMEDIATION
02 83 00 11/18 LEAD REMEDIATION
02 84 16 11/22 HANDLING OF LIGHTING BALLASTS AND
LAMPS CONTAINING PCBs AND MERCURY
DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1
03 30 00 02/19, CHG 9: 08/24 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
03 45 00 05/16, CHG 2: 11/21 PRECAST ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE
DIVISION 05 - METALS
05 12 00 08/18, CHG 2: 05/21 STRUCTURAL STEEL
05 30 00 05/15, CHG 2: 08/18 STEEL DECKS
05 40 00 05/15, CHG 1: 08/18 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING
05 50 13 05/17, CHG 1: 08/18 MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS
05 51 33 02/16, CHG 2: 02/18 METAL LADDERS
DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES
06 10 00 08/16, CHG 2: 11/18 ROUGH CARPENTRY
06 41 16.00 10 08/10, CHG 1: 11/18 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD ARCHITECTURAL
CABINETS
06 61 16 08/20 SOLID SURFACING FABRICATIONS
DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION
07 11 13 08/23 BITUMINOUS DAMPPROOFING
07 14 00 08/23 FLUID-APPLIED WATERPROOFING
07 21 13 08/23 BOARD AND BLOCK INSULATION
07 22 00 02/16, CHG 3: 11/18 ROOF AND DECK INSULATION
07 27 10 08/23 BUILDING AIR BARRIER SYSTEM
07 27 19.01 08/23, CHG 1: 08/24 SELF-ADHERING AIR BARRIERS
07 27 26 08/23 FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS
07 42 63 05/11, CHG 4: 08/20 FABRICATED WALL PANEL ASSEMBLIES
07 52 00 05/12, CHG 5: 11/19 MODIFIED BITUMINOUS MEMBRANE ROOFING
07 60 00 08/23 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL
07 61 15.00 20 08/16, CHG 2: 11/18 ALUMINUM STANDING SEAM ROOFING
07 84 00 05/10, CHG 1: 08/13 FIRESTOPPING
07 92 00 08/23 JOINT SEALANTS
DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS
08 11 13 08/20 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES
08 34 73 11/19, CHG 1: 02/21 SOUND CONTROL DOOR ASSEMBLIES
08 71 00 02/16, CHG 4: 02/22 DOOR HARDWARE
08 81 00 05/19 GLAZING
DIVISION 09 - FINISHES
09 22 00 08/24 SUPPORTS FOR PLASTER AND GYPSUM BOARD
09 29 00 08/16, CHG 4: 02/20 GYPSUM BOARD
09 30 10 08/20 CERAMIC, QUARRY, AND GLASS TILING
09 51 00 08/20 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS
09 62 38 08/17, CHG 1: 08/18 STATIC-CONTROL FLOORING
09 67 23.15 02/21 FUEL RESISTIVE RESINOUS FLOORING,
3-COAT SYSTEM
09 69 13 11/24 RIGID GRID ACCESS FLOORING
09 90 00 02/21 PAINTS AND COATINGS
09 96 00 11/14 HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS
DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES
10 14 00.10 08/17, CHG 1: 11/18 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE
10 14 00.20 08/20 INTERIOR SIGNAGE
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2
10 26 00 08/20 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION
10 28 13 08/20 TOILET ACCESSORIES
10 44 16 11/19 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
10 51 13 08/24 LOCKERS
DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS
12 00 01.00 20 02/23 FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT
(FF&E) PACKAGE
DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION
21 13 13 08/20 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, FIRE
PROTECTION
21 22 00 04/20 CLEAN AGENT FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
21 30 00 04/08, CHG 1: 08/13 FIRE PUMPS
DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING
22 00 00 05/24 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE
22 05 48.00 20 04/06, CHG 1: 05/15 MECHANICAL SOUND, VIBRATION, AND
SEISMIC CONTROL
DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)
23 03 00.00 20 08/10, CHG 3: 08/18 BASIC MECHANICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS
23 05 93 05/25 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR
HVAC
23 07 00 08/24 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL
SYSTEMS
23 08 00 05/23, CHG 1: 08/24 COMMISSIONING OF MECHANICAL AND
PLUMBING SYSTEMS
23 09 00 08/24 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC
23 09 13 11/15, CHG 2: 05/21 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL DEVICES
FOR HVAC
23 09 23.02 08/24 BACNET DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL FOR HVAC
AND OTHER BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEMS
23 23 00 08/21 REFRIGERANT PIPING
23 30 00 02/25 HVAC AIR DISTRIBUTION
23 64 10 05/25 WATER CHILLERS, VAPOR COMPRESSION TYPE
23 64 26 08/09, CHG 7: 02/24 CHILLED, CHILLED-HOT, AND CONDENSER
WATER PIPING SYSTEMS
23 81 00 05/24 DECENTRALIZED UNITARY HVAC EQUIPMENT
23 81 23 11/20 COMPUTER ROOM AIR CONDITIONING UNITS
23 83 00.00 20 04/06 ELECTRIC SPACE HEATING EQUIPMENT
DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION
25 05 11.01 05/21, CHG 1: 08/23 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED
CONTROL HVAC SYSTEMS
25 05 11.02 08/24 CYBERSECURITY FOR LOW IMPACT EMERGENCY
AND BACK-UP ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS
25 05 11.03 08/24 CYBERSECURITY FOR LOW IMPACT
ELECTRICITY METERING SYSTEM
25 08 10 05/21 UTILITY MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM
TESTING
25 08 11.00 20 11/20 RISK MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR
FACILITY-RELATED CONTROL SYSTEMS
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3
DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL
26 05 48 11/23 SEISMIC PROTECTION FOR ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT
26 08 00 11/22 APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING
26 12 19 05/24 PAD-MOUNTED, LIQUID-FILLED,
MEDIUM-VOLTAGE TRANSFORMERS
26 20 00 08/23 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
26 24 13 08/21 SWITCHBOARDS
26 27 14.00 20 02/21, CHG 1: 05/21 ELECTRICITY METERING
26 32 15 05/24 ENGINE-GENERATOR SET STATIONARY
15-2500 KW, WITH AUXILIARIES
26 33 53 05/19 STATIC UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY
(UPS)
26 36 23 05/20, CHG 1: 08/21 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER AND STATIC TRANSFER
SWITCHES
26 36 23.01 05/20, CHG 1: 08/21 AUTOMATIC AND STATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES
26 41 00 08/23 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM
26 51 00 05/20, CHG 2: 11/21 INTERIOR LIGHTING
26 56 00 08/21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS
27 10 00 08/11 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING
SYSTEM
DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY
28 08 10 08/23 ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE
TESTING
28 10 05 05/24 ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS (ESS)
28 31 70 08/20 INTERIOR FIRE ALARM SYSTEM, ADDRESSABLE
DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK
31 00 00 08/23 EARTHWORK
31 21 13 11/18 RADON MITIGATION
DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS
32 05 33 08/17 LANDSCAPE ESTABLISHMENT
32 11 23 05/22 AGGREGATE BASE COURSE FOR FLEXIBLE
AND RIDGID PAVING
32 12 16.16 11/20 ROAD-MIX ASPHALT PAVING
32 13 13.06 05/20 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT FOR
ROADS AND SITE FACILITIES
32 16 19 05/18 CONCRETE CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS
32 17 23 08/16, CHG 5: 11/18 PAVEMENT MARKINGS
32 31 13.53 11/21 HIGH-SECURITY FENCES (CHAIN LINK AND
ORNAMENTAL) AND GATES
32 92 19 08/17, CHG 1: 08/21 SEEDING
DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES
33 01 50.31 02/20 LEAK DETECTION FOR FUELING SYSTEMS
33 08 53 08/18 AVIATION FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
START-UP
33 09 52 11/18 FUEL PUMP CONTROL AND ANNUNCIATION
SYSTEM (NON-HYDRANT)
PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 4
33 11 00 02/18, CHG 2: 11/23 WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION PIPING
33 30 00 05/18 SANITARY SEWERAGE
33 40 00 11/21 STORMWATER UTILITIES
33 46 13 05/20 FOUNDATION DRAINAGE
33 52 10 11/18, CHG 1: 11/20 FUEL SYSTEMS PIPING (SERVICE STATION)
33 52 23.15 05/25 POL SERVICE PIPING WELDING
33 56 10 05/25 FACTORY-FABRICATED FUEL STORAGE TANKS
33 57 55 11/18, CHG 1: 11/20 FUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS (NON-HYDRANT)
33 71 01 05/19, CHG 1: 11/19 OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
33 71 02 08/21 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
33 82 00 04/06 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP)
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SECTION 03 45 00
PRECAST ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE
05/16, CHG 2: 11/21
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 REFERENCES
The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.
CSA GROUP (CSA)
CSA A23.1/A23.2 Concrete Materials and Methods of Concrete Construction/Test Methods and Standard Practices for Concrete
CSA A3001 Cementitious Materials For Use In Concrete
CSA G30.5 Welded Steel Wire Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement (WITHDRAWN)
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS
(AASHTO)
AASHTO M 251 (2006; R 2011) Standard Specification for Plain and Laminated Elastomeric Bridge Bearings
AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE (ACI)
ACI 211.1 (1991; R 2009) Standard Practice for Selecting Proportions for Normal, Heavyweight and Mass Concrete
ACI 211.2 (1998; R 2004) Standard Practice for Selecting Proportions for Structural Lightweight Concrete
ACI 214R (2011) Evaluation of Strength Test Results of Concrete
ACI 301M (2020) Metric Specifications for Structural Concrete
ACI 304R (2000; R 2009) Guide for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and Placing Concrete
ACI 305R (2020) Guide to Hot Weather Concreting
ACI 306.1 (1990; R 2002) Standard Specification for Cold Weather Concreting
ACI 318M (2019; Errata 2022) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete & Commentary
SECTION 03 45 00 Page 1
ACI MNL-66 (2020) ACI Detailing Manual
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING
ENGINEERS (ASHRAE)
ASHRAE 90.1 - SI (2019) Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (ASME)
ASME B18.21.1 (2009; R 2016) Washers: Helical Spring-Lock, Tooth Lock, and Plain Washers (Inch Series)
AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)
AWS D1.1/D1.1M (2025) Structural Welding Code - Steel
AMERICAN WOOD PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (AWPA)
AWPA U1 (2024) Use Category System: User Specification for Treated Wood
ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)
ASTM A27/A27M (2020) Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, for General Application
ASTM A36/A36M (2019) Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
ASTM A47/A47M (1999; R 2022; E 2022) Standard Specification for Ferritic Malleable Iron Castings
ASTM A153/A153M (2023) Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware
ASTM A283/A283M (2024) Standard Specification for Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon Steel Plates
ASTM A416/A416M (2024) Standard Specification for Low-Relaxation, Seven-Wire for Prestressed Concrete
ASTM A449 (2014; R 2020) Standard Specification for Hex Cap Screws, Bolts, and Studs, Steel, Heat Treated, 120/105/90 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength, General Use
ASTM A563M (2007; R 2013) Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts (Metric)
ASTM A615/A615M (2024) Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
SECTION 03 45 00 Page 2
ASTM A666 (2023) Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel Sheet, Strip, Plate and Flat Bar
ASTM A1064/A1064M (2024) Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
ASTM C31/C31M (2024c) Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field
ASTM C33/C33M (2024a) Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates
ASTM C39/C39M (2024) Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
ASTM C42/C42M (2020) Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete
ASTM C78/C78M (2022) Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Concrete (Using Simple Beam with Third-Point Loading)
ASTM C94/C94M (2025) Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
ASTM C143/C143M (2020) Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
ASTM C150/C150M (2024) Standard Specification for Portland Cement
ASTM C172/C172M (2017) Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
ASTM C231/C231M (2024) Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method
ASTM C260/C260M (2024) Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
ASTM C311/C311M (2025) Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Fly Ash or Natural Pozzolans for Use in Portland-Cement Concrete
ASTM C494/C494M (2024) Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
ASTM C591 (2022) Standard Specification for Unfaced Preformed Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal Insulation
ASTM C595/C595M (2024) Standard Specification for Blended
SECTION 03 45 00 Page 3
Hydraulic Cements
ASTM C618 (2025a) Standard Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete
ASTM C989/C989M (2024) Standard Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars
ASTM C1107/C1107M (2020) Standard Specification for Packaged Dry, Hydraulic-Cement Grout (Nonshrink)
ASTM C1218/C1218M (2020c) Standard Test Method for Water-Soluble Chloride in Mortar and Concrete
ASTM C1602/C1602M (2022) Standard Specification for Mixing Water Used in Production of Hydraulic Cement Concrete
ASTM D635 (2018) Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
ASTM D746 (2014) Standard Test Method for Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and Elastomers by Impact
ASTM D1056 (2020) Standard Specification for Flexible Cellular Materials - Sponge or Expanded Rubber
ASTM D1149 (2018) Standard Test Method for Rubber Deterioration - Cracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment
ASTM D2240 (2015; R 2021) Standard Test Method for Rubber Property - Durometer Hardness
ASTM D5759 (2012; R 2020) Characterization of Coal Fly Ash and Clean Coal Combustion Fly Ash for Potential Uses
COMPOSITE PANEL ASSOCIATION (CPA)
ANSI/CPA A135.4 (2012; R2020) Basic Hardboard
PRECAST/PRESTRESSED CONCRETE INSTITUTE (PCI)
PCI MNL-117 (2013) Manual for Quality Control for Plants and Production of Architectural Precast Concrete Products, 3rd Edition
PCI MNL-122 (2007) Architectural Precast Concrete, 3rd Edition
1.2 SUBMITTALS
Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S"
SECTION 03 45 00 Page 4 classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for Contractor Quality Control approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:
SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals
Pre-Installation Meeting
SD-02 Shop Drawings
Precast Drawings; G
SD-03 Product Data
Cast-In Embedded Items And Connectors; G
Connection Devices; G
Admixtures
Gasket
Thin Brick Veneer
Bearing Pads
SD-04 Samples
Concrete Wall Panel Surface Finish; G
Mock-up
Brick Color Chips
Form Liner
Full Size Sample Wall Panel
SD-05 Design Data
Design Calculations; G
Contractor-Furnished Mix Design; G
Concrete Mix Design for Repair of Surface Defects; G
Thermal Calculations; G
SD-06 Test Reports
Strength Tests; G
Slump
Air Content
Test for Concrete Materials
Water
SECTION 03 45 00 Page 5
Testing Precast Units for Strength
SD-07 Certificates
Manufacturer's Qualifications; G
Fabricator Quality Certifications
Erector Certification
Erector's Post Audit Declaration
SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions
Installation; G
Cleaning; G
Thin Brick
SD-11 Closeout Submittals
Concrete Batch Ticket Information; G
Recycled Content for Fly Ash and Pozzolan; S
Recycled Content for Ground Iron Blast-Furnace Slag; S
Recycled Content for Silica Fume; S
1.3 MODIFICATION OF REFERENCES
In the referenced ACI and PCI publications, consider the advisory provisions to be mandatory. Interpret reference to the "Building Official," the "Structural Engineer," and the "Architect/Engineer" to mean the Contracting Officer.
1.4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Precast concrete units must be designed and fabricated by an experienced and certified precast concrete manufacturer. The manufacturer needs to have been regularly and continuously engaged in the manufacture of precast concrete work similar to that indicated on the drawings for at least 3 years. The Contractor must submit a statement detailing the Manufacturer's Qualifications. Coordinate precast work with the work of other trades.
1.5 DESIGN
1.5.1 Standards and Loads
Design precast load bearing walls and connections for loading given in the contract documents including all dead load, live load, applicablel lateral loads such as wind and earthquake, applicable construction loads such as handling, erection loads, and other applicable load. Indicate design loads for precast concrete on the drawings. A differential temperature of 89 degrees C, between interior and exterior faces of the units, must be considered in the design. Stresses due to restrained volume change caused
SECTION 03 45 00 Page 6 by shrinkage and temperature differential, handling, transportation and erection must be accounted for in the design.
1.5.2 Connections
Connection of units to other members, or to other units must be of the type and configuration indicated and designed for for indicated beam end reactions. The design and sizing of connections for all design loads will be completed by the Contractor.
1.5.3 Concrete Proportion
Base the selection of proportions for concrete on the methodology presented in ACI 211.1 for normal weight concrete and ACI 211.2 for lightweight concrete. Develop the concrete proportion using the same type and brand of cement, the same type and gradation of aggregates, and the same type and brand of admixture that will be used in the manufacture of precast concrete units for the project. Do not use calcium chloride in precast concrete and admixtures containing chloride ions, nitrates, or other substances that are corrosive will not be used in prestressed concrete.
1.5.4 Design Calculations
Calculations for design of members, connections and embedments must be made by a registered professional engineer experienced in the design of precast concrete. Calculation will include the analysis of member for lifting stresses and the sizing of the lifting inserts, and shear wall analysis for indicated lateral loads. Submit calculations for review and approval prior to fabrication, signed and sealed by the registered design professional who prepared the design.
1.5.5 Thermal Calculations
Submit thermal calculations prepared and sealed by a registered professional engineer for review complying with ASHRAE 90.1 - SI , for the steady state thermal resistance for the precast concrete wall panels.
Thermal calculations must demonstrate the thermal conductivity of all components, the spacing of all connectors, the percent area of the wall that is solid concrete, and the thermal resistance of all components.
1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
Deliver packaged materials, except for wall panels, to the project site in the original, unbroken packages or containers, each bearing a label clearly identifying manufacturer's name, brand name, weight or volume, and other pertinent information. Store packaged materials, and materials in containers, in a weathertight and dry place until ready for use.
Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging in dry storage area, with ambient temperature between minus 1 degree C and 41 degrees C, until installation.
1.7 STORAGE AND INSPECTION AT MANUFACTURER'S PLANT
Protect precast units temporarily stored at the manufacturer's plant from damage in accordance with PCI MNL-117 and PCI MNL-122 . Immediately prior to shipment to the jobsite, all precast concrete units must be inspected for quality to insure all precast units conform to the requirements
SECTION 03 45 00 Page 7 specified. Inspection for quality will include, but will not be limited to, the following elements: color, texture, dimensional tolerances, chipping, cracking, staining, warping and honeycombing. Replace or repair all defective precast concrete units as approved.
1.8 PLANT INSPECTION
Precast units must be inspected by the QC representative prior to being transported to the job site. The Contractor is to give notice 14 days prior to the time the units will be available for plant inspection.
Neither the exercise nor waiver of inspection at the plant will affect the Government's right to enforce contractual provisions after units are transported or erected.
1.8.1 Fabricator Quality Certifications
Plants must be certified by the PCI Plant Certification Program for Group A, Category A1, or Architectural Precast Association (APA) certification or National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA). When plants are not currently enrolled in one of the three certification programs listed above then they must provide a product quality control system in accordance with PCI MNL-117 and perform concrete and aggregate quality control testing using an approved, independent commercial testing laboratory.
Precast manufacturer shall have a minimum of three years experience with fabricating with formliners
1.9 ERECTOR CERTIFICATION
Erector with erecting organization and all erecting crews certified and designated by PCI's Certificate of Compliance to erect Category S2 (Complex Structural Systems) for load-bearing members.
1.10 ERECTOR QUALIFICATIONS
A precast erector that is not certified by PCI who retains a PCI-Certified Field Auditor, at the erector's expense, to conduct a field audit of a project in the same category as this project prior to start of precast concrete erection and must submit the Erector's Post Audit Declaration to be considered qualified.
1.11 CONCRETE SAMPLING AND TESTING
1.11.1 Test for Concrete Materials
Sample and test concrete materials proposed for use in the work in accordance with PCI MNL-117 .
Submit reports for each material sampled and tested prior to the start of work. Reports must contain the project name and number, date, name of Contractor, name of precast unit manufacturer, name of concrete testing service, source of concrete aggregates, generic name of aggregate, and values specified.
1.11.2 Quality Control Testing During Fabrication
Sample and test concrete for quality control during fabrication as follows:
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REQUIREMENT TEST METHOD NUMBER OF TESTS
Sampling fresh concrete ASTM C172/C172M except modified for slump per
ASTM C94/C94M
As required for each test
Slump test ASTM C143/C143M One for each concrete load at point of discharge and one for each set of compressive strength tests
Air Content by pressure method
ASTM C231/C231M One for each set of compressive strength tests
Compressive test specimens ASTM C31/C31M One set of six specimens for each Compressive Strength test, one set per day or for every 15 cubic meters of concrete placed, whichever is greater.
Compression test specimens may be either standard 150 by 300 millimeter cylinders or 100 millimeter cubes. Cubes may be molded individually or cut from slabs. Preparation and testing of cube specimens must be as nearly consistent with the test methods specified as possible, with the exception that the concrete will be placed in a single layer.
Curing of compression test specimens must be the same as the curing method used for the precast concrete wall panels until panels are stripped of forms and then standard moist cure will continue.
REQUIREMENT TEST METHOD NUMBER OF TESTS
Concrete temperature
Each time a set of compression test specimens is made
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Compressive strength tests
ASTM C39/C39M One set of facing strength tests mix and one set of backing mix for every ten panels or fraction thereof cast in any one day; two specimens in each set tested at 7 calendar days; three specimens in each set tested at 28 calendar days, and one specimen in each set retained in reserve for testing if required
Evaluate compression test results at 28 days in accordance with ACI 214R using a coefficient of variation of 20 percent. Evaluate the strength of concrete by averaging the test results (two specimens) of standard cylinders tested at 28 days. Not more than 20 percent of the individual tests can have an average compressive strength less than the specified ultimate compressive strength. Submit test reports on the same day that tests are made.
Reports for Compressive Strength tests need to contain the project name and number, date of concrete placement, name of Contractor, name of precast concrete wall panel manufacturer, name of concrete testing service, panel identification letter and number, use of concrete mixture (facing or backing), design compressive strength at 28 calendar days, concrete-mix proportions and materials, and compressive breaking strength and type of break.
If 100 millimeter cubes are used for compressive strength specimens, average strength of the cubes at any test age must be multiplied by the factor of 0.8 to arrive at an estimate of the corresponding 150 by 300 millimeter cylinder strength. Report both of these values .
1.12 QUALITY ASSURANCE
1.12.1 Precast Drawings
Submit precast drawings with the following information:
a. Precast dimensions, cross-section, and edge details; location, size, and type of reinforcement, including reinforcement necessary for safe handling and erection of precast units and other embedded items.
Comply with ACI MNL-66 .
b. Layout, dimensions, and identification of each precast unit, corresponding to installation sequence.
c. Setting drawings, instructions, and directions for installation of concrete inserts.
d. Location and details of anchorage devices and lifting devices embedded in panels, and connection details to building framing system.
e. Location of all openings.
All dead, live, lateral, erection and other applicable loads used in the design.
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f. Item Signature and seal of the registered design professional who prepaired the design.
1.12.2 Concrete Wall Panel Surface Finish Sample
Submit a concrete wall panel sample 300 mm by 300 mm by approximately 40 mm in thickness, to illustrate quality, color, and texture of both exposed-to-view surface finish and finish of panel surfaces that will be concealed by other construction. Obtain approval prior to submission of sample panels.
After approval of the surface, Contractor must provide one full size sample Wall Panel. Approved sample may be used in construction when properly identified.
1.12.3 Required Records
ASTM C94/C94M. Submit mandatory batch ticket information for each load of ready-mixed concrete.
1.12.4 Mock-Up
Provide mock-up to establish that proposed materials and construction techniques provide acceptable visual effect. Materials used for mock-up should be those proposed for actual construction. Include all anchors, connections, flashing and joint fillers. Apply specified products to determine acceptability of appearance and optimum coverage rate required for application
Provide mock-up sections of building and structures which typify the most difficult areas to build.
a. Finish areas designated by Contracting Officer.
b. Apply water repellent in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
c. After materials have cured, water test surface to determine that sufficient water repellent has been applied.
d. Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, color, and detail are approved by Contracting Officer.
e. Modify mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work.
Job Mock Up Panel: Minimum 1.2 meters by 1.2 meters
a. Incorporate edge, reveal as shown on drawings.
b. Maintain Mock Up for comparison with finished work.
After approval by Contracting Officer, transport mock-up to job-site and erect where directed by Contracting OfficerContracting Officer's Representative.
1.12.5 Pre-Installation Meeting
Hold a meeting at the job site with representative of the manufacturer and all other trades that may be effected by work of this section. Notify the Contracting Officer at least 3 days in advance of the time of the meeting.
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1.13 TOLERANCES
Dimensions of the finished panel, at the time of erection in the structure, must conform to the tolerances for precast, non-prestressed elements in PCI MNL-117 , unless otherwise specified by the Architect.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 CONCRETE
2.1.1 Contractor-Furnished Mix Design
CSA A23.1/A23.2 ACI 211.1 and ACI 301M . The Contractor must submit the mix design report giving the maximum nominal coarse aggregate size, the proportions of all ingredients and the type and amount of any admixtures that will be used in the manufacture of each strength and type of concrete, a minimum of sixty days prior to commencing operations. Provide mix proportion data using at least three different water-cementitious material ratios for each type of mixture, which produce a range of strength encompassing those required for each type of concrete required.
Plot a curve for each concrete mixture, showing the relationships between water-cementitious material ratios and compressive strengths. Maximum permissible water-cementitious material ratio must be that value not exceeding the maximum water-cementitious material ratio specified, indicated by the curve to produce a design minimum laboratory compressive strength at 28 calendar days not less than that specified. The mix design report is to contain the project name and number, date, name of Contractor, name of precast concrete wall panel manufacturer, name of concrete testing service, use of concrete mixture (facing or backing), source of concrete aggregates for each mixture. Submit certified copies of laboratory test reports, including mill tests and all other test data, for portland cement, blended cement, pozzolan, ground granulated blast furnace slag, silica fume, and aggregates. The statement must be accompanied by test results from an approved testing laboratory, certifying that the proportions selected will produce concrete of the properties required. Make no substitutions without additional tests to verify that the concrete properties are satisfactory. Concrete must have a 28-day compressive strength of 35 MPa. Air content of plastic concrete must be between 4 and 6 percent air by volume.
If, the compressive strength falls below that specified, adjust the mix proportions and water content and make necessary changes in the temperature, moisture, and curing procedures to secure the specified strength. Notify the Contracting Officer of all changes.
2.1.2 Exposed-to-View Facing Mixture
Provide aggregates for exposed-to-view facing mixture; white, gray, or buff portland cement or a blend of two or more portland cements;
[air-entraining admixture;] and water. Provide exact proportions of facing mixture to produce concrete having the specified properties and capable of obtaining the approved surface color and finish.
2.1.3 Backing Mixture
Provide the approved mix design.
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2.2 MATERIALS
2.2.1 Material Sustainability Criteria
For products in this section, where applicable and to extent allowed by performance criteria, provide and document the following in accordance with Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTING:
a. Recycled content for fly ash and pozzolan
b. Recycled content for Ground Iron Blast-Furnace Slag
c. Recycled content for Silica Fume
2.2.2 Fine Aggregates
CSA A23.1/A23.2 ASTM C33/C33M. The optional method of reducing the No. 50 and No. 100 sieve aggregates does not apply. The restriction to use only fine aggregates that do not contain any materials that are deleteriously reactive with alkalis in cement does apply.
2.2.3 Coarse Aggregate
CSA A23.1/A23.2 ASTM C33/C33M, Size No. 57 , Class 5S. The restriction to use only coarse aggregates that do not contain any materials that are deleteriously reactive with alkalis in cement does apply. Aggregate must not contain slag or crushed concrete.
2.2.4 Exposed Aggregate
In addition to the above, facing mixture aggregate, and aggregate for homogeneous panels with exposed aggregate finish, will be crushed gravel of size and color to produce exposed surfaces to match the color and texture of the sample on file with the Contracting Officer.
Crush coarse aggregate by a means that will produce material of cubical shape with a minimum of elongated, thin, or partially fractured particles. Material or crushing methods that produce particles classified by petrographic examination as being weak, highly fractured or somewhat friable, or both, in excess of 16 percent of the particles in any whole sample will be rejected. Material for coarse aggregate must be free of substances that change color on oxidation. Obtain material used for the work from the same basic source and stratum. Quarry material to produce a uniformly colored aggregate that does not change color upon weathering.
During quarrying operations, the uniformity of rock face color must be verified by periodically comparing the rock face color to the approved coarse aggregate sample.
Fine aggregate will be white quartz natural sand or stone screenings, or manufactured sand produced from white quartz. Aggregate must be free of substances that change color on oxidation. Color must conform to the approved sample.
2.2.5 Cementitious Materials
For exposed concrete, use one manufacturer and one source for each type of cement, ground slag, fly ash, and pozzolan.
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2.2.5.1 Fly Ash
CSA A3001 ASTM C618, Class F, except that the maximum allowable loss on ignition must not exceed 3 percent.
Add with cement. Fly ash content must be a minimum of 35 percent by weight of cementitious material, provided the fly ash does not reduce the amount of cement in the concrete mix below the minimum requirements of local building codes. Where the use of fly ash cannot meet the minimum level, provide the maximum amount of fly ash permittable that meets the code requirements for cement content. Report the chemical analysis of the fly ash in accordance with ASTM C311/C311M. Evaluate and classify fly ash in accordance with ASTM D5759.
2.2.5.2 Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan
Natural pozzolan must be raw or calcined and conform to CSA A3001 ASTM C618, Class N, including the optional requirement for uniformity.
2.2.5.3 Ultra Fine Fly Ash and Ultra Fine Pozzolan
Ultra Fine Fly Ash (UFFA) and Ultra Fine Pozzolan (UFP) must conform to CSA A3001 ASTM C618, Class F or N, and the following additional requirements:
a. The strength activity index at 28 days of age must be at least 95 percent of the control specimens.
b. The average particle size must not exceed 6 microns.
c. The sum of SiO2 + Al2O3 + Fe2O3 must be greater than 77 percent.
2.2.5.4 Portland Cement
Provide cement that conforms to CSA A3001 ASTM C150/C150M, Type II, with tri-calcium aluminates (C3A) content less than 10 percent and a maximum cement-alkali content of 0.80 percent Na2Oe (sodium oxide) equivalent.
Use one brand and type of cement for formed concrete having exposed-to-view finished surfaces.
2.2.5.5 Blended Cements
a. Blended cements must conform to CSA A3001 ASTM C595/C595M Type IL (MS),
b. Slag cement added to the Type IS blend must meet CSA A3001
ASTM C989/C989M.
c. The pozzolan added to the Type IP blend must be CSA A3001 ASTM C618 Class F, and must be interground with the cement clinker. The manufacturer must state in writing that the amount of pozzolan in the finished cement will not vary more than plus or minus 5 mass percent of the finished cement from lot-to-lot or within a lot. The percentage and type of pozzolan used in the blend must not change from that submitted for the aggregate evaluation and mixture proportioning.
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2.2.6 Admixtures
CSA A23.1/A23.2 ASTM C260/C260M for air-entraining admixtures. Other admixtures: CSA A23.1/A23.2 ASTM C494/C494M. Certify that admixtures are free of chlorides.
2.2.7 Water
Water must comply with the requirements of CSA A23.1/A23.2 ASTM C1602/C1602M . Minimize the amount of water in the mix. Improve workability by adjusting the grading rather than by adding water. Water must be potable; free from injurious amounts of oils, acids, alkalis, salts, organic materials, or other substances deleterious to concrete.
Submit test report showing water complies with CSA A23.1/A23.2
ASTM C1602/C1602M .
2.2.8 Reinforcement
All exposed steel must be phosphate treated, primed, and coated to prevent rust.
2.2.8.1 Reinforcing Bars
CSA A23.1/A23.2 ACI 301M unless otherwise specified. ASTM A615/A615M , Grade 400,
2.2.8.2 Welded Wire Reinforcement
CSA G30.5 ASTM A1064/A1064M .
2.2.8.3 Supports for Concrete Reinforcement
Include bolsters, chairs, spacers, and other devices necessary for proper spacing, supporting, and fastening in place in accordance with PCI MNL-117 .
2.2.9 Prestressing Strands
Prestressing strands need to conform to ASTM A416/A416M Grade 1860.
2.2.10 Tie Wire
Tie wire must be soft monel or 18-8 stainless steel.
2.2.11 Plates, Angles, Anchors and Embedment
ASTM A36/A36M, ferrous metal plate connectors for attachment to the structural framing using manufacturer standard construction procedures.
Headed studs will use 400 MPa steel with construction conforming to AWS D1.1/D1.1M , Type B. Deformed bar anchors must conform to CSA G30.5 ASTM A1064/A1064M . Coat steel items, other than stainless, with a rust-inhibiting paint or provide hot-dip galvanized after fabrication in accordance with ASTM A153/A153M .
Furnish and install anchors, inserts, lifting devices, and other accessories which are to be embedded in the precast units in accordance with the approved detail drawings. Embedded items must be accurately positioned in their designed location, and have sufficient anchorage and embedment to satisfy design requirements.
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2.2.12 Form Release Agent
Release agent must be manufacturer's standard non-staining type.
2.2.13 Grout
Packaged, nonmetallic, noncorrosive, nonstaining grout containing selected silica sands, portland cement, shrinkage-compensating agents, plasticizing and water-reducing agents, complying with CSA A23.1/A23.2 ASTM C1107/C1107M and of consistency suitable for application within a 30-minute working time. Water-soluble chloride ion content less than 0.06 percent by weight of cement when tested according to ASTM C1218/C1218M .
2.3 CAST-IN EMBEDDED ITEMS AND CONNECTORS
2.3.1 Inserts
2.3.1.1 Threaded-Type Concrete Inserts
ASTM A47/A47M, Grade 22010, or may be medium strength cast steel conforming to ASTM A27/A27M, Grade 415-205. Provide ferrous casting having enlarged base with two nailing lugs minimum length less than the thickness of panel less 20 mm, and internally threaded to receive 20 mm diameter machine bolt. Ferrous castings must be ferritic malleable iron.
Provide inserts hot-dip galvanized after fabrication in accordance with
ASTM A153/A153M .
2.3.1.2 Wedge-Type Concrete Inserts
Provide galvanized, box-type ferrous castings with integral anchor loop at back of box to accept 20 mm diameter bolts having special wedge-shaped head. Provide ferrous castings . Provide inserts hot-dip galvanized after fabrication in accordance with ASTM A153/A153M .
2.3.1.3 Slotted-Type Concrete Inserts
Provide pressed steel plate, welded construction, box type with slot to receive 20 mm square head bolt, and provide lateral adjustment of bolt.
Length of insert body, less anchorage lugs, must be 110 mm minimum.
Provide insert with knockout cover. Steel plate must be 3 mm minimum thickness, ASTM A283/A283M , Grade C. Provide inserts hot-dip galvanized after fabrication in accordance with ASTM A153/A153M .
2.3.1.4 Wood Nailer Inserts
Inserts will be kiln-dried "standard" grade Douglas fir or "No. 2" grade southern pine, surfaced 4 sides, and sized as indicated. Treat with waterborne pressure-preservative in accordance with AWPA U1, use category .
All wood needs to be air or kiln dried after treatment. Verify specific treatments by the report of an approved independent inspection agency.
The AWPA U1 Quality Mark on each piece will be accepted, in lieu of inspection reports, as evidence of compliance with applicable AWPA treatment standards.
2.3.1.5 Flashing Reglets
Reglets must be sheet metal open-type with continuous groove not less than 30 millimeter deep by 5 millimeter wide at opening and sloped upward, designed to anchor snap-lock counter flashing.
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Metal must be minimum 0.28 millimeter thick conforming to ASTM A666, Type 302 or 304, No. 1 finish, soft temper.
2.3.2 Connection Devices
2.3.2.1 Clip Angles
ASTM A36/A36M steel, galvanized after fabrication in accordance with
ASTM A153/A153M .
2.3.2.2 Ferrous Casting Clamps
ASTM A47/A47M, Grade 22010 malleable iron or cast steel, or ASTM A27/A27M, Grade 415-205, cast steel casting, hot-dip galvanized in accordance with
ASTM A153/A153M .
2.3.2.3 Threaded Fasteners
Provide galvanized machine bolts, washers and, when required, nuts.
a. Bolts: ASTM A449, 20 mm diameter machine bolts with hexagon head.
b. Washers: ASME B18.21.1 , medium or heavy lock-spring washers.
c. Nuts: ASTM A563M, Grade C, heavy, hexagon-type nuts.
d. Square Nuts: ASTM A563M, Grade A, plain, square-type nuts where required for slotted-type concrete inserts.
2.4 PRECAST ELEMENT FABRICATION
2.4.1 Formwork and Fabrication Tolerances
Provide forms and form-facing materials of wood, metal, plastic, or other approved material to produce concrete having the specified finish.
Construct forms mortar-tight and of sufficient strength to withstand all pressures due to concrete placing operations and temperature changes.
Brace and stiffen against deformation. Provide form liners where required to produce indicated finish. Provide dimensional tolerances per
PCI MNL-117 .
2.4.2 Reinforcement
CSA A23.1/A23.2 ACI 301M . Place reinforcing bars and welded wire reinforcement. Secure in position with tie wires, bar supports, and spacers.
2.4.3 Preparation for Placing Concrete
Remove hardened concrete, excess form parting compound, standing water, ice, snow, or other deleterious substances from form interiors and reinforcement before concrete placement. Secure reinforcement and embedded items.
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2.4.4 Concrete Mixing and Conveying
2.4.4.1 Batch Plant, Mixer, Mixing, and Measuring of Materials
ASTM C94/C94M.
2.4.4.2 Conveying
Prevent segregation and loss of materials.
2.4.5 Concrete Placing
CSA A23.1/A23.2 ACI 304R . Deposit concrete in the forms continuously or in layers of such thickness that no concrete will be placed on concrete which has hardened sufficiently to cause formation of seams or planes of weakness within the precast concrete units. Place concrete at a constant temperature of between 10 and 32 degrees C throughout fabrication of each unit. Make temperature of forms or molds the same as or close to the concrete temperature. For hot or cold weather, use methods recommended by ACI 305R and ACI 306.1 . Vibrate and consolidate concrete to prevent segregation and to produce a high-density concrete free of honeycomb and rock pockets. When specified, the exposed-to-view facing mixture is required to be a minimum thickness of 20 mm. Place backing mixture before facing mixture attains initial set.
2.4.6 Identification Markings
Permanently mark each precast unit to indicate pick-up points, location, orientation in the building, and date of casting. Identification markings need to correlate with approved detail drawings. Do not locate in exposed-to-view finished surfaces.
2.4.7 Finishing
2.4.7.1 Unformed Concealed Surfaces (Standard Smooth Finish)
Provide a trowel finish. Level surface with a straightedge, and strike off. After surface water has disappeared, float and trowel surface.
Provide smooth finished surface, free of trowel marks, and uniform in texture and appearance.
2.4.7.2 Smooth, Exposed-to-View Surfaces
Provide a standard smooth finish to all interior exposed-to-view surfaces of panels, unless otherwise indicated. Provide a concrete surface having the texture imparted by a steel form or other approved smooth surfaces form-facing material.
Provide an architectural shiplapped weathered wood siding texture on exterior surfaces exposed-to view (unless otherwise noted) using textured form liners. Provide repetition in formliners so that no two precast panels in contact with one another have the exact same pattern. Color to be integral to concrete. Color as indicated in drawings. On multiple-use grades, clean formliner before each use.
Primary and secondary components necessary for the installation of the formliner shall be supplied from a single manufacturer, including but not limited to the following.
1. Release agent.
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2. Formliner adhesive.
3. Block outs/custom accessories.
Replace damaged formliner whose continued use or repair would negatively impact the aesthetics of the concrete finish.
2.4.7.3 Exposed Aggregate Finish
Provide for exposed-to-view surfaces of panels, including chamfers, edges, recesses, and projections, unless otherwise indicated. Provide standard smooth finish with outer skin of mortar removed, before concrete has hardened, and exposing coarse aggregate. A chemical retarder may be used on exposed face to facilitate removal of mortar. Match finish of the approved surface finish sample. Expose aggregates as soon after concrete placing as practicable by washing the concrete surface with a diluted solution of muriatic acid to thoroughly clean exposed aggregate. Rinse concrete surface with fresh, clean water to remove traces of acid.
2.4.7.4 Other Surfaces
Surfaces of precast units not exposed to view or not otherwise indicated to be finished are to be finished in accordance with CSA A23.1/A23.2 ACI 301M for a Surface Finish of 1.0.
2.4.8 Curing
Provide moist or steam curing or curing compound. Do not remove precast units from forms; prevent moisture loss and maintain 10 degrees C minimum for at least 24 hours after finishing. Maintain precast units in a surface damp condition at 10 degrees C minimum until concrete has attained 75 percent minimum of the design compressive strength.[ Do not use steam curing with wood forms or in connection with chemically retarded exposed aggregate surfaces].
2.4.9 Repair of Surface Defects
Cut out defective areas to solid concrete, with edges of cuts perpendicular to the surface of the concrete, and clean thoroughly.
Dampen area to be patched and brush-coat with nonshrink grout or bonding agent. Patch the surface in accordance with procedures previously submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Contracting Officer.
Where exposed to view, the patches, when dry, needs to be indistinguishable from the surrounding surfaces.
2.4.9.1 Smooth, Concealed Surfaces
Acceptable defective area will be limited to holes left by rods and other temporary inserts, and to honeycomb or rock pockets of 6 mm diameter maximum. Remove fins and other projections on the surfaces.
2.4.9.2 Exposed-to-View Surfaces
The combined area of acceptable defective areas must not exceed 0.2 percent of the exposed-to-view surface area and will be limited to holes of 6 mm diameter maximum.
2.4.10 Stripping
Do not remove precast concrete units from forms until units develop
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2.4.11 Built-In Anchorage Devices
Accurately position and securely anchor all anchorage devices. Openings in anchorage devices must be filled temporarily to prevent entry of concrete.
2.4.12 Lifting Devices
Lifting devices must be provided, and designed for a safety factor of 4, which includes 100 percent impact. Do not use brittle material.
2.4.13 Finishing for Formed Surfaces
Upon removal of forms, repair and patch defective areas. Where the finished surface will be exposed to view, the combined area of defective areas must not exceed 0.2 percent of the surface and will be limited to honeycomb or rock pockets not deep enough to expose the reinforcement.
Where the finished surface will be concealed by other construction, defective areas are limited to holes left by the rods and other temporary inserts and honeycomb or rock pockets not deep enough to expose the reinforcement. Defective areas must be cut out to solid concrete, cleaned, and patched with grout. Where concrete surface will be exposed to view, the patches, when dry, must be indistinguishable from the surrounding surfaces.
Exposed-aggregate finish must match the finish of the approved sample.
Aggregates in exposed-to-view surfaces will be exposed as soon after concrete placing as practical by power sanders, wire brushes, or other acceptable methods.
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