RFB952400-01 - Project Manual.pdf
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- RFB952400-01
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- Jasper County, Iowa
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This project manual is for Request for Bids (RFB) #952400-01 issued by the Iowa Department of Administrative Services for concrete repairs at Anamosa State Penitentiary in Anamosa, Iowa. The project involves concrete repairs to the Sallyport and Living Unit B (LUB) utility tunnel lid and wall repairs. Mandatory pre-bid meetings are scheduled for Monday, September 21st, 2026, and Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026, both at 10:00 a.m. at Anamosa State Penitentiary, with attendance at one meeting required to qualify for bidding. Bidding documents are available from Rapids Reproductions beginning Monday, September 14th, 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically through the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 5th, 2026, with bid opening at 3:00 p.m. on the same date via Microsoft Teams teleconference. Construction is anticipated to begin on October 23rd, 2026, and conclude on November 12th, 2026. Bidders must submit a bid security in the form of a bid bond, cashier's check, or certified check in the amount of 5 percent of the total bid amount.
The project manual specifies detailed requirements for cast-in-place concrete work, including formwork, reinforcement, concrete materials, and finishing procedures. Concrete compressive strength must meet 4,000 psi at 28 days with a maximum water-cementitious materials ratio of 0.45. The specifications include air-entraining admixtures, waterproofing admixtures, and fiber reinforcement options. All bidders must comply with affirmative action and equal employment opportunity provisions of the State of Iowa and federal government. The project is exempt from Iowa sales tax, and Davis Bacon wage requirements do not apply. Questions and product substitution requests must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on September 25th, 2026. The contract will be awarded as a lump sum amount for a single responsibility contract covering all work. The Owner reserves the right to award the Base Bid only or in combination with identified Alternate Bids and to reject any and all bids. Performance and payment bonds will be required from the successful bidder.
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PROJECT 9524.00 SEALS PAGE 00 0107 - 1
SECTION 00 0107
SEALS PAGE
I hereby certify that the portion of this technical submission described below was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and responsible charge.
Discipline: Structural Stamp:
Company Name: Shive-Hattery
Address: 222 Third Ave SE, Ste 300, Cedar
Rapids, IA 52401
Telephone: 800.798.0313
Name: Matt Mettemeyer
License#: 20396 Responsibility: Section 03 3000
END OF SECTION
PROJECT 9524.00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS 00 1113 - 1
SECTION 00 1113
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
RFB #952400-01
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services will be receiving bids for concrete repairs to the Sallyport and LUB utility tunnel lid and wall repairs at Anamosa State Penitentiary, Anamosa, Iowa 52205.
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services anticipates construction to begin on October 23rd, 2026 and end on November 12th, 2026.
Bids must be received no later than 02:00 pm, Monday, October 5th, 2026 . Late bids will not be considered. Bids shall be submitted on IMPACS Electronic Procurement System. The Bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Security as set forth in the Instructions to Bidders in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount. Each bid shall be accompanied by a bid bond, cashier’s check or a certified check drawn upon a solvent bank chartered under the laws of the United States of America.
Bid Opening The time and place of bid opening will be held at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/261639584145534?p=gVn258daNG76HK6asJ teleconference number
Meeting ID: 261 639 584 145 534 Passcode: Ft2Yn6vN at 03:00 pm on October 5th, 2026.
The Iowa Department of Administrative Services reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive irregularities and to accept a bid that is deemed in the best interest of the State of Iowa.
Bidders must comply with all affirmative action/equal employment opportunity provisions of the State of Iowa and the Federal Government.
This project is exempt from Iowa Sales Tax. Davis Bacon Wages will not apply to this project.
Questions must be submitted by 2:00 pm, September 25th, 2026, to the Issuing Officer.
Bidding documents may stipulate a specific product. Substitute product will be considered if a written request is received by 2:00 pm, September 25th, 2026, prior to bid opening. Substitution requests will be considered for all products per Section 01 2500 Substitution Procedures, even if the specification does not include a statement such as “or equal,” “equal to,” “equivalent to,” or “basis of design,” unless otherwise noted.
Mandatory pre-bid meetings will be held on Monday, September 21st, 2026, at 10:00 am at Anamosa State Penitentiary at 406 N High Street, Anamosa, Iowa 52205 and on Tuesday, September 22st, 2026, at 10:00 am at Anamosa State Penitentiary at 406 N High Street, Anamosa, Iowa 52205. Attendance at one of the two mandatory pre-bid meetings is required to qualify for bidding.
Bidding Documents, including drawing sheets bearing the project name DOC ASP Sallyport Tunnel & Living Unit B Tunnel Repair, dated 9/8/2026 and the Project Manual prepared by Shive Hattery dated 09/08/2026, may be obtained from Rapids Reproductions by visiting www.rapidsrepro.com or by calling (515) 251-3222 on Monday, September 14th, 2026.
For further information regarding this project contact:
Michael Bradbury – Issuing Officer Phone: (515) 515-823-9327
E-Mail: construction.procurement@das.iowa.gov https://bids.sciquest.com/apps/Router/PublicEvent?CustomerOrg=DASIowa https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/261639584145534?p=gVn258daNG76HK6asJ http://www.rapidsrepro.com/ mailto:construction.procurement@das.iowa.gov
PROJECT 9524.00 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 00 2113 - 2
A. PURCHASING AGENT: Purchasing Agent – Issuing Officer, State of Iowa, Department of Administrative Services, Hoover State Office Building, 3rd floor, 1305 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0105, Phone: 515-823-9327; email: construction.procurement@das.iowa.gov
B. OWNER REPRESENTATIVE: Brandon Adams, State of Iowa, Department of Administrative
Services, 109 SE 13th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319, Phone: 515-201-2197; email:
brandon.adams@das.iowa.gov
C. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER CONTACT: Noah Thelen, McGough Construction, 217 E 2nd
Street, Suite 120, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: 515-954-6888; email:
noah.thelen@mcgough.com
D. DESIGN PROFESSIONAL CONTACT: Matt Mettemeyer, Shive-Hattery, 2839 Northgate Drive, Iowa City, IA 52245, Phone: 319-354-3040; email: mmettemeyer@shive-hattery.com
PART 2 - PRODUCTS – NOT USED
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 PROPOSAL FORM AND SUBMISSION
A. A properly prepared and submitted bid is the bidder’s responsibility. Bids are to be made in accordance with these Instructions to Bidders and items included on the Bid submission. Failure to comply may be cause for rejection.
B. The Bid is to consist of the required Bid information, together with the other information specified below to be submitted with the Bid, in which copies are included with these Bidding Documents.
1. The total bid package submitted is required to include the following:
a. An online submission including:
1) Required Bid Form (To be uploaded online)
2) Required Non-discrimination Clause Information
3) Required Targeted Small Business Pre-bid Contact Information
4) Bid Security (documentation provided by Bidder) (To be uploaded online) (Required)
5) Certification of Site Visit (To be uploaded online if Pre-Bid is Mandatory)
C. Include the amount for performing all work described in the drawings and specifications for Base Bid and for each Alternate Bid requested.
D. Acknowledge receipt of all Addenda issued, where so indicated on the Bid Form E. All required information to be submitted, by an officer of the company having authority to bind the company in a contract.
F. Commencement of the work of the contract shall begin with the Contractor’s receipt of a fully executed contract (signed by both parties).
G. The Owner reserves the right to award a contract for Base Bid only, or for Base Bid in combination with any, or all, identified Alternate Bids. The Owner reserves the right to award a contract for individual Bid Packages, or any combination of Bid Packages. Each Bidder must comply with all of the General Requirements of the project and any requirements of the Project manual that apply to their scope of work.
H. The company's Federal I.D. Number and the Iowa Contractors Registration Number shall be included in the Bid Form.
I. Unless indicated otherwise, the Bid shall be for a single responsibility contract for all work as indicated on the Drawings and specified in the Project Manual, and shall be a lump sum amount.
If no change in the Base Bid amount is required with respect to consideration of a particular Alternate Bid, enter “No Change” in the blank for that Alternate Bid.
J. Where so requested, provide Unit Prices for the designated types of work and in the units specified, in which the Unit Prices would be used as adjustments to the quantities described in the instructions as the basis for the Base Bid and any Alternate Bid work. A Unit Price would be applicable in the event the Owner should request additional work of that type beyond the extent and quantity that has been established as the scope of the work by graphic delineation and notations on the Drawings, or by otherwise stipulating in the Bidding Documents a numerical mailto:brandon.adams@iowa.gov mailto:mmettemeyer@shive-hattery.com
PROJECT 9524.00 IMPACS Public Construction Bidders User Guide 00 2113.01 - 1
SECTION 00 2113.01
IMPACS Public Construction Bidders User Guide
Public construction bids must be submitted on-line at IMPACS Electronic Procurement System.
Bidders must be registered in IMPACS to submit a Bid.
To create an account, enter your email address and click on “Next” and click “Create Account”. Bidder must enter all fields noted with * including legal company name, contact first and last name, phone number, confirm email address, password, re-enter password, select account recovery question including answer, confirm answer, select box accepting websites use terms and conditions and select security check box “I’m not a robot”.
On the IMPACS Electronic Procurement System Customer Portal Home page, Bidder selects “View
Event” in the Sourcing Events section.
Bidders can view event details including description, prerequisites, buyer attachments, questions and answers.
To submit a Bid, Bidder must select “Yes, I intend to Bid”. Bidder must complete the following sections.
Prerequisites - Bidder must complete all prerequisites.
● Bidder must upload a file of the Bid Security/Bond for 5% of total Bid Amount and certify that if they are awarded the construction contract they will enter into the contract at the
Bid Amount submitted.
● Bidder must upload the completed and signed Bid Form.
NOTE: Bids are to be entered on the Bid Form only; not in the IMPACS. As a result, IMPACS will display a bid amount of $0.
Questions - Bidder must complete all questions.
Review & Submit - Bidder must select the certification box certifying that the statements and information in response are true and correct to the best of their knowledge and belief.
Activity ID Activity Name Original
Duration
Start Finish
ASP Sallyport & LUB Tunnel Repair - Bid ScheduleASP Sallyport & LUB Tunnel Repair - Bid Schedule 52 11-Sep-26 28-Dec-26
PreConstructionPreConstruction 30 11-Sep-26 22-Oct-26
A1000 Issue RFB 1 11-Sep-26* 11-Sep-26 A1010 Bidding Period 16 14-Sep-26 05-Oct-26 A1020 Award Contract 3 06-Oct-26 08-Oct-26 A1030 Submittal Review 10 09-Oct-26 22-Oct-26
ConstructionConstruction 15 23-Oct-26 12-Nov-26
Sallyport Tunnel 1st HalfSallyport Tunnel 1st Half 10 23-Oct-26 05-Nov-26
A1300 Moblize to Site 1 23-Oct-26 23-Oct-26 A1310 Sawcut, Layout & Support Exiting Pipes 1 24-Oct-26 24-Oct-26 A1320 Concrete Demolition 1 25-Oct-26 25-Oct-26 A1330 Surface Cleaning & Inspection 1 25-Oct-26 25-Oct-26 A1340 Formwork & Rebar Install 1 29-Oct-26 29-Oct-26 A1360 Concrete Pour & Finish 1 30-Oct-26 30-Oct-26 A1370 Cure Time 3 30-Oct-26 04-Nov-26 A1380 Form Strip & Caulk Joints 1 05-Nov-26 05-Nov-26
Sallyport Tunnel 2nd HalfSallyport Tunnel 2nd Half 6 05-Nov-26 12-Nov-26
A1200 Sawcut, Layout & Support Exiting Pipes 1 05-Nov-26 05-Nov-26 A1210 Concrete Demolition 1 06-Nov-26 06-Nov-26 A1220 Surface Cleaning & Inspection 1 06-Nov-26 06-Nov-26 A1230 Formwork & Rebar Install 1 07-Nov-26 07-Nov-26 A1250 Concrete Pour & Finish 1 08-Nov-26 08-Nov-26 A1260 Cure Time 3 09-Nov-26 11-Nov-26 A1270 Form Strip & Caulk Joints 1 12-Nov-26 12-Nov-26
LUB Tunnel RepairsLUB Tunnel Repairs 2 30-Oct-26 31-Oct-26
A1280 Coredrill Concrete & Backfill 1 30-Oct-26 30-Oct-26 A1290 Concrete Patchback and Clean Up 1 31-Oct-26 31-Oct-26
CloseoutCloseout 7 12-Nov-26 28-Dec-26
A1170 Punchlist 1 12-Nov-26 13-Nov-26 A1150 Issue Substantial Completion 1 13-Nov-26 16-Nov-26 A1160 Final Completion & Closeout 30 16-Nov-26 28-Dec-26
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September 2026 October 2026 November 2026 December 2026 January 2027
Issue RFB Bidding Period
Award Contract Submittal Review
Moblize to Site Sawcut, Layout & Support Exiting Pipes
Concrete Demolition Surface Cleaning & Inspection
Formwork & Rebar Install Concrete Pour & Finish
Cure Time Form Strip & Caulk Joints
Sawcut, Layout & Support Exiting Pipes Concrete Demolition Surface Cleaning & Inspection
Formwork & Rebar Install Concrete Pour & Finish
Cure Time Form Strip & Caulk Joints
Coredrill Concrete & Backfill Concrete Patchback and Clean Up
Punchlist Issue Substantial Completion
Final Completion & Closeout
Remaining Level of Effort
Actual Work
Remaining Work
Critical Remaining Work
Milestone
HHS STS New Garage Bldg ReBid #02 Bid Schedule 947601-02
PROJECT 9524.00 TARGETED SMALL BUSINESS INFORMATION 00 4116.02 - 2
PROJECT 9524.00 BID SECURITY FORMS 00 4313 - 2
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PROJECT 9524.00 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND 00 6000 - 2
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IDAS - DOC Anamosa Sallyport Tunnel & LUB Tunnel Wall Repair SH Project # 2260011410 IDAS Project # 9524.00
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Cast-In-Place Concrete 03 3000 - 1
SECTION 03 3000
CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1 SUMMARY
A. Section includes cast-in-place concrete, including formwork, reinforcement, concrete materials, mixture design, placement procedures, and finishes, for the following:
1. Footings and foundations.
2. Slabs-on-grade.
3. Waterproofing Admixture
1.2 REFERENCE STANDARDS
A. AASHTO M 182 - Standard Specification for Burlap Cloth Made from Jute or Kenaf and Cotten Mats; 2005.
B. ACI 117 - Specification for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials; 2010 (Reapproved 2015).
C. ACI 301 - Specifications for Concrete Construction; 2020.
D. ACI 302.1R - Guide to Concrete Floor and Slab Construction; 2015.
E. ACI 305R - Guide to Hot Weather Concreting; 2020.
F. ACI 306R - Guide to Cold Weather Concreting; 2016.
G. ACI 308R - Guide to External Curing of Concrete; 2016.
H. ACI 347R - Guide to Formwork for Concrete; 2014 (Reapproved 2021).
I. ASTM A615/A615M - Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement; 2022.
J. ASTM A1064/A1064M - Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete; 2022.
K. ASTM C31/C31M - Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the Field; 2024.
L. ASTM C33/C33M - Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates; 2023.
M. ASTM C39/C39M - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens; 2023.
N. ASTM C94/C94M - Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete; 2024.
O. ASTM C109/C109M - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement Mortars (Using 50 mm [2 in.] Cube Specimens); 2023.
P. ASTM C143/C143M - Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete; 2020.
Q. ASTM C150/C150M - Standard Specification for Portland Cement; 2022.
R. ASTM C171 - Standard Specification for Sheet Materials for Curing Concrete; 2020.
S. ASTM C172/C172M - Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete; 2017.
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T. ASTM C219 - Standard Terminology Relating to Hydraulic Cement; 2014.
U. ASTM C231/C231M - Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the Pressure Method; 2014.
V. ASTM C260/C260M - Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete; 2010a (Reapproved 2016).
W. ASTM C309 - Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete; 2019.
X. ASTM C494/C494M - Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete; 2019, with Editorial Revision (2022).
Y. ASTM C595/C595M - Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements; 2021.
Z. ASTM C618 - Standard Specification for Coal Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan for Use in Concrete; 2023, with Editorial Revision.
AA. ASTM C881/C881M - Standard Specification for Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding Systems for Concrete; 2020a.
BB. ASTM C1017/C1017M - Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Use in Producing Flowing Concrete; 2013.
CC. ASTM C1059/C1059M - Standard Specification for Latex Agents for Bonding Fresh to Hardened Concrete; 2021.
DD. ASTM C1064/C1064M - Standard Test Method for Temperature of Freshly Mixed Hydraulic- Cement Concrete; 2012.
EE. ASTM C1116/C1116M - Standard Specification for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete; 2023.
FF. ASTM D1709 - Standard Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Plastic Film by the Free- Falling Dart Method; 2024.
GG. ASTM E1155/E1155M - Standard Test Method for Determining FF Floor Flatness and FL Floor Levelness Numbers; 2023.
HH. AWS D1.4/D1.4M - Structural Welding Code - Steel Reinforcing Bars; 2018, with Amendment (2020).
II. COE CRD-C 48 - Handbook for Concrete and Cement Standard Test Method for Water Permeability of Concrete; 1992.
JJ. NSF 61 - Drinking Water System Components - Health Effects; 2023, with Errata.
1.3 DEFINITIONS
A. Cementitious Materials: Portland cement alone or in combination with one or more of the following: blended hydraulic cement, fly ash and other pozzolans, ground granulated blast-furnace slag, and silica fume; subject to compliance with requirements.
1.4 ACTION SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
B. Design Mixtures: For each concrete mixture. Submit alternate design mixtures when characteristics of materials, Project conditions, weather, test results, or other circumstances warrant adjustments.
1. Indicate amounts of mixing water to be withheld for later addition at Project site.
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C. Steel Reinforcement Shop Drawings: Placing drawings that detail fabrication, bending, and placement. Include bar sizes, lengths, material, grade, bar schedules, stirrup spacing, bent bar diagrams, bar arrangement, splices and laps, mechanical connections, tie spacing, hoop spacing, and supports for concrete reinforcement.
D. Construction Joint Layout: Indicate proposed construction joints required to construct the structure.
1. Location of construction joints is subject to approval of the Architect.
1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS
A. Qualification Data: For installer and manufacturer.
B. Material Certificates: For each of the following, signed by manufacturers:
1. Cementitious materials.
2. Admixtures.
3. Form materials and form-release agents.
4. Steel reinforcement and accessories.
5. Fiber reinforcement.
6. Waterstops.
7. Floor and slab treatments.
8. Bonding agents.
9. Adhesives.
10. Vapor barriers.
11. Joint-filler strips.
12. Repair materials.
C. Material Test Reports: For the following, from a qualified testing agency, indicating compliance with requirements:
1. Aggregates. Include test results per ASTM C295 indicating aggregate is free of materials with deleterious reactivity to alkali in cement.
D. Floor surface flatness and levelness measurements indicating compliance with specified tolerances.
E. Field quality-control reports.
1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Installer Qualifications: A qualified installer who employs on Project personnel qualified as ACI-certified Flatwork Technician and Finisher and a supervisor who is an ACI-certified Concrete Flatwork Technician.
B. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm experienced in manufacturing ready-mixed concrete products and that complies with ASTM C94/C94M requirements for production facilities and equipment.
1. Manufacturer certified according to NRMCA's "Certification of Ready Mixed Concrete Production Facilities."
C. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent agency, acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, qualified according to ASTM C1077 and ASTM E329 for testing indicated.
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1. Personnel conducting field tests shall be qualified as ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician, Grade 1, according to ACI CP-1 or an equivalent certification program.
2. Personnel performing laboratory tests shall be ACI-certified Concrete Strength Testing Technician and Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Grade I. Testing Agency laboratory supervisor shall be an ACI-certified Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician - Grade II.
D. Source Limitations: Obtain each type or class of cementitious material of the same brand from the same manufacturer's plant, obtain aggregate from single source, and obtain admixtures from single source from single manufacturer.
E. ACI Publications: Comply with the following unless modified by requirements in the Contract Documents:
1. ACI 301, "Specifications for Structural Concrete, Sections 1 through 5.
2. ACI 117, "Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials."
1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Steel Reinforcement: Deliver, store, and handle steel reinforcement to prevent bending and damage. Avoid damaging coatings on steel reinforcement.
B. Waterstops: Store waterstops under cover to protect from moisture, sunlight, dirt, oil, and other contaminants.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 FORM-FACING MATERIALS
A. Smooth-Formed Finished Concrete: Form-facing panels that will provide continuous, true, and smooth concrete surfaces. Furnish in largest practicable sizes to minimize number of joints.
1. Plywood, metal, or other approved panel materials.
B. Rough-Formed Finished Concrete: Plywood, lumber, metal, or another approved material.
Provide lumber dressed on at least two edges and one side for tight fit.
C. Void Forms: Biodegradable paper surface, treated for moisture resistance, structurally sufficient to support weight of plastic concrete and other superimposed loads.
D. Chamfer Strips: Wood, metal, PVC, or rubber strips, 3/4 by 3/4 inch (19 by 19 mm), minimum.
E. Rustication Strips: Wood, metal, PVC, or rubber strips, kerfed for ease of form removal.
F. Form-Release Agent: Commercially formulated form-release agent that will not bond with, stain, or adversely affect concrete surfaces and will not impair subsequent treatments of concrete surfaces.
1. Formulate form-release agent with rust inhibitor for steel form-facing materials.
G. Form Ties: Factory-fabricated, removable or snap-off metal or glass-fiber-reinforced plastic form ties designed to resist lateral pressure of fresh concrete on forms and to prevent spalling of concrete on removal.
1. Furnish units that will leave no corrodible metal closer than 1 inch (25 mm) to the plane of exposed concrete surface.
2. Furnish ties that, when removed, will leave holes no larger than 1 inch (25 mm) in diameter in concrete surface.
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3. Furnish ties with integral water-barrier plates to walls indicated to receive dampproofing or waterproofing.
2.2 STEEL REINFORCEMENT
A. Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A615/A615M, Grade 60 (Grade 420), deformed.
B. Plain-Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement: ASTM A1064/A1064M, plain, fabricated from as-drawn steel wire into flat sheets.
2.3 REINFORCEMENT ACCESSORIES
A. Bar Supports: Bolsters, chairs, spacers, and other devices for spacing, supporting, and fastening reinforcing bars and welded wire reinforcement in place. Manufacture bar supports from steel wire, plastic, or precast concrete according to CRSI's "Manual of Standard Practice," of greater compressive strength than concrete and as follows:
1. For concrete surfaces exposed to view where legs of wire bar supports contact forms, use CRSI Class 1 plastic-protected steel wire or CRSI Class 2 stainless-steel bar supports.
2. Supporting reinforcement on clay brick supports is not acceptable.
2.4 CONCRETE MATERIALS
A. Cementitious Material: Use one of the following cementitious materials, of the same type, brand, and source, throughout Project:
1. Portland Cement: ASTM C150/C150M, Type I/II, gray Supplement with the following at contractor's option:
a. Fly Ash: ASTM C618, Class F or Class C.
b. CarbonCure: www.carboncure.com
2. Blended Hydraulic Cement: ASTM C595/C595M, Type IL, portland-limestone cement.
a. Fly Ash: ASTM C618, Class F or Class C.
B. Normal-Weight Aggregates: ASTM C33/C33M, Class 3S coarse aggregate or better, graded.
Provide aggregates from a single sourcewith documented service record data of at least 10 years' satisfactory service in similar applications and service conditions using similar aggregates and cementitious materials.
1. Maximum Coarse-Aggregate Size: 1 inch (25 mm) nominal.
2. Fine Aggregate: Free of materials with deleterious reactivity to alkali in cement. For slabs-on-grade or concrete exposed to view, use fine aggregate with a proven history of not being susceptible to popouts, use imported sand if necessary.
C. Water: ASTM C94/C94M and potable.
2.5 ADMIXTURES
A. Air-Entraining Admixture: ASTM C260/C260M.
B. Chemical Admixtures: Provide admixtures certified by manufacturer to be compatible with other admixtures and that will not contribute water-soluble chloride ions exceeding those permitted in hardened concrete. Do not use calcium chloride or admixtures containing calcium chloride.
1. Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C494/C494M, Type A.
2. Retarding Admixture: ASTM C494/C494M, Type B.
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3. Water-Reducing and Retarding Admixture: ASTM C494/C494M, Type D.
4. High-Range, Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C494/C494M, Type F.
5. High-Range, Water-Reducing and Retarding Admixture: ASTM C494/C494M, Type G.
6. Plasticizing and Retarding Admixture: ASTM C1017/C1017M, Type II.
C. Waterproofing Admixture: Admixture formulated to reduce permeability to liquid water, with no adverse effect on concrete properties.
1. Admixture Composition: Crystalline, functioning by growth of crystals in capillary pores.
2. Permeability of Cured Concrete: No measurable leakage when tested in accordance with
COE CRD-C 48 at 350 feet (106 m) of head; provide test reports.
3. Potable Water Contact Approval: NSF certification for use on structures holding potable water, based on testing in accordance with NSF 61.
4. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the following:
a. Aquafin, Inc; Aquafin-IC Admix.
b. Kryton; Krystol Internal Membrane.
c. Tremco; Permaquik 200 Crystalline Waterproofing.
d. W.R. Meadows, Inc.; ADI-CON CW Plus.
e. Xypex Chemical Corporation ; Xypex Admix C-series.
2.6 FIBER REINFORCEMENT
A. Synthetic Macro-Fiber: Polyolefin macro-fibers engineered and designed for use in concrete, complying with ASTM C1116/C1116M Type III, 1 to 2 1/4 inch (25 to 57 mm) long.
2.7 WATERSTOPS
A. Self-Expanding Butyl Strip Waterstops: Manufactured rectangular or trapezoidal strip, butyl rubber with sodium bentonite or other hydrophilic polymers, for adhesive bonding to concrete, 3/4 by 1 inch (19 by 25 mm).
2.8 CURING MATERIALS
A. Evaporation Retarder: Waterborne, monomolecular film forming, manufactured for application to fresh concrete.
B. Absorptive Cover: AASHTO M 182, Class 2, burlap cloth made from jute or kenaf, weighing approximately 9 oz./sq. yd. (305 g/sq. m) when dry.
C. Moisture-Retaining Cover: ASTM C171, polyethylene film or white burlap-polyethylene sheet.
D. Water: Potable.
E. Clear, Waterborne, Membrane-Forming Curing Compound: ASTM C309, Type 1, Class B, nondissipating, certified by curing compound manufacturer to not interfere with bonding of floor covering.
1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide one of the following or approved equivalent:
a. Anti-Hydro International, Inc.; AH Clear Cure WB.
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b. BASF Construction Chemicals - Master Builders Solutions; MasterKure CC 160 WB.
c. ChemMasters; Safe-Cure & Seal 309.
d. Cresset Chemical Company; Crete-Trete 309-VOC Cure & Seal.
e. Dayton Superior Corporation; Cure & Seal 309 J18.
f. Euclid Chemical Company (The); Aqua Cure VOX.
g. Kaufman Products, Inc.; Krystal 15 Emulsion.
h. Laticrete International, Inc.; L&M Dress & Seal WB.
i. Meadows, W. R., Inc.; Vocomp-20.
j. Metalcrete Industries; Metcure.
k. Nox-Crete Products Group; Cure & Seal 150E.
l. Vexcon Chemicals, Inc.; Starseal 309.
2.9 RELATED MATERIALS
A. Expansion- and Isolation-Joint-Filler Strips: Flexible, closed-cell polyethylene with tear off strip for sealant installation.
B. Bonding Agent: ASTM C1059/C1059M, Type II, non-redispersible, acrylic emulsion or styrene butadiene.
C. Epoxy Bonding Adhesive: ASTM C881/C881M, two-component epoxy resin, capable of humid curing and bonding to damp surfaces, of class suitable for application temperature and of grade to suit requirements, and as follows:
1. Types IV and V, load bearing, for bonding hardened or freshly mixed concrete to hardened concrete.
D. Silane Penetrating Sealer: Sikagard 705 L, MasterProtect H 1000, or approved equivalent.
2.10 REPAIR MATERIALS
A. Repair Underlayment: Cement-based, polymer-modified, self-leveling product that can be applied in thicknesses from 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) and that can be feathered at edges to match adjacent floor elevations.
1. Cement Binder: ASTM C150/C150M, portland cement or hydraulic or blended hydraulic cement as defined in ASTM C219.
2. Primer: Product of underlayment manufacturer recommended for substrate, conditions, and application.
3. Aggregate: Well-graded, washed gravel, 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3.2 to 6 mm) or coarse sand as recommended by underlayment manufacturer.
4. Compressive Strength: Not less than 4100 psi (29 MPa) at 28 days when tested according to ASTM C109/C109M.
2.11 CONCRETE MIXTURES, GENERAL
A. Prepare design mixtures for each type and strength of concrete, proportioned on the basis of laboratory trial mixture or field test data, or both, according to ACI 301.
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1. Use a qualified independent testing agency for preparing and reporting proposed mixture designs based on laboratory trial mixtures.
B. Cementitious Materials:Limit percentage, by weight, of cementitious materials other than portland cement in concrete as follows:
1. Fly Ash: 25 percent.
2. CarbonCure: CarbonCure injected carbon dioxide system is permitted at contractor's option to reduce Portland cement content by up to 3%. CarbonCure shall be added to the mix using the CarbonCure delivery system. The delivery shall be provided and calibrated by CarbonCure and integrated into the PCC plant batching system. The reduction is for Portland cement only and is determined after substitution of fly ash has occured. Blended cements are to be considered cement when determining Portland cement reductions.
C. Limit water-soluble, chloride-ion content in hardened concrete to 0.30 percent by weight of cement.
D. Admixtures: Use admixtures according to manufacturer's written instructions.
1. Use water-reducing or high-range water-reducing admixture in concrete, as required, for placement and workability.
2. Use water-reducing and retarding admixture when required by high temperatures, low humidity, or other adverse placement conditions.
3. Use water-reducing admixture in pumped concrete, concrete for heavy-use industrial slabs and parking structure slabs, concrete required to be watertight, and concrete with a water-cementitious materials ratio below 0.50.
2.12 CONCRETE MIXTURES FOR STRUCTURE ELEMENTS
A. Footings and Foundation Walls: Proportion normal-weight concrete mixture as follows:
1. Minimum Compressive Strength: 4000 psi (27.6 MPa) at 28 days.
2. Maximum Water-Cementitious Materials Ratio: 0.45.
3. Slump Limit: Concrete mix shall be proportioned to achieve a maximum slump of 9" for concrete containing high range water reducing admixture, 6" for concrete containing a mid-range water reducing admixture, or 4" for other concrete. All mixes shall have a water slump of 2" to 3".
4. Air Content: 6 percent, plus or minus 1.5 percent at point of delivery for 1 inch (25 mm) nominal maximum aggregate size.
B. Slabs-on-Grade: Proportion normal-weight concrete mixture as follows:
1. Minimum Compressive Strength: 4000 psi (27.6 MPa) at 28 days.
2. Maximum Water-Cementitious Materials Ratio: 0.45.
3. Slump Limit: Concrete mix shall be proportioned to achieve a maximum slump of 9" for concrete containing high range water reducing admixture, 6" for concrete containing a mid-range water reducing admixture, or 4" for other concrete. All mixes shall have a water slump of 2" to 3".
4. Air Content: 6 percent, plus or minus 1.5 percent at point of delivery for 1 inch (25 mm) nominal maximum aggregate size.
2.13 FABRICATING REINFORCEMENT
A. Fabricate steel reinforcement according to CRSI's "Manual of Standard Practice."
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2.14 CONCRETE MIXING
A. Ready-Mixed Concrete: Measure, batch, mix, and deliver concrete according to ASTM C94/C94Mand ASTM C1116/C1116M, and furnish batch ticket information.
1. When air temperature is between 85 and 90 deg F (30 and 32 deg C), reduce mixing and delivery time from 1-1/2 hours to 75 minutes; when air temperature is above 90 deg F (32 deg C), reduce mixing and delivery time to 60 minutes.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 FORMWORK
A. Design, erect, shore, brace, and maintain formwork, according to ACI 301, to support vertical, lateral, static, and dynamic loads, and construction loads that might be applied, until structure can support such loads.
B. Construct formwork so concrete members and structures are of size, shape, alignment, elevation, and position indicated, within tolerance limits of ACI 117.
C. Limit concrete surface irregularities, designated by ACI 347R as abrupt or gradual, as follows:
1. Class A, 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) for smooth-formed finished surfaces.
2. Class B, 1/4 inch (6 mm) for rough-formed finished surfaces.
D. Construct forms tight enough to prevent loss of concrete mortar.
E. Fabricate forms for easy removal without hammering or prying against concrete surfaces.
Provide crush or wrecking plates where stripping may damage cast concrete surfaces. Provide top forms for inclined surfaces steeper than 1.5 horizontal to 1 vertical.
1. Install keyways, reglets, recesses, and the like, for easy removal.
2. Do not use rust-stained steel form-facing material.
F. Set edge forms, bulkheads, and intermediate screed strips for slabs to achieve required elevations and slopes in finished concrete surfaces. Provide and secure units to support screed strips; use strike-off templates or compacting-type screeds.
G. Provide temporary openings for cleanouts and inspection ports where interior area of formwork is inaccessible. Close openings with panels tightly fitted to forms and securely braced to prevent loss of concrete mortar. Locate temporary openings in forms at inconspicuous locations.
H. Chamfer exterior corners and edges of permanently exposed concrete.
I. Form openings, chases, offsets, sinkages, keyways, reglets, blocking, screeds, and bulkheads required in the Work. Determine sizes and locations from trades providing such items.
J. Clean forms and adjacent surfaces to receive concrete. Remove chips, wood, sawdust, dirt, and other debris just before placing concrete.
K. Retighten forms and bracing before placing concrete, as required, to prevent mortar leaks and maintain proper alignment.
L. Coat contact surfaces of forms with form-release agent, according to manufacturer's written instructions, before placing reinforcement.
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3.2 EMBEDDED ITEMS
A. Place and secure anchorage devices and other embedded items required for adjoining work that is attached to or supported by cast-in-place concrete. Use setting drawings, templates, diagrams, instructions, and directions furnished with items to be embedded.
1. Install anchor rods, accurately located, to elevations required and complying with tolerances in Section 7.5 of AISC's "Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges."
3.3 REMOVING AND REUSING FORMS
A. General: Formwork for sides of beams, walls, columns, and similar parts of the Work that does not support weight of concrete may be removed after cumulatively curing at not less than 50 deg F (10 deg C) for 24 hours after placing concrete. Concrete has to be hard enough to not be damaged by form-removal operations and curing and protection operations need to be maintained.
1. Leave formwork for beam soffits, joists, slabs, and other structural elements that supports weight of concrete in place until concrete has achievedat least 70 percent of its 28-day design compressive strength.
2. Remove forms only if shores have been arranged to permit removal of forms without loosening or disturbing shores.
B. 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 for exposed surfaces. Apply new form-release agent.
C. When forms are reused, clean surfaces, remove fins and laitance, and tighten to close joints.
Align and secure joints to avoid offsets. Do not use patched forms for exposed concrete surfaces unless approved by Architect.
3.4 STEEL REINFORCEMENT
A. General: Comply with CRSI's "Manual of Standard Practice" for placing reinforcement.
1. Do not cut or puncture vapor barrier. Repair damage and reseal vapor barrier before placing concrete.
B. Clean reinforcement of loose rust and mill scale, earth, ice, and other foreign materials that would reduce bond to concrete.
C. Accurately position, support, and secure reinforcement against displacement. Locate and support reinforcement with bar supports to maintain minimum concrete cover. Do not tack weld crossing reinforcing bars.
1. Weld reinforcing bars according to AWS D1.4/D1.4M, where indicated.
D. Set wire ties with ends directed into concrete, not toward exposed concrete surfaces.
E. Install welded wire reinforcement in longest practicable lengths on bar supports spaced to minimize sagging. Lap edges and ends of adjoining sheets at least one mesh spacing. Offset laps of adjoining sheet widths to prevent continuous laps in either direction. Lace overlaps with wire.
3.5 JOINTS
A. General: Construct joints true to line with faces perpendicular to surface plane of concrete.
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B. Construction Joints: Install so strength and appearance of concrete are not impaired, at locations indicated or as approved by Architect.
1. Place joints perpendicular to main reinforcement. Continue reinforcement across construction joints unless otherwise indicated. Do not continue reinforcement through sides of strip placements of floors and slabs.
2. Space vertical joints in walls at distance needed for construction sequencing. Locate joints beside piers integral with walls, near corners, and in concealed locations where possible.
C. Contraction Joints in Slabs-on-Grade: Form weakened-plane contraction joints, sectioning concrete into areas as indicated. Construct contraction joints for a depth equal to at least one-fourth of concrete thickness as follows:
1. Sawed Joints: Form contraction joints with power saws equipped with shatterproof abrasive or diamond-rimmed blades. Cut 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) wide joints into concrete when cutting action will not tear, abrade, or otherwise damage surface and before concrete develops random contraction cracks.
D. Isolation Joints in Slabs-on-Grade: After removing formwork, install joint-filler strips at slab junctions with vertical surfaces, such as column pedestals, foundation walls, grade beams, and other locations, as indicated.
1. Extend joint-filler strips full width and depth of joint, terminating flush with finished concrete surface unless otherwise indicated.
2. Terminate full-width joint-filler strips not less than 1/2 inch (13 mm) or more than 1 inch (25 mm) below finished concrete surface where joint sealants, specified in Division 07 section "Joint Sealants," are indicated.
3. Install joint-filler strips in lengths as long as practicable. Where more than one length is required, lace or clip sections together.
3.6 WATERSTOPS
A. Self-Expanding Strip Waterstops: Install in construction joints and at other locations indicated, according to manufacturer's written instructions, adhesive bonding, mechanically fastening, and firmly pressing into place. Install in longest lengths practicable.
3.7 CONCRETE PLACEMENT
A. Before placing concrete, verify that installation of formwork, reinforcement, and embedded items is complete and that required inspections have been performed.
B. Before test sampling and placing concrete, water may be added at Project site, subject to limitations of ACI 301.
C. Deposit concrete continuously in one layer or in horizontal layers of such thickness that no new concrete will be placed on concrete that has hardened enough to cause seams or planes of weakness. If a section cannot be placed continuously, provide construction joints as indicated.
Deposit concrete to avoid segregation.
1. Deposit concrete in horizontal layers of depth to not exceed formwork design pressures and in a manner to avoid inclined construction joints.
2. Consolidate placed concrete with mechanical vibrating equipment according to ACI 301.
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3. Do not use vibrators to transport concrete inside forms. Insert and withdraw vibrators vertically at uniformly spaced locations to rapidly penetrate placed layer and at least 6 inch (150 mm) into preceding layer. Do not insert vibrators into lower layers of concrete that have begun to lose plasticity. At each insertion, limit duration of vibration to time necessary to consolidate concrete and complete embedment of reinforcement and other embedded items without causing mixture constituents to segregate.
D. Deposit and consolidate concrete for floors and slabs in a continuous operation, within limits of construction joints, until placement of a panel or section is complete.
1. Consolidate concrete during placement operations so concrete is thoroughly worked around reinforcement and other embedded items and into corners.
2. Maintain reinforcement in position on chairs during concrete placement.
3. Screed slab surfaces with a straightedge and strike off to correct elevations.
4. Slope surfaces uniformly to drains where required.
5. Begin initial floating using bull floats or darbies to form a uniform and open-textured surface plane, before excess bleedwater appears on the surface. Do not further disturb slab surfaces before starting finishing operations.
E. Cold-Weather Placement: Comply with ACI 306R and as follows. Protect concrete work from physical damage or reduced strength that could be caused by frost, freezing actions, or low temperatures.
1. When average high and low temperature is expected to fall below 40 deg F (4.4 deg C) for three successive days, maintain delivered concrete mixture temperature within the temperature range required by ACI 301.
2. Do not use frozen materials or materials containing ice or snow. Do not place concrete on frozen subgrade or on subgrade containing frozen materials.
3. Do not use calcium chloride, salt, or other materials containing antifreeze agents or chemical accelerators unless otherwise specified and approved in mixture designs.
F. Hot-Weather Placement: Comply with ACI 301 and ACI 305R and as follows:
1. Maintain concrete temperature below 90 deg F (32 deg C) at time of placement. Chilled mixing water or chopped ice may be used to control temperature, provided water equivalent of ice is calculated to total amount of mixing water. Using liquid nitrogen to cool concrete is Contractor's option.
2. Fog-spray forms, steel reinforcement, and subgrade just before placing concrete. Keep subgrade uniformly moist without standing water, soft spots, or dry areas.
3.8 FINISHING FORMED SURFACES
A. Rough-Formed Finish: As-cast concrete texture imparted by form-facing material with tie holes and defects repaired and patched. Remove fins and other projections that exceed specified limits on formed-surface irregularities.
1. Apply to concrete surfaces not exposed to public view.
B. Smooth-Formed Finish: As-cast concrete texture imparted by form-facing material, arranged in an orderly and symmetrical manner with a minimum of seams. Repair and patch tie holes and defects. Remove fins and other projections that exceed specified limits on formed-surface irregularities.
1. Apply to concrete surfaces exposed to public view, to receive a rubbed finish, or to be covered with a coating or covering material applied directly to concrete.
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C. Rubbed Finish: Apply the following to smooth-formed finished as-cast concrete where indicated:
1. Smooth-Rubbed Finish: Not later than one day after form removal, moisten concrete surfaces and rub with carborundum brick or another abrasive until producing a uniform color and texture. Do not apply cement grout other than that created by the rubbing process.
D. Related Unformed Surfaces: At tops of walls, horizontal offsets, and similar unformed surfaces adjacent to formed surfaces, strike off smooth and finish with a texture matching adjacent formed surfaces. Continue final surface treatment of formed surfaces uniformly across adjacent unformed surfaces unless otherwise indicated.
3.9 FINISHING FLOORS AND SLABS
A. General: Comply with ACI 302.1R recommendations for screeding, restraightening, and finishing operations for concrete surfaces. Do not wet concrete surfaces.
B. Float Finish: Consolidate surface with power-driven floats or by hand floating if area is small or inaccessible to power driven floats. Straighten, cut down high spots, and fill low spots. Repeat float passes and restraightening until surface is left with a uniform, smooth, granular texture.
1. Apply float finish to surfaces to receive trowel finish or to be covered with fluid-applied or sheet waterproofing, built up or membrane roofing.
C. Trowel Finish: After applying float finish, apply first troweling and consolidate concrete by hand or power-driven trowel. Continue troweling passes and straighten until surface is free of trowel marks and uniform in texture and appearance. Grind smooth any surface defects that would telegraph through applied coatings or floor coverings.
1. Apply a trowel finish to surfaces exposed to view or to be covered with resilient flooring, carpet, ceramic or quarry tile set over a cleavage membrane, paint, or another thin-film-finish coating system.
2. Finish surfaces to the following tolerances, according to ASTM E1155/E1155M, for a randomly trafficked floor surface:
a. Specified overall values of flatness, F(F) 35; and of levelness, F(L) 25; with minimum local values of flatness, F(F) 24; and of levelness, F(L) 17; for slabs-on-grade.
3. Remedies for out-of-tolerance work:
a. Minimum local values measuring at or above all specified minimum local values F-numbers shall be accepted for tolerance compliance as constructed.
b. Where minimum local values are measured to be below the specified F-numbers one of the following actions shall be performed. In all cases, the particular method of correction shall be determined solely by the Owner.
1) The area within the boundaries of the minimum local area shall be removed and replaced and the area retested per ASTM E1155/E1155M to show tolerance compliance.
2) The area within the boundary shall be repaired by grinding or depression-and-retopping of the entire minimum local area and the area retested per ASTM E1155/E1155M to show tolerance compliance.
D. Broom Finish: Apply a broom finish to exterior concrete platforms, steps, ramps, and elsewhere as indicated.
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1. Immediately after float finishing, slightly roughen trafficked surface by brooming with fiber-bristle broom perpendicular to main traffic route. Coordinate required final finish with Architect/Engineer before application.
3.10 MISCELLANEOUS CONCRETE ITEMS
A. Filling In: Fill in holes and openings left in concrete structures after work of other trades is in place unless otherwise indicated. Mix, place, and cure concrete, as specified, to blend with in-place construction. Provide other miscellaneous concrete filling indicated or required to complete the Work.
B. Curbs: Provide monolithic finish to interior curbs by stripping forms while concrete is still green and by steel-troweling surfaces to a hard, dense finish with corners, intersections, and terminations slightly rounded.
C. Equipment Bases and Foundations:
1. Coordinate sizes and locations of concrete bases with actual equipment provided.
2. Construct concrete bases 4 inch (100 mm) high unless otherwise indicated; and extend base not less than 6 inch (150 mm) in each direction beyond the maximum dimensions of supported equipment unless otherwise indicated.
3. Minimum Compressive Strength: 4000 psi (27.6 MPa) at 28 days.
4. Install dowel rods to connect concrete base to concrete floor. Unless otherwise indicated, install dowel rods on 18 inch (450 mm) centers around the full perimeter of concrete base.
5. Set anchor bolts for machines and equipment at correct elevations, complying with diagrams or templates from manufacturer furnishing machines and equipment.
3.11 CONCRETE PROTECTING AND CURING
A. General: Protect freshly placed concrete from premature drying and excessive cold or hot temperatures. Comply with ACI 306R for cold-weather protection and ACI 301 for hot-weather protection during curing.
B. Evaporation Retarder: Apply evaporation retarder to unformed concrete surfaces if hot, dry, or windy conditions cause moisture loss approaching 0.2 lb/sq. ft. x h (1 kg/sq. m x h) before and during finishing operations. Apply according to manufacturer's written instructions after placing, screeding, and bull floating or darbying concrete, but before float finishing.
C. Formed Surfaces: Cure formed concrete surfaces, including underside of beams, supported slabs, and other similar surfaces. If forms remain during curing period, moist cure after loosening forms. If removing forms before end of curing period, continue curing for the remainder of the curing period.
D. Unformed Surfaces: Begin curing immediately after finishing concrete. Cure unformed surfaces, including floors and slabs, concrete floor toppings, and other surfaces.
E. Cure concrete according to ACI 308R, by one or a combination of the following methods:
1. Moisture Curing: Keep surfaces continuously moist for not less than seven days with the following materials:
a. Water.
b. Continuous water-fog spray.
c. Absorptive cover, water saturated, and kept continuously wet. Cover concrete surfaces and edges with 12 inch (300 mm) lap over adjacent absorptive covers.
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