DIVISION 3

CONCRETE
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PART 1
1.01

1.02

GENERAL

SUMMARY
A.

Basic Specification: Perform work of this Section according to ACI 301-05,

"Specifications for Structural Concrete," except as specifically modified herein. Numbers
in parentheses (0.00) indicate a related paragraph of ACI 301.

B.

Section Includes: All cast-in-place concrete shown on the Drawings and required by these
Specifications. Allow for the installation of cast-in-place items furnished under other
Sections. Install anchor bolts for structural steel. Provide and install grout under steel
column base plates and beam bearing areas.

C.

The Engineer has designed a project which will be safe after full completion. The Engineer
has no expertise in, and takes no responsibility for, construction means and methods or job
site safety during construction, which are exclusively the Contractor's responsibility.
Processing and/or approving submittals made by the Contractor which may contain
information related to construction methods or safety issues, or participation in meetings
where such issues might be discussed, shall not be construed as voluntary assumption by
the Engineer of any responsibility for safety procedures.

D.

Provide concrete pads, piers, curbs, and bases required for equipment of all trades.
Coordinate dimensions and details with requirements of equipment being supplied, prior to
placing concrete.

E.

Coordinate the work of other trades who will provide and install items (sleeves, piping,
conduit, inserts, etc.) to be cast in the concrete. Place no concrete until all such items are in
place.

F.

Inspection and testing services required by this Section are to be performed by an agency
retained by the Contractor. This includes not only the services required to establish mix
designs, but also includes all field sampling and testing required by the Field Quality
Control Article of this Section (1.6.2 through 1.6.4).

G.

Related Sections: Carefully examine all other Sections and all Drawings for related work,
which includes but is not limited to:
1. Section 05 12 00, "Structural Steel"
2. Section 05 30 00, "Metal Decking"

QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.

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Reference Standards:
1. ACI 117-10 Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials.
2. ACI Detailing Manual, SP66(04).
3. CRSI "Placing Reinforcing Bars," 2011, 9th edition.
4. WRI "Manual of Standard Practice" July 2010, 8th edition.

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1.03

1.04

SUBMITTALS
A.

Submit for approval the name of the agency proposed for the required inspection and
testing services. All of the required field testing and sampling is to be performed by
personnel employed by the proposed agency.

B.

Submit a mix design for each class of concrete required (1.6.3.2.e). Submittals to comply
with appropriate methods listed in ACI 301-05 (4.2.3). Indicate whether mixes have been
designed for pumping.

C.

Submit shop drawings for all reinforcing. Indicate strength, size, and details of all bar
reinforcing, and style and specification of all welded wire fabric (3.1.1). Notwithstanding
any other requirements specified elsewhere in these specifications, three (3) sets of prints
and one (1) set of reproducible shop drawings shall be submitted for approval. The
reproducible set will be returned to the Contractor, who will make and distribute as many
copies as needed. Only prints with the approval stamp printed on them shall be permitted
on the site.

D.

Submit, on request only, product literature for admixtures and curing compounds proposed
for use.

E.

Submit reports of all required testing and inspection.

F.

Submit for approval proposed spacing and location of construction and/or control joints in
concrete slabs on grade.

FIELD REFERENCE MANUALS

A.

PART 2
2.01

Provide at least one (1) copy of the ACI Field Reference Manual, SP-15(10), and one (1)
copy of CRSI's "Placing Reinforcing Bars," in the field office at all times (1.3.3).

PRODUCTS

MATERIALS
A.

Cementitious Material (4.2.1.1):

1. Portland Cement: ASTM C150/C150M-12, Type I, II, or III.
2. Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag (GGBF): ASTM C989/C989M-12, Grade 100
or higher. GGBF can be substituted for Portland cement up to a maximum of 30% by
mass.
3. Fly Ash or Pozzolans: ASTM C618-12, Class F. Maximum loss on ignition 3%.

B.

Water: Potable, conforming to C94/C94M-12 (4.2.1.3).

C.

Aggregates: ASTM C33/C33M-11a. Use size No. 57 coarse aggregate, unless otherwise
indicated (4.2.1.2).

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D.

Admixtures (where required or permitted) (4.2.1.4):

1. Water-Reducing: ASTM C494/C494M-11, Type A or D.
2. Superplasticizer: ASTM C494/C494M-11, Type F or G. Acceptable products include,
but are not limited to:
a. Eucon 37 by Euclid Chemical Company.
b. Sikament 686 by Sika Corporation.
c. Rheobuild 1000 by Master Builders.
d. Daracem 19 by W.R. Grace.
e. Catexol 1000 SP-MN by Axim.
3. Superplasticizer (Polycaboxylates): ASTM C494/C494M-11, Type A and F.
Acceptable products include, but are not limited to:
a. Plastol 341 by Euclid Chemical Company.
b. ADVA 140M by W.R. Grace.
c. ViscoCrete 4100 by Sika.
d. Glenium 3030 NS by BASF.
e. Duraflux 33, 66 and 77 by Axim.
4. Air-Entraining: ASTM C260/C260M-10a.
5. Accelerating: ASTM C494/C494M-11, Type C or E, containing no more chlorides
than are present in municipal drinking water. Acceptable products include, but are not
limited to:
a. Accelguard 80 by Euclid.
b. Pozzutec 20 by BASF.
c. Plastocrete 161FL by Sika Corporation.
d. PolarSet by W.R. Grace.
e. Catexol 2000 R.H.E. by Axim.
6. Calcium Chloride is NOT permitted (4.2.1.4).
7. Synthetic Fiber Reinforcement: ASTM C1116/C1116M-10a. Acceptable products
include, but are not limited to:
a. Nycon Nylon RC Fibers by Nycon
b. Nylo-Mono Nylon Fibers or Mighty-Mono Polypropylene Fibers by Forta
c. Fibermesh 150 Polypropylene Fibers by Propex
d. Grace Fibers or Grace Microfibers by Grace
e. PSI Fiberstrand 150 by Euclid
f. Fibrasol or Fibrasol IIP by Axim.

E.

Reinforcing Steel (3.2.1):

1. Deformed Bars: ASTM A615/A615M-12, A996/A996M-09b (bars from rail steel shall
be Type R), or A706/A706M-09b. Minimum yield strength to be 60 ksi. Bars to be
welded are to be ASTM A706.
2. Welded Wire Fabric: ASTM A185-07. Provide in sheet form (not rolls) (3.2.1.6).

F.

Preformed Expansion Joint Filler: ASTM D1751-04(2008) (2.2.1.4).

G.

Curing Compound: Comply with ASTM C309-11, Type 1, Class B (clear). Compound
shall comply with EPA's VOC requirements. Must be compatible with adhesive specified
for floor finishes.

H.

Curing and Sealing Compound: Comply with ASTM C1315-11. Type I Class A (clear)
compound shall comply with EPA's VOC requirements. Apply at the manufacturer's
written recommended application rate. Must be compatible with adhesive specified for
floor finishes.

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2.02

I.

Grout for Masonry Core Fill: ASTM C476-10, coarse type or fine type, placed ACI 530.111, Table 5.

J.

Non-shrink Grout under Bearing Elements: Conform to Corps of Engineers Specification

CRD-C621-83 and ASTM C1107/C1107M-11. Acceptable products include, but are not
limited to:
1. Crystex by L & M Construction Chemicals, Inc.
2. NS Grout and Tammsgrout Supreme by Euclid.
3. Sikagrout 212 by Sika.
4. 1107 Advantage Grout by Dayton Superior.
5. SureGrout by Kaufman Products.
6. Kemset Grout by ChemMasters.

K.

Bonding Agent: No thinner than 75 square feet per gallon. Acceptable products include,
but are not limited to:
1. Euco #452 MV by Euclid.
2. Sikadur 32 Hi-Mod by Sika.
3. Sure-Poxy HM by Kaufman Products.
4. Sure Bond J58 by Dayton Superior

L.

Joint Sealant: Use 1-component polyurethane, conforming to ASTM C920-11, Type S,

Grade NS, Class 25. Use with backer rod as required. Acceptable products include, but are
not limited to:
1. Eucolastic I by Euclid.
2. Sikaflex-la by Sika.
3. Dymonic by Tremco.

M.

Sealer: Clear membrane-forming compound which will not yellow. Must be formulated
for the intended application, either interior or exterior and applied per the manufacturer's
written recommendations. Must comply with EPA VOC requirements and be compatible
with the curing compound used.

MIXES
A.

The following classes of concrete are required (4.2.2.8.b):

1. Class I - footings. Minimum f'c=3000 psi.
2. Class II - interior slabs on grade, fill on composite floor deck, and all interior concrete
not otherwise identified. Minimum f'c=3500 psi; water-reducer required. Minimum
cementitious content 517 lbs. per cubic yard. Maximum water-cementitious material
ratio 0.45. All Class II concrete used for interior slabs on grade shall have synthetic
fiber reinforcement.
3. Class III - exterior slabs on grade, retaining walls, and all exterior concrete not
otherwise identified. Minimum f'c=4500 psi; air-entraining admixture and
water-reducer required. Minimum cementitious content 564 lbs. per cubic yard.
Maximum water-cementitious material ratio 0.45, air content 6 +1, -1.5% (4.2.2.4).
4. Class IV - backfill below footings. Minimum f'c=1500 psi (lean mix).
5. Class V - fill in stair pans and treads. Minimum f'c=3500 psi, with water-reducer,
superplasticizer, #8 coarse aggregate, and synthetic fiber reinforcement. Minimum
cementitious content 611 lbs. per cubic yard. Maximum water-cementitious material
ratio 0.45.

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6. Class VI shear walls. Minimum f'c=4000 psi, water-reducer required. Minimum

cementitious content 517 lbs. per cubic yard. Maximum water-cementitious material
ratio 0.45.
B.

Pozzolans are permitted in all Classes.

C.

Class IV concrete may be site mixed; all other concrete is to be ready-mixed (4.3.1). All
admixtures are to be added at the batch plant, except that superplasticizer, where used, is to
be added at the site. Superplasticizer retarder can be added at the batch plant.

D.

Concrete used for floors (Classes II, V and VI) is to have a minimum three (3) day
compressive strength of 1800 psi.

E.

Slump:
1. Design concrete mixes for a maximum slump of 4 inches, unless a superplasticizer is to
be used.
2. If a superplasticizer is to be used, design mixes for a slump of 2 inches - 4 inches
before its addition; maximum slump permitted after its addition is 8 inches.

F.

Synthetic fiber reinforcement shall be used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations. Dosage rate shall be as recommended by the manufacturer, but not less
than 1 lb. per cubic yard.

G.

No air entraining admixture is required unless an air content is specified (4.2.2.4).

H.

Concrete mixes shall not contain any deleterious or other reactive aggregates or materials
that can initiate and promote alkali silica reaction (ASR).

PART 3
3.01

EXECUTION

ERECTION
A.

3.02

This structure is designed to be self-supporting and stable after the building is fully
completed. It is solely the Contractor's responsibility to determine erection procedures and
sequence, and to ensure the stability of the building and its component parts, and the
adequacy of temporary or incomplete connections, during erection. This includes the
addition of any shoring, sheeting, temporary guys, bracing or tie-downs that might be
necessary. Such material is not shown on the Drawings. If applied, they shall be removed
as conditions permit, and shall remain the Contractor's property.

SURFACE CONDITIONS
A.

Verify that excavations are free of water and ice, are of the required dimensions, and have
been approved by the testing agency responsible for soils inspection, prior to placing
concrete (5.3.1).

B.

Determine field conditions by actual measurement.

C.

Notify the Architect not less than 24 hours in advance of placing concrete. Place concrete
only when the Architect is present, unless this requirement is specifically waived.

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D.

3.03

3.04

FORMWORK AND REINFORCING

A.

Footings may be cast against earth cuts when soil conditions permit (2.2.2.3).

B.

Removal of Forms and Shoring:

1. Remove no forms within first 24 hours after placement for supported slabs and 12
hours for columns and walls.
2. When structure is to be reshored, forms may be removed when the concrete attains
75% of its design strength.
3. Shoring is to remain in place until concrete reaches its design strength.
4. Remove all shoring prior to constructing masonry walls supported by the structure.

C.

Welding of reinforcing shall conform to AWS D1.4/1.4M:2011 (3.2.2.2).

EMBEDDED ITEMS
A.

3.05

Prior to application of sealer, remove any synthetic fiber reinforcement projecting above
the top surface of slabs which remain exposed.

Install embedded conduit, pipes, sleeves and anchor bolts subject to the following
limitations:
1. Do not embed aluminum without prior approval of coating material.
2. Do not displace reinforcing steel.
3. In slabs and walls, limit outside dimension of conduits and pipes to 1/3 member
thickness. Where conduits cross, maintain same minimum concrete cover as required
for reinforcing bars. For slabs over metal decks, thickness is measured from the top of
the metal deck.
4. Maintain a center-to-center spacing of at least 3 diameters of conduit, pipe or sleeve.
5. Install anchor bolts for base plates of steel elements according to tolerances of AISC
Code of Standard Practice for Steel Buildings and Bridges, March 18, 2005, Paragraph
7.5.

DELIVERY AND PLACEMENT

A.

Preparation Before Placement:

1. Remove all debris from forms and deck. Clean steel deck of grease, oil, and other
substances which would reduce bond to concrete.
2. Do not use additives or salts to remove ice.
3. In cold weather, maintain temperature of forms and reinforcing such that concrete
temperature can be kept within the specified range.

B.

Delivery:
1. Conform to ASTM C94/C94M-12.
2. ASTM C94 requires discharge within 1 1/2 hours or 300 revolutions, whichever occurs
first, after the introduction of water to cement and aggregates, or the introduction of
cement to the aggregates (4.3.2.2). The Architect may require an earlier discharge
during hot weather or when high-early strength cement is being used.
3. Place concrete at the maximum slump for which the mix was designed with a tolerance
of up to 1 inch above the maximum for one (1) batch in any five (5) consecutive
batches tested (4.3.2.1).

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C.

3.06

3.07

JOINTING
A.

Interior Slabs on Grade:

1. Locate control and construction joints as shown on the Drawings. In the absence of
information on Drawings, locate at openings, walls, columns, grid lines, inside corners
and at 15 feet on center generally. Schedule slab placements and sawcutting operations
such that sawing is completed prior to onset of shrinkage cracking (5.3.5). Complete
saw cutting within 12 hours after placement.
2. Provide isolation joints at columns (1/4 inch thick) and at walls (1/4 inch thick). Where
isolation joint will be exposed to view, set top of joint filler below top of slab a distance
equal to the filler thickness, to receive sealant. Where not exposed to view, set top of
filler flush with top of slab.
3. Where joints are exposed to view in the finished building, provide joint sealant.

B.

Exterior Slabs on Grade: Locate joints as shown on the Drawings. In the absence of
information on the Drawings, provide the following:
1. Expansion Joints: Full depth, with 1/2 inch joint filler, where slabs abut vertical
surfaces, at intersections of sidewalks, at abrupt changes in width, and at a spacing not
exceeding 30 feet.
2. Control Joints: Tooled, 7/8 inch deep, 4 feet to 6 feet on center between expansion
joints.

FINISHES
A.

3.08

Placement:
1. Place within 6 feet of final position. Spreading with vibrators is prohibited.
2. In walls deposit concrete in uniform horizontal layers with a maximum depth of 5 feet.
3. Maximum free fall without chutes or elephant trunks to be 5 feet.

Schedule of finishes on flatwork is as follows:

1. Troweled finish: typical interior floor areas to receive adhesive-applied finish, or
carpet, or to remain exposed (5.3.4.2.c).
2. Floated finish: interior floor areas to receive finish in cementitious setting bed
(5.3.4.2.b).
3. Broom finish: exterior slabs (5.3.4.2.d).

FINISHING TOLERANCES
A.

Conform to F-number requirements noted below and as described in ASTM E115596(2008) for all interior slabs (5.3.4.3.c):
1. All interior slabs on grade: FF-25/FL-20 minimum overall for composite of all
measured values; FF-18/FL-13 minimum for any individual floor section.
2. All other interior slabs: FF-25 minimum overall for composite of all measured values;
FF-18 minimum for any individual section.

B.

Take remedial measures if flatness and levelness testing indicates either of the following
conditions exist:
1. The entire floor composite value, when installation is complete, measures less than
either of the specified overall F-numbers.

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2. Any individual floor section measures less than either of the specified minimum section
F-numbers.

3.09

3.10

3.11

C.

Individual floor sections for floor tolerance testing purposes shall be bound by the
following that provide the smallest sections: construction joints, control joints, column
lines and half-column lines.

D.

Obtain written approval of the Architect and Engineer for remedial measures proposed
before implementing measures.

E.

All exterior slabs shall be finished to a 1/2 inch in 10 foot tolerance.

CURING AND PROTECTION

A.

Temperature:
1. When air temperature during placement is less than 40 degrees, or will be within 24
hours, temperature of concrete as placed is to be between 50 and 90 degrees F (55 and
90 degrees F for sections less than 12 inches thick). Maintain concrete temperature
within these limits for the full curing period of seven days (or three (3) days for highearly-strength concrete) (4.2.2.7).
2. The temperature of concrete as delivered shall not exceed 90 degrees F (4.2.2.7).

B.

Curing:
1. Interior slab areas which will receive finish in cementitious setting bed or to receive
adhesive applied finishes are to be cured using paper curing membranes, without the
use of a curing compound (5.3.6.4.a through 5.3.6.4.d).
2. All other slab areas may be either moist-cured or receive an application of curing
compound or cured using paper curing membranes (5.3.6.4.e).
3. Whichever curing method is used, it is to commence immediately after disappearance
of water sheen, and continue for at least seven (7) days. Cure high-early-strength
concrete for a minimum of three (3) days (5.3.6.1). Do not allow curing to be delayed
overnight.
4. Prevent excessive moisture loss from formed surfaces (5.3.6.3). If forms are removed
before seven (7) days have elapsed, cure the formed surfaces by moist-curing or
application of curing compound for the remainder of the curing period.
5. All exterior slabs are to receive an application of sealer prior to completion of
construction.
6. Interior slabs which remain exposed are to receive an application of sealer prior to the
completion of construction.

GROUTING
A.

Grout below bearing plates, setting plates, and column base plates is to be installed only
after the steel is plumbed.

B.

Install grout per the recommendations of the manufacturer.

FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A.

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B.

For each concrete class, perform one strength test for each 50 yards, or fraction thereof,
placed in any one day (1.6.4.2.d and 1.6.4.2.e).

C.

Determine slump for each strength test (1.6.4.2.f).

D.

Determine air content for each strength test of air-entrained concrete (1.6.4.2.h).

E.

Determine concrete temperature for each strength test when air temperature is less than 40
degrees F or will be within 24 hours (1.6.4.2.g).

F.

Do not place concrete when slump, air content or temperature vary from allowable.

G.

Visual inspections:
1. Periodically inspect reinforcing steel for size, location and placement.
2. Continuously inspect anchor bolts cast into concrete.
3. Periodically verify the use of the required design mix.
4. Continuously inspect the placement of the concrete for proper techniques. Periodically
inspect for maintenance of specified curing temperature and techniques.
5. Periodically inspect concrete formwork for shape, location and dimensions of
members.

H.

Maintain records of all tests, indicating exact location of the structure represented by each
test.
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