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SECTION 033000 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
SECTION INCLUDES
A. Concrete formwork.
B. Floors and slabs on grade.
C. Under slab vapor barrier.
D. Concrete foundation walls.
E. Concrete reinforcement.
F. Joint devices associated with concrete work.
G. Concrete curing.
1.2
RELATED SECTIONS
A. 013564 – Green Requirement Summary.
B. 033505 – Curing, Sealing and Hardening Concrete Floors.
C. 079200 - Joint Sealants.
D. 321313 - Portland Cement Concrete Paving: Concrete paving, sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
1.3
REFERENCES
A. American Concrete Institute (ACI)
1. ACI 211.1 - Standard Practice for Selecting Proportions for Normal, Heavyweight, and Mass
Concrete; American Concrete Institute International; 1991 (Reapproved 2002).
2. ACI 301 - Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings; American Concrete Institute
International; 2005.
3. ACI 302.1R - Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction; American Concrete Institute
International; 2004 (errata 2007).
4. ACI 304R - Guide for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting, and Placing Concrete; American
Concrete Institute International; 2000.
5. ACI 305R - Hot Weather Concreting; American Concrete Institute International; 1999.
6. ACI 306R - Cold Weather Concreting; American Concrete Institute International; 1988
(Reapproved 2002).
7. ACI 308R - Guide to Curing Concrete; American Concrete Institute International; 2001.
8. ACI 315 - Details and Detailing of Concrete Reinforcement; American Concrete Institute
International; 1992
9. ACI 318 - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary; American
Concrete Institute International; 2008.
B. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
1. A185/A 185M - Standard Specification for Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement, Plain, for Concrete;
2006.
2. A 615/A 615M - Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement; 2007.
3. C33 - Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates; 2003.
4. C39/C39M - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete
Specimens; 2005.
5. C94/C94M - Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete; 2007.
6. C143/C143M - Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete; 2005a.
7. C150 - Standard Specification for Portland Cement; 2005.
8. C171 - Standard Specification for Sheet Materials for Curing Concrete; 2003.
9. C173/C173M - Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the
Volumetric Method; 2001.
C. ASTM C260 - Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete; 2006.
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D. ASTM C309 - Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete;
2006.
E. ASTM C494/C494M - Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete; 2005a.
F. ASTM C881/C881M - Standard Specification for Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding Systems for Concrete;
2002.
G. ASTM C1059 - Standard Specification for Latex Agents for Bonding Fresh to Hardened Concrete;
1999.
H. ASTM C1107/C1107M - Standard Specification for Packaged Dry, Hydraulic-Cement Grout
(Nonshrink); 2007.
I.
ASTM D1751 - Standard Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete Paving and
Structural Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Bituminous Types); 2004.
J.
ASTM E1745 - Standard Specification for Plastic Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Soil or
Granular Fill under Concrete Slabs; 1997 (Reapproved 2004).
1.4
SUBMITTALS
A. See Section 013000 for submittal procedures.
B. Product Data: Submit manufacturers' data on manufactured products showing compliance with
specified requirements.
C. Samples: Submit samples of underslab vapor retarder to be used.
D. Project Record Documents: Accurately record actual locations of embedded utilities and components
that will be concealed from view upon completion of concrete work.
1.5
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Perform work of this section in accordance with ACI 301 and ACI 318.
B. Follow recommendations of ACI 305R when concreting during hot weather.
C. Follow recommendations of ACI 306R when concreting during cold weather.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
FORMWORK
A. Form Materials: Contractor's choice of standard products with sufficient strength to withstand
hydrostatic head without distortion in excess of permitted tolerances.
1. Form Facing for Exposed Finish Concrete: Contractor's choice of materials that will provide
smooth, stain-free final appearance.
2. Form Coating: Release agent that will not adversely affect concrete or interfere with application
of coatings.
3. Form Ties: Flat tie type that will leave no metal within 1/2 inches of concrete surface.
2.2
REINFORCEMENT
A. Reinforcing Steel: Deformed billet-steel bars; ASTM A 615/A 615M Grade 60 (420).
B. Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement: ASTM A 185/A 185M, plain type.
C. Reinforcement Accessories:
1. Tie Wire: Annealed, minimum 16 gage.
2. Chairs, Bolsters, Bar Supports, Spacers:
Sized and shaped for adequate support of
reinforcement during concrete placement.
3. Conform to Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute Manual of Standard Practice.
2.3
CONCRETE MATERIALS
A. Cement: ASTM C 150, Type I - Normal portland type.
B. Fine and Coarse Aggregates: ASTM C 33. Use recycled aggregates as available.
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C. Slag: ASTM C-989
1. Provide 50% Max pound for pound cement replacement.
2. Check with concrete provider for information on amout of curing time required.
3. Maintain PSI requirements per concrete mix design.
D. Water: Clean and not detrimental to concrete.
2.4
CHEMICAL ADMIXTURES
A. Do not use chemicals that will result in soluble chloride ions in excess of 0.1 percent by weight of
cement.
B. Air Entrainment Admixture: ASTM C 260.
C. Water Reducing and Accelerating Admixture: ASTM C 494/C 494M Type E.
D. Water Reducing and Retarding Admixture: ASTM C 494/C 494M Type D.
E. Water Reducing Admixture: ASTM C 494/C 494M Type A.
2.5
ACCESSORY MATERIALS
A. Underslab Vapor Retarder: 15 mil Stego Wrap, or approved; maximum 0.012 perms; multi-layer,
fabric-, cord-, grid-, or aluminum-reinforced polyethylene or equivalent, complying with ASTM E 1745,
Class A; stated by manufacturer as suitable for installation in contact with soil or granular fill under
concrete slabs. Single ply polyethylene is prohibited.
B. Non-Shrink Grout: ASTM C 1107/C 1107M; premixed compound consisting of non-metallic
aggregate, cement, water reducing and plasticizing agents.
C. Moisture-Retaining Cover: ASTM C 171; regular curing paper, white curing paper, clear
polyethylene, white polyethylene, or white burlap-polyethylene sheet.
D. Liquid Curing Compound: ASTM C 309, Type 1, clear or translucent.
2.6
BONDING AND JOINTING PRODUCTS
A. Latex Bonding Agent: Non-dispersible acrylic latex, complying with ASTM C 1059 Type II.
B. Epoxy Bonding System: Complying with ASTM C 881/C 881M and of Type required for specific
application.
C. Joint Filler:
Nonextruding, resilient asphalt impregnated fiberboard or felt, complying with
ASTM D1751, 1/2 inch thick and full depth of slab less 1/2 inch.
D. Construction Joint Devices: Integral extruded plastic; 1/4 inch thick, formed to tongue and groove
profile, with removable top strip exposing sealant trough, knockout holes spaced at 6 inches, ribbed
steel spikes with tongue to fit top screed edge.
2.7
CONCRETE MIX DESIGN
A. Proportioning Normal Weight Concrete: Comply with ACI 211.1 recommendations.
B. Admixtures: Add acceptable admixtures as recommended in ACI 211.1 and at rates recommended
by manufacturer.
C. Normal Weight Concrete:
1. Compressive Strength, when tested in accordance with ASTM C 39/C 39M at 28 days: 3,000
psi. except at interior floor slabs which should be 3500 psi and exterior slabs which should be
4000 psi.
2. Slag 50% maximum pound for pound cement replacement.
3. Check with concrete provider for information on amout of curing time required.
4. Use recycled aggregates as available.
5. Cement Content: Minimum 564 lb per cubic yard.
6. Water-Cement Ratio: Maximum 40 percent by weight.
7. Total Air Content: 4 to 6 percent, determined in accordance with ASTM C 173/C 173M.
8. Maximum Slump: 3 inches.
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2.8
MIXING
Transit Mixers: Comply with ASTM C 94/C 94M.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
EXAMINATION
A. Verify lines, levels, and dimensions before proceeding with work of this section.
3.2
PREPARATION
A. Formwork: Comply with requirements of ACI 301. Design and fabricate forms to support all applied
loads until concrete is cured, and for easy removal without damage to concrete.
B. Verify that forms are clean and free of rust before applying release agent.
C. Where new concrete is to be bonded to previously placed concrete, prepare existing surface by
cleaning with steel brush and applying bonding agent in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
1. Use epoxy bonding system for bonding to damp surfaces, for structural load-bearing
applications, and where curing under humid conditions is required.
2. Use latex bonding agent only for non-load-bearing applications.
D. Install vapor retarder under interior slabs on grade. Lap joints minimum 6 inches and seal watertight
by taping edges and ends.
3.3
INSTALLING REINFORCEMENT
A. Comply with requirements of ACI 301. Clean reinforcement of loose rust and mill scale, and
accurately position, support, and secure in place to achieve not less than minimum concrete coverage
required for protection.
B. Install welded wire reinforcement in maximum possible lengths, and offset end laps in both directions.
Splice laps with tie wire.
C. Verify that anchors, seats, plates, reinforcement and other items to be cast into concrete are
accurately placed, positioned securely, and will not interfere with concrete placement.
3.4
PLACING CONCRETE
A. Place concrete in accordance with ACI 304R.
B. Place concrete for floor slabs in accordance with ACI 302.1R.
C. Notify Architect not less than 24 hours prior to commencement of placement operations.
D. Ensure reinforcement, inserts, embedded parts, and formed construction joint devices will not be
disturbed during concrete placement.
E. Repair underslab vapor retarder damaged during placement of concrete reinforcing. Repair with
vapor retarder material; lap over damaged areas minimum 6 inches and seal watertight.
F. Separate slabs on grade from vertical surfaces with joint filler.
G. Place joint filler in floor slab pattern placement sequence. Set top to required elevations. Secure to
resist movement by wet concrete.
H. Extend joint filler from bottom of slab to within 1/2 inch of finished slab surface. Conform to Section
07900 for finish joint sealer requirements.
I.
Install joint devices in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
J.
Install construction joint devices in coordination with floor slab pattern placement sequence. Set top
to required elevations. Secure to resist movement by wet concrete.
K. Saw cut joints within 24 hours after placing. Use 3/16 inch thick blade, cut into 1/4 depth of slab
thickness.
L. Screed slabs on grade level, maintaining surface flatness of maximum 1/8 inch in 10 ft.
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CONCRETE FINISHING
A. Repair surface defects, including tie holes, immediately after removing formwork.
B. Exposed Form Finish: Rub down or chip off and smooth fins or other raised areas 1/4 inch or more in
height. Provide finish as follows:
1. Smooth Rubbed Finish: Wet concrete and rub with carborundum brick or other abrasive, not
more than 24 hours after form removal.
C. Concrete Slabs: Finish to requirements of ACI 302.1R, and as follows:
1. Steel trowel surfaces that will receive carpeting, resilient flooring, and thin set ceramic tile.
2. Steel trowel surfaces that will be left exposed.
3. Medium broom surfaces that are exterior to the building.
D. In areas with floor drains, maintain floor elevation at walls; pitch surfaces uniformly to drains at 1:100
nominal.
3.6
CURING AND PROTECTION
A. Comply with requirements of ACI 308. Immediately after placement, protect concrete from premature
drying, excessively hot or cold temperatures, and mechanical injury.
B. Maintain concrete with minimal moisture loss at relatively constant temperature for period necessary
for hydration of cement and hardening of concrete.
1. Normal concrete: Not less than 7 days.
C. Surfaces Not in Contact with Forms:
1. Slabs and Floors To Receive Adhesive-Applied Flooring: Curing compounds and other surface
coatings are usually considered unacceptable by flooring and adhesive manufacturers. If such
materials must be used, either obtain the approval of the flooring and adhesive manufacturers
prior to use or remove the surface coating after curing to flooring manufacturer's satisfaction.
2. Initial Curing: Start as soon as free water has disappeared and before surface is dry. Keep
continuously moist for not less than three days by water ponding, water-fog spray, or saturated
burlap.
3. Final Curing: Begin after initial curing but before surface is dry.
a. Moisture-Retaining Cover: Seal in place with waterproof tape or adhesive.
b. Curing compound: Apply in two coats at right angles, using application rate recommended
by manufacturer. Use curing compound or moisture-retaining cover in areas to receive finish
flooring. Remove curing compound residue before installation of finish flooring. Refer to
Section 033505 – Curing, Sealing and Hardening Concrete Floors.
3.7
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A. An independent testing agency will perform field quality control tests as specified in Section 014000.
B. Provide free access to concrete operations at project site and cooperate with appointed firm.
C. Submit proposed mix design to testing firm for review prior to commencement of concrete operations.
D. Tests of concrete and concrete materials may be performed at any time to ensure conformance with
specified requirements.
E. Compressive Strength Tests: ASTM C39/C39M. For each test, mold and cure three concrete test
cylinders. Obtain test samples for every 100 cu yd or less of concrete placed.
F. Take one additional test cylinder during cold weather concreting, cured on job site under same
conditions as concrete it represents.
G. Perform one slump test for each set of test cylinders taken, following procedures of ASTM
C143/C143M.
3.8
DEFECTIVE CONCRETE
A. Test Results: The testing agency shall report test results in writing to Architect and Contractor within
24 hours of test.
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B. Defective Concrete: Concrete not conforming to required lines, details, dimensions, tolerances or
specified requirements.
C. Repair or replacement of defective concrete will be determined by the Architect.
additional testing shall be borne by Contractor when defective concrete is identified.
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