Thermal Foams, Inc.
2101 Kenmore Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14207
Phone: (800) 333-6267
Phone: (716) 874-6474
Fax: (716) 874-8180
www.thermalfoams.com
SECTION 31 23 23.43
GEOFOAM
PART 1 GENERAL
1.01
SUMMARY
A.
Section includes Geofoam.
B.
Related Sections: Section(s) related to this section include:
1.
1.02
1.03
REFERENCES
A.
ASTM D6817 - Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Geofoam.
B.
ASTM D7180 – Standard Specification for Use of Expanded Polystyrene Geofoam in Geotechnical Projects
C.
ASTM D7557 – Standard Guide for Sampling of Expanded Polystyrene Geofoam Specimens
SUBMITTALS
A.
1.04
1.05
Earthworks: Division 31 Earthworks sections.
Submit Geofoam manufacturer’s product literature and TechData, including:
1.
Technical Data in compliance with ASTM D6817 for Type specified.
2.
Manufacturer shall supply a product certificate showing evidence of UL Classification QORW Third Party Quality Control for
ASTM D6817. Product certificates that only include ASTM C578 recognition are not equivalent and will be rejected.
3.
ICC-ES or UL Evaluation report with ASTM D6817 recognition for Type specified.
4.
10-year physical property warranty.
B.
Shop drawings showing Geofoam block layout.
C.
Quality Assurance: Submit the following:
1.
Initial Test Compliance: Testing from an ISO17025 Accredited Laboratory showing compliance with compressive resistance @ 1%
deformation and flexural strength requirement of ASTM D6817 for Type specified prior to first shipment
2.
Ongoing Test Compliance: Testing from an ISO17025 Accredited Laboratory showing compliance with compressive resistance @
1% deformation of ASTM D6817 for Type specified. Testing frequency shall be in compliance with ASTM D7557.
DELIVERY, STORAGE & HANDLING
A.
Deliver Geofoam labeled with ASTM D6817 material Type.
B.
Store protected from moisture and sunlight prior to installation.
C.
Geofoam should be considered combustible and should not be exposed to open flame or other ignition sources.
D.
Product should not be exposed to organic solvents, petroleum products and their vapors. Examples include but are not limited to are
acetone, paint thinner, and gasoline.
E.
Provide temporary ballast or other restraint prior to and during installation.
WARRANTY
A.
Provide Geofoam 10-year warranty covering the properties of Geofoam.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
***Note to Specifier*** Select the name and address of the local Foam-Control Geofoam Manufacturer.
2.01
Manufacturers:
A.
Thermal Foams, Inc., 2101 Kenmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14207
B.
Thermal Foams/Syracuse, Inc., 6173 South Bay Road, Cicero, NY 13039
C.
AFM Corporation, 17645 Juniper Path, Suite 260, Lakeville, MN 55044
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2.02
GEOFOAM
A.
Foam-Control Geofoam in compliance with ASTM D6817.
B.
Select one or more of the Foam-Control Geofoam Types from the Table, as required by the project:
C.
2.03
TYPE - ASTM D6817
EPS12
EPS15
EPS19
EPS22
EPS29
EPS39
EPS46
Density, min., kg/m3
(lb/ft3)
11.2
(0.70)
14.4
(0.90)
18.4
(1.15)
21.6
(1.35)
28.8
(1.80)
38.4
(2.40)
45.7
(2.85)
Compressive Resistance
@ 1% deformation, min.,
kPa (psi)
15
(2.2)
25
(3.6)
40
(5.8)
50
(7.3)
75
(10.9)
103
(15.0)
128
(18.6)
Flexural Strength min., kPa
(psi)
69
(10.0)
172
(25.0)
207
(30.0)
276
(40.0)
345
(50.0)
414
(60.0)
517
(75.0)
Oxygen Index, min.,
volume %
24.0
24.0
24.0
24.0
24.0
24.0
24.0
All Foam-Control Geofoam blocks shall be treated by the manufacturer with a tested and proven termite treatment for below grade
applications, 3 year minimum field exposure. The treatment shall be EPA registered, meet requirements of ICC ES AC239, and be
recognized in a UL or ICC ES report.
GEOGRIPPER PLATES
A.
GeoGripper® plates shall be used to restrain Geofoam from moving laterally in layer over layer applications. The GeoGripper plate
shall be manufactured by AFM Corporation. The plate shall be made of galvanized or stainless steel with two-sided multi-barbed
design capable of piercing geofoam. Each plate shall be capable of a lateral holding strength of 60 lbs.
***Note to Specifier*** It is the responsibility of the designer/engineer to determining the suitability and number of GeoGripper
Plates. Two plates for each 4’ x 8’ section of EPS block is a minimum recommendation to minimize block to block movement during
installation.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.01
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS
A.
3.02
3.03
Compliance: Comply with manufacturer’s Geofoam product data; including technical bulletins.
PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION
A.
Site Verification of Conditions: Verify conditions of substrate, grade and other conditions which affect installation of geofoam.
B.
Installation: [Specify instructions to suit project requirements.].
PROTECTION
A.
Protection: Protect installed product and finish surfaces from damage during construction as required.
END OF SECTION
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