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SECTION 03300 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Each and every Contractor, Subcontractor and/or supplier providing goods or services
referenced in or related to this Division shall also be bound by the Documents identified
in Section 01010, Paragraph 1.1A, entitled “Related Documents”.

1.2 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Formwork, shoring, bracing and anchorage.

B. Concrete reinforcement and accessories.

C. Cast-in-place concrete.

1.3 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Section 04300 – Masonry.

1.4 REFERENCES

A. ACI 301 - 99 – Specifications for Structural Concrete.

B. ACI 347 – Recommended Practice for Concrete Formwork.

C. ACI 304 – Recommended Practice for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting and Placing
Concrete.

D. ACI 318 – Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete.

E. ACI SP-66 – American Concrete Institute – Detailing Manual.

F. ACI 305R – Hot Weather Concreting.

G. ACI 306R – Cold Weather Concreting

H. CRSI – Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute – Manual of Practice.

I. ASTM A185 – Welded Steel Wire Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement.

J. ASTM A615 – Deformed and Plain Billet Steel for Concrete Reinforcement.

K. ASTM C33 – Concrete Aggregates.

L. ASTM C330 – Light Weight Aggregates for Structural Concrete.

M. ASTM C94 – Ready Mixed Concrete.

N. ASTM C150 – Portland Cement

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O. ASTM C260 – Air-entraining Admixtures for Concrete.

P. ASTM C309 – Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete.

Q. ASTM D2103 – Polyethylene Film and Sheeting.

R. FS TT-C-800 – Curing Compounds, Concrete for New and Existing Surfaces.

S. ASTM D1751 – Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural
Construction.

T. ASTM D1752 – Preformed Sponge Rubber and Cork Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete
Paving and Structural Construction.

U. ASTM D994 – Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete (Bituminous Type).

V. CRSI 63 – Recommended Practice for Placing Reinforcing Bars.

W. CRSI 65 – Recommended Practice for Placing Bar Supports; Specifications and

Nomenclature.

X. AWS D1.4 – Structural Welding Code for Reinforcing Steel.

Y. ASTM C494 – Chemical Admixtures for Concrete.

Z. ACI 211.1 – Selecting Proportions for Normal, Heavyweight and Mass Concrete.

AA. ACI 211.2 – Selecting Proportions for Structural Lightweight Concrete.

BB. ACI 302.1R-96 – Concrete Floor and Slab Construction

CC. ASTM E1155 – Test Method for Determining Floor Flatness and Levelness using the F-
Number System

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Section 01310 – Submittals: Procedures for submittals..

B. Shop Drawings: Indicate reinforcement sizes, spacings, locations and quantities of

reinforcing steel and wire fabric, bending and cutting schedules, splicing, and supporting
and spacing devices.

C. Product Data: Provide data on joint devices, expansion and control joint materials,
attachment accessories, admixtures, and curing and sealing materials.

1.6 DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

A. Design, engineer and construct formwork, shoring and bracing to conform to Code
requirements; resultant concrete to conform to required shape, line and dimension.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Perform work in accordance with ACI301 and applicable referenced documents.

B. Maintain one copy of each document on site.

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C. Welders’ Certificates: Submit under provisions of Section 01400, Manufacturer’s

Certificates certifying welders employed on the Work, verifying AWS qualification within
the previous 12 months.

D. Acquire cement and aggregate from same source for all work.

E. Conform to ACI 305R or ACI 306R when concreting during hot or cold weather, as
appropriate. Refer to specification 03310 for additional requirements for cold weather
concreting.

F. Provide continuous on-site monitoring by a qualified inspection agency during all phases
of construction. Inspection agency shall provide written reports of all inspections.
Inspections shall confirm that construction is in conformance with the contract
documents.

1.8 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Conform to applicable code for design, fabrication, erection and removal of formwork.

1.9 TESTS

A. Testing and analysis of concrete will be performed under provisions of Section 01400.

B. Submit proposed mix design of each class of concrete to appointed firm for review prior
to commencement of work.

C. Testing firm will take cylinders and perform slump and air entrainment tests in
accordance with ACI301.

D. Three concrete test cylinders will be taken for every 50 or less cubic yards of each class
of concrete placed each day.

E. One additional test cylinder will be taken during cold weather and be cured on site under
the same conditions as concrete it represents.

F. One slump test will be taken for each set of test cylinders taken.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.1 FORM MATERIALS

A. Conform to ACI301, 318 and 347, using plywood or metal forms.

B. Plywood Forms: Douglas Fir species; solid one side or high density overlaid one side;
sound, undamaged sheets designed to support weight of concrete with minimum
deflection.

C. Steel Forms: Stiffened to support weight of concrete with minimum deflection.

D. Glass Fiber Reinforced Resin Type: Preformed shape, stiffened to support weight of
concrete with minimum deflection.

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E. Tubular Column Type: Round, spirally wound, laminated fiber material, surface treated
with release agent; non-reusable, of sizes indicated; Sonotube manufactured by Sonoco
Products Company.

F. Form Ties: Removable or snap-off metal of fixed length, leaving no metal within 1-inch
(25 mm) of finish surface.

G. Form Release Agent: Colorless mineral oil that will not stain concrete or absorb
moisture.

2.2 REINFORCING STEEL

A. Reinforcing Steel: ASTM A615, 60 ksi (414 MPa) yield grade, deformed billet steel bars;
uncoated finish.

B. Welded Steel Wire Fabric: ASTM A185 Plain Type, in flat sheets; uncoated finish.

C. Tie Wire: Minimum 16 gage annealed type.

D. Chairs, Bolsters, Bar Supports and Spacers: Sized and shaped for strength and support
of reinforcement during concrete placement conditions.

2.3 CONCRETE MATERIALS

A. Cement: ASTM C150, Type I or II – normal Portland, grey color.

B. Use one brand of cement throughout project unless otherwise acceptable to the
Architect.

C. Fine and Coarse Aggregates: ASTM C33, from single source.

D. Lightweight Aggregate: ASTM C330, from single source.

E. Water: Clean and not detrimental to concrete; potable.

2.4 ADMIXTURES

A. Air Entrainment: ASTM C260

B. Water Reducing: ASTM C494, Type A.

C. Retarding: ASTM C494, Type B.

D. Accelerating: ASTM C494, Type C.

E. Water Reducing and Retarding: ASTM C494, Type D.

F. Water Reducing and Accelerating: ASTM C494, Type E

G. Water Reducing, High Range: ASTM C494, Type F.

H. Water Reducing, High Range and Retarding: ASTM C494, Type G.

2.5 ACCESSORIES

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A. Bonding Agent: Polymer resin emulsion; acceptable to the Architect.

B. Vapor Retarder: Fiberglass reinforced paper coated both sides with polyethylene film –
Moistop, manufactured by Fortifiber Corporation or approved equal. Minimum thickness
shall be 10 mils.

C. Non-Shrink Grout: Premixed compound with non-metallic aggregate, cement, water

reducing and plasticizing agents, capable of minimum compressive strength of 2400 psi
in 2 days.

D. Construction Joints: Locate and install construction joints that are not shown on
Drawings, so as not to impair strength of concrete, and as acceptable to the Architect.

E. Premolded Joint Filler: Non-extruding type conforming to ASTM D1751, or as indicated

on Drawings.

F. Expansion Joints: Locate and install where shown on Drawings. See Division 7 for joint
fillers and sealant.

G. Form Release Agent: Colorless material that will not stain concrete, absorb moisture, or
impair natural bonding or color characteristics of coating intended for you on concrete.
Do not coat reinforcing steel or concrete surfaces to be bonded, with form release agent.

H. Waterstops: Flexible PVC, 9-inch (228.6 mm) size; Style No. 751, Standard Dumbbell
manufactured by Greenstreak, Inc.

2.6 CURING MATERIALS

A. Water: Clean and drinkable.

B. Membrane Curing Compound: FS TT-C-800, heavy duty.

C. Polyethylene Film: ASTM D2103, 6 mil thick, opaque color.

D. Clear Curing Sealer Hardener: FS TT-C-800, Type I, Class A; Kure-N-Seal 0800,

manufactured by Sonneborn Building Products.

2.7 CONCRETE MIX

A. Mix and deliver concrete in accordance with ASTM C94, Alternative No. 2.

B. Select proportions for normal weight concrete in accordance with ACI301, Method No. 1
and ACI211.1.

C. Select aggregate proportions for light weight concrete in accordance with ASTM C330
and ACI211.2.

D. Footings only (Normal Weight Concrete):

1. Unit weight: 145 pcf
2. Compressive Strength (7 days): 3000 psi
3. Compressive Strength (28 days): 4000 psi
4. Slump: 4 inch

E. All other Concrete (Normal Weight Concrete):

5. Unit weight: 145 pcf

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6. Compressive Strength (7 days): 3000 psi

7. Compressive Strength (28 days): 4000 psi
8. Slump: 4 inch

F. Add air-entraining agent to mix for concrete exposed to free-thaw cycling – 6 to 8

percent; other concrete – 2 percent.

G. Use admixtures acceptable to the Architect.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.1 FORMWORK ERECTION

A. Verify lines, levels and measurement before proceeding with formwork.

B. Hand trim sides and bottom of earth forms; remove loose dirt.

C. Align form joints.

D. Do not apply form release agent where concrete surfaces will receive special finishes or
applied coatings that may be affected by the agent.

E. Coordinate work of other sections in forming and setting openings, slots, recesses,
chases, sleeves, bolts, anchors, and other inserts.

3.2 REINFORCEMENT

A. Place, support and secure reinforcement against displacement. Do not deviate from
required position.

B. Do not displace or damage vapor retarder.

C. Accommodate placement of formed openings.

D. Conform to applicable code for concrete cover over reinforcement.

E. Locate reinforcing splices where shown on Drawings, or according to ACI 318.

3.3 PLACING CONCRETE

A. Notify Architect a minimum of 24 hours prior to commencement of concreting operations.

B. Place concrete in accordance with ACI301, 304, 318, and 302.1R-96.

C. Install vapor retarder under interior floor slabs on fill. Lap joints a minimum of 12
inches (300 mm) and seal. Do not disturb vapor retarder while placing reinforcement.

D. Conform to ACI 305R when concreting during hot weather.

E. Conform to ACI 306R when concreting during cold weather. In addition, conform to
requirements of section 03310 “Cold Weather Concreting”.

3.4 FLOOR SLABS

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A. Saw cut control joints within four hours of placement using an early entry saw. Provide
sawcuts as shown on drawings,

B. Separate slabs on fill from vertical surfaces with joint filler. Extend joint filler from bottom
of slab to within ¼ inch (6 mm) of finished slab surface, and fill with sealant or as shown
on Drawings.

C. Finish concrete floor surfaces in accordance with ACI301 as scheduled.

3.5 TOLERANCES

A. Concrete slabs on grade shall achieve the following tolerances when measured in
accordance with ASTM E1155
1. Composite Floor Flatness (Flatness F-Number, Ff) = 25
2. Composite Floor Levelness (Levelness F-Number, Fl) = 20 (does not apply to pitched
slabs in bathrooms indicated on drawings)
3. Local floor flatness and levelness numbers for individual sections shall be set at Ff =
17; Fl=14. Individual sectional boundaries shall be set at the construction and control
joint locations.

B. Suspended concrete slabs (composite floor system) shall achieve the following
tolerances when measured in accordance with ASTM E1155
1. Composite Floor Flatness (Flatness F-Number, Ff) = 25
2. Local floor flatness number for individual sections shall be set at Ff = 17. Individual
sectional boundaries shall be set at the column and half-column lines.

C. Flatness and levelness shall be measured in accordance with ASTM E1155 using a
profilograph within 72 hours of concrete placement.

D. Provide remedial measures for slabs if the measured floor flatness and/or levelness
numbers are less than the values specified above for the entire floor and for individual
sections.

E. Pitch to drains as shown on Drawings (where applicable).

3.6 SCHEDULE OF FORMED SURFACES

A. Rough form finish at footings.

B. Smooth rubbed finish at exposed foundation walls.

3.7 SCHEDULE OF FLOOR SLAB FINISHES

A. Steel trowel surfaces at interior floor slabs, which are scheduled to be exposed.

B. Steel trowel surfaces that are scheduled to receive carpeting, resilient flooring, seamless
flooring, thin-set marble, quarry or ceramic tile.

C. Wood float surfaces that are scheduled to receive quarry, ceramic tile or terrazzo tile,
with full bed setting system.

D. Broom finish at exterior concrete slabs, paving and steps.

E. Broom or wood float finish at exposed concrete filled-metal-pan stair treads.

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F. Harden and seal floors as scheduled.

3.8 CURING AND PROTECTION

A. 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.

C. Cure floor surfaces in accordance with ACI308.

END OF SECTION 03300

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