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Part 11 – Concrete Placement
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11.1 – Overview 
This part ofthe manual covers the concrete pouring and consolidation process withbest applied practices that have been acquired over the years.This information is avaluable resource to help you complete a successful project.
11.2 – Pre-Pouring Checklist
Checking Walls 
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Make sure walls are straight,plumb,square and level.
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Checkifcorners are square and plumb.
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Checkiftopcourse offorms beensecured.
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Ifthere will be a second pour check iftop offorms been covered to avoidconcrete filling the interlocking system.
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Check ifstring lines have been placed around perimeter ofwall.
Checking WallOpenings 
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Checkifwallopeningsare at the correct height elevation.
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Check ifwindow and door openings are located correctly and iftheopenings are plumb and square.
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Check ifanchorage for buck material has been provided.
Checking Reinforcing Steel 
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Check ifvertical and horizontal reinforcing steel comply with the specifiedengineering and/or local building code requirements.
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Check ifreinforcing steel bars around wall openings are installed.
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Check ifreinforcing steel bars for lintels (window/door headers) are installedand as per the specified engineering/local building code requirements.
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Extra copies ofthe following checklist should be made to ensure everything is in order prior to pouring concrete.
 
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Checking Floor Connections 
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Check ifall floor connections have been installed including anchor bolts,Simpson Strong Tie™ connections etc.
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Check ifbeam pockets have been provided (ifrequired for the job).
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Check ifsill plate anchor bolts and tie down straps have been located andare clearly marked for wet-setting into the concrete.
Checking Bracing & Alignment 
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Check ifalignment and bracing system is properly installed and plankinghas been secured.
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CheckifallT-joints braced adequately and properly.
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Checkifalloffset joints,stack joints are braced adequately and properly.
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Forbracing system higher than 10 feet offthe supporting surface make sureto have a proper handrail system installed as per OSHA requirements in theUSA or OHSA requirements in Canada.
Checking Wall Penetrations 
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Check that all penetrations (Electric,plumbing,HVAC,dryer vent etc.) havebeen accommodated and all form support has been installed.
Checking Tool,Equipment and Materials 
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Make sure that you have two working mechanical vibrators on the job site.One will be used to consolidate the concrete during the pour while the otherwill act as a standby should the first one break.
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Make sure the concrete ordered is acceptable for the method ofplacementand engineering or local building code requirements.
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Make sure that you have coordinated and confirmed the delivery times forboth the boom pump and the concrete.
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Make sure you have a “blowout kit”prepared and ready.(Refer to section11.12)
 
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Checking Jobsite 
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Check that the site is clean and there is enough room for trucks,workers,etc.
11.3 – Safety Tips for Handling and Placing concrete
The following are suggestions,precautions and safety measures recommended foranyone handling wet concrete.
Wear Hard Hats 
Wear a hard hat for head protection.A construction site presents a variety ofhazardsthat can cause serious headinjury.
Protect your Skin 
Wet fresh concrete is very abrasive to the skin.It can cause skin irritations,chemicalburns and prolonged contact can cause third degree burns.Therefore we recommend to:1.Wear waterproofgloves,long sleeve shirt,long pants and rubber boots.2.Use waterproofpads to protect your skin,knees,elbows,or hands fromcontactwith fresh concrete during finishing.3.Flush eyes and skin that come in contact with fresh concrete immediately with clean water.4.Rinse clothing saturated from contact with fresh concrete quickly with freshwater.
Protect your Eyes 
Wear full cover goggles or safety glasses with side shields during the concrete pour.
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