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PERVIOUS CONCRETE
CONSTRUCTON
CHECKLISTS
Appendix A: Checklists
Pervious Concrete
This publication provides forms and checklists that can be useful to the pervious concrete contractors and concrete suppliers on projects. Some of these checklists are extensive and users are encouraged to shorten these suggested checklists to suit their project needs. Some shorter form checklists are suggested here. The important point is such project planning tools should be used. Certified pervious concrete contractors or other individuals should use these forms and checklists and modify them as appropriate to local practice and to specific projects. In some cases space is provided to identify responsibilities of persons on a project. It is important to establish these responsibilities prior to the project.
Project participants
Owner Email Designer/Architect Email Construction Manager General Contractor Email Pervious Concrete Contractor Email Concrete Producer Email Inspection/Testing Agency Email Other Email Phone Phone Contact Cell: Phone Contact Cell: Phone Contact Cell: Phone Contact Cell: Phone Contact Cell: Phone Contact Cell: Contact Cell:
Background information and unique features about the project: Include area and volume of concrete
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4 weeks prior
48 hours prior to placement 24 hours prior 12 hours and just prior to pour
Considerations by Designer
Goal: Design and specification to consider structural, hydrological and appearance Item Pre-design site visit Responsibility Notes Soil characteristics - native permeability, preconstruction rainfall characteristics Base storage thickness matched with permeability of soil and design storm storage Sloping terrain considered Cut and fill requirements; requirements for fill Sediment run-on isolated or redirected away from pavement Check dams/cutoff walls to contained volume and velocity if slopes are steep or long Run-on from adjacent pavement, sidewalks and roofs Landscaping - schedule and sequencing Earth mounds replaced with swales Bark dust replaced with less damaging ground cover Native soil infiltration Soil moisture sensitivity swelling or frost heave - water table level Surrounding conditions and drainage potential Rainfall intensity, anticipated volume and storm event for design of system Freeze-thaw conditions - review base thickness design requirements Traffic loading Pedestrian use and ADA compliance Reviewed in accordance with ACI 522.1 Approved pervious concrete mixture requirements Review qualifications of contractors and on site supervision Select testing/inspection agency and establish responsibility Establish schedule and tests for test panel Approve test and appearance of test panel Verify grades and layout of pavement and surroundings Verify elevations (thickness) and materials as per specification. Verify permeability of subgrade and base prior to pavement installation
Design parameters
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Item
Responsibility
Placement Detail
Testing/Inspection
Notes Verify location of embedded items, vents and drains Ensure responsibility for moisture and temperature management of subgrade and base presoak subgrade 2 18 hours before pour; moisten base prior to pour Pour layout joint spacing marked 15 feet [4.6 m], 20 feet [6.1 m] max; square panels Jointing methods and timing. Confirm compaction of edges Box-out detail for vents/manholes Jointing curves - do not joint to a point Verify certifications Define tests and frequency Responsibility of testing/inspection Addressing weather conditions temperature, humidity, wind, precipitation Compliance with method and duration of curing Post installation testing and acceptance
Filter fabric
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Loading aggregates
Item Batching
Responsibility
Dispatch
Test Panel
Notes If specification does not address density or void content, target voids for fresh pervious concrete is generally 203% Ensure designated mixture is in batch computer Verify required aggregate in storage/batching bins Ensure adequate capacity of bins and weigh batchers Ensure adjustments for aggregate moisture are addressed Ensure only cold water is used as mixing water Schedule trucks typically used for curb mixes Ensure trucks are empty and clean Ensure truck saddle tanks store cold water Batch first load in halves. Inspect 1st half and make water adjustments for second half Verify correct product identification Monitor headwater or batching rate to minimize balling. Batch with as much water as possible after first load is adjusted properly DO NOT hold back water for jobsite retempering Make pro-rated adjustments to batches if ingredients are out of tolerance Verify batch capacity and yield Verify truck scheduling on day of pour Schedule trucks that can better discharge low slump loads for pervious project Maintain constant communication with identified individual at jobsite to maintain delivery schedule consistent with placement - never stack trucks at jobsite Adjust truck schedules to manage delays Communicate with responsible contractor party on discharge and set characteristics and adjust hydration stabilizer as necessary Identify test panel placement date and location Include company representative at test panel placement Obtain written approval for mixture appearance Ensure that percolation of placed test panel is verified Obtain copy of results of fresh concrete density and other tests from test panel placement
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If possible rotate trucks off the placement if buildup occurs or after the delivery of 3-4 trips pending placement conditions Keep track of total time on load. Inform contractor at 1 hour Certified installers with authority may add more water or stabilizers Position truck to unload downhill if possible Use minimum number of chutes to increase discharge rate If delays at the jobsite, revolve drum at agitating speed. Do not sit idle for long and do not over mix Put drum in full discharge and use throttle to vary the rate of discharge Do not discharge continuously into previously deposited concrete Coordinate with contractors chute man to control discharge Unload any returned concrete or water in drum before loading next batch Water in the drum will result in a wet load Returned concrete in drum will set up and accelerate set of next load Do not reuse returned pervious
Return to plant
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Batching
Dispatch
Drivers
Placement
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Checklist
Responsibility Notes Surface stabilizers (not water) available as needed during any delay or in dry/windy air Check permeability often if appearance for drainability is questionable. Use a small shot glass size container to pour water on the pavement surface and ensure it passes through quickly Wait longer if the paste washes off Plastic sheeting should be applied within 20 minutes, or less, after placement. Hot windy and dry conditions require earlier initiation of curing If delays in placing concrete, place plastic sheeting over equipment, cover placement in the event of any delay Plastic sheeting should overlap pavement edges and be continuous Plastic sheeting and anchors cut and laid out along the placement before starting Evaluate weather conditions temperature, wind, humidity to schedule curing timing Be prepared to suspend paving if weather conditions dictate Joint plan (as approved by the engineer) physically marked on forms Install joints as soon as possible without causing raveling Re-hydrate the pervious concrete when plastic sheet has been removed for joint cutting in hot weather or when removed to facilitate adjacent lane placements within the 7 day curing period- replace plastic in a timely manner Use a straight edge when installing sawed joints Jointing tools for wet cutting are clean and ready to go, apply a release agent prior to cutting each joint Do not roll joints with dry equipment; avoid use of water to lubricate the joint roller Edging must be done immediately after screeding Edging must leave a completely closed well rounded and compact radius. Open aggregate will ravel
Curing
Joints
Placement
Curing
Joints
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Pre-placement confirmation
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