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Reinforced Concrete
Reference Guide
WHAT WE DO
The primary objectives of the OCCDC are:
n
Promotion
n Development
n Education
n Annual
n Major
n Development
n Providing
n Providing
n Performing
n Employer
n Organized
n Industry
PARTNERSHIPS
The OCCDC works closely with allied groups
such as:
n Cement
n Concrete
Association of Canada
Floor Contractors Association of
Ontario
n Concrete
n Ontario
n University
SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES
of cast-in-place concrete as a
superior building system
n
Improved
communication, exchange of
information, understanding, cooperation, and
cohesion among industry stakeholders
of technical publications
promoting the benefits of cast-in-place
concrete as a structural framing system
production of case histories
documenting the effective use of reinforced
concrete
supporter of the Ontario Concrete
Awards program
of web based preliminary
estimating tools for reinforced concrete
framing systems
educational seminars on reinforced
concrete at the Concrete/Construct Canada
Tradeshow
educational seminars to Ontario
University programs in Architecture and
Engineering
demographic studies for the
Ontario concrete construction industry
Ontario Cast-in-Place Concrete
Development Council (OCCDC)
365 Brunel Road, Unit 3
Mississauga ON L4Z 1Z5
Phone: 905-507-1122
Fax: 905-890-8122
buildings@occdc.org
www.occdc.org
www.aluma.com
www.thecarpentersunion.ca
www.liunaopdc.org
www.ontarioformworkassociation.com
www.peri.ca
www.rmcao.org
www.rebar.org
OCCDC
n Two-Way
Flat Plate
Flat Slab with Drop Panels
n One-Way Beam and Slab
n One-Way Joist Slab
n One-Way Wide Module Joist Slab
n Two-Way Joist Slab (Waffle)
n Two-Way
AeroCentre V
OWNER:
Healthcare of Ontario Pension
Plan (HOOPP)
GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
Vanbots, a division of
Carillion Construction Inc.
ARCHITECT OF RECORD:
Sweeny Sterling Finlayson & Co.
Architects Inc.
FORMING CONTRACTOR:
Structform International Limited
ENGINEER OF RECORD:
Stephenson Engineering Ltd.
MATERIAL SUPPLIER:
James Dick Construction
Limited
Armtec Pre-Con Inc.
ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS:
Aluma Systems Inc
BPI Consultants Corp.
Carpenters Local 27
Enermodal Engineering
Harris Rebar
Ironworkers Local 721
Manuel Jordao and Associates
Limited
Multiseal Inc.
Structural Contracting Ltd.
The Mitchell Partnership Inc.
n
Projects
n There
n
Unit
n
Project
editing
n
Detailed
GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
Bird Construction
MATERIAL SUPPLIER:
Dufferin Concrete, a division of
Holcim (Canada) Inc.
ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS:
Carpenters Local 27
Distrimat Inc.
Forma-Con Construction
Frame Architectural and Interior
Photography
Gilbert Steel Limited
Ironworkers Local 721
Moon-Matz Ltd.
National Concrete Accessories
Quadrangle Architects Limited
Reckli
Stantec Inc.
CONCRETE FACT:
The total production of ready mixed concrete in Ontario for 2012 was
approximately 10.0 Million cubic metres.
Source: RMCAO
ConStruct
capital costs
n speed
n yearly
n cost
Cost Savings
n resale
value
T
hermal Resistance: The thermal mass of a
reinforced concrete structure offers a lower rate
of building heat gain or loss resulting in reduced
building cooling/heating costs. In addition, lower
floor to floor heights result in a reduced interior
volume of air that must be heated or cooled by the
HVAC system.
F
ire Resistance: Reinforced concrete structures
are inherently fire resistant and do not require the
expensive secondary application of coatings in
order to obtain the necessary fire rating values.
n
Favourable
of insurance
n building
n
Reduced
n attracting
Quicker
n
More
M
inimal Maintenance: Concrete provides a hard,
durable wearing surface that resists weathering
extremely well.
A
rchitectural Finishes: Reinforced concrete can
act both as a structural member and an architectural
finish with the use of coloured concrete and special
texturing techniques.
Structural Advantages
n
Design
n
Reinforced
S
tructural Integrity: Additional reinforcing steel
can be used to prevent structural failure under
extreme conditions (exterior or interior explosions)
at a minimum of cost.
S
ound Isolation: The high mass of a reinforced
concrete structure reduces sound migration from
floor to floor and room to room.
U
nderground Parking: A reinforced concrete
framing system easily allows for the creation
of underground parking structures, thereby
maximizing land use.
inimal Staging Areas: Concrete pumping
M
techniques allow for high-rise construction in busy
downtown centres adjacent to existing structures.
Reinforced
Concrete
n
Local
n
A
Environmental Considerations
n
R
ecycled Materials: Recycled materials are used
in the production of reinforcing steel. As well,
supplementary cementing materials are waste byproducts from other industrial processes that, in
the production of ready mixed concrete, improve
the performance characteristics of the cast-in-place
concrete.
T
ransportation Considerations: Since reinforced
concrete involves a greater use of local materials,
the overall environmental costs associated with
transportation are reduced.
ow Energy Intensity: While the production of
L
cement is very energy intensive, concrete only
contains 9% 15% cement. Concretes other major
components, aggregates and water, make concrete
a very low energy building material.
SPECIALTY CONCRETE
APPLICATIONS 2010
RBC Centre
OWNER:
The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited
ARCHITECT OF RECORD:
B+H Architects
ENGINEER OF RECORD:
Halcrow Yolles
GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
PCL Constructors Canada Inc.
MATERIAL SUPPLIER:
St Marys CBM
ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS:
Alliance-Avenue Joint Venture
Aluma Systems Inc.
Carpenters Local 27
Enermodal Engineering
Gilbert Steel Limited
Ironworkers Local 721
Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
Peri Formwork Systems Inc.
FORMWORK CONSIDERATIONS
Select A Single Framing System
The use of multiple framing systems results in
higher project costs. Multiple framing systems increase mobilization and formwork costs as well as
extending the learning curve for the contractors
work force.
This can be achieved by varying the amount of
reinforcing steel and the concrete strength within
the column. This will allow for a single column
form and will minimize the number of variations to
meet slab or beam forms.
The extra cost for high quality formwork and concrete placement may be less than other cladding
options.
By minimizing the floor-to-floor height you will
be reducing the costs associated with mechanical
services, stairs and exterior building cladding. The
limiting factor will be deflection considerations.
There will be less time-wasting confusion and
fewer formwork challenges in the areas where the
framing changes direction.
The savings in formwork and shoring costs will
exceed any additional costs for concrete and
reinforcing steel. This will also provide a uniform
ceiling elevation and minimize mechanical service
installation difficulties.
REINFORCING STEEL
CONSIDERATIONS
Use The Largest Bar Size That Will
Meet The Design Requirements
Large bars reduce the total number of bars that
must be placed and minimize installation costs.
Avoid the use of 10 M bars whenever possible.
CONCRETE CONSIDERATIONS
Use High Strength Concrete In Columns
The high strength may reduce the column size or
the amount of reinforcing steel required for the
column. High strength concrete may also allow for
the use of one standard column size throughout
the structure.
Twice as much concrete is used in construction around the world than the total
of all other building materials including wood, steel, plastic and aluminum.
Source: Cement Association of Canada
Environmental Considerations
Fast-Track Construction
Cast-in-place concrete offers quicker start-ups and
reduced total construction time.
Cost Savings
Lower floor-to-floor heights, high fire resistance and
minimal maintenance costs are achieved with castin-place systems.
Structural Advantages
CONCRETE FACT:
Design flexibility, structural integrity, sound and
vibration isolation, as well as the ability to include
underground parking are some of the advantages
provided by concrete structures.
Simple Design
Rules
THE ELEMENTS OF
REINFORCING STEEL
Architectural/Engineering Information
(see chapter 1)
Material Standards and Specifications
(see chapter 2)
Standard Quotation Components
(see chapter 3)
Standard Practices for Estimating and
Detailing (see chapter 4, 5)
Fabrication Standards (see chapter 6)
Standards for Placing and Bar
Supports (see chapter 7, 8)
Reinforcing Steel in Corrosive
Environments (see chapter 9)
CHECK OUT
www.rebar.org
REBAR
Abbreviated term for Reinforcing Steel Bar.
Reinforcing Steel
Institute of Ontario
PO Box 40620
RPO Six Point Plaza
Toronto, Ontario, M9B 6K8
Phone: 416-239-RSIO (7746)
Fax: 416-239-7745
IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
AltaSteel Ltd.
An Arrium Company
SEQUENCE
ArcelorMittal LCNA
Longueuil Mill
ArcelorMittal LCNA
Contrecoeur West
Gerdau
Gerdau
Beaumont Mill
Cambridge Mill
Gerdau
Manitoba Mill
Gerdau
Sayreville Mill
Gerdau
Gerdau
St Paul Mill
Gerdau
POSSIBLE VARIATIONS
Whitby Mill
Nucor Auburn NY
SHEAR REINFORCEMENT
Reinforcement designed to resist shearing forces;
usually consisting of stirrups bent and located as
required.
REBAR
HOOK DIMENSIONS
STIRRUP AND TIE HOOK DIMENSIONS
135 HOOK
BAR
SIZE
BAR
DIAM.
db(mm)
PIN
DIAM.
D(mm)
90 HOOK
AorG
(mm)
AorG
(mm)
H(approx.)
(mm)
10M
11.3
45
100
100
70
15M
16.0
65
140
140
100
20M
AND
LARGER
EMBEDMENT LENGTH
The length of embedded
reinforcement provided
beyond a critical section.
BAR LIST
List of bars indicating such
things as: mark, quantity, size
length and bending details.
NOMINAL DIMENSIONS
BAR
DESIGNATION
NUMBER
(BAR SIZE)
MASS
kg/m
10M
0.785
15M
1.570
20M
2.355
19.5
300
61.3
25M
3.925
25.2
500
79.2
30M
5.495
29.9
700
93.9
35M
7.850
35.7
1000
112.2
45M
11.775
43.7
1500
137.3
55M
19.625
56.4
2500
177.2
CROSS
SECTIONAL
AREA mm2
PERIMETER
mm
11.3
100
35.5
16.0
200
50.1
DIAMETER
mm
The nominal diameter, db, of metric reinforcing may be taken as the bar designation number.
HOOK DIMENSIONS
NOTES:
1. All dimensions are out-to-out of a bar except A
and G on standard 180 and 135 hooks.
2. J dimensions on 180 hooks to be shown only
where necessary to restrict hook size, otherwise
standard hooks are to be used.
3. On Truss bars J will be kept
equal to or less than H.
Where J can exceed H
it should be shown.
4. On stirrups H dimension should be shown only
where necessary to fit within concrete.
5. Critical dimensions are to be identified where bars
are to be bent more accurately than standard bending tolerance.
6. On type T3 G dimension is equal to Class B splice.
7. Figures shown in circles show types.
8. All bar bends other than the types shown above
must be designated as type X.
BAR
SIZE
10M
15M
20M
25M
30M
35M
45M
55M
# The dimensions provided use the minimum bend diameters (D) permitted in (CSA A23.1-09 CL.6.6.2.3 and Table 16).
Standard hooks are defined in (CSA A23.1-09 CL.6.6.2.2).
* Add the additional hook dimension G to the detailing dimension to estimate the total bar length.
To achieve this J dimension the pin diameter is less than the standard pin diameter.
PLACING
Placing Drawings
As the term implies, placing drawings are used by
Ironworkers at the job-site to place (install) the reinforcing
steel within the formwork. In preparing the placing
drawings for a specific structure, the Detailer determines
the quantity of reinforcing bars, bar lengths, bend types,
and bar positioning from the information and instructions
provided on the project drawings and in the project
specifications. Placing drawings are not design documents
since they only convey the Architect/Engineers intent.
Thus, project specifications should not require that a
Licensed Professional Engineer prepare or check and seal
the placing drawings. The latest edition of RSIC Manual of
Standard Practice is recommended for details. For more
information visit our website at www.rebar.org.
BAR SUPPORTS
The use of bar supports should follow the industry practices
presented in Chapter 8 of RSIC Manual of Standard Practice.
Placing reinforcement on layers of fresh concrete as the
work progresses and adjusting the bars during the placing
of concrete should not be permitted. Bar supports may be
made of steel wire, precast concrete, or plastic.
SPLICING
DIAMETER/SIZE
SPACING
1.2 to 2.0m
Heavy
Medium
MW 32.3 to 51.6
0.9 to 1.2m
Light
MW 25.8 or less
0.8m or less
NOMENCLATURE
IMPERIAL
EQUIVALENT
STEEL AREA
SQ.MM/LIN. M
WEIGHT
KG /SQ. M
STANDARD SIZE
ROLLS, SHEETS
EASTERN CANADA
STANDARD SIZE
ROLLS, SHEETS
WESTERN
CANADA
ROLL**, 7-6 x10,
7-6 x 20
6x6 10x10
59.9
1.02
ROLL* 8x20
6x6 9x9
74.3
1.22
6x6 8x8
88.7
1.46
8x20
ROLL*+ , 7-6 x 20
124.5
2.05
ROLL*+ , 7-6 x 20
171.5
2.83
8x12 8x20
7-6 x 20
6x6 2x2
232.8
3.81
8x12 8x20
7-6 x 20
6x6 0x0
317.3
5.22
8x12 8x20
7-6 x 20
186.8
3.02
8x12 8x20
7 x 20
257.2
4.14
8x12 8x20
7 x 20
8x8 D8XD8
257.2
4.14
8x14
U.S. Specifications
Title
12x12 XW3.4xW3.4
73.0
1.22
8x20
8x20
ASTM A 82
12x12 W5.8xW5.8
123.0
2.05
8x20
8x20
ASTM A 185
12x12 W8xW8
170.0
2.83
8x20
8x20
ASTM A 496
4x6 W6.1xW6.1
430.1 / 259.2
5.9
8x14
YIELD STRENGTH
The stress at which the reinforcing steel exhibits plastic,
rather than elastic behavior.
ASTM A 497
n Lapped;
n Mechanical;
n Welded.
BAR
SIZE
BAR
DIAM
10
12
20
24
30
36
48
54
10M
11.3
100
120
200
240
300
360
480
540
15M
16.0
150
180
300
360
450
540
720
810
20M
19.5
200
240
400
480
600
720
960
1080
25M
25.2
250
300
500
600
750
900
1200
1350
Type of WWF
Minimum
Tensile Strength
Minimum Yield
Strength Fy
Minimum Weld
Shear Strength
30M
29.9
300
360
600
720
900
1080
1440
1620
515 Mpa
450 Mpa
240 Mpa
35M
35.7
350
420
700
840
1050
1260
1680
1890
Deformed Structural
Wire Fabric
550 Mpa
485 Mpa
45M
43.7
55M
56.4
DETAILING
TEMPERATURE BARS
Bars distributed throughout the concrete to minimize cracks due to
temperature changes.
REINFORCING STEEL
IN CORROSIVE
ENVIRONMENTS
The RSIC Manual of Standard Practice discusses
the materials available for corrosive environments.
Specifically covered are Epoxy Coated Reinforcing
Steel, Stainless Steel and Hot Dipped Galvanized
Reinforcing Steel. These various types of materials
are used to deter concrete spalling. Spalling is a
premature deterioration of reinforced concrete due
to corrosion of reinforcing steel. This corrosion takes
place when solutions containing materials such
as; salt, potash or sulphur, penetrate the surface of
concrete structures and attack the reinforcing steel.
Responsibility
No responsibility shall be assumed by the Fabricator for
the structural design or the accuracy of the dimensions
on the drawings supplied by others. The Fabricator
shall not be held responsible for the coordination or
accuracy of information shown on drawings or bar lists
furnished by others.
Application
TIE WIRE
www.rebar.org
or contact the RSIO at
416-239-RSIO (7746)
SURFACE CONDITION OF
REINFORCING BAR
At the time of concrete placement, all reinforcing
bars should be free of mud, oil, or other
deleterious materials. Reinforcing bars with rust,
mill scale, or a combination of both should be
considered as satisfactory, provided the minimum
dimensions, weight and height of deformations of a
hand-wire-brushed test specimen are not less than
the applicable ASTM specification requirements. RSIC
publishes detailed guidance on this subject available
on RSICs Manual of Standard Practice.
WHAT WE DO
WHERE WE WORK
Used to secure and space modular panel forms. Available in several configurations. Notched for breakback.
SAFE LOADS 1500, 2250, and 3000 Ib
FLAT TIE
LOOP TIE
ONE-PIECE TIES
FIBERGLASS TIE
Internally
Disconnecting Ties
CONCRETE FACT:
TAPER TIE
SHE-BOLT TIE
TWO-STRUT COIL
TIE WITH CONES
Some common one-piece and internally disconnecting ties. Safe loads, taken from manufacturers recommendations, are
based on a safety factor of 2. Wedges, nuts, or other holding devices are shown schematically and may vary from that pictured. A wide range of safe loads indicates that there are several diameters, grades of steel, or different fastener details.
Source: Formwork for Concrete Seventh Edition, M.K. Hurd, ACI Committee 347.
Formwork
OUR MEMBERS
Italform Limited
n Labourers
n United
n International
OWNER:
McMaster University
ARCHITECT OF RECORD:
Vermeulen Hind Architects
ENGINEER OF RECORD:
Halcrow Yolles
GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
Bird Construction Company
MATERIAL SUPPLIER:
Lafarge
ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS:
AGF Albrecht Reinforcing Steel
Aluma Systems Canada Inc.
Belmont Concrete Finishing
Carpenters Local 18
Enermodal Engineering
Ironworkers Local 736
LIUNA Local 837
National Concrete Accessories
Reimar Forming Construction
n
Applicable Exposure Conditions The designer
(See Clauses 4.1.1.1.1, 4.1.1.5, 4.4.4.1.1.1, 4.4.4.1.1.2, 6.6.7.5.1, 8.4.1.2 and Tables 2 and 12.)
(See Clauses 4.1.1.1.1, 4.1.1.3, 4.1.1.4, 4.1.1.5, 4.1.1.6.2, 4.1.2.1, 4.3.1, 7.4.1.1, 8.8.3, and 8.8.6.1, and Table 1.)
C-XL Structurally reinforced concrete exposed to chlorides or other severe environments with or without freezing and
thawing conditions, with higher durability performance expectations than the C-1, A-1 or S-1 classes.
C-1 Structurally reinforced concrete exposed to chlorides with or without freezing and thawing conditions.
Examples: bridge decks, parking decks and ramps, portions of marine structures located within the tidal and
splash zones, concrete exposed to seawater spray, and salt water pools.
References:
1 CSA A23.1-09 Concrete Materials and Methods of Concrete Construction, Canadian Standards Association International
Air
content
category
as
per
Table 4
C-3 Continuously submerged concrete exposed to chlorides but not to freezing and thawing. Examples:
underwater portions of marine structures.
Class of
exposure*
Maximum
water-tocementing
materials
ratio
C-4 Non-structurally reinforced concrete exposed to chlorides but not to freezing and thawing. Examples:
underground parking slabs on grade.
C-XL
0.37
50 within 56 d 1 or 2
C-1 or A-1
0.40
35 at 28 d
C-2 Non-structurally reinforced (i.e. plain) concrete exposed to chlorides and freezing and thawing.
Examples: garage floors, porches, steps, pavements, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
F-1 Concrete exposed to freezing and thawing in a saturated condition but not to chlorides.
Examples: pool decks, patios, tennis courts, freshwater pools, and freshwater control structures.
F-2 Concrete in an unsaturated condition exposed to freezing and thawing but not to chlorides. Examples:
exterior walls and columns.
N Concrete not exposed to chlorides nor to freezing and thawing. Examples: footings and interior slabs, walls
and columns.
A-1 Structurally reinforced concrete exposed to severe manure and/or silage gases, with or without freeze-thaw
exposure. Concrete exposed to the vapour above municipal sewage or industrial effluent, where hydrogen
sulphide gas may be generated. Examples: reinforced beams, slabs and columns over manure pits and silos,
canals, pig slats, access holes, enclosed chambers, and pipes that are partially filled with effluents.
A-2 Structurally reinforced concrete exposed to moderate to severe manure and/or silage gases and liquids, with
or without freeze-thaw exposure. Examples: reinforced walls in exterior manure tanks, silos and feed bunkers,
exterior slabs.
A-3 Structurally reinforced concrete exposed to moderate to severe manure and/or silage gases and liquids, with
or without freeze-thaw exposure in a continuously submerged condition. Concrete continuously submerged
in municipal or industrial effluents. Examples: interior gutter walls, beams, slabs and columns, sewage pipes
that are continuously full (e.g., force mains), and submerged portions of sewage treatment structures.
A-4 Non-structurally-reinforced concrete exposed to moderate manure and/or silage gases and liquids, without
freeze-thaw exposure. Examples: interior slabs on grade.
S-1 Concrete subjected to very severe sulphate exposure (Tables 2 and 3).
S-2 Concrete subjected to severe sulphate exposure (Tables 2 and 3).
S-3 Concrete subjected to moderate sulphate exposure (Tables 2 and 3).
Notes:
(1) C classes pertain to chloride exposure.
(2) F classes pertain to freezing and thawing exposure without chlorides.
(3) N class is exposed to neither chlorides nor freezing and thawing.
(4) A class pertains to agricultural, municipal or industrial projects exposed to human or animal wastes.
(5) All classes of concrete, exposed to sulphates, shall comply with the minimum requirements of of S class noted in Tables 2 and 3.
C-2 or A-2
0.45
32 at 28 d
0.50
30 at 28 d
25 at 28 d
F-1
0.50
30 at 28 d
F-2
0.55
25 at 28 d
None
S-1
0.40
Degree of
exposure
Very severe
Severe
Water soluble
sulphate (SO4)
in soil sample, %
> 2.0
0.20 2.0
Sulphate (SO4)
in groundwater
sample, mg/L
> 10,000
1,500 10,000
S-3
Moderate
0.10 0.20
150 1,500
0.20 0.60
Cementing
materials to
be used**
HS or HSb
HS or HSb
MS, MSb, LH,
HS, or HSb
35 at 56 d
S-2
0.45
32 at 56 d
S-3
0.50
30 at 56 d
Chloride ion
penetrability
test requirements and
age at test
< 1,000
coulombs
within 56 d
< 1,500
coulombs
within 56 d
Class of
exposure*
S-1
S-2
1 or 2
C-3 or A-3
(See Clauses 4.1.1.1.1, 4.1.1.3, 4.1.1.4, 4.1.1.5, 4.2.3.2.2., 4.3.1.1, 4.3.3.1, 4.3.3.2, 4.4.4.1.1.1, and Tables 2)
Minimum
specified
compressive
strength
(MPa)
and age (d)
at test
10 mm
14 20 mm
28 40 mm
69
58
47
58
47
36
* At the point of discharge from the delivery equipment, unless otherwise specified.
For hardened concrete, see Clause 4.3.3.2.
Notes:
(1) The above difference in air contents has been established based upon the difference in mortar fraction volume required for
specific coarse aggregate sizes.
(2) Air contents measured after pumping or slip forming may be significantly lower than those measured at the end of the chute.
With permission of Canadian Standards Association, material is reproduced from CSA Standard, CSA A23.1-09/CSA A23.2-09, Concrete Materials and Methods of Concrete Construction/Methods of Test and Standard
Practices for Concrete, which is copyrighted by Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1R3. While the use of this material has been authorized, CSA shall not be responsible for the
manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. For more information on CSA or to purchase standards, please visit our website at www.shopcsa.ca or call 1-800-463-6727.
n When
formwork.
n
Ordering
n
Concrete
n Chemical
n
Supplying
n
Concrete
n The
n
The
20 or more
< 0.3
29
22
19
17
12
0.6
22
18
16
15
12
0.9
18
16
15
14
12
1.2
17
15
14
13
12
> 1.5
16
14
13
13
12
* Length shall be the longer restrained dimension and the height shall be considered the unrestrained dimension.
Very high, narrow structural elements such as columns.
References:
1 CSA A23.1-09 Concrete Materials and Methods of Concrete
Construction, Canadian Standards Association International
2 Ontario Building Code 2006, Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Housing Development and Buildings Branch
3 Concrete Digest 2nd Edition, Ready Mixed Concrete Association of Ontario
4 Concrete in Practice #27 Cold Weather Concreting, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
Concrete Technical
Information
With permission of Canadian Standards Association, material is reproduced from CSA Standard, CSA A23.1-09/CSA A23.2-09, Concrete Materials and Methods of Concrete Construction/Methods of Test and Standard
Practices for Concrete, which is copyrighted by Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1R3. While the use of this material has been authorized, CSA shall not be responsible for the
manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. For more information on CSA or to purchase standards, please visit our website at www.shopcsa.ca or call 1-800-463-6727.
n High
n Increased
Preparation
CI recommendations regarding the pre-wetting of the
A
subgrade have recently changed so that this procedure is
not typically recommended. The only exception is during
hot weather conditions were plastic shrinkage cracking may
be an issue. The subgrade should be pre-wetted and forms
and reinforcing steel should be dampened prior to concrete
placing (there should be no standing water). The purpose
Figure 1
Estimation of rate of evaporation of moisture from a concrete surface
(See Clause 7.4.2.2.)
Ordering
Inform the ready mixed concrete producer of your placing
schedule and whether a chemical retarder will be required.
For exposed flatwork the use of retarding admixtures or
supplementary cementing materials should be discussed
with the concrete producer. In extreme cases the concrete
temperature may also be lowered by using chilled water, ice or
liquid nitrogen (extra charges will apply).
Slump
A concrete consistency (slump) which allows for rapid
placement and consolidation should be considered. Chemical
admixtures such as super-plasticizers can dramatically improve
the concrete slump and reduce placement times.
Placing
Curing
Finishing
In cases where protection against rapid evaporation of water
from the concrete surface is a concern, (Figure 1) consider the
use of one or more of the following actions:
n Erect
Testing
To avoid inaccurate strength test results, the initial test
specimens shall be stored in a controlled environment that
maintains the temperature at 20 5C as per CSA A23.1/.2
requirements. Concrete test cylinders that exceed these
temperature requirements typically exhibit much lower 28
day strengths.
References:
1 CSA A23.1-09 Concrete Materials and Methods of Concrete Construction, Canadian Standards Association International
2 Concrete Digest 2nd Edition, Ready Mixed Concrete Association of Ontario
3 Concrete in Practice #12 Hot Weather Concreting, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
of the sub-grade
n Chemical shrinkage of the concrete
n Temperature and moisture changes in the concrete
n Application of loads to the concrete surface
n Restraint of concrete movement during either
expansion or contraction.
n The
n Settlement
TYPICAL JOINT
LAYOUT
n Lowering
n The
ISOLATION JOINT
DIAGRAM 1
CONTRACTION
JOINT DIAGRAM 2
CONSTRUCTION
JOINT DIAGRAM 3
References:
1 CSA A23.1-09 Concrete Materials and Methods of Concrete Construction, Canadian Standards Association International
2 Concrete Digest 2nd Edition, Ready Mixed Concrete Association of Ontario
3 Slabs on Grade, ACI Concrete Craftsmen Series CCS-1, American Concrete Institute
4 Concrete in Practice #6 Joints in Concrete Slabs on Grade, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
n Moisture
Curing Type
Name
Description
Basic
Additional
Extended
n Preventing
Form a membrane over the top surface of the concrete preventing moisture loss
Must be applied at the manufacturers suggested application rate
Should be applied in two applications with the second being at right angles to the first to
ensure uniform coverage
Should be applied as soon as the concrete surface is finished and when there is no free water
on the surface
Curing compounds can effect the bond of some floor coverings
Confirm that this curing method is suitable for the final floor covering application
Plastic Sheeting
Ensure that the plastic sheeting covers 100% of the concrete surface and that it is adequately
sealed at the edges to prevent moisture loss
Select the appropriate colour (white, black, or clear) of the plastic based upon the ambient air
conditions
If uniform colour is a requirement for the project ensure that the plastic is not placed directly
on the concrete surface
Ensure that plastic sheeting is not damaged by subsequent construction activities during the
curing period
Flooding of the concrete surface to provide both moisture and a uniform curing temperature
C uring water should not be more than 12C cooler than the concrete temperature to avoid
the possibility of thermal cracking
T he water must cover the entire concrete surface
W
ater Sprinkling
S praying water over the concrete surface. The entire concrete surface must be wet for this
method to be effective
T he concrete surface must have sufficient strength to avoid damaging the surface
E xcess water will run off the concrete and must be drained away
T his protection method can be adversely affected by high winds which prevent proper
curing on the upwind side
W
et Burlap
P re-soaked burlap is applied to the concrete surface and is covered with plastic to prevent
moisture loss or water is reapplied as necessary to prevent the material from drying out
B urlap should be rinsed prior to its first use to avoid possible staining
M
aterials utilizing both geotextile fabric and plastic top coatings can be reused throughout
the project
Wet Sand
W
et loose material such as sand can be used to cure concrete slabs and footings
T he sand thickness must be sufficient to prevent moisture loss at the concrete surface or
the sand must be wetted throughout the curing period
This system is most effective for vertical elements (walls, columns, beams, etc). Care must be
taken to also protect the top surface of the concrete appropriately
Breaking or Releasing the formwork dramatically reduces the effectiveness of this curing
method since air flow is now possible between the concrete and the formwork
If uniform colour is an issue then a uniform curing time and temperature must also be
maintained and form removal scheduled accordingly
With permission of Canadian Standards Association, material is reproduced from CSA Standard, CSA A23.1-09/CSA A23.2-09, Concrete Materials and Methods of Concrete Construction/Methods of Test and Standard
Practices for Concrete, which is copyrighted by Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1R3. While the use of this material has been authorized, CSA shall not be responsible for the
manner in which the information is presented, nor for any interpretations thereof. For more information on CSA or to purchase standards, please visit our website at www.shopcsa.ca or call 1-800-463-6727.
Curing is defined as
maintenance of a satisfactory moisture content
and temperature in the
concrete for a period of
time immediately following
placing and finishing so
that the desired properties
Photo courtesy of RMCAO
may develop. Early curing
is critical when the concrete will be exposed to harsh
Canadian weather conditions since it dramatically affects the
permeability and durability of the concrete. In some instances
curing must be initiated even before the finishing operations
are complete to provide the necessary concrete properties.
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OWNER:
King and John Festival
Corporation
ARCHITECT
OF RECORD:
Kirkor Architects &
Planners
DESIGN ARCHITECT:
Kuwabara Payne
Mckenna Blumberg
Architects
GENERAL CONTRACTOR:
The Daniels Corporation
ENGINEER OF RECORD:
Jablonsky, Ast and Partners
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER:
PCL Constructors Canada Inc.
FORMING CONTRACTOR:
C.I.P. Group
MATERIAL SUPPLIER:
Innocon
ADDITIONAL PARTICIPANTS:
Aluma Systems Inc.
Harris Rebar
LIUNA Local 183
National Concrete Accessories
Toronto International Film Festival
CASE STUDIES
Owner:
St Marys CBM
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2011 ONTARIO CONCRETE AWARD WINNING PROJECT FOR MID TO HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL
ABSOLUTE WORLD
to form the constantly changing floor plate by
allowing panels to be carried out immediately
after the slab concrete reached the required
strength. This revolving process permitted
panels to be used immediately for the next
cycle and created efficiencies.
Forming
The unique design properties of the building also required an
innovative concrete forming method that was both practical
and safe. Traditional fly tables were not appropriate for this
construction because they would have resulted in large
unsupported panels when the rotation of the floor plate was
more than two degrees. The formwork partner, Premform, was
required to innovate a new forming method that would allow
for configuration changes while maintaining structural integrity
and without compromising safety.
Premforms solution teamed together two main features - an
EFCO climbing elevator formwork system; and a modified
Peris SKYDECK drop head system with a modified rail climbing
RCS system.
The EFCO climbing elevator formwork system contributed
to project efficiency and allowed for faster turnaround on
the main central core of the building. Schedule delays were
avoided with this system.
The modified SKYDECK and RCS system represented an
innovation for Peri as they had never before designed a system
that was required to climb and also move in relation to a
varying rotation. The modified SKYDECK provided the ability
Concrete
The last major innovation in the construction of this building
related to the use of the concrete itself. Although the building
was unique in its design, it was still required to meet all structural
requirements for a residential condominium. This presented a
number of unique challenges.
The concrete supplier, Innocon, had to identify a product that
could meet Dominus need for high volume; accurate consistency;
accommodation of a tight construction schedule; reliability in a
full cycle of seasons; and functional workability on floor slabs.
Innocon recommended the use of their self-consolidating
concrete Agilia. This product was capable of meeting all our
requirements for the columns and walls and could be used in
a special mix for the slabs. The product also offered the added
benefit of increased efficiency by requiring fewer workers. The
construction schedule spanned over a full cycle of seasons and
special methods were utilized to ensure sufficient heating in
the winter and cooling in the summer to allow the concrete to
properly cure.
For the columns and walls the Agilia concrete performed
exceptionally well. The specified mix designs called for an
ultimate strength of 70 MPa in 90 days. Testing demonstrated
that these levels were achieved in only 28 days.
The products superior performance also required the concrete
finishers to achieve greater efficiency and adapt to an accelerated
Owner:
Fernbrook - Cityzen
Architects:
Engineers:
Project Facts
Completion Fall 2011
Total cumulative floor plate rotation - 200 to 209
6levels of underground parking 954 spaces
Concrete 61,900 m3
Rebar 9,210 tonnes
Budget $180 Million
Size: Building D 56 stories, 427 suites, 179.5 m high
Building E 50 stories, 453 suites, 161.2 m high
Summary
The Absolute World represents a visionary architectural design
that required innovation and creative problem solving in its
construction. Inventive approaches to managing thermal
transfer; versatile formwork; a customized RCS system; and
innovative concrete products, all contributed to building this
vision. Working with its partners, Dominus met the construction
challenges head-on with creative cost effective solutions and
strong project management skills to keep the development
on schedule and on budget from its inception. The Absolute
World has changed the face of downtown Mississauga and
has pushed the boundaries for innovation in design and
construction.
Case Study
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