2017 03 29 Minutes Spring 2017 ACI Committee 563 PDF

ACI Committee 563
Specifications for Repair of Structural Concrete in

Buildings
ACI 2017 Spring Convention

Detroit, MI
March 28, 2017
1:00 -- 5:00 pm
MINUTES
1. Welcome and Introduction

1.1. The meeting was called to order at 1:05 pm by Chair Tracy Marcotte.
The following members and guests –refer to attached sign-in sheets.
1.2. A quorum was present so that committee business could proceed.

1.3. P. Gaudette volunteered to record meeting details for minutes.
2. Motion made by Goodwin and seconded by Sprinkel to approve the

agenda. The agenda was approved.
3. Motion made by Stanish and seconded by Goodwin to approve the Spring

2016 minutes. The minutes were approved.
4. Marcotte proceeded to report the collated 563 ballot results, and reported all
sub-balloted sections had passed.
4.1. Certain chapters received Negative votes overall, specifically from

Larosche, Gaudette, and Whitmore. Regardless of the overall voting, the
members collectively provided 88 Primary comments which must be
addressed prior to finalizing the document and submission to TAC.
4.2. Of the 88 Primary comments, Marcotte characterized over 50 of them as
partly editorial, but that a minor technical change was required to execute
them. Example: K. Stanish noted that lightweight aggregate was missing
from Section 6 (Conventional Concrete), which is an unintentional
oversight and good change. For these, the committee agreed that the
change should just be accepted, and to save voting time, the comment
author would withdraw the comment or permit a change to editorial. All
comments like these would be accepted.
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4.3. For the balance, the committee collectively reviewed the comments and
provided resolutions for all, per the attached ballot summary and
annotated draft document.
5. Next Steps
5.1. With the completion of the comments review, Marcotte will revise the
document for the April 12, 2017 deadline for TAC summer meeting
review. Assuming the document will not be classified, “RRR” (all dates
tentative):
5.1.1. August-September: TAC comments resolution by editorial
committee and balloted.
5.1.2. October 17, 2017---final TAC review comments discharged, and
revised document completed
5.1.3. November-December 2017---45 day public comment period
5.1.4. January-March 2018---public comments resolved & document
finalized for publication
5.1.5. March 27, 2018—Chair Marcotte term ends
5.1.6. April 2018 – document published
6. Adjournment:
6.1. Motion to adjourn made by Lozen and seconded by Gaudette.
6.2. Meeting adjourned at 4:25 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Tracy Marcotte Paul Gaudette

Chair, ACI 563 Voting Member, ACI 563
March 29, 2017
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Electronic Comments for ACI 563 Review
3/25/2017 Ballot - Collated Document
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563 Collated Document – 23 March 2017 Ballot Closing
# Initials Ballot # Pg # Ln # P/E/S Comment Committee Response & Voting record
1. FG 0 0 0 P E Line and page numbers refer to Edits version of DW, FG for certain used the edited.
the combined document. Vote is affirmative JL, KDS, VAN, PG used the clean.
with comment. TDM – YIKES-everyone please This is not a primary, but a very useful
check their reference numbers for Clean vs comment in general. All ballot comments
Edited DL used edited. will be reconciled accordingly.
2. PG 1 0 0 E Should the word “ensure” be used throughout. I
realize it is used in ACI 301
3. TDM 0 0 P TCM 2016 was updated with some boilerplate TCM 2016, 6.2.6.2 requires an
that is currently missing from our document, “Interpretion” section to immediately follow
the “Scope” section for a specification.
specifically:
1.2—Interpretation This will govern all of our trigger language,
1.2.1 Unless otherwise explicitly stated, this and I hope the committee will accept this as
Specification shall be interpreted using the editorial changes and the basis for how we
following principles. make decisions with other comments in this
ballot. Provisions 1.2.1.8 through 1.2.1.10
1.2.1.1 Interpret this Specification consistent are the ones we need to apply most.
with the plain meaning of the words and terms
used.
1.2.1.2 Definitions provided in this Specification
govern over the definitions of the same or
similar words or terms found elsewhere.
1.2.1.3 Whenever possible, interpret this
Specification so that its provisions are in
harmony and do not conflict.
1.2.1.4 Headings are part of this Specification
and are intended to identify the scope of the
provisions or sections that follow. If there is a
difference in meaning or implication between the
text of a provision and a heading, the meaning of
the text governs.
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1.2.1.5 Footnotes are part of this Specification.
The meaning of the provision text governs in the
event of a difference in meaning or implication
between the provision text and a footnote to that
provision.
1.2.1.6 Where a provision of this Specification
involves two or more items, conditions,
requirements, or events connected by the
conjunctions “and” or “or,” interpret the
conjunction as follows: “and” indicate that all of
the connected items, conditions, requirements, or
events apply “or” indicates that the connected
items, conditions, requirements, or events apply
singularly
1.2.1.7 The use of the verbs “may” or “will”
indicates that the Specification provision is for
in-formation to the Contractor.
1.2.1.8 The phrase “as indicated in Contract
Documents” means the specifier included the
provision requirements in Contract
Documents.
1.2.1.9 The phrase “unless otherwise
specified” means the specifier may have
included an alternative to the default
requirement in Contract Documents.
1.2.1.10 The phrase “if specified” mean the
specifier may have included a requirement in
Contract Documents for which there is no
default requirement in this Specification.
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4. TDM 0 0 P These are the current 2016 TCM definitions that I prefer the language in ACI 131, but
we are supposed to draw from. generally, the TCM governs until ACI 131
can update the TCM.
1.x—Definitions The following definitions shall

govern in this Specification. For definitions not
given below, refer to, “ACI Concrete
Terminology,” (CT) on the ACI website at
https://www.
concrete.org/store/productdetail.aspx?ItemID=C
T13.
accepted—determined by Architect/Engineer to
be in compliance with Contract Documents.
Architect/Engineer—the architect, engineer,
architectural firm, designing, or engineering firm
developing Contract Documents, or
administering the Work under Contract
Documents, or both.
Contract Documents—set of documents that
provide the basis for a construction project; these
documents may include the Owner-Contractor
Contract, Project Specifications, Project
Drawings, and addenda.
Contractor—the person, firm, or entity under
contract for construction of the Work.
inspection agency—the person, firm, or entity
under contract for providing inspection services.
licensed engineer—an individual representing
Contractor who is licensed to practice
engineering as defined by the statutory
requirements of the professional licensing laws
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of the state or jurisdiction in which the project is
to be constructed.
Owner—the corporation, association,
partnership, individual, public body, or authority
for whom the Work is constructed.
Drawings—graphic presentations that detail
requirements for Work and may include written
notes. Specifications—the written document that
details requirements for Work.
submit—provide to Architect/Engineer for
review.
submittal—document or material provided to
Architect/Engineer for review.
testing agency—the person, firm, or entity
under contract for providing testing services.
Work—the entire construction or separately
identifiable parts required to be furnished under
Contract Documents.
SECTION 1
5. JL 1 15 E Fix formatting of “determined”
6. JL 2 24 E ACI 562 uses the term “Licensed Design Refer to Comment #4---withdraw?
Professional”
7. JL 2 38 P I expect this was an editorial change from Refer to Comment #4—withdraw, assuming
2 40 Licensed Design Professional, but “Licensed we’ll make sure the lines you mentioned are
consistent with TCM 2016.
3 51 Design Engineer” does not make sense. I know
of no jurisdiction that licenses “design Will change to TCM 2016 definition.
engineers”, I suggest “Licensed Professional LUND Withdraws
Engineer” or “Registered Professional Engineer”
8. JL 2 24 E ACI 562 uses the term “Licensed Design
Professional”
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9. KDS 2 25 E “…is typically exposed to view, or is
indicated…”
10. JL 3 51 P Is this engineer really “representing” the Need a specialty engineer definition for
contractor? Why is this important? Aren’t they delegated design from ACI 132.
simply a Licensed Professional Engineer? LUND to withdraw.
11. JL 3 56 E I have seen this more commonly referred to as
“normal weight concrete”
12. JL 3 60 P Isn’t this also used for a project that has or is Deleted the definition.
required to have a building permit? For example, Persuasive
Lund, Stanish
“Some repair work is required to be permitted by 10-0-0
the AHJ, and other work may not require a
permit”. See also page 19, line 384 for an
example of permitted not associated with the
A/E.
13. JL 3 51 P Is this engineer really “representing” the DUPLICATE OF #8
contractor? Why is this important? Aren’t they
simply a Licensed Professional Engineer?
14. JL 3 56 E I have seen this more commonly referred to as
“normal weight concrete”
15. JL 3 60 P Isn’t this also used for a project that has or is DUPLICATE OF #13
required to have a building permit? For example,
“Some repair work is required to be permitted by
the AHJ, and other work may not require a
permit”. See also page 19, line 384 for an
example of permitted not associated with the
A/E.
16. JL 4 78 P Does “provide” always mean furnish and install Yes, “provide” means furnish and install.
or does it sometimes just mean furnish but not Instances where we did not use this
correctly, we should fix. Ex. Mockups are
install? For example, provide a mock-up, or
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provide additional material for Owner’s future performed. Brick samples are furnished.
use… Also see pg 24, line 490 Attic stock is furnished.
Editorial committee to fix.
Persuasive.
Gaudette, Goodwin
10-0-0
Motion carries
17. KDS 5 110 E I am assuming that the text with the

strikethrough is to be deleted
18. PG 1 6 120 E Add “ACI”
19. KL 1 6 122 E Wrong title. Have titles of referenced standards Some have been. Not all. This seemed
in 1.4 been verified? less important and ACI staff can help.
20. VAN 15 331 E Most current date subscript is “15” rather than
“10”
21. KDS 15 324 E ACI 301 and 318 are already referenced in the
& Specification section (With updated years)
325
22. KL 16 359 E Delete line from Guideline – same lines 364 &
365 on pg16; and 369, 372,373 & 375 on pg17
23. KL 16 360 E 2013 vs 13
24. KL 16 365 E Need new bullet for 320.1R
25. KL 17 373 E Correct title: Guide for the Selecting of Grouts to
Control Leakage in Concrete Structures
26. KL 17 375 E Add “for Concrete” to end of title
27. VAN 19 392 E Delete “and Shoring and Bracing” in title of
sentence; it isn’t mentioned here (it is in sect
1.6.3.1 below)
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28. DW 20 418 P It doesn't make sense have a mandatory conference, Let’s make this Mandatory requirement for
have it at a specific time (before submittal the A/E to specify who/what/when for every
submission) and to have specific people required to assembly in the project. This meeting is a
be there. At most this should be "when required". standard feature of the Masterspec 030130-
Scope and requirements of meeting should be Maintenance of Cast-In-Place Concrete so
adjustable as well. it will not be forgotten if this spec is
referenced for a building. For other uses,
and without a spec (like expanded notes on
a drawing), the Mandatory requirement will
avoid A/Es being lazy and not tailoring the
project.
Disagree, added optional requirement to

waive preinstallation conference.
FG/PG
9-0-0
Motion carries
29. VAN 20 397 E Delete “as required”. Include O & S wording for
editorial use, consistent with 1.8.3
30. VAN 20 401- P Delete entire item & sentence. Contract Concur. Withdraw if change made?
2 provisions always cover this expectation so it is WITHDRAWN per 03/36/17 email.
redundant here.
32. JL 21 430 P ACI CP-? Need to complete this. Concur. Withdraw if change made?
WITHDRAWN
33. KDS 21 418 P “… and inspected by Owner or Representative Concur. Withdraw if change made?
as Work progresses. Failure…” WITHDRAWN
34. KL 21 428 P Add new sentence at end of line to read: “Field See #39
technicians shall have been certified as an ICRI
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Concrete Surface Repair Technician or as an
ACI Construction Inspector (ACI 630)”
35. KL 21 430 E Missing something at end.
36. KL 22 437 E 1.9.2.2.k vs j
37. KL 22 443 E Add Proprietary before Cementitious, and
replace “proprietary” with “repair”
38. KDS 21 430 P Missing the end of the designation at end of line See #32.
“ACI CP-?”
39. DW 22 447 P Again this should be "where required". There may be Concur this is too generic. Make a
situations where an ICRI Concrete Surface Repair Mandatory requirement for the specifier to
Technician may be more appropriate or where the choose the appropriate people. Ex. P/T or
owner / LDP may not want to pay the cost to have an Fiber, ICRI concrete repair technician.
outside person brought in for this. PTI, NACE, SSPC (coatings for concrete).
Someone needs to do quick research and
make a solid list.
Persuasive, made a Mandatory requirement

for the A/E to specify the field technician
requirements.
Lozen/Lund
9-0-0
40. VAN 22 440- E Re: the first sentence: why does it occur here
1 rather than in the concrete section?? What does
this sentence mean??
41. KDS 22 443 E “…Section 8 – Proprietary Cementitious and
Polymer Repair Materials”
42. DW 23 461 E This must stay as "repair" since it covers both
concrete and proprietary materials
43. FG 1 23 461 E 1.9.2.2.a and elsewhere Keep as “repair materials”.

Proprietary materials are covered in checklist. Use of
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“repair materials” as the preferred term allows
prepackaged, job site, or concrete based on engineering
judgement. Use of “proprietary materials” limits to
prepackaged materials.
44. JL 24 484 E …that work is being performed in accordance…
45. KDS 24 483 E Section 5 – Reinforcement and Reinforcement
Supports
46. PG 1 24 483 E Remove “all”
47. PG 1 24 484 E Remove “ensure”
48. DW 25 506 P How is "all" defined? Is it practical? Is it necessary Will fix. Discuss in committee.
to include the word "all"? "all" is not included in
clause 1.9.2.2.g above. Recommend “all” is removed.
Persuasive
FG/PG
10-0-0
49. DW 26 522 E "Where required" wording should be used here as
well to be consistent.
50. DW 26 526 E Could use "to" instead of "will".
51. DW 26 526 E "Repair" is appropriate as the repair material could
be concrete.
52. JL 26 520- P The quantity of concrete between samples seems Discuss in committee. See proposal.
525 far too large for a repair project? Persuasive
Stanish/Lozen
9-0-0
53. VAN 27 558 E Revise: sounding
54. KDS 27 549 E Believe it should be 1.9.3.2.c, not d, when
discussing frequency of testing
55. KDS 27 550 E In this O section, believe it should be 6.2.2.7.b,
not 4.2.2.7.b
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56. KDS 27 558 E Should either be “Examining …. Sounding…”
or “Examine …. Sound…” (I think the second is
better)
57. JL 28 572 E ..tensile pull-off tests required.
58. KDS 28 578 E Should be 6.2.2.4, not 4.2.2.4
59. DW 29 590 E What is meant by "additional testing". I assume this
is just direct-tension bond tests. Number / frequency,
pull dolly size, etc.
60. DW 29 602 E This seems to be a duplicate of 1.9.3.2.h
61. DW 30 609 S Is requested documentation defined?
62. DW 30 618 E needed? Should this be "required" or specified?
63. KDS 30 600 E Does it need to refer to 1.9.6.1.b or is it all of
1.9.6.1 that applies?
65. DW 34 694 E This section is assuming ready-mix, truck delivered
concrete. What if bagged concrete is mixed on site?
In the case of bagged concrete, often some or all of
these tests may not be done.
66. VAN 34 688 E Delete: “applicable requirements of”

67. VAN 34 698 E After “strengthening”, insert “or otherwise
improving properties to address deficiencies”
68. JL 34 682 E Delete first “comply with requriements”
69. KDS 34 680 E It should be 6.2.2.6, not 4.2.2.6
70. VAN 35 716 E The word “strength” seems incorrect, as the
deficiency described in this statement refers to
“size”???
71. KDS 35 716 E Believe it should be 1.10.1.4, not 1.7.4
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72. KRK 36 735 PE Delete “weather” since a case could be made that Concur. Change to editorial if change
it only applies to outdoor conditions. Replace made?
Yes, per 3/27/17 email.
with “temperature, humidity, sunlight, wind,
precipitation, and water.”
73. KRK 36 737 PE Delete “field” and replace with “manufacturer’s” Concur, Editorial?
Yes, per 3/27/17 email.
74. VAN 36 737 P Define what is meant, qualifications of Agree. Will resolve similar to #38. The
“competent field representative” competent person will differ according to
the job. This needs to be a M checklist item
with options given to the specifier from
which to choose.
VAN WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS.
Changed “a competent” to “Product

Manufacturer’s” and swapped “provide” to
“obtain”
PG/FG
9-0-0
75. KDS 36 721 E 1.7.3, 1.7.4 and 1.7.5 don’t exist. Am not sure,
but should the reference be 1.10.1.4?
76. KL 24 483 E Wrong title for Section 5: Should be
“Reinforcement and reinforcement supports”
77. KL 25 515 E 1.9.3.2i vs h
78. KL 27 548 E 1.9.3.2.g vs f
79. KL 27 549 E 1.9.3.2.c? vs d
80. KL 27 554 E 6.2.2.7.b vs 4.2.2.7b (also 555 & 557)
81. KL 27 558 E 1.9.3.2.h vs g
82. KL 27 558 E 1.9.3.2.i vs h
83. KL 28 572 E Add “tests” between off and required.
84. KL 28 578 E 4.2.2.4?
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85. KL 29 595 S Add “or tested by other in-place test methods.”
at end of sentence after “cored”
86. KL 34 680 E 6.2.2.6 vs 4.2.2.6
87. KL 35 715 E 1.10.2.3 vs 1.10.2.2
88. KL 35 716 E 1.7.4? Same on pg 36, lines 721 and 726
89. KL 35 717 E 1.10.2.4 vs 1.10.2.3
90. KL 36 719 E 1.10.2.5
91. KL 36 720 E 1.10.2.6
92. KL 36 722 E 1.10.2.7
93. KDS 36 726 E 1.7 is pre-installation conference. Is the
intended reference 1.10.1?
94. DW 38 769 P How does a contractor know what is acceptable? Agree---
Deleted duplicated clause in section 2.1.1
Moved M to 1.11., HOWEVER, all will be
wrapped up in new 1.6.2 clause about
general loading.
Persuasive
Stanish/Lynch
10-0-0
SECTION 2
95. KDS 38 751 E To be consistent with other sections, 2.1.1
should be called Description, not Scope
96. Cole 761 E 2.1.1.2 needs to indicate WHO will employ the
man specialty engineer for shoring/bracing. it should
say the contractor to avoid any confusion.
97. KDS 38 762 E I assume that the strikethrough sections will be
deleted
98. KDS 38 767 P Maximum loads permitted, not minimum WHOOPS – change will be made. Make
editorial??
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Persuasive
Ragland/ Lund
10-0-0
99. Ragla 779 E Insert Optional Check List Item following line
nd 779:
O Designate requirements for construction
sequence where concrete removal shoring
installation and application of repair materials in
certain portions of the Owner's building must be
scheduled around shutdowns of the building
operations.
100. FG 1 39 789 E This might be a place to mention the ICRI
concrete surface repair technician certification or
equivalent ACI certification as is done in 562.
101. VAN 40 792 E Revise sentence to read: “Specify whether
requirements in 2.1.2.1 a through d below are to
be submitted”
102. KDS 41 817 P Need to add “O Indicate where custom built Concur, make editorial?
assemblies are permitted.” Withdraw
103. KDS 41 819 E ASCE/SEI 37 is not part of reference list
SECTION 3
104. FG 1 42 847 E Requiremdnts spelling
105. VAN 43 849 E Delete “concrete”
106. VAN 43 856 E Revise sentence to: “If concrete is permitted in
other Contract…”
107. VAN 43 860 E Delete “prior to beginning work”. It is
understood and stated elsewhere (Sect 1) that all
submittals occur before starting work
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108. VAN 43 860- E This sentence belongs elsewhere as it has
1 nothing to do with a location plan; possibly in
next item??
109. JL 43 856 E …hydrodemolition is permitted…
Also, is it necessary to specify “in other Contract
Documents”? Suggest “If hydrodemolition is
permitted, submit…
110. JL 43 859 E Add space between 3.1.2.4f and If…
111. KDS 43 856 E “…permitted in other Contract Documents…”
112. CJL 43 859 E Space between 3.1.2.4 and If
113. VAN 44 867 E The word “documentation” is vague in this
context and needs to be more specific; are you
asking for photographs, representative
conditions that will be handled using certain
removal techniques? Or maybe I’m
misunderstanding since you say “adjoining
construction”; are you concerned about
preserving such?
114. VAN 44 873 E Delete “other”. Q – why is this word used so
much in this doc??
115. VAN 44 879 E Delete “non-conforming”. All test results get
reported, not just non-conformance
116. KDS 44 867 P “…including finish surface prior to start of Concur—make editorial?
demolition.” Withdraw
117. KDS 44 873 E “..stated in other Contract Documents.”
118. PG 1 44 873 P Change “in other Contract Documents” to a See #125
reference of some kind. Can be ACI 562. Withdrawn
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119. VAN 45 886 E Ditto line 873 above (TDM: Change “in other
Contract Documents” to a reference of some
kind. Can be ACI 562.)
120. VAN 45 901 E Ditto (TDM: Change “in other Contract
Documents” to a reference of some kind. Can be
ACI 562.)
121. JL 45 886 E …specified in other Contract Documents…
909
122. JL 45 901 E …with other Contract Documents…
123. KDS 45 886 E “…as specified in other Contract Documents…”
124. KDS 45 902 P Is this the same notice that is required in 3.3.6.1? This is actually in the QA section, so was
meant as “mockup” review. So, clarified the
verbiage, and added “for conformance with
acceptance criteria”.
WITHDRAWN
125. PG 1 45 901 P Change “in accordance with other Contract Concur, this is the outdated verbiage from
Documents” to a reference of some kind. TCM 2015, and but TCM 2016 phrasing is
now: “1.2.1.8 The phrase “as indicated
in Contract Documents” means the
specifier included the provision
requirements in Contract Documents”.
Refer to #3 for explanation of how the
TCM drives these statements.
Better yet, the comment “per Contract

Documents” does not seem necessary to
execute this clause properly. It should
be removed or clarified if possible,
every time it is used.
WITHDRAWN
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126. PG 1 45 922 P Change “in accordance with other Contract See #124
Documents” to a reference of some kind. Removed the “in Contract Documents” and
just made it easier to understand the
clause. However, let’s talk about the
importance of the trigger language making
sure that the reader looks for the info in the
contract documents.
WITHDRAWN
127. DW 46 911 P The proposed changes effectively make submittals Concur that a Mandatory requirement for
required on all projects. This may not be appropriate product, informational, samples, etc.
on small projects. Please reinstate wording and reduces laziness by A/E, especially if the
specify required submittals. design is highly prescriptive with specific
products.
Persuasive, deleted “any” from Optional

checklist, however, base submittal
requirements protect Owner.
CHANGE NOT ACCEPTED:

VanOcker/Stanish
10-0-0
128. VAN 46 919 E Revise sentence to include the possibility
(likelihood) of other criteria beside performance,
such as surface profile that is prescriptive.
129. VAN 46 920 E Delete “further”
130. VAN 47 923- E Delete last sentence as it has nothing to do with
4 the “Products” section of a spec.
131. VAN 47 940+ P No means and methods are included that cover Concur. See number #149.
the preparation of reinforcing steel, et al. Include VAN WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS.
such. Added more language about cleaning in
general and steel prep.
Withdraw
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132. JL 47 922 E …as shown in other Contract Documents…
133. JL 47 925 E Indicate in other Contract Documents…
134. JL 47 928 E …required by other Contract Documents.
135. JL 47 936 E …compliance with other Contract Documents.
136. KDS 47 922 E “… as shown in the other Contract
Documents,…”
137. CJL 47 926 P O- Specify water pressure, (consider travel Disagree, hydrod is a specialty technique
speed). usually defined by calibration of equipment
on test patches, etc.
Marcotte/Sprinkel
10-0-0
Motion Carries.
138. VAN 48 951 E It is unusual to be adjusting the boundaries of

thru removal areas before any removal operations
954 have occurred, so why is the 2nd sentence in
3.3.1.3 used, and why is 3.3.1.4 needed at this
stage??
139. KDS 48 949 E “M The other Contract Documents shall Define
who does…”
140. VAN 49 962- P E 3.3.3.1.a Repeats what has already been said Will fix. Editorial?
(very sim to 914-5). To avoid redundancy and to Yes ,changed to Editorial per 03/26/ email.
be more in line with “Execution”, revise
sentence to “Operate equipment so as to not
damage embedded reinforcing and adjacent
concrete”
141. VAN 49 967 E Revise sentence to “Extend concrete removal
shall extend along the reinforcing steel until to a
point where there is no further…”
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142. JL 49 977 E …further concrete removal is…
143. PG 1 49 970 P Change to “Unless otherwise specified, remove Concur, but will ask the committee for
concrete to a uniform depth beyond the exposed layer consensus.
of reinforcement within the repair areas….“
Persuasive
Ragland/Lozen
8-1-0 (Sprinkel negative)
Motion carries
144. PG 1 49 976 P Change to “Contact Architect/Engineer for direction Deleted “if corrosion is present”
prior to removal of concrete behind vertical
reinforcing bars in columns, unless specified Persuasive
otherwise.” Marcotte/Ragland
9-0-0
Motion carries
145. VAN 50 984- P E Repair Geometry section needs to occur earlier Will fix. Editorial?
where you discuss marking perimeters and Yes, changed to editorial per 03/26 email.
making adjustments – move
146. JL 50 988 E …perpendicular edges at…
147. KDS 50 987 P Depth of removal is already discussed in Will fix. Editorial?
3.3.3.2.b Withdrawn
148. PG 1 50 987 E Add to end of sentence, “as discussed in
3.3.3.2.b”
149. PG 1 50 997 P The statement gives a choice “by oil-free abrasive See 151. This is an important topic to fix
blasting or high-pressure water jetting” without any and an important distinction for 563 from
comment on selection or performance level 301.
indicated. Look at this from ICRI’s point of view.
Persuasive
Lozen/Goodwin
10-0-0
150. VAN 51 1002 E Revise sentence to “The substrate surface shall

- be visually inspected and sounded to confirm
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that no further delaminations or otherwise
unsound concrete remain. Where such are
found, continue removal operations …”
151. PG 1 51 1007 P The statement gives a choice “Clean the prepared Concur.
substrate with vacuum methods, oil free compressed
air and/or low-pressure water cleaning to remove all Confirm what “low pressure means”M.100-
traces of dust, dirt and debris.” There will be <500 psi? 3000 is typical for a pressure
washer.
difference of results that will probably not achieve
the “remove all traces of dust, dirt and debris” See #149
specified.
152. PG 1 51 1011 P 1011 to 1018 Concur---will coordinate with #152.
Statement of quality should be in performance of
work, not in A/E review. For example: “The
contractor shall remove delaminated, contaminated,
or unsound concrete; bond inhibiting materials
including dirt, dried concrete slurry, moisture, and
loosely bonded aggregate; substrate bruising; or any
other condition that may interfere with the bond or
performance of the repair material. If present, the
Contractor unsuitable materials and repeat previous
steps of surface preparation.”
Architect/Engineer checks the surface preparation for

conformance to the Contract Documents. A/E’s
inspection does not relieve the Contractor of their
adhering to the Contract Documents.
153. DW 52 1034 P Who determines what is necessary? The Contractor because it is the
Contractor’s insurance at risk.
Disagree=--no change.
Lozen/Lynch
9-0-0
Motion carries
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154. DW 52 1037 P How do you know if it is contaminated? Should we You can’t ---unless A/E told you it was
say "Remove concrete from repair areas to required contaminated. Will fix.
depth and profile?"
Persuasive,
Stanish/Sprinkel
10-0-0
Motion carries
SECTION 4
155. KDS 53 1026 P “…and treatment of formwork to support, Concur. Editorial?
confine and shape…” Yes, make editorial
156. Cole 1053 E 4.1.2.2a needs to designate who will hire the
man engineer to certify the documents this should
also be the contractor to avoid any confusion.
157. DW 54 1067 E Deleting these words potentially puts this sentence at
odds with the next sentence.
158. DW 54 1073 E Wording is odd. This can be interpreted as two
separate things "Prepare the edges and remove...
from the concrete substrate"
159. JL 54 1044 P I expect this was an editorial change from Currently working with 301-16 definitions
Licensed Design Professional, but “Licensed and some contraints from the TCM 16.
Would prefer to rely upon current 131
Design Engineer” does not make sense. I know definitions. Make editorial, assuming we’ll
of no jurisdiction that licenses “design do what’s right and fix?
engineers”, I suggest “Licensed Professional
Engineer” or “Registered Professional Engineer” See #7, etc. earlier comments.
Lines 1044, 1057, 1118, 1120

160. DW 55 1090 P Is this practical for small jobs? Will the engineer be
available to do this for every repair area on all large
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jobs? Even on large jobs, engineers are often only Partly agree – changed to available for
on site some of the time. observation, which does not assume A/E
review.
Motion to approve the change

PG/FG
10-0-0
M
161. KDS 56 1087 P Where are Surface Finish 2.0 and Surface Finish Will find it or change it. It is in 7.3.3.
3.0 defined? Withdrawn
162. DW 57 1108 E Delete "Unless otherwise specified" Change to
"where required".
163. JL 58 1124 P What is difference between “vibration of repair Concur
material” (note, vibration should be singular, if
Persuasive
used) and “consolidation procedures”? Suggest Marcotte/VanOcker
deleting “vibrations of repair materials”, leaving 10-0-0
only “…from placement and consolidation
procedures…
164. KDS 58 1132 P Currently don’t have Section 10 – Architectural Agree, will fix. Editorial?
Concrete in this document. Recommend Yes now editorial.
deleting this statement until Section 10 is
created.
165. VAN 59 1160 E Delete sentence as it occurs earlier in section
- (see lines 1134-35)
1161
166. KDS 60 1170 P Add: “M Specify appearance and texture.” Agree to make change. Editorial?
OK
167. VAN 61 1182 E Delete entire item 4.2.3.2 as it is redundant with
- line 1193+
1187
168. KDS 61 1179 P Aren’t section 4.2.3.1. and 4.3.1.1. essentially They are different.
the same? Withdrawn
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169. FG 4 62 1196 E Contract documents is deleted in many places,
yet remains sprinkled throughout. To answer the
question posed here, yes 563 is a contract
document (singular) but other documents also
exist in the contract documents (plural) so I think
it can stay as used herein. The deletion appears
to be when referring to this document as a
contract document which is implied from the
usage. I agree with the changes.
170. JL 63 1227 E …structural members…
171. DW 65 1254 P Is this always necessary? Formwork could be used Design of wet concrete for form and pour is
for form and pour? Formwork could be used for easy to define, and pumping is the concern.
shotcrete or dry pack? Disagree.
Lund/Stanish
9-0-0
172. KDS 66 1276 P Do we need to say this again here?

173. DW 67 1293 P Is this always necessary? What if the forms are Non-persuasive
anchored directly to the existing concrete surface? Even attaching to the building provides
bracing.
VanOcker/Lund
10-0-0
174. DW 67 1298 E This may not work out. If the formwork is cambered
such that the camber comes out when it is filled /
loaded, you may not want the screed cambered or
the camber in the screed will create a non-uniform
material thickness.
175. KDS 67 1309 P If we have a section less than 5 in, there is Removed sentence about the size
currently no way in this specification to test its restrictions.
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strength for removing formwork. Do we want to Persuasive, but did not include cube
add mortar cube testing? testing.
Lozen/Marcotte
10-0-0
SECTION 5
176. JL 69 1330 E Other sections spell out Architect/Engineer. I
suggest we do this in this section for consistency
177. FG 4 69 1341 E Include in terminology or reference ACI 104
where it is defined. ACI 104 is still published by
ACI so see no reason for not referencing.
178. KDS 69 1327 E To be consistent with other sections, should be
5.1.1 Description
179. DW 70 1356 E Does this need to be restated here if it is already in
the two noted sections?
180. JL 70 1344 P Sentence starting with “After installation…” is Change to remove extra sentence stuff that
confusing and unclear. This sentence should be was not helpful.
rewritten. Marcotte/Goodwin
10-0-0
181. KDS 72 1390 E CRSI Manual not in reference list

182. DW 73 1410 P Use "Where required" to be consistent. Remember Check how 301-16 handles, and then
the small jobs where new rebar may be an ancillary rephrase for 563 purposes---
item such that you add a bar or two in a couple of
patches where bars are corroded. Do we want This happens all over the place in the
certified test reports for 4' of 1/2" bar added to a document. No cert test reports, etcM..for
repair area? small jobs.
Added optional requirement to “Indicate

ifM. not required” Ed note: “indicate if is
better language for rest of doc”
Marcotte/Sprinkel
9-0-1 (Stanish absention)
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183. JL 74 1425 E New zinc-coated… (zinc should not be
capitalized)
184. JL 74 1432 E …for stirrups and…
185. DW 76 1472 E Does this document cover addition of one or two bars
to an existing repair?
186. DW 76 1478 E Reinforcing steel as specified for review
187. KDS 76 1464 E Welding is 5.2.2.2, not 5.2.3.2
1465
188. DW 78 1508 P Why is the 2% damage limit the same as epoxy Concur this is a problem, and an editorial
coated bars. I believe galvanized bars are much less whoops. THIS MUST BE RESOLVED IN
sensitive to damaged areas. The allowable limits for COMMITTEE to benefit from as many eyes
galvanized and ECR should be different. as possibly on this. We need to confirm
what the damage limits are for these
This comment applies to many following sections. different materials. No one paints ends on
galv bars either.
Marcotte/Lund
10-0-0
189. JL 79 1529 P What are we asking for here, and why are we Review in committee for maximum eyes on
singling out one type of splice device? Rewrite this.
sentence for clarity. Deleted the second sentenceM.
Marcotte/Stanish
10-0-0
190. KDS 79 1539 E Welding is section 5.2.2.2, not 5.2.3.2 (and

sections that follow)
191. JL 81 1569 E …embedded items, submit a proposed plan to
the design…
192. KDS 85 1647 E “…unbounded or bonded on …”
SECTION 6
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193. KDS 87 1673 P Do we want to include lightweight aggregate? If Concur we should add it, make this
so, then need to add ASTM C330 here editorial?
Yes, editorial.
194. KL 6 86 1660 E Insert “compressive” between average and
strength
195. KL 88 1704 E 6.1.2.9 vs 6.1.2.10
196. KL 90 1726 E Delete “indicated in the Contract Documents”
197. KL 90 1727 E 6.2.1.1.g vs 6.2.1.1.f (same on line 1730)
198. KL 91 1746 E 6.2.1.1.h vs 6.2.1.1.g
199. KL 92 1783 E Delete “in Contract Documents”
200. KL 92 1784 E C1116M vs C116M. Same pg 104, lines 1923
and 1929.
201. KL 93 1786 E Delete “in Contract Documents”
-87
202. KL 93 1789 E 6.2.1.7 vs 6.2.1.6
203. KL 95 1840 E temperatures vs temperature
204. KL 95 1843 E Revise consistent with pg 131, lines 2436-2439
-46
205. KL 96 1859 E Delete “defined in Contract Documents”. Same
-60 pg 98, lines 1866-1867; and pg 101, line 1877;
and pg 102, lines 1885-1886
206. KL 96 1861 E Delete “in Contract Documents”. Same pg 98,
line 1868; and pg 10-1, line 1879
207. KL 101 1880 E Delete “-08”
208. KL 103 1897 E Delete “as defined in the Contract Documents”.
209. KL 103 1899 E Materials ratio vs material ratio
-900
210. KL 103 1900 E Delete “shall be as specified in Contract
-01 Documents”
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211. KL 104 1936 E 1.6.6.1? Same pg 110, lines 2019,2022,2025
212. KL 110 2021 E Delete “X” after strength
&24
213. KL 111 2030 E Delete “and conforming to this Specification”
214. DW 90 1735 S We should clarify. This section covers ready mix
concrete, not "conventional concrete" supplied in
bags.
215. KDS 90 1737 E S Certification of Cement composition verifying
1741 concrete mixture meets requirements of Table
6.2.2.7.b.2
216. KDS 91 1749 P If we want to add lightweight aggregates, this Concur, make this editorial? It will be fixed.
needs to be added here Yes, editorial.
217. KDS 91 1758 P The end of this line refers to the reader to Concur, make this editorial? It will be fixed.
Section 6.2.1.2, but this is 6.2.1.2. I am not clear
Think this is 6.2.1.1. Agreed to be editorial.
on the intent here.
218. JL 92 1785 E …not exceeding 100.
219. KDS 92 1785 E Add “O Specify if steel fibers are required,
including required dosage rate.”
220. VAN 93 1814 E Should include criteria of limiting the size as a
- function of the clear dim remaining between
undercut reinf steel and remaining concrete
221. JL 93 1788 E …not exceeding 90.
222. KDS 93 1788 E Add “O Specify if macrosynthetic fibers are
required, including required dosage rate.”
223. JL 94 1807 E Unless otherwise specified, select…
224. KDS 95 1831 P This repeats section 6.2.1.4, but adds in Concur, editorial, please?
prohibition of calcium chloride. These sections Yes, refer to #233 for approach.
should be combined.
225. JL 96 1860 E Delete ‘ at end of sentence
226. JL 100 1873 E Remove “weight” and put asterisk after “mass”
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227. JL 102 1882 E Fix f-prime-c in the table
228. JL 102 1884 P Is it practical to ever have truly chloride-free
concrete? Should we be limiting chloride content
rather than specifying chloride-free concrete?
229. KDS 102 1884 P “Without acid- or water-soluble chlorides” is a See #233 response.
high bar to meet, and 318 has some limits for
different concrete exposures. Should we not
include those limits, rather than just saying 0.
230. KDS 103 1913 P Strength tests are already defined in 1.9.3.2.d. Concur, editorial whoops?
Should not repeat this information. Yes, editorial
231. KDS 104 1921 P The first half of this information is already Concur, editorial whoops?
provided in 6.2.1.5. Should only have it in one Yes, editorial
location.
232. KDS 104 1927 P The first half of this information is already Concur, editorial whoops?
provided in 6.2.1.6. Should only have it in one Yes, editorial
location.
233. DW 106 1966 P Unless otherwise specified, provide concrete, repair Agree “chloride-bearing materials shall
materials, curing compounds, and accessories with a conform to 318 limits” (since 562 references
maximum chloride of [some value or refer to some 318), and make additional statement about
table like 318 or 222]. avoiding other deleterious materials (Br,
It is impossible to provide concrete without any SO4)---“ M”
chloride. No need to say "for locations requiring
corrosion protection...." since we are already saying Reference 318 for chlorides.
unless otherwise specified. The default should be low Standish/Goodwin
chloride concrete and other embedded repair 10-0-0
materials unless otherwise specified / allowed.
Changes to the next clause will also be required to
be consistent.
I think this clause should also apply to SECTION 8—
PROPRIETARY CEMENTITIOUS AND POLYMER Yes, proprietary materials, too. We need to
REPAIR MATERIALS or be duplicated in Section 8. talk about durability of the material itself in
We don’t want to allow proprietary repair materials, the service environment for substituted
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etc which contain significant chlorides or other materials, and this is more relevant for
detrimental substances as this has resulted in proprietary materials.
failures in some structures (ie PT and prestressed
structures) Proprietary materials shall not have any
intentionally added chlorides.
Goodwin/Marcotte
10-0-0
234. DW 106 1977 P chloride free concrete again. Not possible Concur—see #233.
235. FG 6 106 1965 E The Table 6.2.2.7c contains a symbol that seems
in error “fc,”
236. JL 109 1989 E 3/4-in. (add hyphen between 3/4 and in)
237. JL 109 1991 E …freshly-mixed…
SECTION 7
238. VAN 113 2078 E Is this practical? I’ve never seen such a
submittal. Consider deleting
239. KDS 113 2066 P Precast concrete is included in the list of things Review in committee.
that are covered. Is it? I think that precast Withdrawn.
should be deleted from this list
240. KDS 114 2101 E 7.1.2.3 only goes to g
241. KDS 115 2114 E The section is 6.3.2.2
242. DW 117 2152 E Where required / where specified
243. JL 117 2146 P Although unusual, consideration should be given Review in committee.
to increasing air content in hard-troweled
Persuasive
concrete exposed to deicers or freeze-thaw VanOcker/Lynch
conditions. Maybe an optional comment? See 9-0-0
also 7.3.4.2c
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Will look at other areasM
244. JL 118 2169 E Separate sections 7.3.1.6 and 7.3.2

245. KDS 118 2169 E New paragraph before 7.3.1.6
246. KDS 118 2172 E New paragraph before 7.3.2
247. CJL 118 2169 E Start new paragraph in line 2169
248. CJL 118 2172 E Start new paragraph in line 2172
249. JL 119 2191 E …equipment in… (add space)
250. JL 119 2197 E …1:3. Chutes… (remove rogue period and
spaces)
251. KDS 119 2184 E Temperature is 6.2.2.6
252. KDS 119 2200 E Lines 2200 to 2202 are a repeat of the lines
immediately prior and should be deleted.
253. DW 120 2204 E Unless otherwise specified, use potable water....
254. JL 120 2214 E …concrete in…(add space)
255. JL 120 2215 E …final set. (set is more appropriate than setting)
256. JL 120 2222 P Words are missing here. …into corners of what? Will be fixed. Editorial?
Placement, form, repair area? Yes, editorial.
257. KDS 120 2215 E I believe “final set” is the term, rather than “final
setting”
258. JL 121 2233 E …and/or
259. JL 121 2236 P Need to list acceptable bonding materials Will be fixed. Editorial?
Got deleted by accident
Yes, editorial.
260. JL 121 2236 E …use one…
261. KDS 121 2231 E Bonding agents are in Section 7.2.1.7, not
7.2.1.5
262. KDS 124 2295 E Unspecified finishes are 7.3.4.2.h
263. KDS 126 2345 P Steps are mentioned under float finish and Will be fixed. Editorial?
2349 broom finish. It should only be in one place. If Messed up by TDM, and will fix
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the intent is for float finish for interior steps and Yes, editorial.
broom finish for exterior, that should be clarified
264. JL 127 2354 E …aggregate particles. (delete comma and add
space)
265. KDS 127 2353 P “and to account for surrounding existing slabs.” The thought was that you need to match
/2 Is not clear to me what the intention is and how adjacent areas. Better language, please.
this should be done. Editorial improvement required.—changed
vote to editorial.
266. KDS 127 2368 E Curing is under 7.3.6.5, not 7.3.6.4
267. KDS 128 2383 E Curing is under 7.3.6.5, not 7.3.6.4
268. KDS 128 2386 E To align with other options, start with name of
method Fogging
269. KDS 130 2425 E Should be section 7.3.6.5, rather than 5.3.6.5
270. JL 132 2451 E …used. If… (remove additional period)
271. KL 7 113 2079 E Delete “in accordance with Contract
Documents”
272. KL 114 2093 E Delete “in Contract Documents”. Same pg 121,
line 2227.
273. KL 114 2097 E Delete “by Contract Documents”. Same pg 117,
line 2160.
274. KL 114 2101 E 7.1.2.3.f vs 7.1.2.3.h
275. KL 115 2103 E Delete “not indicated in Contract Documents”
276. KL 115 2106 E Delete “indicated in Contract Documents”
-07
277. KL 115 2104 E 7.1.2.3b – f vs 7.1.2.3c - g
,106,
108,
110,
112
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278. KL 115 2114 E Replace 6.x.x.x and following verbiage with
-115 6.3.2.2.
279. KL 117 2153 E 7.3.1.2 vs 7.3.1.3
280. KL 118 2163 E 7.3.1.3 vs 7.3.1.4
281. KL 118 2165 E Delete verbiage after “prepared” and add “; and”
282. KL 118 2168 E 7.3.1.4 vs 7.3.1.5
283. KL 118 2169 E 7.3.1.5 vs 7.3.1.6 and new bullet item
284. KL 118 2172 E 7.3.2 new bullet item
285. KL 121 2231 E Add “with” after accordance
286. KL 121 2236 E use vs us, and missing text between 2236 and
2237 (see last draft)
287. KL 121 2240 E Revise beginning of sentence to read: “When a
finish is not specified, ….”
288. KL 122 2247 E Delete “Contract Documents and”
289. KL 126 2346 E Delete “and” on line 2346
290. KL 128 2372 E 7.3.6.5 vs 5.3.6.5
291. KL 128 2383 E 7.3.6.5 vs 7.3.6.4, and Section 4 vs 5
292. KL 130 2425 E 7.3.6.5 vs 5.3.6.5
293. KL 132 2446 E 7.3.7.1 vs 7.3.8.1
294. KL 132 2450 E 7.3.7.2 vs 7.3.8.2
295. KL 132 2455 E 7.3.7.3 vs 7.3.8.3
296. KL 132 2456 E Delete “as defined in Contract Documents”
297. KL 132 2465 E 7.3.7.4 vs 7.3.8.4
298. KL 133 2471 E 7.3.7.5 vs 7.3.8.5
299. KL 133 2473 E 7.3.7.6 vs 7.3.8.6
300. KDS 132 2446 E Should be section 7.3.7.1, and following sections
SECTION 8
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301. PG 2478 E Section 8 needs an additional run through of
editing. This is a difficult section because it does
not follow ACI 301.
302. KRK 134 2481 P E Insert “(referred to in this Section as repair Agree. Change to editorial?
materials)” after “materials” Yes, per 3/27/17 email.
303. KRK 134 2484 P E Replace “Proprietary” with “Repair” for Agree. Change to editorial?
consistency with the rest of the section. Yes, per 3/27/17 email.
304. KDS 134 2485 E Repair Material Manufacturer should be added
to the definitions in Section 1
305. KDS 134 2489 E S Product data sheets, MSDS/SDS, sample
306. KDS 134 2495 E This is section 8.1.3, not 8.1.2
307. PG 1 134 2480 P Change to be similar to descriptions in other sections, Agrees to make Editorial with edits,
for example it could be “This section covers
properties, proportioning, mixing and use of
proprietary cementitious and polymer repair
materials.”
308. PG 1 134 2485 P How is this determined? “performance data that has Changed to editorial when text was
been evaluated using documented test methods that simplified for better clarity.
provide sufficient detail for replication of the testing
results within consideration of repeatability and
reproducibility”
309. PG 1 134 2485 P Add submittal of materials to be added to the Agree, change to editorial?
proprietary mixes such as aggregates. Yes, editorial.
310. PG 1 134 2489 E Add, “…if specified.”
311. PG 1 134 2490 P Same comment as 2485 (TDM: Add submittal of Yes, agree editorial.
materials to be added to the proprietary mixes
such as aggregates.)
312. PG 1 134 2495 P There needs to be more direction than, “Performance Withdrawn during meeting.
Criteria—Repair materials shall satisfy Performance
Criteria and exposed surface appearance
requirements.”
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313. KDS 135 2499 E Is there a better reference than Wikipedia? How
about one of :
https://www.iso.org/members.html
https://www.ansi.org/
314. CJL 135 2503 P I do not agree with mandatory language This is acceptable in an Optional
referenced back to a guide. requirement per Sprinkel.
WITHDRAW?—Email request sent 3/28.
315. PG 1 135 2505 P Should this read, “Prepare mockups that demonstrate Generally agree. Will spend more time to
quality control of materials, mixing, placement, get this part of the document right, in both
finishing, consolidation, etc... The mockups shall be topics.
reviewed by Architect/Engineer for conformance to
DID NOT CHANGE ANYTHING MATERIAL
the project documents.”
TO THE PROVISION===made it simpler,
considered editorial by committee and
As a separate item, “Change or modify the concrete deleted the risk of a random contractor
repair material and/or surface finish methods if the change to materials.
repaired concrete in the mockups are deemed
unacceptable. Submit adjustments to mixture
proportions or changes in materials, and/or finishing
techniques along with supporting documentation and
additional test results to confirm that the project
requirements are satisfied.” Don’t recommend
modifying the repair material?
316. KRK 136 2531 P E Replace “cementitious and proprietary” with Agree. Change to editorial?
“repair” in two locations for consistency with the Yes, per 3/27/17 email.
rest of the section.
317. KDS 136 2523 E S Request for substitution and required data
318. KDS 137 2551 E S Material Performance Certifications
319. PG 1 137 2545 P This is a different requirement than asked for on We should combine these into the p. 134,
Page 134? and then only state what is different from
that in Section 1. Since Section 8 is a
challenging different animal than the rest of
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the document, we’ll spend a bit of time
reconciling this thoughtfully.
Gaudette---seems editorial, so please fix

appropriately.
320. KRK 139 2580 P E Replace “Proprietary” with “Repair” for Agree. Change to editorial?
321. KRK 6858 139 2596 P E Replace “proprietary” with “repair” for Agree. Change to editorial?
322. KRK 6858 139 2599 P E Delete “proprietary” for consistency with the rest Agree. Change to editorial?
of the section. Yes, per 3/27/17 email.
323. PG 1 139 2580 P What does “acceptable repair materials” mean? Agree. Will fix.
No basis for acceptance or who makes the
Edited to move acceptable to “if approved
decision? by Architect/Engineer.
PG agrees editorial.
324. PG 1 139 2591 P The sentence “Install or apply repair material(s) in Agree. Editorial, if fixed?
accordance with RMM’s instructions and project
requirements” appears to be in the wrong place here. Deleted the random additional sentence.—
Typo.
PG agrees Editorial.
325. PG 1 139 2598 P Execution needs to be revised to follow the Appears to be missed from original version.
procedures used for proprietary materials. Also,
Some of these are different for bagged
the requirements have shifted to the RMM materials from Section 1, but consider
compared to other sections. Recommend some moving this to 1.
changes that include:
• Examination of bags for QC Gaudette/Sprinkel have the verbiage that
should have been here.
• Mixing
• Transport to location of repair
• Placement
• Consolidation
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• Temperature requirements
• Curing
• Field quality control
• Repair of defective repair work
• Etc.
326. FG 8 153 2882 S I so not see how the comment can be addressed.
For proprietary materials, the RMM instructions
need to be followed. If this comment is
concerning tolerances of packaging weights,
consider referencing NIST Handbook 133
Checking the net contents of packaged goods.
https://www.nist.gov/pml/weights-and-
measures/publications/nist-
handbooks/handbook-133
(P - Primary), (E – Editorial), or (S – Secondary)
(Add “P” to P/E/S – Add “0” to Pg# and “0” to Ln#, making it a General Comment)
Primary - Must be addressed this version of the document.
Secondary – Can be considered new business for the next document cycle.
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1 SPECIFICATIONS FOR REPAIR OF STRUCTURAL
2 CONCRETE IN BUILDINGS (ACI 563-XX)
3 An ACI Standard
4 Reported by ACI Committee 563
6 Roster
7 Synopsis
8 Keywords
9 TABLE OF CONTENTS
10 SECTION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
11 1.1 —Scope
12 1.1.1 Work specified—This Specification governs the repair of structural concrete in buildings. Provisions
13 of this Specification shall govern except where other provisions are specified in Contract Documents
14 1.2 –Definitions
15 1.3 acceptable or accepted— determined by Architect/Engineer to be in compliance with
16 Contract Documents
ACI 563 Collated Draft

15 February 2017
2017 03 29 563 Meeting Notes Page 1 of 142
17 acceptance—acknowledgment by Architect/Engineer that submittal or completed Work is acceptable.
18 ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I—a person who has demonstrated knowledge and
19 ability to perform and record the results of ASTM standard tests on freshly mixed concrete and to make and
20 cure test specimens. Such knowledge and ability shall be demonstrated by passing prescribed written and
21 performance examinations and having credentials that are current with the American Concrete Institute.
22 Architect/Engineer or Engineer/Architect—Architect, Engineer, architectural firm, engineering firm,
23 or architectural and engineering firm issuing Contract Documents or administering the Work under Contract
24 Documents, or both. ACI 562 uses term Licensed Design Professional.
25 architectural concrete—concrete that is typically exposed to view, is indicated as architectural concrete
26 in Contract Documents, and therefore requires special care in selection of the concrete materials, forming,
27 placing, and finishing to obtain the desired architectural appearance.
28 bracing –temporary supplemental members used to avoid local or global instability during construction,
29 evaluation, or repair that are intended to be removed after completion of construction.
30 cast-in-place concrete—concrete that is deposited and allowed to harden in the place where it is
31 required to be in the completed structure, as opposed to precast concrete.
32 Contract Documents—a set of documents supplied by Owner to Contractor as the basis for
33 construction; these documents contain contract forms, contract conditions, specifications, drawings,
34 addenda, and contract changes.
35 Contractor—the person, firm, or entity under contract for construction of the Work.
36 delamination - A planar separation in a material that is roughly parallel to the surface of the material.
37 formwork, engineer-designed—formwork that is required by the contract documents to be designed
38 by a licensed design engineer
39 formwork, non-engineer-designed– formwork that is not required by the contract documents to be
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41 indicate - Graphic representations, notes, or schedules on the Drawings; other paragraphs or schedules
42 in the Specifications; and similar requirements in the Contract Documents. Where terms such as “shown,”
43 “noted,” “scheduled,” and “specified” are used, it is to help locate the reference; no limitation on location is
44 intended except as designated.
45 install - Operations at the project site including the actual unloading, unpacking, assembly, erection,
46 placing, anchoring, applying, working to dimension, finishing, curing, protecting, cleaning, and similar
47 operations.
48 Licensed Design Professional—an individual who is licensed to practice as defined by the statutory
49 requirements of the professional licensing laws of the state or jurisdiction in which the work is to be
50 performed. This term is used in ACI 562. Architect/Engineer or Engineer/Architect is used in ACI 563.
51 licensed design engineer—an individual representing the Contractor who is licensed to practice
52 engineering as defined by the statutory requirements of the professional licensing laws of the state or
53 jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed.
54 lightweight concrete—structural concrete containing lightweight aggregate conforming to ASTM C330
55 and having an equilibrium density, as determined by ASTM C567, between 90 and 115 lb/ft3.
56 normalweight concrete—structural concrete containing aggregate that conforms to ASTM C33 and
57 that typically has a density between 135 and 160 lb/ft3.
58 Owner—the corporation, association, partnership, individual, public body, or authority for whom the
59 Work is constructed.
60 permitted—accepted by or acceptable to Architect/Engineer; usually pertains to a request by
61 Contractor, or when specified in Contract Documents.
62 post-tensioning—a method of prestressing reinforced concrete in which tendons are tensioned after the
63 concrete has attained a specified minimum in-place strength or a specified minimum age.
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65 pretensioning—method of prestressing in which prestressing steel is tensioned before the concrete is
66 placed.
67 prestressed concrete— structural concrete in which internal stresses have been introduced to reduce
68 potential tensile stresses in concrete resulting from loads (see post-tensioning and pretensioning).
69 prestressing steel—high-strength steel element, such as strand, bars, or wire used to impart prestress
70 forces to concrete.
71 Project Drawings—graphic presentation of project requirements.
72 Project Specifications—the written document that details requirements for Work in accordance with
73 service parameters and other specific criteria.
74 Project Site - The space available to the Contractor for the performance of the work, either exclusively
75 or in conjunction with others performing other work as part of the project. The extent of the project site is
76 shown on the Drawings and may or may not be identical with the description of the land upon which the
77 project is to be built.
78 provide - Furnish and install, complete and ready for the intended use.
79 Quality Assurance—actions taken by Owner or Owner’s Representative to provide confidence that
80 Work done and materials provided are in accordance with Contract Documents.
81 Quality Control—actions taken by Contractor to ensure that Work meets the requirements of Contract
82 Documents.
83 Reference Specification—a standardized mandatory-language document prescribing materials,
84 dimensions, and workmanship, incorporated by reference in Contract Documents.
85 Referenced Standards—standardized mandatory-language documents of a technical society,
86 organization, or association, including codes of local or federal authorities, which are incorporated by
87 reference in Contract Documents.
88 repair material construction joint - the interface where two successive placements of repair material
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90 repair material termination joint– the interface where a placement of repair material meets existing
91 concrete, the edge of an expansion joint, or other existing surfaces
92 required—mandatory in this Specification or Contract Documents.
93 shop drawing- drawings that provide details for a particular portion of Work that are prepared by
94 Contractor in accordance with Contract Documents and are reviewed by Architect/Engineer.
95 specialty engineer—an individual representing the Contractor who is licensed to practice engineering
96 as defined by the statutory requirements of the professional licensing laws of the state or jurisdiction in which
97 the project is to be constructed.
98 shoring — (1) props or posts of timber or other material in compression used for the temporary support
99 of excavations, formwork, or unsafe structures; (2) the process of erecting shores.
100 strength test—standard test conducted for evaluation and acceptance of concrete determined as the
101 average of the compressive strengths of at least two 6 by 12 in. cylinders or at least three 4 by 8 in. cylinders
102 made from the same sample of concrete, transported, and standard cured in accordance with ASTM
103 C31/C31M and tested in accordance with ASTM C39/C39M at 28 days or at test age designated for f’c.
104 submit—provide to Architect/Engineer for review.
105 submittal—documents or materials provided to Architect/Engineer for review and acceptance.
106 Testing Agency or Laboratory - An independent entity engaged to perform specific inspections or
107 tests of the work, either at the project site or elsewhere, and to report on and, if required, interpret the results
108 of those inspections or tests.
109 unsound concrete – Concrete that is fractured, delaminated, spalled, deteriorated, defective,
110 contaminated or otherwise damaged as identified by the Architect/Engineer.
111 Work—the entire construction or separately identifiable parts thereof required to be furnished under
112 Contract Documents.
113

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114 1.4 --Referenced standards and cited publications
115 1.4.1 Referenced standards—Standards referred to in this Specification are listed with serial designation
116 including year of adoption or revision.
117 1.4.1.1 ACI standards
118 • ACI 117-10(15) Specification for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials and Commentary
119 • ACI 301-16 Specifications for Structural Concrete
120 • 311.6-09 Specification for Ready Mixed Concrete Testing Services
121 • ACI 318-14 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
122 • ACI 562-16 Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings
123 1.4.1.2 ASTM standards
124 • A184/A184M-11 Standard Specification for Welded Deformed Steel Bar Mats for Concrete
125 Reinforcement
126 • A615/A615M-13 Standard Specification for Deformed and Carbon-Steel Bars for Concrete
127 Reinforcement
128 • A666-10 Standard Specification for Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel
129 Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
130 • A706/A706M-14 Standard Specification for Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for
131 Concrete Reinforcement
132 • A767/A767M-09 Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Bars for
134 • A775/A775M-14 Standard Specification for Epoxy-Coated Steel Reinforcing Bars
135 • A780/A780M-09 Standard Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas of Hot-Dip
136 Galvanized Coatings
137 • A820/A820M-11 Standard Specification for Steel Fibers for Fiber-Reinforced Concrete

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138 • A934/A934M-13 Standard Specification for Epoxy-Coated Prefabricated Steel Reinforcing
139 Bars
140 • A955/A955M-14 Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Stainless-Steel Bars for
142 • A970/A970M-13a Standard Specification for Headed Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
143 • A996/A996M-14 Standard Specification for Rail-Steel and Axle-Steel Deformed Bars for
145 • A1022/A1022M-14 Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Stainless Steel Wire
146 and Welded Wire for Concrete Reinforcement
147 • A1035/A1035M-14 Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain, Low-carbon,
148 Chromium, Steel Bars for Concrete Reinforcement
149 • A1044/A1044M-10 Standard Specification for Steel Stud Assemblies for Shear
150 Reinforcement of Concrete
151 • A1064/A1064M-13 Standard Specification for Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire
152 Reinforcement, Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
153 • C31/C31M-12 Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the
154 Field
155 • C33/C33M-13 Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates
156 • C39/C39M-14a Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete
157 Specimens
158 • C42/C42M-13 Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed
159 Beams of Concrete
160 • C67-13a Standard Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Brick and Structural Clay Tile

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161 • C78/C78M-10e1 Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Concrete (Using Simple
162 Beam with Third-Point Loading)
163 • C94/C94M-14a Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete
164 • C109/C109M-13 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Hydraulic Cement
165 Mortars (Using 2-in. or [50-mm] Cube Specimens)
166 • C138/C138M-13a Standard Test Method for Density (Unit Weight), Yield, and Air Content
167 (Gravimetric) of Concrete
168 • C143/C143M-12 Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
169 • C144-11 Standard Specification for Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
170 • C150/C150M-12 Standard Specification for Portland Cement
171 • C157/C157M-08 Standard Test Method for Length Change of Hardened Hydraulic-Cement
172 Mortar and Concrete
173 • C171-07 Standard Specification for Sheet Materials for Curing Concrete
174 • C 172/C 172M-14 Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete
175 • C 173/C 173M-14 Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the
176 Volumetric Method
177 • C192/C192M-13a Standard Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens in the
178 Laboratory
179 • C216-14 Standard Specification for Facing Brick (Solid Masonry Units Made from Clay or
180 Shale)
181 • C231/C231M-14 Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the
182 Pressure Method
183 • C260/C260M-10a Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete

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184 • C309-11 Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing
185 Concrete
186 • C330/C330M-14 Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete
187 • C373-14 Standard Test Method for Water Absorption, Bulk Density, Apparent Porosity, and
188 Apparent Specific Gravity of Fired Whiteware Products, Ceramic Tiles, and Glass Tiles
189 • C387/C387M-11b Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Combined Materials for
190 Concrete and High Strength Mortar
191 • C403/C403M-08 Standard Test Method for Time of Setting of Concrete Mixtures by
192 Penetration Resistance
193 • C404-11 Standard Specification for Aggregates for Masonry Grout
194 • C494/C494M-13 Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
195 • C567/C567M-14 Standard Test Method for Determining Density of Structural Lightweight
196 Concrete
197 • C578-14 Standard Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation
198 • C591-13 Standard Specification for Unfaced Preformed Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate
199 Thermal Insulation
200 • C595/C595M-14 Standard Specification for Blended Hydraulic Cements
201 • C597-09 Standard Test Method for Pulse Velocity Through Concrete
202 • C618-12a Standard Specification for Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan
203 for Use in Concrete
204 • C642-13 Standard Test Method for Density, Absorption, and Voids in Hardened Concrete
205 • C650-09 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Ceramic Tile to Chemical Substances

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206 • C666/C666M-08 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Concrete to Rapid Freezing and
207 Thawing
208 • C685/C685M-11 Standard Specification for Concrete Made by Volumetric Batching and
209 Continuous Mixing
210 • C803/C803M-10 Standard Test Method for Penetration Resistance of Hardened Concrete
211 • C805/C805M-13a Standard Test Method for Rebound Number of Hardened Concrete
212 • C834-14 Standard Specification for Latex Sealants
213 • C845/C845M-12 Standard Specification for Expansive Hydraulic Cement
214 • C873/C873M-10a Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Concrete Cylinders
215 Cast in Place in Cylindrical Molds
216 • C878/C878M-14a Standard Test Method for Restrained Expansion of Shrinkage-
217 Compensating Concrete
218 • C881/C881M-13 Standard Specification for Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding Systems for
219 Concrete
220 • C900-13a Standard Test Method for Pullout Strength of Hardened Concrete
221 • C 920-14a Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants
222 • C928/C928M-13 Standard Specification for Packaged, Dry, Rapid-Hardening Cementitious
223 Materials for Concrete Repairs
224 • C979/C979M-10 Standard Specification for Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete
225 • C989/C989M-13 Standard Specification for Slag Cement for Use in Concrete and Mortars
226 • C1012/C1012M-13 Standard Test Method for Length Change of Hydraulic-Cement
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228 • C1017/C1017M-13 Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Use in
229 Producing Flowing Concrete
230 • C1059/C1059M-13 Standard Specification for Latex Agents for Bonding Fresh to
231 Hardened Concrete
232 • C1064/C1064M-12 Standard Test Methods for Temperature of Freshly Mixed
233 Hydraulic-Cement Concrete
234 • C1074-11 Standard Practice for Estimating Concrete Strength by the Maturity Method
235 • C1077-14 Standard Practice for Agencies Testing Concrete and Concrete Aggregates for Use
236 in Construction and Criteria for Testing Agency Evaluation
237 • C1088-14 Standard Specification for Thin Veneer Brick Units Made from Clay or Shale
238 • C1107/C1107M-14 Standard Specification for Packaged Dry, Hydraulic-Cement Grout
239 (Nonshrink)
240 • C1157/C1157M-11 Standard Performance Specification for Hydraulic Cement
241 • C1218/C1218M-08 Standard Test Method for Water-Soluble Chloride in Mortar and
242 Concrete
243 • C1240-14 Standard Specification for Silica Fume Used in Cementitious Mixtures
244 • C1289-14 Standard Specification for Faced Rigid Cellular Polyisocyanurate Thermal
245 Insulation Board
246 • C1315-11 Standard Specification for Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds Having Special
247 Properties for Curing and Sealing Concrete
248 • C1354/C1354M-09 Standard Test Method for Strength of Individual Stone Anchorages
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250 • C 1583-04 Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength of Concrete Surfaces and the Bond
251 Strength or Tensile Strength of Concrete Repair and Overlay Materials by Direct Tension
252 (Pull-off Method)
253 • C1602/C1602M-12 Standard Specification for Mixing Water Used in the Production of
254 Hydraulic Cement Concrete
255 • C1741-12 Standard Test Method for Bleed Stability of Cementitious Post-Tensioning Tendon
256 Grout
257 • D98-13 Standard Specification for Calcium Chloride
258 • D412-13 Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—
259 Tension
260 • D638-10 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
261 • D698-12e1Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction Characteristics of Soil Using
262 Standard Effort [12 400 ft-lbf/ft3 (600 kN-m/m3)]
263 • C 823-07 Standard Practice for Examination and Sampling of Hardened Concrete in
264 Constructions
265 • D994/D994M-11 Standard Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete
266 (Bituminous Type)
267 • D1557-13 Standard Test Methods for Tensile Strength and Young’s Modulus of Fibers
268 • D1621-10 Standard Test Methods for Compressive Properties of Rigid Cellular Plastics
269 • D1751-13e1 Standard Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Fillers for Concrete
270 Paving and Structural Construction (Non-extruding and Resilient Bituminous Types)
271 • D 1752-13 Standard Specification for Preformed Sponge Rubber Cork and Recycled PVC
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273 • D2240-10 Standard Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness
274 • D3575-14 Standard Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials Made from Olefin Polymers
275 • D4397-10 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Sheeting for Construction, Industrial, and
276 Agricultural Applications
277 • E165/E165M-12 Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General Industry
278 • E329-14a Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection, Testing,
279 or Special Inspection
280 • E488/E488M-10 Standard Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete and Masonry
281 Elements
282 • E543-13 Standard Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive Testing
283 • E1155-14 Standard Test Method for Determining FF Floor Flatness and FL Floor Levelness
284 Numbers
285 • E1444/E1444M-12 Standard Practice for Magnetic Particle Testing
286 • E1643-11 Standard Practice for Selection, Design, Installation, and Inspection of Water
287 Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with Earth or Granular Fill Under Concrete Slabs
288 • E1745-11 Standard Specification for Plastic Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with
289 Soil or Granular Fill under Concrete Slabs
290
291 1.4.1.3 Other referenced standards
292

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293 • AASHTO M182 (2012)-- Standard Specification for Burlap Cloth Made from Jute or Kenaf
294 and Cotton Mats
295 • AASHTO PP 65-11-UL Standard Practice for Determining the Reactivity of Concrete
296 Aggregates and Selection Appropriate Measures for Preventing Deleterious Expansion in New
297 Concrete Construction
298 • ANSI A108/ A118 American National Standards for A136.1-11
299 • ASCE 7-10 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures
300 • ASCE 31-03 Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings
301 • ASCE 41-06 Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Buildings
302 • AWS C 5.4-93 Recommended Practices for Stud Welding
303 • AWS D1.1/D1.1M-10 Structural Welding Code—Steel, 2nd Edition
304 • AWS D1.4/D1.4M-11 Structural Welding Code—Reinforcing Steel
305 • CRD-C513-74 Specifications for Rubber Waterstops
306 • CRD-C572-74 Specifications for Polyvinylchloride Waterstop
307 • CRSI RB4.1 Manual of Standard Practice
308 1.4.2 Referenced ACI Guides
309 • ACI 201.1R-08 Guide for Conducting a Visual Inspection of Concrete in Service
310 • ACI 201.2R-08 Guide to Durable Concrete
311 • ACI 209R-92 Prediction of Creep, Shrinkage, and Temperature Effects in Concrete Structures
312 • ACI 209.1R-05 Report on Factors Affecting Shrinkage and Creep of Hardened Concrete
313 • ACI 214.4R-10 Guide for Obtaining Cores and Interpreting Compressive Strength Results
314 • ACI 216.1-07 Code Requirements for Determining Fire Resistance of Concrete and Masonry
315 Construction Assemblies
316 • ACI 222R-01 Protection of Metals in Concrete against Corrosion

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317 • ACI 222.2R-01 Corrosion of Prestressing Steels
318 • ACI 222.3R-11 Design and Construction Practices to Mitigate Corrosion of Reinforcement in
319 Concrete Structures
320 • ACI 224R-01 Control of Cracking in Concrete Structures
321 • ACI 224.1R-07 Causes, Evaluation, and Repair of Cracks in Concrete Structures
322 • ACI 228.1R-03 In-Place Methods to Estimate Concrete Strength
323 • ACI 228.2R-98 Nondestructive Test Methods for Evaluation of Concrete in Structures
324 • ACI 301-10 Specifications for Structural Concrete
325 • ACI 318-11 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
326 • ACI 355.2-07 Qualification of Post-Installed Mechanical Anchors in Concrete and Commentary
327 • ACI 355.4-11 Qualification of Post-Installed Adhesive Anchors in Concrete and
328 Commentary
329 • ACI 364.1R-07 Guide for Evaluation of Concrete Structures before Rehabilitation
330 • ACI 364.3R-09 Guide for Cementitious Repair Matrial Data Sheet
331 • ACI 364.3T-10 Treatment of Exposed Epoxy-Coated Reinforcement in Repair
332 • ACI 365.1R-00 Service-Life Prediction
333 • ACI 369R-11 Guide for Seismic Rehabilitation of Existing Concrete Frame Buildings and
334 Commentary
335 • ACI 423.4R-98 Corrosion and Repair of Unbonded Single-Strand Tendons
336 • ACI 437-13 Code Requirements for Load Testing of Existing Concrete
337 Structures and Commentary
338 • ACI 437R-03 Strength Evaluation of Existing Concrete Buildings
339 • ACI 437.1R-07 Load Tests of Concrete Structures: Methods, Magnitude, Protocols, and Acceptance
340 Criteria
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342 • ACI 440.1R-06 Guide for the Design and Construction of Structural Concrete Reinforced
343 with FRP Bars.
344 • ACI 440.2R-08 Guide for the Design and Construction of Externally Bonded FRP Systems for
345 Strengthening Concrete Structures
346 • ACI 440.4R-04 Prestressing Concrete Structures with FRP Tendons
347 • ACI 503R-93 Use of Epoxy Compounds with Concrete
348 • ACI 503.5R-92 Guide for the Selection of Polymer Adhesives in Concrete
349 • ACI 503.6R-97 Guide for Application of Epoxy and Latex Adhesives for Bonding Freshly Mixed
350 and Hardened Concrete
351 • ACI 503.7-07 Specification for Crack Repair by Epoxy Injection
352 • ACI 546R-14 Concrete Repair Guide
353 • ACI 546.2R-98 Guide to Underwater Repair of Concrete
354 • ACI 546.3R-14 Guide for the Selection of Materials for the Repair of Concrete
355 • RAP-8 Installation of Embedded Galvanic Anodes
356 1.4.3 Referenced ICRI Guidelines
357 • 120.1-2009 - Guidelines and Recommendations for Safety in the Concrete Repair Industry
358 • 130.1R-2009 - Guide for Methods of Measurement and Contract Types for Concrete Repair Work
359 • 210.1R-2016 - Guideline for Verifying Field Performance of Epoxy Injection of Concrete Cracks
360 • 210.3R-13 - Guide for Using In-Situ Tensile Pulloff Tests to Evaluate Bond of Concrete Surface
361 Materials
362 • 210.4-2009. Guide for Nondestructive Evaluation Methods for Condition Assessment, Repair, and
363 Performance Monitoring of Concrete Structures
364 • 310.1R-2008 - Guideline for Surface Preparation for the Repair of Deteriorated Concrete Resulting from
365 Reinforcing Steel Corrosion320.1R-1996 - Guideline for Selecting Application Methods for the Repair
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367 • 310.2R-2013 - Selecting and Specifying Concrete Surface Preparation for Sealers, Coatings, Polymer
368 Overlays, and Concrete Repair
369 • 310.3R-2014- Guideline for the Preparation of Concrete Surfaces for Repair Using Hydrodemolition
370 Methods
371 • 320.6-2012 - Guide for Evaluation and Repair of Unbonded Post-Tensioned Concrete Structures.
372 • 330.1-2006 - Guideline for the Selection of Strengthening Systems for Concrete Structures
373 • 340.1-2006 - Guideline for Selecting Grouts to Control Leakage in Concrete Structures
374 • 410.1-2008 - Guide for the Evaluation of Masonry Façade Structures
375 • 710.1-2004 Guideline for Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Protective Polymer Flooring Systems
376 1.4.4 Other Referenced Guidelines
377 • NMRCA Publication No. 2P190 - Guideline Manual for Quality Assurance and Quality Control (2006)
378 1.5 —Standards-producing organizations
379 1.5.1 References in the Contract Documents to publications and recommendations, either by acronym,
380 names, or abbreviation, include but are not necessarily limited to the following trade associations,
381 technical societies, government agencies, recognized authorities, and standards:
AAA American Aluminum Association
AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
ACI American Concrete Institute
ACIL American Council of Independent Laboratories
AI The Asphalt Institute
AIA The American Institute of Architects
A.I.A. American Insurance Association
AISC American Institute of Steel Construction
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute
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ASC American and Sealant Council
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
AWS American Welding Society
BIA Brick Institute of America
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CLFMI Chain Link Fence Manufacturers Institute
CRD U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
CPSC
Consumer Products Safety Commission
CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
CSI The Construction Specification Institute
DOC Department of Commerce
DOT Department of Transportation
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FS Federal Specification (General Services Administration)
GSA General Services Administration
ICBO International Conference of Building Officials
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
NBS National Bureau of Standards (U.S. Dept. of Commerce)
NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association
NEC National Electrical Code by NFPA
NECA National Electrical Contractors Association
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
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NRMCA National Ready Mixed Concrete Association
NSPE National Society of Professional Engineers
OSHA Occupational Safety & Health Administration
PCI Prestressed Concrete Institute
PS Product Standard of NBS (U.S. Department of Commerce)
SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council
UBC Uniform Building Code
UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau
WRI Wire Reinforcing Institute
382
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383 1.6 –General Procedures move here.....
384 1.6.1 Work Areas and Cleanliness-- Work only in areas permitted by the Owner within the approved
385 schedule. Remove all tools, buckets, and materials from work areas and store neatly at an Owner
386 approved location daily at the end of work. Do not stockpile materials, debris, or equipment except where
387 indicated by Contract Documents or approved by the Owner. Do not exceed load limits.
388 M Specify load limits for existing construction.
389 1.6.2 Delivery, Storage, and Handling - Deliver packaged materials clearly marked with legible and intact
390 labels with manufacturer’s name, brand name, lot number and identifying contents of containers. Store
391 materials in areas where conditions conform with the manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions.
392 1.6.3 Protection, and Shoring and Bracing--Protect the building and its contents from all risks associated
393 with the work in this Specification, including impact, marring of surfaces, and other damage. Protect
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395 damage as a result of the work of this Specification to its condition at the start of work, or if such cannot
396 be determined, to its original condition. Clean all stains by approved means.
397 1.6.3.1 Shoring and Bracing --Provide the required shoring, bracing, false work or any other supports
398 necessary prior to commencing with concrete removal in accordance with Section 2.
399 1.6.3.2 Site Protection --Provide site protection necessary to protect the public and adjacent property while
400 work is being performed.
401 1.6.4 1.8.4 - Compliance with OSHA and all other safety laws and regulations is the exclusive
Comment #28
402 responsibility of the Contractor, his subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants..
403 1.7 --Preinstallation Conference: Prior to submittals submission, conduct preinstallation meetings to discuss
404 repair materials performance requirements, quality assurance and control provisions, and roles and
405 responsibilities for the Work of this Specification. Require representatives of the following to attend:
406 Owner, Architect/Engineer, Contractor’s field superintendent, foreman, and other involved trades.
407 O Specify alternate representatives and topics for the meeting.

O Specify if preinstallation meetings are not required.
408 1.8 —Submittals
409 1.8.1 General—Provide submittals required by this Specification in accordance with Contract Documents.
410 1.8.2 Substitution—Substitution request shall specifically identify proposed substitution, reason for
411 substitution, demonstrate compliance with performance requirements, and cost and schedule impacts.
412 1.8.3 Contractor’s quality control plan—When required, submit a quality control plan showing means and
413 methods to control the purchase, use, and placement of materials. Provide information related to quality
414 control in accordance with 1.9.2.
415 O Specify when Contractor is required to submit a Quality Control Plan
416 S When required, Quality Control Plan.

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417 1.9 —Quality Assurance and Quality Control
418 1.9.1 General—Repair materials and operations may be tested and inspected by Owner as Work
419 progresses. Failure to detect defective Work or material will not prevent rejection if a defect is discovered
420 later nor shall it obligate Architect/Engineer for final acceptance.
421 M Indicate in Contract Documents testing and inspection requirements including test frequencies.
422 1.9.1.1. Testing agencies—Agencies that test concrete materials for quality assurance shall meet
423 the requirements of ASTM C1077. Testing agencies that test or inspect placement of
424 reinforcing steel shall meet the requirements of ASTM E329. Testing agencies shall be
repair materials
425 accepted by Architect/Engineer before performing Work.
Comment #39
426 1.9.1.2 Field technicians—Field tests of concrete required in 1.9.2 and 1.9.3.4 shall be made by an
competent field personnel
427 ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I or
with the equivalent. Equivalent certification
specified
credentials and experience.
428 programs shall include acceptable requirements for written and performance examinations.
M Review the project and specify the required certifications and experience by repair material.
Examples of potential field technicians include:
- ACI CP1??
429 -OACI Concrete
Indicate Field Testing
alternate Technician
acceptable Grade 1programs
certification for concrete.
in Contract Document. As a minimum,
- ICRI Concrete Repair ....
430 -certification
NACE programs should include written and performance evaluations as described in ACI CP-
- PTI
- SSPC coatings for concrete
431 1.9.2 Quality Control Responsibilities of Contractor
432 1.9.2.1 Submit data on qualifications of Contractor's proposed testing agency for acceptance. Use of testing
433 services will not relieve Contractor of the responsibility to furnish materials and construction in
434 compliance with Contract Documents.
435 S Qualifications of proposed testing agency.

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436 1.9.2.2 Duties and responsibilities—Unless otherwise specified, Contractor assumes the duties and
437 responsibilities given in 1.9.2.2.a through 1.9.2.2.j.
438 O Specify if other testing arrangements are required.
439 1.9.2.2.a Qualify proposed repair materials.
440 M If concrete is the repair material, specify that the mixture proportions of cast-in-place concrete
441 are established with concrete supplier. If proprietary materials are the repair materials, specify
442 that the inspection of proprietary material properties be performed to confirm that they satisfy
443 project requirements in accordance with Section 8 –Cementitious and polymer proprietary
444 materials.
445 S Proprietary material properties inspection results performed and documented by Contractor.
446 S Mixture proportions of cast-in-place concrete from concrete supplier.
447
448 1.9.2.2.b Submit procedures for executing the work.
449 M Specify specific repair procedures that require review and approval.
450 S Repair procedures.
451 1.9.2.2.c Allow access to the project site or to the source of materials and assist Owner’s testing agency
452 in obtaining and handling samples at the project site or at the source of materials.
453 M If concrete is the repair material, specify that the Contractor shall provide space and source of
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455 specimens as required by ASTM C31/C31M, for the sole use of Owner's quality assurance testing
456 agency, if applicable.
457
458 1.9.2.2.d Advise Owner’s testing agency at least 24 hours in advance of operations to allow for scheduling
459 of quality assurance tests, review of project requirements, and for assignment of personnel.
460 1.9.2.2.e Submit test data and documentation on materials used for repair materials.
461 M. If concrete used, specify submittal of component materials, concrete mixture proportions, and
462 concrete supplier's quality control program.
463 S Test data and documentation on component materials and concrete mixture proportions. Quality
464 control program of the concrete supplier. Refer to the NRMCA Publication No. 2P190 “Guideline
465 Manual for Quality Assurance and Quality Control” for a description of suitable quality control
466 program.
467 S Test data and documentation on proprietary materials.
468
469 1.9.2.2.f When specified or permitted to use accelerated strength testing in accordance with ASTM C684,
470 submit correlation data on the standard-cured 28-day compressive strength based on at least 15
471 sets of test data in accordance with 1.9.3.2.f with concrete made with the same materials
472 encompassing a range of at least the required average strength f'cr, plus or minus 1000 psi.
473 Submit statistical procedure to estimate standard-cured 28-day compressive strength from
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475 O If accelerated testing of concrete is specified or permitted, specify the procedure from ASTM C
476 684 that is to be followed. Specify when standard-cured compressive test specimens are to be tested
477 if other than 28 days.
478 S Request to use accelerated testing.
479 S Correlation data and statistical procedure that will be used to estimate the standard-cured, 28-
480 day strength from the measured accelerated strength.
481 1.9.2.2.g Inspection and testing of surface preparation in accordance with Section 3—Concrete removal
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482
483 1.9.2.2.h Inspection of all reinforcing steel in accordance with Section 5—Conventional reinforcement.
484 1.9.2.2.i Inspection of work in progress to ensure that work is being done in accordance with established
485 procedures, manufacturer’s instructions, specific instructions from Architect/Engineer if given,
486 or recommended practices as referenced in Project Documents.
487 1.9.2.2.j Inspection of completed work, including visually examining repairs for cracking and sounding
488 repairs for debonding of repairs to substrate, and correction of defective work.
489 1.9.2.2.k Inspect shoring on an ongoing basis as Work progresses
490 1.9.2.3 Tests required of Contractor’s testing agency—Unless otherwise specified, provide the necessary
491 testing services given in 1.9.2.3.a and 1.9.2.3.b.
493 1.9.2.3.a Project qualification of proposed repair materials and establishment of concrete mixtures.
494 1.9.2.3.b Other testing services needed or required by Contractor to fulfill quality control plan.
495 1.9.3 Responsibilities of Owner’s testing agency

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496 1.9.3.1.Unless otherwise specified in Contract Documents, the Owner’s testing agency will provide
497 the necessary services given in 1.9.3.1.a through 1.9.3.1.c.
499 1.9.3.1.a Owner’s testing agency will inspect, sample, and test repair materials and concrete
500 production as required. When it appears that material furnished or work performed by
501 Contractor fails to conform to Contract Documents, the testing agency will immediately
502 report such deficiency to Architect/Engineer, Owner, Contractor, and repair materials
503 supplier.
504 1.9.3.1.b The Owner's testing agency and its representatives are not authorized to revoke, alter, relax,
505 enlarge, or release requirements of Contract Documents, nor to accept or reject any portion of
506 Work.
507 1.9.3.1.c The Owner's testing agency will report test and inspection results of the Work to Owner,
508 Architect/Engineer, Contractor, and repair materials supplier within seven days after tests and
509 inspections are performed.
510 M If concrete is the repair material, specify that strength test reports will include location in the Work
511 where the concrete represented by each test was deposited, the time each batch was placed, and batch
512 ticket number. Strength test reports will include detailed information of storage and curing of specimens
513 before testing.
514 1.9.3.2 Testing services—When required by Owner or Architect/Engineer, Owner’s testing agency
515 may perform testing services given in 1.9.3.2.a through 1.9.3.2.h at no cost to Contractor.
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518 1.9.3.2.b Obtain production samples of materials at plants or stockpiles during the course of the Work and
in accordance with Contract
519 test for compliance with Contract Documents. Documents.
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520 1.9.3.2.c. If concrete is specified or permitted, obtain samples of fresh concrete in accordance with ASTM
521 C172 for each concrete mixture on the project placed in any one day. Truckloads or batches of concrete will
522 be sampled on a random basis. Unless otherwise specified, at least one composite sample will be obtained
M Specify frequency of sampling and whether sampling will be performed on a
523 for eachrandom basis.
150 yd3 of Asora5000
concrete minimum, consider
ft2 of surface area ofspecifying at least
slabs or walls, one sample
or fractions will be
thereof. When the total
obtained for every day of placement or 50 yd3.
524 quantity of a given concrete mixture is less than 50 yd3, the strength tests may be waived by
M Specify testing requirements in accordance with critical design performance
525 Architect/Engineer.
requirements, which could include mold strength test specimens per ASTM
C31/C31M, slump (ASTM C143), air content (ASTM C231 or C173),
temperature (ASTM C1061/C1061M), and density (ASTM C138), or other
526 Each sample used to mold strength test specimens (ASTM C31/C31M) will be tested for slump (ASTM
properties.
527 C143), air content (ASTM C231 or ASTM C173), temperature (ASTM C1064/C1064M), and density
528 (ASTM C138).
529 O Specify in Contract Documents if more frequent sampling and testing will be required. More
530 frequent sampling is typical with high-strength concrete, especially for columns and shear walls, or
531 when control of air content is critical.
532 1.9.3.2.d If concrete is specified or permitted, Owner's testing agency will conduct concrete strength tests
533 during construction by making and curing test specimens in accordance with ASTM C31/C31M and testing
534 them according to ASTM C39/C39M. Unless otherwise specified, concrete strengths for acceptance shall be
535 the average of at least two 6 by 12 in. or at least three 4 by 8 in. cylinders tested at 28 days.
536 O Specify when compressive test specimens are to be tested if other than at 28 days.
537 1.9.3.2.e If proprietary materials are specified, Owner’s testing agency will perform tests as specified.

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538 M..Specify that if proprietary materials specify that Owner’s testing agency will perform stipulated
539 tests.
540 1.9.3.2.f When accelerated testing of concrete is specified or permitted, specimens will be made and cured
541 in accordance with ASTM C684. Companion specimens for standard-cured strength tests at 28-days may be
542 required for every other accelerated strength test to maintain and update the correlation between accelerated
543 and standard-cured 28-day strength tests.
544 O If accelerated testing of concrete is specified or permitted to complement standard strength
545 testing, specify the procedure from ASTM C684 that is to be followed. Specify when standard-cured
546 test specimens are to be tested if other than at 28 days. Specify if companion specimens are to be
547 cast.
548 1.9.3.2.f For concrete that may be exposed to deicing salts, Contract Documents may require air content
549 tests at more frequent intervals than given in 1.9.3.2.d.
550 O For concrete that will be exposed to deicing salts, define the sampling frequency that will be used
551 for air content tests if different from the frequency for making strength test specimens. It may be
552 appropriate to require more frequent testing at the start of placement. For example, samples may
553 be required from the first three batches in the placement and until three consecutive batches have
554 air contents within the range specified in 4.2.2.7.b, at which time every fifth batch may be tested.
555 This test frequency may be maintained until a batch is not within the range specified in 4.2.2.7.b, at
556 which time testing of each batch may be resumed until three consecutive batches have air contents
557 within the range specified in 4.2.2.7.b
558 1.9.3.2.g Examine completed repairs for cracking and sounding repairs to check for debonding.
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560 O Specify circumstances that justify additional testing and who pays for such testing.
561 1.9.3.3 Additional testing and inspection services—When required, Owner’s testing agency will perform
562 the following testing and inspection services to verify conformance with Contract Documents.
563 1.9.3.3.a Inspect the concrete batching, mixing, and delivery operations and other repair materials.
564 1.9.3.3.b Inspect forms, foundation preparation, surface preparation, reinforcement, embedded items,
565 reinforcement placement, and repair material placing, finishing, and curing operations;
566 1.9.3.3.c Sample repair materials at point of placement and other locations as directed by Architect/Engineer
567 and perform required tests;
568 1.9.3.3.d Review the manufacturer’s report for each shipment of repair materials, including but not limited
569 to cement, reinforcement, proprietary materials, and prestressing tendons, and conduct laboratory tests or
570 spot checks of the materials received for compliance with specifications
571 1.9.3.3.e Other testing or inspection services as required by Architect/Engineer
572 O Specify locations and number of tensile pull-off required.
573 O Specify additional testing and inspections services desired for the Work, if applicable. Refer to
574 ACI 311.1R, ACI 311.4R, and 311.5R and ACI 546.3R for specific inspection items that may be
575 appropriate.
576 O When it is necessary or desirable to know properties of concrete at the point of placement or at
577 locations other than the delivery point, specify that concrete is to be sampled at these other locations
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579 1.9.3.4 Provide Owner’s testing agency requested documentation and access to perform such testing and
580 inspection activities.
581 1.9.3.5 Other testing services as needed—Contractor shall pay for the following testing services performed,
582 when necessary, by Owner’s testing agency:
583 1.9.3.5.a Additional testing and inspection required because of changes in repair materials or concrete
584 mixture proportions requested by Contractor; and
585 1.9.3.5.b Additional testing of repair materials or concrete because of failure to meet specification
586 requirements.
587 1.9.4 Tests on hardened concrete in-place
588 1.9.4.1 General—When needed, Owner’s testing agency will perform tests on hardened concrete. Testing
589 shall be at Contractor’s expense when this Specification requires such tests to verify strength of the concrete
590 in the structure because strength test specimens prepared and tested in accordance with Contract Documents
591 fail to meet acceptance criteria. Owner will pay costs if tests are at the Owner’s request and not required by
592 this Specification.
593 1.9.4.2 Nondestructive tests for uniformity—Use of the rebound hammer in accordance with ASTM C805 or
594 the pulse-velocity method in accordance with ASTM C597 may be permitted by Architect/Engineer to
595 evaluate uniformity of in-place concrete or to select areas to be cored. These methods shall not be used to
596 evaluate in-place strength.
597 O Specify if rebound hammer or pulse velocity testing will be permitted to evaluate uniformity of
598 in-place concrete. Refer to ACI 228.1R for guidance on these test methods.
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600 1.9.4.3.a If concrete strength is in doubt as defined in 1.9.6.1.b or core testing required for other reasons,
601 cores will be obtained, moisture conditioned, prepared, and tested in accordance with ASTM C42/C42M,
602 unless otherwise specified. Cores will be tested no earlier than 48 hours after drilling or last wetting and no
603 later than seven days after the cores were drilled from the structure, unless otherwise specified.
604 O Specify if cores are required other than if concrete strength is in doubt.
605 O Specify alternative moisture conditioning procedures and duration to those defined in ASTM
606 C42/C42M. The core conditioning procedures defined in ASTM C42/C42M are intended to
607 minimize the effects of moisture gradients on the measured strengths of cores.
608
609 1.9.4.3.b At least three representative cores will be taken from each area of in-place concrete that is
610 considered potentially deficient. Architect/Engineer determines the location of cores so as to limit damage
611 to the strength of the structure. If, before testing, cores show evidence of having been damaged subsequent
612 to or during removal from the structure, replacement cores will be taken.
613
614 1.9.4.3.c Contractor shall fill core holes with low-slump concrete or mortar of strength equal to or greater
615 than the original concrete. Unless otherwise specified, provide moist curing for at least three days.
616 O Specify alternative curing requirements for repairs to core holes.
617 1.9.5 Evaluation of concrete strength tests
618 1.9.5.1 Standard molded and cured strength specimens—Test results from standard molded and cured test
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620 have been conducted in accordance with procedures specified. For evaluation, each specified mixture shall
621 be represented by at least five strength tests. When strength test results do not meet the requirements of
622 1.9.6.1, take steps to increase the average of subsequent strength test results. Submit documentation of
623 actions to increase strength test results.
624 S Documentation of actions to increase strength test results.
625 1.9.5.2 Core tests—Core test results will be evaluated by Architect/Engineer and are valid only if tests are
626 conducted in accordance with specified procedures. Do not use core tests in place of standard-cured
627 specimens specified in 1.9.5.1 for initial acceptance testing of concrete.
628 1.9.5.3 In-place strength tests—Test results will be evaluated by Architect/Engineer and are valid only if
629 tests are conducted using properly calibrated equipment in accordance with recognized standard
630 procedures and an acceptable correlation between test results and concrete compressive strength is
631 established and submitted.
632 S Correlation data relating compressive strength to the results of the in-place test. Refer to ACI
633 228.1R for acceptable correlation testing programs. Using cast-in-place cylinders in accordance
634 with ASTM C873 does not require correlation; however, measured strengths need to be corrected,
635 using the factors in ASTM C42/C42M, if the length-diameter ratio is less than 1.75.
636 1.9.6 Acceptance of concrete strength
637 1.9.6.1 Standard molded and cured strength specimens—Strength of concrete is acceptable provided that
638 the criteria of 1.9.6.1.a and 1.9.6.1.b are met. These criteria also apply to accelerated strength testing unless
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640 O If another basis for acceptance of concrete strength is required for accelerated strength testing,
641 specify the basis for acceptance.
642 1.9.6.1.a Every average of three consecutive strength tests equals or exceeds fc′; and
643 1.9.6.1.b No strength test result falls below fc′ by more than 500 psi when fc′ is 5000 psi or less, or by more
644 than 0.10fc′ when fc′ is more than 5000 psi.
645
646
647
648 1.9.6.2 Core tests—Strength of concrete in the area represented by core tests is considered adequate when
649 average compressive strength of the cores is at least 85% of fc′, and if no single core is less than 75% of the
650 specified compressive strength fc′.
651 1.9.6.3 In-place tests—In-place tests shall not be used as the sole basis for accepting or rejecting concrete,
652 but may be used, when specified, to evaluate concrete where strength test results of standard molded and
653 cured cylinders fail to meet the criteria in 1.9.6.1.b.
654 O Specify requirements for use of in-place tests, such as pullout testing or penetration resistance
655 (probe) testing, in the event standard-cured specimens fail to meet the strength criteria. Include
656 procedures to develop strength correlations. Refer to ACI 228.1R for guidance on required
657 correlation data and acceptable data analysis methods.
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659 1.9.7.1 If concrete is specified or permitted, comply with requirements 1.9.7.1.a through 1.9.7.1.c:
660 1.9.7.1.a Air content—If the measured air content at delivery is greater than the upper limit of 6.2.2.7.b, a
661 check test of air content will be performed immediately on a new sample. If the check test fails, the concrete
662 has failed to meet the requirements of this specification. If the measured air content is less than the lower
663 limits of 6.2.2.7.b, adjustments will be permitted in accordance with ASTM C94/C94M, unless otherwise
664 specified. If the check test of the adjusted mixture fails, the concrete has failed to meet the requirements of
665 this specification.
666 O Indicate in Contract Documents if on-site addition of air-entraining agent is not permitted when
667 air content as delivered is less than required.
668 1.9.7.1.b Slump—If the measured slump at delivery does not meet the requirement of 6.2.2.2, a check test
669 will be performed immediately on a new sample. If the check test fails, the concrete is considered to have
670 failed to meet the requirements of this specification. If the measured slump is less than specified in 6.2.2.2,
671 adjustments will be permitted in accordance with ASTM C94/C94M, unless otherwise specified. If the check
672 test of the slump of the adjusted mixture fails, the concrete is considered to have failed to meet the
673 requirements of this specification.
674 O Indicate in Contract Documents when jobsite adjustments in accordance with ASTM C94 are
675 not permitted.
676 1.9.7.1.c Temperature—If the measured concrete temperature at delivery is not within the limits of 6.2.2.6,
677 or as otherwise specified, a check test will be performed immediately at a new location in the sample. If the
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679 O Indicate in Contract Documents if maximum and minimum temperatures other than given in
680 4.2.2.6 are permitted. The Architect/Engineer will need to decide if other limits are acceptable
681 without affecting performance.
682 1.9.7.2 If proprietary materials are specified or permitted, comply with requirements comply with the
683 requirements specified by the Architect/Engineer.
684 M Specify relevant performance and other relevant requirements appropriate for the Work
685
686 1.10—Acceptance of repair work
687 1.10.1 General—Completed concrete repair work including new cast-in-place concrete shall conform to
688 applicable requirements of this Specification and Contract Documents.
689 1.10.1.1 Concrete repair work or new cast-in-place concrete work that fails to meet one or more requirements
690 of Contract Documents but subsequently is repaired to bring the concrete into compliance may be accepted.
691 1.10.1.2 Concrete repair work incorporating cast-in-place concrete or proprietary materials or new cast-in-
692 place concrete work that fails to meet one or more project requirements and cannot be brought into
693 compliance is subject to rejection.
694 1.10.1.3 Submit proposed repair methods, materials, and modifications needed to correct rejected concrete
695 repair work or rejected new concrete work to meet the requirements of Contract Documents.
696 S Proposed repair methods, materials, and modifications to the Work.
697 1.10.1.4 Correct rejected concrete repair work or rejected new cast-in-place concrete work by removing and
698 replacing or by strengthening with additional construction acceptable to the Architect/Engineer. To bring
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699 rejected Work into compliance, use repair methods that meet applicable requirements for function,
700 durability, dimensional tolerances, and appearance as determined by Architect/Engineer.
701 1.10.1.5 Contractor shall be responsible to bring concrete work into compliance with requirements of
703 1.10.2 Dimensional tolerances
704 1.10.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, construction tolerances for new work or for repairs where possible shall
705 conform to ACI 117.
706 O Specify tolerances different from those in ACI 117 or in this Specification.
707 1.10.2.2 Where existing conditions do not allow tolerances to conform to ACI 117 use the details and
708 materials for such conditions as indicated in the Contract Documents. For conditions not shown or that are
709 different than indicated in the Contract Documents, notify the Architect/Engineer before proceeding with
710 the work at those locations.
711 M Specify materials and provide details in Contract Documents in conformance with ACI 562
712 that address known conditions for the work where the tolerances in ACI 117 cannot be satisfied.
713 M Specify that for conditions not shown or that are different from those shown in the Contract
714 Documents, the Architect/Engineer will provide alternate details to address those conditions.
715 1.10.2.2 Formed surfaces resulting in concrete members with dimensions smaller than permitted by the
716 tolerances of ACI 117 may be considered deficient in strength and subject to the provisions of 1.7.4.
717 1.10.2.3 Formed surfaces resulting in concrete members with dimensions larger than permitted by ACI 117
718 are subject to rejection. Remove excess materials when required by Architect/Engineer.

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719 1.10.2.4 Inaccurately formed concrete surfaces that exceed ACI 117 tolerances are subject to rejection.
720 1.10.2.5 Finished slabs exceeding the tolerances in 7.3.4.3 may be corrected provided they are brought into
721 compliance with 1.7.3, 1.7.4, and 1.7.5.
722 1.10.2.6 Concrete members placed against formwork surfaces exceeding the limitations of 4.2.2.4 are subject
723 to rejection.
724 1.10.3 Appearance
725 1.10.3.1 Concrete surfaces not meeting the requirements of Sections 6 and 7 shall be brought into compliance
726 in accordance with 1.7. Construction Loads &
727 1.11 Protection of Completed Repair Work Comment #94: how does a contractor know
728 1.11.1 Loading and support of structural member or structure—Do not allow construction loads to exceed
729 the loads that a structural member or structure is capable of supporting safely without damage. Provide
730 2.1.1.1 deleted

supplemental support if construction loads are expected to exceed safe load capacity.
M Specify maximum construction loads, in concert with 2.1.1.2.....
731 1.11.2 Protection from mechanical damage – Protect repaired and adjacent areas from damage by
732 construction traffic, equipment and materials. During the curing period, protect repair materials from
733 damage by mechanical disturbances, including load-induced stresses, shock, and vibration.
734 1.11.3 Protection from environmental conditions – During the curing period, protect repair materials from
735 damage by weather.

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736 1.12 Product Manufacturer’s Technical Support
Comment #74
737 1.12.1 Provide and coordinate services of a competent field representative at the work site prior to any
738 mixing or installation of proprietary materials or components to train personnel in preparation, installation,
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739 and quality control procedures. They shall remain at the jobsite after work commences and continue observe
740 the Work until the Field Representative, the Contractor, and the Owner are satisfied that the crew has
741 mastered the technique of preparating and installing the proprietary products acceptably.
742 O Specify if periodic reviews of the work are required, and if written reports shall be prepared and
743 to whom they should be distributed.
744 1.12.2 The manufacturer’s field representative shall be fully qualified to perform the work and shall be
745 subject to the approval of the Owner.
746 O Specify field representative qualifications.
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749 2 SECTION 2-- Shoring & Bracing
750 2.1—GENERAL
751 2.1.1 Scope– This section covers design, construction and treatment of shoring and bracing to support
752 the structure prior to, during, and after the performance of repairs, until such time as the structure or
753 members of the structure is/are self-supporting and are accepted by the Architect/Engineer. Temporary
754 shoring shall be utilized to accommodate in-place conditions in the structure and expected superimposed
755 loads and shall consider the effects of compatibility of deformations on the shoring system and
756 supported/supporting structural members.
this is in Section 1: if
757 2.1.1.1 Loading and support of construction loads — Do other clauses
not allow in Section
construction loads to exceed the
2 need this framing, then
758 tweak
specified superimposed load for the structural member, with necessary supplemental support,. Provide
759 necessary shoring and temporary bracing to resist loadings during repair operations that the structure is
760 otherwise unable to safely support without damage or unacceptable deformation.
761 2.1.1.2 Design of shoring and bracing – Employ a Licensed Design Engineer or Specialty Engineer
762 to design all shoring and bracing. The design shall comply with the requirements of ACI 562 (ref Ch’s 1 –
763 General Requirements, Ch 4—Basis for Compliance; and Ch 9—Construction) and 2.1.1.2.a through
764 2.1.1.2.b.
765 M Designate location and load requirements of temporary shoring and bracing deemed necessary
move to the 1.11
766 to address unsafe structural conditions existing prior to contractor’s mobilization onclause
site.
maximum
767 M Specify minimum live and dead loads to be permitted during repair and subsequent to
768 completion of repair program. Specify location and magnitude of minimum dead loads if needed
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770 M Specify deflection limitations for members and portions of the structure during the repair
771 program; applies to members being shored and members supporting shoring.
772 M Designate load limitations within regions of the structure where shoring is anticipated, to aid
773 specialty engineer in determining the extent of shoring beyond the immediate repair area in
774 horizontal and/or vertical directions.
775 O Designate limits of concrete and/or reinforcing removal beyond which shoring will be
776 necessary, as well as where composite action between existing remaining concrete and repair
777 material cannot be maintained without shoring and/or load removal via jacking.
778 O Designate limits on location, spacing and placement of temporary shoring and bracing where
779 impact on existing building operations is a special condition.
780 2.1.1.2.a. Unloading – When the removal of applied loads is desired, either from redistribution of
781 loads as a result of distress, deterioration or deformation of a member, or to permanently remove a member
782 or portion of a structure, or to create load sharing between the existing member and the repair, jacking loads
783 applied to the existing construction shall be accounted for in assessing the need for and in the design of
784 shoring and temporary bracing.
785 2.1.1.2.b. Prestressed reinforcement – When repairs involve the alteration of forces in prestressed
786 reinforcement, either the release of forces, whether intentional or due to the unintentional damage to
787 prestressing reinforcement, or due to deterioration or the imposition of new forces, the effects of such forces
788 shall be considered in the design of bracing and shoring. Appropriate shoring or temporary bracing shall be
789 installed as required, until such time as the final prestress forces are re-imposed on the member or structure.
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791 2.1.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, submit data required in 2.1.2.1a through 2.1.2.1.d
792 O Specify in any requiremdnts 2.1.2.1.a through d. are not required to be submitted.
793 2.1.2.1.a Calculations – Submit calculations delineating the load effects on the structure and parts
794 thereof occurring throughout the duration of the repair work, and establishing that all loadings are adequately
795 supported by the shoring and bracing system and arrangement, unless more stringent requirements are
796 delineated by the Architect/Engineer. When shoring is continuous over several floors or across several bays,
797 the calculations shall delineate the sharing of loads between the existing structure and the shoring.
798 Submittals shall delineate locations and maximum reactions at all points of bearing of the shoring against
799 the existing structure, sufficient to permit Architect/Engineer to assess the impact of the proposed shoring
800 on the overall structure.
801 S Design calculations for shoring & bracing, including data sheets and load tables from
802 Manufacturer catalogs for commercially manufactured shoring equipment.
803 2.1.2.1.b Shop drawings – Submit shoring layout shop drawings depicting the arrangement of
804 equipment for shoring, inclusive of installation details.
805 S Shop drawings of shoring layout, including sequences for installation & removal
806 2.1.2.1.c Sequences – Submit sequencing requirements of shoring installation, concrete removals,
807 surface preparation, repair installation and curing. Demonstrate that safety of structure is maintained through
808 calculations prepared by licensed design engineer.
809 S Shoring, bracing, sequencing documentation for all phases of the repair project.
810 2.1.2.1.d. Certifications – Submit documentation of inspections and certifications required from
811 licensed design engineer as required by this chapter.

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812 S Inspection certificate on shoring installation.
813 2.2—PRODUCTS
814 2.2.1 Materials

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815 2.2.1.1 Shoring and bracing – Use commercially manufactured and engineered shoring and bracing
816 systems and components, except where custom built assemblies of lumber or other suitable materials are
817 permitted by the Architect/Engineer. O Indicate where custom built assemblies are permitted
818 2.2.2 Performance and design requirements
819 2.2.2.1 The design of the bracing and shoring shall be based on ASCE/SEI 37.
820 2.2.2.2 Calculations shall be signed and sealed by a Licensed Design Engineer.
821 2.2.2.3 Members of manufactured shoring systems, consisting of pre-engineered components
822 designed and produced specifically for structural shoring, shall be used in accordance with the
823 manufacturer’s recommendations.
824 2.2.2.2 Members of shoring systems that are not manufactured systems shall be designed in
825 accordance with the provisions of the governing building code for the specific material of the element.
826 2.3—EXECUTION
827 2.3.1 Construction and erection of shoring and bracing
828 2.3.1.1 Install shoring & bracing in accordance with Sequencing documentation.
829 2.3.1.1.a Establish and maintain survey controls and benchmarks in an undisturbed
830 condition.
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831 2.3.1.1.b Maintain and adjust shoring and bracing during the repair process to comply with
832 2.1.2.1b.
833 2.3.2 Removal of shoring and bracing
834 2.3.2.1 Remove shoring and bracing only after concrete repairs achieve specified strength.
835 2.3.2.2 Remove shoring and bracing only after satisfactory completion of all stressing operations.
836 2.3.3 Field quality control
837 2.3.3.1 Inspect shoring and temporary bracing prior to commencing the repair process and at
838 appropriate intervals throughout the process.
839 2.3.3.2 The Licensed Design Engineer who designed the shoring shall inspect the installation and
840 certify that the shoring, as installed, meets the intent of their design.
841 S
842
843

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844 SECTION 3 Concrete Removal and Preparation for Repair
845 3.1—GENERAL
846 3.1.1 Description—This section covers the removal of concrete for repair and preparation of substrate to
847 receive repair material.
848 3.1.1.1 Furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision to remove concrete and to prepare
849 concrete surfaces for the placement of repair materials.

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851 3.1.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, provide submittals as required by Section 3.1.2.2 to 3.1.2.6.
852 O Specify if any submittals listed in 3.1.2.2 through 3.1.2.6 are not required to be submitted.
853 3.1.2.2 Prior to concrete removal, submit proposed equipment for concrete removal and surface
854 preparation.
855 S Proposed concrete removal and surface preparation equipment.
856 3.1.2.3 If hydrodemolition permitted in other Contract Documents, submit plan showing areas of intended
857 use.
858 S Hydrodemolition location plan.
859 3.1.2.4If the proposed concrete removal equipment uses water, submit a plan outlining the methods for
860 control of water and the disposal of the removed materials prior to beginning work. Dispose of materials
861 in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
862 S Water control plan.

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863 3.1.2.5 Submit a plan for confining, collecting, and disposing of broken concrete, abrasive blast grit, dust,
864 debris, removed reinforcement, and other waste material resulting from removal operations and surface
865 preparation. to repair Work
prior to start of demolition.

866 S Dust control, debris and waste management plan.
Comment #116
867 3.1.2.6 Submit documentation of existing conditions of adjoining construction, including finish surfaces.
868 S Existing conditions documentation. requirements.
869 3.1.3 Quality Assurance
870 3.1.3.1 Where specified, test for the minimum pull-off tensile bond strength between the repair material
871 and the prepared substrate surface in accordance with ASTM C1583 and guidance provided in ICRI
872 Technical Guideline No. 210.3R. indicated in Contract

Comment #118 Documents.
873 3.1.3.1.a The required pull-off strength shall be at least equal to the value stated in other Contract
874 Documents.
875 M Specify if pull-off strength testing is required and the minimum pull-off strengths based on
876 project conditions. See ACI 562 for guidance on pull-off testing requirements. If different
877 minimum strengths are required for different locations or repair types, designate appropriate
878 values and where they apply.
879 3.1.3.1.b Report non-conforming pull-off strength values to the Architect/Engineer.
880 O The Contract Documents may provide a means to revise the stated minimum pull-off strengths
881 locally based on additional testing if the stated values cannot be achieved. The maximum
882 achievable pull-off strength of the prepared substrate surface is limited to the strength of the

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883 substrate concrete, which can be determined by the testing of sound original concrete in
884 accordance with ASTM C1583 and guidance provided in ICRI Technical Guideline No. 210.3R.
885
886 3.1.3.2 Mockups--Provide mockups as specified in the other Contract Documents to demonstrate the
887 effectiveness and suitability of various methods intended to be used for concrete removal and surface
888 preparation. The mockups will be evaluated by the Architect/Engineer to determine if the extent of
889 concrete removal and proposed methods satisfy the project requirements and achieve desired tensile pull-
890 off strengths.
891 O If mockups are required, state specific parameters including but not limited to locations,
892 number of mockups, acceptance criteria, requirements for additional mockups due to failure or for
893 other reasons deemed necessary by the Architect/Engineer.
894 3.1.3.2.a Prepared substrate surface within the mockup shall be made available for testing to determine if
895 the required pull-off strength, profile and moisture condition can be met.
896 3.1.3.2.b Change or modify the concrete removal and surface preparation methods if the prepared
897 substrates in the mockups do not satisfy the project requirements and the required pull-off strengths are not
898 met.
mockup
899 3.1.3.3 Evaluation of prepared surfaces

for conformance with
Comment #125 acceptance criteria.
900 3.1.3.3a Prepare and clean the concrete substrate and reinforcement prior to the inspection of the prepared
901 repair areas by the Architect/Engineer in accordance with the other Contract Documents.
M Specify acceptance criteria.
902 3.1.3.3b Notify the Architect/Engineer when the prepared repair areas are ready for evaluation by the
903 Architect/Engineer prior to installing formwork or placing any repair materials.

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904 M Specify how far in advance the Architect/Engineer needs to be notified and the time required
905 to complete the evaluations prior to the installation of formwork or the placement of any repair
906 materials.
do not
identifies areas
907 3.1.3.3c Perform additional concrete removal and surface preparation if evaluation does not produce
908 results that satisfy project requirements, and reschedule evaluation upon completion.
cleaning techniques, and indicated
methods
909 3.1.3.4 The surface profile and condition shall satisfy the requirements specified in the other Contract
910 Documents.
M Specify the required profile and acceptable cleaning techniques, or method(s) for
911 evaluation and acceptance criteria. Consider ICRI 310.2 and SSPC SP-13 (NACE 6)
specification for surface preparation document reference here.
912 3.2—PRODUCTS
and provide cleaning of the
concrete, reinforcement,
and accessories as
913 3.2.1 Equipment for concrete removal , reinforcement preparation, and cleaning indicated in Contract
Documents.
914 3.2.1.1 Select the means and methods for concrete removal that will minimize damage to the structure and
915 to the concrete substrate that remains within and adjacent to the work areas.
916 3.2.1.2 Removal equipment and techniques shall be suitable to produce required surface profiles in
concrete
917 designated areas. and level of cleaning
918 3.2.1.3 Concrete breakers - Limit the maximum breaker size to that required to provide a substrate surface
919 consistent with the specified performance requirements. Provide sharp tips on breaker equipment to
920 further minimize microcracking damage in partial depth removal.

without creating
unintentional removal of
concrete beyond
921 O – Specify maximum breaker size or weight. designated areas.

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designated
922 3.2.1.4 Hydrodemolition - Hydrodemolition shall be implemented in locations as shown in the other
923 Contract Documents, unless otherwise permitted by the Architect/Engineer. Perform hydrodemolition and
924 material disposal in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Specify if
925 M Indicate in the other Contract Documents that high pressure water for concrete removal by
926 hydrodemolition is permitted to be used for the project, and permitted locations.
927 3.2.1.5 Scarifying, Scabbling and Millingindicated

/ Rotomilling – Minimize damage to the substrate that remains
in the
928 and provide specified surface profiles required by the other Contract Documents.
929 O – Specify if scarifying, scabbling and/or milling/rotomilling not permitted.
930 3.2.2 Equipment for Surface Preparation and Cleaning - Select the means and methods for surface
,
931 preparation that will produce results that satisfy specified requirements.
932 3.2.2.1 Abrasive blasting—Oil-free abrasive blasting capable of removing loose micro-fractured (bruised)
933 or otherwise damaged/pulverized concrete surfaces and providing a surface profile in compliance with the
935 3.2.2.2 High pressure water jetting—Equipment capable of removing loose / fractured concrete and
936 providing a surface profile in compliance with the other Contract Documents.
that removes loose material and debris.

937 3.2.2.3 Compressed air—Use equipment that delivers oil free air for cleaning of substrate concrete.
938 3.2.2.4 Vacuum methods – Use equipment for cleaning of substrate concrete that removes loose material
939 and debris.

3.2.2.5 Low-pressure water cleaning----(310.2--check definition and update) Use
equipment and techniques that removes loose material and debris. 1000-5000....
940
3.x.x.x High and ultra-high pressure water cleaning--- check 310 definition and add
941 3.3—EXECUTION
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942 3.3.1 Identification of extent of concrete removal
943 3.3.1.1 Notify the Architect/Engineer in advance as specified before beginning concrete removal and
944 surface preparation.
945 M Specify any specific advance notice requirements and any other parties requiring notification.
946 3.3.1.2 Perform visual inspection and hammer tapping, chain drag sounding, or other methods acceptable
947 by the Architect/Engineer to identify cracked, delaminated, spalled, disintegrated, and otherwise unsound
948 concrete for removal. Mark boundaries of repair area prior to concrete removal.
949 M The other Contract Documents shall define who does the initial inspection (the contractor or
950 the Architect/Engineer).
951 3.3.1.3 Inspect the marked boundaries with the Architect/Engineer prior to commencing with the concrete
952 removal. Revise the repair area boundaries as instructed by the Architect/Engineer.
953 3.3.1.4 Notify the Architect/Engineer prior to increasing the boundaries of the repair areas, if deemed
954 necessary during the concrete removal process.
955 O Indicate if this section does not apply to project such as for lump sum payment projects.
956 3.3.2 Protection
957 3.3.2.2 Install site protection necessary to protect the public and adjacent property while work is being
958 performed.
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Remove concrete from repair areas to
required depth and profile. Notify A/E if
960 3.3.3.1 Remove delaminated, contaminated, fractured, and unsound concrete from
additional repair areasfractured,
delaminated, to required
or
unsound concrete is present.
961 depth and profiles.
962 3.3.3.1.a Use removal equipment and methods suitable for conditions that minimize damage to embedded
963 reinforcement and adjacent concrete. The removal methods shall produce minimal microcracking
964 (bruising) of the prepared substrate surfaces. Avoid directly striking reinforcing steel with impact tools
965 used for concrete removal.
966 3.3.3.2 Removal of concrete around corroded reinforcement.
967 3.3.3.2.a Concrete removal shall extend along the reinforcing steel until there is no further delamination,
968 or cracking of the concrete, or heavy corrosion of the reinforcing steel, and the reinforcement is bonded to
969 the surrounding concrete. to a uniform depth beyond
970 3.3.3.2b Unless otherwise specified, remove concrete around the exposed layer of reinforcement within
971 the repair areas to provide a minimum clearance between exposed reinforcing steel and the surrounding
972 concrete of 0.75 in. or at least 0.25 in. larger than the maximum nominal size of the coarse aggregate in the
973 repair material. When directed by the Architect/Engineer, extend the concrete removal beneath other
974 layers of reinforcing steel within the repair area.
975 O Indicate alternative removal depths.
976 3.3.3.2.c Unless specified otherwise, do not remove concrete behind vertical reinforcing bars in columns.
977 Obtain direction from the Architect/Engineer if corrosion is present or if further concrete removals are
978 required.
979 O Indicate conditions where it is allowable to remove concrete behind vertical reinforcing in
980 columns such as for lightly loaded or non-structural columns or if other methods such as phased

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981 repairs or supplemental restraint of bars to prevent buckling are incorporated to facilitate such
982 removal.
983 3.3.4 Repair area criteria
984 3.3.4.1 Repair geometry
985 3.3.4.1.a Configure geometry of removal area to maximize the use of right-angle geometry, avoiding
986 reentrant corners, and to obtain uniformity of depth.
987 M Indicate the required depth of removal.
988 3.3.4.2 Provide perpendicular edge at perimeter of repair area.
989 3.3.4.2.a The perimeter of the repair areas shall be saw cut to a depth of 0.50 to 0.75 in.. Do not cut or
990 damage embedded reinforcement or other embedded items.
991 3.3.4.2.b If embedded reinforcing steel or other embedded items are too close to the surface to provide the
992 perpendicular edge cut, notify Architect/Engineer for direction prior to proceeding.
993 3.3.4.3 Remove concrete within saw cut repair area as specified.
994 3.3.5 Preparation of concrete substrate surface after concrete removal
995 3.3.5.1 Prepare perpendicular edges at repair area perimeter and remove loosely bonded concrete, bruised
996 or fractured concrete and bond-inhibiting materials such as dirt, concrete slurry or any other detrimental
997 materials from the concrete substrate by oil-free abrasive blasting or high-pressure water jetting.
998 3.3.5.1a Provide substrate surface profiles as specified.

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999 M Specify the required surface profile for the substrate. Concrete surface profiles (CSP) from
1000 ICRI Technical Guideline No. 310.2R may be used as a standard to select job specific profile
1001 requirements.
1002 3.3.5.1b The substrate surface shall be visually inspected and sounded to determine if delaminated or
1003 otherwise unsound concrete exists at or beneath the substrate surface. Remove all such delaminated or
1004 otherwise unsound concrete at the substrate surface using chipping, abrasive blasting, water jetting or other
1005 means to achieve specified requirements.
1006 O Specify alternative requirements if this subsection does not apply.

amend with ICRI surface prep approach.
1007 3.3.5.2 Clean the prepared substrate with vacuum methods, oil free compressed air and/or low-pressure
1008 water cleaning to remove all traces of dust, dirt and debris.
1009 O Specify alternative requirements if this subsection does not apply.
1010 3.3.6 Final surface evaluation shall be made available for

observation by
1011 3.3.6.1 Immediately prior to placing the repair material, the repair area shall be evaluated by the
1013 M Specify any specific advanced notice requirements.
1014 3.3.6.2 If delaminated, contaminated, or unsound concrete; bond inhibiting materials including dirt, dried
1015 concrete slurry, moisture, and loosely bonded aggregate; substrate bruising; or any other condition that the
1016 Architect/Engineer determines may interfere with the bond or performance of the repair material are
1017 present, remove all unsuitable materials and repeat previous steps for the preparation of the concrete
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1019 M If verification of the adequacy of the prepared substrate is required, specify that tensile pull-off
1020 tests shall be performed at specified locations in accordance with ASTM C1583 and guidance
1021 provided in ICRI Technical Guideline No. 210.3R. Specify who performs and pays for the testing.
1022 Indicate the required pull-off strengths that must be achieved for acceptance.
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1024 SECTION 4—FORMWORK
1025 4.1—General
1026 4.1.1 Description—This section covers design, construction, and treatment of formwork to confine and
1027 shape repair materials to required dimensions.
1029 4.1.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, submit data required in 4.1.2.1.a through 4.1.2.1.e.
1030 O Review the submittal list and specify the items that are not required to be submitted.
1031 4.1.2.1.a Form- facing materials—Submit data on form-facing materials proposed if different from that
1032 specified in 4.2.1.1.
1033 S Data on form-facing materials if different from that specified in 4.2.1.1.
1034 4.1.2.1.b Construction and contraction joints—Submit location and detail of repair material construction
1035 and contraction joints if different from those indicated in Contract Documents.
1036 M Provide locations and details of construction and contraction joints.
1037 S Alternative locations and details for repair material construction and contraction joints.
1038
1039 4.1.2.1.c Testing for formwork removal—Submit data on method for determining repair material strength for
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1041 S: Correlation data on alternative methods of determining repair material strength for formwork
1042 removal. Refer to ACI 228.1R for recommendations on developing suitable correlation data.
1043 4.1.2.1.d Reshoring and backshoring procedure—Before using reshoring or backshoring that is required or
1044 permitted, submit procedure, including drawings signed and sealed by a licensed design engineer. Include
1045 on shop drawings formwork removal procedure and magnitude of construction loads permitted during
1046 reshoring or backshoring.
1047 S Drawings and procedures for installation and removal of reshoring and backshoring. Refer to
1048 ACI 347 and ACI 347.2R for guidance on items to consider.
1049 4.1.2.1.e Submit data on formwork release agent or form liner proposed for use with each formed surface.
1050 S Data on formwork release agent or formwork liners.
1051 4.1.2.2 Submit data required in 4.1.2.2.a through 4.1.2.2.e when required by Contract Documents.
1052 O Review the submittal list and specify in Contract Documents the items to be submitted.
1053 4.1.2.2.a Submit shop drawings for engineer-designed formwork signed and sealed by a licensed design
1054 engineer as required by jurisdiction where Work will be done.
1055 S Shop drawings for engineer-designed formwork.
1056 4.1.2.2.b Submit design calculations for engineer-designed formwork, shoring, reshoring and backshoring,
1057 signed and sealed by a licensed design engineer as required by jurisdiction where Work will be done.
1058 S Design calculations for engineer-designed formwork, shoring, reshoring, and backshoring.
1059

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1060 4.1.2.2.c Submit manufacturer’s product data sheet on form ties and anchors to existing concrete.
1061 S Product data sheet on form ties and anchors to existing concrete.
1062
1063 4.1.2.2.d Submit manufacturer’s product data sheet on expansion joint materials.
1064 S Product data sheet on expansion joint materials.
1065
1066 4.1.2.2.e Submit manufacturer’s product data sheet on waterstop materials and splices.
1067 S: Product data sheet on waterstops.
1068
1069 4.1.3 Shoring – Requirements specified herein for reshoring and backshoring refer to shoring of formwork
1070 for new repair materials. For shoring of the existing structure, see Section 2.
1071
1072 4.2—Products
1073
1074 4.2.1 Materials
1075

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1076 4.2.1.1 Form-facing materials—Unless specified or permitted otherwise, form face material in contact with
1077 repair material shall be lumber, plywood, tempered concrete-form-grade hardboard, metal, plastic, or paper
1078 that creates the specified appearance and texture of repair material surface.
1079 O Specify specific form-facing materials and surface finish requirements.
1080 S Other form-facing materials and surface finish requirements.
1081
1082 4.2.1.2 Formwork accessories—Use commercially manufactured and engineered formwork accessories that
1083 are partially or wholly embedded in concrete or repair material, including ties and hangers. Use
1084 manufactured form ties designed to be removed or so that ends or end fasteners can be removed without
1085 damage to concrete and repair material. Where indicated, use form ties in members with integral water barrier
1086 plates or other acceptable positive water barriers. Unless specified or permitted otherwise, for ferrous ties,
1087 the breakback distance of ties for Surface Finish-2.0 or Surface Finish-3.0 shall be at least 3/4 in. Drilled
1088 anchor bolts in existing concrete may be used if permitted by the Contract Documents. Anchor bolts shall
1089 be able to be removed without spalling the concrete.
1090 O Indicate where walls require form ties with a positive water barrier.
1091 O Specify alternative breakback distance for ferrous ties.
1092 S Request to use ferrous ties with breakback less than 3/4 in. with Surface Finish-2.0 or Surface
1093 Finish-3.0.
1094 O Indicate if drilled anchor bolts in existing concrete are permitted.
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1096 4.2.1.3 Formwork release agents—Use commercially manufactured formwork release agent that reduces
1097 formwork moisture absorption, prevents bond with repair material, and does not stain concrete and repair
1098 material surfaces.
1099
1100 4.2.1.4 Expansion joint filler—Premolded expansion joint filler shall conform to ASTM D994, D1751, or
1101 D1752.
1102
1103 4.2.1.5 Other embedded items—Use waterstops, sleeves, inserts, anchors, and other embedded items of
1104 material and design indicated in Contract Documents. Waterstop materials shall meet requirements of CRD
1105 C513 for rubber waterstop, or CRD C572 for polyvinyl chloride waterstop. Splice waterstops and use molded
1106 pieces as recommended by manufacturer. When connected to and made continuous with existing waterstop
1107 materials, new waterstop materials shall match existing in configuration and material.
1108
1109 4.2.1.6 Chamfer materials—Unless specified or permitted otherwise, use lumber materials 3/4 in. x 3/4 in.
1110 When mating to existing chamfers, match existing chamfer sizes.
1111 S Alternative material or size, or both, for chamfer strips.
1112 O Specify alternative materials or size, or both, for chamfer strips.
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1115
1116 4.2.2.1 Contractor is responsible for design and engineering of all formwork. When required by Contract
1117 Documents, design calculations and drawings for engineer-designed formwork shall be signed and sealed by
1118 a licensed design engineer as required by state or jurisdiction where Work will be done.
1119 O Specify when design calculations and drawings for engineer-designed formwork should be
1120 signed and sealed by a licensed design engineer.
1121
1122 4.2.2.2 Design formwork, shores, reshores, and backshores to support loads transmitted to them and to
1123 comply with applicable building code requirements. Design formwork to withstand repair material pressures,
1124 as well as pressure resulting from placement, vibrations of repair material and consolidation procedures to
1125 maintain specified tolerances.
1126
1127 4.2.2.3 Unless required or permitted, do not use earth cuts as forms for vertical or sloping surfaces.
1128 O Specify if earth cuts will be permitted or required.
1129 S Request to use earth cuts as form surfaces.
1130
1131 4.2.2.4 Unless otherwise specified, maximum deflection of facing materials reflected on repair material
1132 surfaces exposed to view shall be 1/240 of span between structural members of formwork. For repairs to
1133 architectural concrete, see Section 10.

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1134 O Specify more stringent limitations on deflection of facing materials when needed. Refer to ACI
1135 347 for further guidance.
1136
1137 4.2.2.5 Construction, expansion, and contraction joints
1138
1139 4.2.2.5.a Locate and install repair material construction joints that least impair strength of structure and meet
1140 requirements of Sections 6, 7, and 8. Locate repair material termination joints to place repair material against
1141 existing concrete as specified.
1142
1143 4.2.2.5.b Unless otherwise specified or permitted, locate and detail repair material construction joints per the
1144 following requirements:
1145 • Locate joints within the middle third of spans of slabs, beams, and girders. When a beam intersects
1146 a girder within this region, offset the joint in the girder a distance equal to or greater than twice width
1147 of beam;
1148 • Locate joints in walls and columns at underside of slabs, beams, or girders and at tops of footings or
1149 slabs;
1150 • Make joints perpendicular to main reinforcement; and
1151 • Where required, locate joints to match construction joints in the existing structure.
1152 O Specify or allow alternative locations for formed repair material construction joints when
1153 necessary to facilitate formwork removal or accelerate construction, provided that the alternative
1154 joint locations do not adversely affect the strength of the structure.
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1155 O Specify if and where repair material construction joints must match construction joints in the
1156 existing structure.
1157 S Alternative location and details of repair material construction joints.
1158
1159 4.2.2.5.c Provide construction, expansion, and contraction joints where indicated in Contract Documents.
1160 Submit for acceptance details and locations of construction, expansion, and contraction joints differing from
1161 those indicated in Contract Documents.
1162 S Alternative locations and details for construction, expansion, and contraction joints.
1163
1164 4.2.2.5.d Design formwork to accommodate waterstop materials. Locate waterstop in construction joints
1165 where indicated in Contract Documents. Use premolded waterstop with a maximum practical length to
1166 create a minimum number of splices. Splice waterstops in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations
1167 to develop effective watertightness equal to continuous waterstop material.
1168
1169 4.2.2.6 Provide form-facing materials to produce specified appearance and texture.
M Specify appearance and texture

1170
1171 4.2.2.7 Design temporary openings where needed to facilitate cleaning and inspection at repair construction
1172 joint, termination joint, and along form.
1173

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1174 4.2.2.8 Design formwork to resist pressures exerted by pumping of repair material. Provide overflow outlets
1175 or other pressure relief to preclude over-pressurization of the formwork by pumping.
1176
1177 4.2.3 Fabrication and manufacture
1178
1179 4.2.3.1 Fabricate formwork joints and formwork connections to existing concrete sufficiently tight to control
1180 loss of mortar from repair material.
1181
1182 4.2.3.2 Unless otherwise specified, place chamfer strips in corners of formwork to produce beveled edges
1183 on permanently exposed surfaces. Unless otherwise specified, do not bevel reentrant corners or edges of
1184 formed joints of concrete.
1185 O Specify if chamfer strips are not required on exterior corners of permanently exposed surfaces.
1186 O Specify if bevels are required on reentrant corners of repair material or on edges of formed repair
1187 material joints.
1188
1189 4.3—Execution
1190 4.3.1 Construction and erection of formwork
1191 4.3.1.1 Formwork shall be tight to prevent loss of mortar from repair material.

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1192
1193 4.3.1.2 Unless otherwise specified, place chamfer strips in corners of formwork to produce beveled edges
1194 on permanently exposed surfaces. Unless otherwise specified, do not bevel reentrant corners or edges of
1195 formed joints of repair material.
1196 O Specify if chamfer strips are not required on exterior corners of permanently exposed surfaces.
1197 O Specify if bevels are required on reentrant corners of repair material or on edges of formed
1198 concrete joints.
1199
1200 4.3.1.3 Inspect formwork and remove deleterious material immediately before repair material is placed.
1201 4.3.1.4 At repair material construction joints and repair material termination joints exposed to view, lap
1202 form-facing materials over the concrete, repair material, or previous placement of repair material. Ensure
1203 formwork is placed against hardened repair material so offsets at construction joints attain specified
1204 tolerances and minimize loss of mortar.
1205 4.3.1.5 Unless otherwise specified, construct formwork so repair material surfaces conform to tolerances in
1206 ACI 117 relative to the existing concrete surfaces. Unless otherwise specified, the class of surface for offset
1207 between adjacent pieces of formwork facing material shall be Class B for surfaces permanently exposed to
1208 view and Class D for surfaces that will be permanently concealed.
1209 O Specify tolerance limits different than those of ACI 117.
1210 O Specify when a more or less restrictive tolerance for an abrupt offset is required. Refer to ACI
1211 347 and ACI 117 for further guidance.

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1212
1213 4.3.1.6 Provide positive means of adjustment (such as wedges or jacks) for shores and struts. Do not make
1214 adjustments in formwork after repair material has stiffened or reached its time of initial setting. Brace
1215 formwork securely against lateral deflection and lateral instability.
1216 4.3.1.7 To maintain specified tolerances, camber formwork to compensate for anticipated deflections in
1217 formwork during repair material placement. When formwork is cambered, set screeds to same camber to
1218 maintain specified repair material thickness. Set formwork and intermediate screed strips for slabs accurately
1219 to produce designated elevations and contours of finished surface before formwork removal. Ensure that
1220 edge forms and screed strips are strong enough to support vibrating screeds or roller pipe screeds when
1221 specified finish requires use of such equipment.
1222 4.3.1.8 Fasten form wedges in place after final adjustment of forms and before repair material placement.
1223 4.3.1.9 Provide anchoring and bracing to control upward and lateral movement of formwork system.
1224 4.3.1.10 Construct formwork for wall openings to facilitate removal and to counteract swelling of wood
1225 formwork.
1226 4.3.1.11 Provide runways for moving equipment and support runways directly on formwork or structural
1227 member without resting on reinforcement.
1228 4.3.1.12 Place sleeves, inserts, anchors, and embedded items required for adjoining work or for support of
1229 adjoining work, before repair material placement.
1230 4.3.1.13 Position and support expansion joint materials, waterstops, and other embedded items to prevent
1231 displacement. Fill voids in sleeves, inserts, and anchor slots temporarily with removable material to prevent
1232 unintended repair material entry into voids.

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1233
1234 4.3.1.14 Clean surfaces of formwork and embedded materials of mortar, grout, and foreign materials before
1235 repair material placement.
1236 4.3.1.15 Cover formwork surfaces with an acceptable material that prevents bond with repair material. Field-
1237 applied formwork release agent or factory-applied liner may be used. If a formwork release agent is used,
1238 apply to formwork surfaces in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations before placing
1239 reinforcement. Do not allow formwork release agent to puddle in forms. Do not allow formwork release
1240 agent to contact reinforcement, hardened concrete, or repair material against which fresh repair material is
1241 to be placed.
1242 4.3.1.16 Erect form-facing materials to produce specified appearance and texture. Replace used form-facing
1243 materials that will impair specified appearance and texture of repair material surfaces.
1244 4.3.1.17 Locate waterstops in joints where indicated in Contract Documents. Use pieces of premolded
1245 waterstop with a maximum practicable length. Make joints in waterstops in accordance with manufacturer’s
1246 recommendations to develop effective watertightness equal to continuous waterstop material.
1247 4.3.2 Removal of formwork
1248 4.3.2.1 When vertical formed surfaces require finishing, remove forms as soon as removal operations will
1249 not damage repair material.
1250 4.3.2.2 Remove top forms on sloping surfaces of repair material as soon as removal will not damage repair
1251 material. Perform needed repairs or treatments required at once and follow immediately with specified
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1253 4.3.2.3 Loosen wood formwork for wall openings as soon as loosening operations will not damage repair
1254 material.
1255 4.3.2.4 Do not damage repair material during removal of formwork for columns, walls, sides of beams, and
1256 other parts not supporting weight of concrete or repair material. Perform needed repair and treatment required
1257 on vertical surfaces at once and follow immediately with specified curing. Remove all formwork anchors
1258 embedded in existing concrete. Fill anchor holes and repair all damage to existing concrete at anchor holes.
1259 4.3.2.5 Unless otherwise specified or permitted, leave formwork and shoring in place to support existing
1260 loads, construction loads and weight of repair material in beams, slabs, and other structural members until
1261 in-place strength of repair material determined in accordance with 4.3.4 is at least f′c. For post-tensioned
1262 construction, leave formwork and shoring in place until stressing is complete. Unless otherwise specified,
1263 when shores and other supports are arranged to allow removal of form-facing material without allowing
1264 structural slab or member to deflect, form-facing material and its horizontal supporting members may be
1265 removed at an earlier age.
1266 O Specify the minimum compressive strength for removal of forms supporting the weight of repair
1267 material if different than f′c. Refer to ACI 347 and ACI 347.2 for guidance on items to consider.
1268 O Specify if non-load-carrying form-facing material is not permitted to be removed at an earlier
1269 age than the load-carrying portion of the formwork.
1270 S Submit request to remove formwork at a lower compressive strength than specified compressive
1271 strength for removal of forms.
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1273 4.3.2.6 After ends or end fasteners of form ties, and anchor bolts, have been removed, repair tie and bolt
1274 holes in accordance with Sections 6, 7, and 8.
1275 4.3.3 Reshoring and backshoring
1276 4.3.3.1 Submittals for reshoring and backshoring operations shall comply with 4.1.2.1.d and 4.1.2.2.b.
1277 4.3.3.2 During reshoring and backshoring, do not allow repair material in beam, slab, column, or any
1278 structural member to be loaded with combined dead and construction loads in excess of loads permitted by
1279 Architect/Engineer for repair material compressive strength at time of reshoring and backshoring.
1280 4.3.3.3 Place reshores or backshores in sequence with stripping operations.
1281 4.3.3.4 Tighten reshores or backshores to carry required loads without overstressing concrete members.
1282 Leave reshores or backshores in place until tests required by 4.3.4 indicate that repair material compressive
1283 strength has attained minimum value specified in 4.3.2.5.
1284 4.3.3.5 For floors supporting shores under newly placed repair material, either leave original supporting
1285 shores in place, or install reshores or backshores. Shoring system and supporting slabs shall resist anticipated
1286 loads. Locate reshores and backshores directly under a shore position or as indicated on formwork shop
1287 drawings.
1288 4.3.3.6 In multistory buildings, place reshoring or backshoring over a sufficient number of stories to
1289 distribute weight of newly placed repair material, forms, and construction live loads such that design loads
1290 of floors supporting shores, reshores or backshores are not exceeded.
1291 4.3.4 Strength of repair material required for removal of formwork
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1293 4.3.4.1 When removal of formwork, reshoring, or backshoring is based on repair material reaching a
1294 specified compressive strength, repair material is presumed to have reached this strength when test
1295 specimens, field cured in the same manner as repair material they represent, have reached compressive
1296 strength specified. Mold test specimens as cylinders in accordance with ASTM C31/C31M unless otherwise
1297 specified, and cure them under the same conditions for moisture and temperature as used for the repair
1298 material they represent. Test cylinders in accordance with ASTM C39/C39M.
1299 O Specify standards for test specimen molding and testing if other than indicated above.
1300 4.3.4.2 Alternatively, when specified or permitted, use methods in 4.3.4.2.a through 4.3.4.2.d to evaluate
1301 repair material strength for formwork removal. Before using methods in 4.3.4.2.b through 4.3.4.2.d, submit
1302 data using project materials to demonstrate correlation of results of in-place tests with the compressive
1303 strength of laboratory-cured molded specimens or drilled cores. Submit correlation data on proposed
1304 alternative method for determining strength to Architect/Engineer.
1305 O Specify if the alternative methods for evaluating repair material strength for formwork removal
1306 are permitted.
1307 S Data correlating alternative repair material strength-measuring methods for formwork removal.
1308 Refer to ACI 228.1R for recommendations on developing suitable correlation data.
1309 4.3.4.2.a Test cast-in-place cylinders in accordance with ASTM C873. This is limited to slabs with repair
1310 material depths from 5 to 12 in.
1311 4.3.4.2.b Penetration resistance in accordance with ASTM C803/C803M.
1312 4.3.4.2.c Pullout strength in accordance with ASTM C900.
1313 4.3.4.2.d Maturity method in accordance with ASTM C1074.

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1315 4.3.5 Field quality control
1316 4.3.5.1 Establish and maintain survey controls and benchmarks in an undisturbed condition until final
1317 completion and acceptance of project.
1318 4.3.5.2 Before repair material is placed, inspect formwork for conformance to Contract Documents and then
1319 schedule Owner’s quality assurance inspection, if specified.
1320 O Specify requirements of Owner's quality assurance inspection.
1321 O Specify if Owner’s quality assurance inspection is to be coordinated by Contractor.
1322 S Proposed location and treatment of repair material construction joints not indicated in Contract
1323 Documents, including method for surface preparation and achieving bond.
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1325 Section 5 – REINFORCEMENT AND REINFORCEMENT SUPPORTS
1326 5.1—General
1327 This section covers materials, fabrication, placement, tolerances of new steel reinforcement and
1328 reinforcement supports, and the repair of existing reinforcement to remain.
1329 5.1.1 Submittals for new reinforcement.
1330 5.1.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, submit data and drawings to A/E for approval as specified in 5.1.1.1.a
1331 through 5.1.1.1.h before fabrication and execution.
1332
1333 O Specify if the submittals listed in 5.1.1.1.a through 5.1.1.1.h are required to be submitted.
1334 5.1.1.1.a Reinforcement—Submit manufacturer’s certified test report.
1335 S Certified test reports on materials. o Indicate if certified test report not required.
1336 5.1.1.1.b Placing drawings—Submit placing drawings showing fabrication dimensions and placement
1337 locations of reinforcement and reinforcement supports. Placement drawings shall indicate locations of
1338 splices, length of splice laps, and details of mechanical and welded splices. placement
1339 S Placing drawings showing fabrication dimensions and locations for placement of reinforcement
1340 and supports.

o Indicate if placement drawings not required.
1341 5.1.1.1.c Splices—Submit list of splices and request to use splices not indicated in Contract Documents.
1342 S List of splices and request to use splices not indicated in Contract Documents.

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1343 5.1.1.1.d Mechanical splices—Submit request to use mechanical splices not indicated in Contract
1344 Documents. After installation of the mechanical splices including steel sleeves, bolts and nuts shall be coated
1345 with an approved material compatible with the repair of damaged material on the bars within the vicinity of
1346 the splices
1347 S Request to use mechanical splices not indicated in Contract Documents.
1348 5.1.1.1.e Column dowels—Submit request to place column dowels without using templates.
1349 S Request for placement of column dowels without using templates.
1350 5.1.1.1.f Field bending—Submit request and procedure to field-bend or straighten reinforcing bars partially
1351 embedded in concrete.
1352 S Request and procedure to field-bend or straighten partially embedded reinforcing bars.
1353 5.1.1.1.g Certification—If epoxy coating is used, submit copy of current Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
1354 (CRSI) Epoxy Coating Plant Certification.
1355 S Copy of CRSI Plant Certification.
1356 5.1.1.1.h Submit inspection and quality-control program of plant applying epoxy coating if proposed plant
1357 is not certified in accordance with CRSI Certification Program.
1358 S Inspection and quality-control program of plant that is not certified by CRSI.
1359 5.1.1.1.i Reinforcement Accessories—Submit product data for all accessories.
1360 5.1.1.2 Unless otherwise specified, submit the data specified in 5.1.1.2.a and 5.1.1.2.b before fabrication and
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1362 O Specify if the submittals listed in 5.1.1.2.a and 5.1.1.2.b are not required.
1363 5.1.1.2.a Welding—Submit description of reinforcing bar weld locations, welding procedure specifications,
1364 and AWS welder certification, if specified, when welding is permitted in accordance with 5.2.2.2.
1365 S Description of reinforcing bar weld locations, welding procedure specifications, and welder
1366 qualifications.
1367 5.1.1.2.b Supports—If coated reinforcement is required, submit description of reinforcement supports and
1368 materials for fastening coated reinforcement if not described in 5.3.2.4.
1369 S Proposed supports for coated reinforcement and materials for fastening coated reinforcement not
1370 covered in 5.3.2.4.
1371 5.1.1.3 Unless otherwise specified, submit data specified in 5.1.1.3.a and 5.1.1.3.b before fabrication and
1372 installation when alternatives are proposed:
1373 O Specify the submittals listed in 5.1.1.3.a and 5.1.1.3.b which are required to be submitted.
1374 5.1.1.3.a Reinforcement relocation—Submit a request to relocate reinforcement that exceeds specified place-
1375 ment tolerances.
1376 S When Contractor finds it necessary to move reinforcement beyond the specified placing tolerances
1377 to avoid interference with other reinforcement, conduits, or embedded items, prepare a submittal
1378 showing the proposed reinforcement arrangement.
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1381 5.1.2 New reinforcement material storage, and handling
1382 5.1.2.1 Protect reinforcement surfaces from contact with soil, petroleum products, or other materials that
1383 inhibit bond to concrete.
1384 5.1.2.2 Equipment for handling the bars should have protected contact areas, such as nylon slings or padded
1385 wire rope slings. When handling coated reinforcement, use equipment having contact areas padded to avoid
1386 damaging the coating. Do not drop or drag coated reinforcement. Store coated reinforcement on cribbing
1387 that will not damage coating. Store reinforcing bars, especially coated bars, as close as possible to the area
1388 on the structure where they will be placed to keep handling operations to a minimum.
1389 5.1.3 Quality Assurance
1390 5.1.3.1 Perform concrete reinforcement work in accordance with CRSI Manual of Standard Practice for
1391 Reinforced Concrete Construction and Contract Documents.
1392 5.1.3.2 Comply with the following ACI Standards:
1393 ACI 315 - Details and Detailing of Concrete Reinforcement
1394 ACI 318 - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
1395 ACI 562- Code Requirements for the Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Buildings
1396 and Commentary
1397 5.1.3.3 Mock-ups—Prepare samples and mock-ups of the reinforcing steel for review and approval by
1398 Architect/Engineer. Mock-ups are intended to display surface preparation and cleaning of the existing
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1400 locations. Approved mock-ups may become part of the completed Work if accepted by the
1401 Architect/Engineer prior to commencing the Work.
1402 M Architect/Engineer shall consider the requirements for mockups if required. This paragraph shall
1403 not apply if there are no mock-ups required.
1404 5.1.3.4. Observation and Inspection Access.—Provide access and resources necessary for Architect/Engineer
1405 observations of prepared reinforcing areas before installation of new concrete repair.
1406 M Develop inspection and/or observation requirements and access criteria for the Work, if required.
1407 Special inspections may be required by the Architect/Engineer by the applicable code.
1408 5.2—Products
1410 5.2.1.1 New Reinforcing bars—Reinforcing bars shall be deformed, except spirals, load transfer dowels, and
1411 welded wire reinforcement, which may be plain. Reinforcing bars shall be grades, types, and sizes required
1412 by Contract Documents and shall conform to one of the following:
1413 • ASTM A615/A615M;
1414 • ASTM A706/A706M;
1415 • ASTM A970/A970M;
1416 • ASTM A996/A996M, rail-steel bars shall be Type R; or
1417 • ASTM A1035/A1035M.
1418 M Specify required grades, types, and sizes of reinforcing bars.
1419 5.2.1.2 Coated reinforcing bars—If specified, use zinc-coated (galvanized), epoxy-coated, or zinc and epoxy

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1420 dual-coated reinforcing bars.
1421 O Specify if coated reinforcing bars are required and, if so, whether coating is to be zinc or epoxy,
1422 or zinc and epoxy dual-coated. Avoid mixing galvanized and non-galvanized reinforcement or other
1423 embedded metal that could result in galvanic corrosion.
1424 S Require submittal for reinforcement repair coating.

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1425 5.2.1.2.a New Zinc-coated (galvanized) reinforcing bars shall conform to ASTM A767/A767M. Coating
1426 damage incurred during shipment, handling, and placing of zinc-coated (galvanized) reinforcing bars shall
1427 be repaired in accordance with ASTM A780. Damaged areas shall not exceed 2 percent of surface area in
1428 each linear foot of each bar. The 2 percent limit on maximum allowed damaged coating area shall include
1429 previously repaired areas damaged before shipment, as required by ASTM A767/A767M.
TDM to actually read ASTM A 767 and fix all other
similarly affected areas of the document.
1430 O For zinc-coated reinforcing bars conforming to ASTM A767/A767M, specify coating class,
1431 whether galvanizing is to be performed before or after fabrication, and indicate which bars require
1432 special finished bend diameters (usually smaller sizes used for stirrup and ties).
1433
1434 5.2.1.2.b New epoxy-coated reinforcing bars shall conform to ASTM A775/A775M or ASTM A934/A934M
1435 as specified.
1436 Coatings shall be applied in plants that are certified in accordance with CRSI Certification Program or an
1437 equivalent program acceptable to Architect/Engineer.
1438 Coating damage incurred during shipment, storage, handling, and placing of epoxy-coated reinforcing bars
1439 shall be repaired. Existing coated bars shall be assessed and repaired, if required. Repair damaged coating
1440 areas with approved coating repair material conforming to ASTM A775/A775M or ASTM A934/A934M as
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1441 applicable and in accordance with material manufacturer’s written instructions. Damaged coating area shall
1442 not exceed 2 percent of surface area in each linear foot of each bar. The 2 percent limit on maximum damaged
1443 coating area shall include repaired areas damaged before shipment, as required by ASTM A775/A775M or
1444 A934/A934M as applicable. Fading of coating color will not be cause for rejection of epoxy-coated
1445 reinforcing bars.
1446 O Specify ASTM specification to which epoxy-coated reinforcing bars are to conform.
1447 O Specify repair coating
1448 S Submit epoxy-coated repair coating
1449 5.2.1.3.c Zinc and epoxy dual-coated reinforcing bars shall conform to ASTM A1055/A1055M. Coating
1450 damage incurred during shipment, storage, handling, and placing of zinc and epoxy dual-coated reinforcing
1451 bars shall be repaired. Repair damaged coating areas with approved repair material conforming to ASTM
1452 A1055/A1055M in accordance with the manufacturer’s written recommendations. Damaged coating area
1453 shall not exceed 2 percent of surface area in each linear foot of each bar. , The 2 percent limit on maximum
1454 damaged coating area shall include repaired areas damaged before shipment, as required by ASTM
1455 A1055/A1055M or A934/A934M as applicable. Fading of coating color will not be cause for rejection of
1456 epoxy-coated reinforcing bars.
1457 5.2.1.2.d Mechanical splices for coated reinforcement shall have compatible coatings, in accordance with
1458 manufacturer’s instructions. Splices for galvanized reinforcement shall be galvanized or coated with
1459 dielectric material. Splices used with epoxy-coated or dual-coated reinforcement shall be coated with
1460 dielectric material.
1461 5.2.1.3 Stainless steel reinforcing bars—Stainless steel reinforcing bars shall conform to ASTM
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1463 5.2.1.4 Bar mats—When specified, use bar mats conforming to ASTM A184/A184M. When welding bars,
1464 comply with welding requirements in 5.2.3.2. When coated bar mats are required, repair damaged coating
1465 in accordance with 5.2.3.2b.
1466 O Specify use of bar mats.
1467 5.2.1.5 Headed reinforcing bars—Unless otherwise specified, headed reinforcing bars shall conform to
1468 ASTM A 979/A970M.
1469 O For headed bars, specify alternative type of steel for reinforcing bars:
1470 • Carbon-steel (ASTM A 615/A 615M); also specify grade and
1471 • Low-alloy steel (ASTM A 706/A 706M).
1472 5.2.1.6 Wire—Use plain or deformed wire as indicated in Contract Documents. Plain wire may be used for
1473 spirals.
1474 5.2.1.6.a Plain wire shall conform to ASTM A82/A82M.
1475
1476 5.2.1.6.b Deformed wire size D4 and larger shall conform to ASTM A496/A496M.
1477 5.2.1.6.c New epoxy-coated wire shall conform to ASTM A884/A884M. Coating damage incurred during
1478 shipment, storage, handling, and placing of epoxy-coated wires shall be repaired. Existing coated wire should
1479 be assessed and repaired, if required. Repair damaged coating areas with approved repair material in
1480 accordance with material manufacturer's written requirements. Damaged area shall not exceed 2 percent of
1481 surface area in each linear foot of each wire.
1482 The 2 percent limit on maximum damaged coating area shall include repaired areas damaged before
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1483 shipment, as required by ASTM A884/A884M. Fading of coating color shall not be cause for rejection of
1484 epoxy-coated welded wire reinforcement.
1485 5.2.1.6.d Stainless steel wire shall conform to ASTM A1022/A1022M.
1486 5.2.1.6.e For wire with fy exceeding 60,000 psi, fy shall be the stress corresponding to a strain of 0.35 percent.
1487 5.2.1.7 Welded wire reinforcement—Use welded wire reinforcement specified in Contract Documents and
1488 conforming to one of specifications given in 5.2.1.7.a through 5.2.1.7.e.
1489 O Specify sheets or rolls of plain or deformed welded wire reinforcement and, if required, epoxy-
1490 coated or stainless steel welded wire reinforcement. Refer to “WRI Manual of Standard Practice”
1491 for additional guidance.
1492 5.2.1.7.a Plain welded wire reinforcement shall conform to ASTM A185/A185M with welded intersections
1493 spaced no greater than 12 inches apart in direction of principal reinforcement.
1494 5.2.1.7.b Deformed welded wire reinforcement shall conform to ASTM A497/A497M with welded
1495 intersections spaced no greater than 16 inches apart in direction of principal reinforcement.
1496
1497 5.2.1.7.c Epoxy-coated welded wire reinforcement—New epoxy-coated welded wire reinforcement shall
1498 conform to ASTM A884/884M. Coating damage incurred during shipment, storage, handling, and placing
1499 of epoxy-coated welded wire reinforcement shall be repaired in accordance with ASTM A884/A884M.
1500 Existing coated welded wire should be assessed and repaired, if required. Repair damaged coating areas
1501 with approved repair material in accordance with material manufacturer's written requirements. Damaged
1502 area shall not exceed 2 percent of surface area in each linear foot of each wire. The 2 percent limit on
1503 maximum damaged coating area shall include repaired areas damaged before shipment, as required by
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1504 ASTM A884/A884M.
1505 5.2.1.7.d Stainless steel welded wire reinforcement shall conform to ASTM A1022/A1022M.
1506 5.2.1.7.e Zinc-coated (galvanized) welded wire reinforcement—Zinc-coated (galvanized) welded wire
1507 reinforcement shall conform to ASTM A1060/1060M. Coating damage incurred during shipment, storage,
1508 handling, and placing of epoxy-coated welded wire reinforcement shall be repaired in accordance with
1509 ASTM A780. If damaged area exceeds 2 percent of surface area in each linear foot of each wire or welded
1510 wire reinforcement, the sheet containing the damaged area shall not be used. The 2 percent limit on damaged
1511 coating area shall include repaired areas damaged before shipment, as required by ASTM A1060/1060M.
1512 5.2.1.8 Headed shear stud reinforcement—Headed studs and headed stud assemblies shall conform to
1513 ASTM A1044/A1044M.
1514 5.2.1.9. Reinforcement Supports—Provide reinforcement support types within a structure, as required by the
1515 Contract Documents. Reinforcement supports shall conform to CRSI RB4.1.
1516
1517 M Specify types of reinforcement supports and locations used within a structure. Reference Chapter
1518 3 in CRSI Manual of Standard Practice.
1519 S Request use of alternative reinforcement support type.
1520 5.2.1.10 Adhesive Anchors—When specified, provide structural adhesive anchors that provide structural
1521 connections that meet or exceed specified structural connection criteria.
1522 M Specify types of connections and location used within structure. Specify design criteria. Specify
1523 if substitutions are permitted and criteria for acceptance.

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1524 5.2.1.11 Mechanical Anchors—When specified, provide structural mechanical anchors that provide
1525 structural connections that meet or exceed specified structural connection criteria.
1526 M Specify types of connections and location used within structure. Specify design criteria. Specify
1527 if substitutions are permitted and criteria for acceptance
1528 5.2.1.12 Mechanical Splices—Splicing devices shall develop at least 125 percent of the specified yield
1529 strength of the bars being spliced. When specified, provide mechanical butt splices utilizing lock-shear bolts
1530 and internal serrated grip rails within the coupling sleeve information.
1531 5.2.1.13 Tie Wire—Wire used to secure bars during concrete placement shall be 16-gauge steel wire meeting
1532 ASTM A82, Standard Specification for Steel Wire, Plain, for Concrete Reinforcement.
1533 5.2.2 Fabrication
1534 5.2.2.1 Bending—Bend reinforcement cold, unless heating is permitted. Fabricate reinforcement in
1535 accordance with fabricating tolerances of ACI 117.
1536
1537 S Request to heat reinforcement before bending.
1538 5.2.2.2 Welding
1539 5.2.3.2.a If welding of reinforcing bars is specified, comply with requirements of AWS D 1.4/D 1.4M. Do
1540 not tack weld reinforcement. Welded assemblies of steel reinforcement produced under factory conditions,
1541 such as welded wire reinforcement, bar mats, and deformed bars, are allowed
1542 O Specify if welding of reinforcing bars is required or permitted. If required or permitted, specify
1543 desired requirements for welding preparation, such as removal of zinc or epoxy coating, if more
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1544 stringent than those in AWS D 1.4. Specify desired requirements for chemical composition of
1545 reinforcing bars if more stringent than ASTM specifications. Specify special heat treatment of
1546 welded assemblies, if required. Specify supplementary requirements for welding of wire to wire and
1547 welding of wire or welded wire reinforcement to reinforcing bars or structural steel.
1548 5.2.3.2.b After completing welds on zinc-coated (galvanized) or epoxy-coated reinforcing bars, repair
1549 coating damage in accordance with requirements in 5.2.1.2.a or 5.2.1.2.b, respectively. Coat welds and
1550 mechanical splice devices used to splice reinforcing bars with same material used for repair of coating
1551 damage.
1553 5.3.1 Initial reinforcement preparation—Prior to installation of new reinforcement, clean existing
1554 reinforcement to remain. Remove corrosion and/or other laitance and notify Architect/Engineer if section
1555 loss does not comply with acceptance criteria.
1556 M Specify acceptance criteria, including but not limited to, section loss. In addition, specify
1557 evaluation requirements.
1558 5.3.2 Preparation
1559 5.3.2.1 When concrete is placed, reinforcement shall be free of materials deleterious to bond. New
1560 reinforcement with rust, mill scale, or a combination of both will be considered satisfactory, provided
1561 minimum nominal dimensions, nominal weight, and minimum average height of deformations of a hand-
1562 wire-brushed test specimen are not less than applicable ASTM specification requirements.
1563 5.3.2.2 Prior to installation of repair materials, permit evaluation of existing reinforcement and placement of
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1565 5.3.2 Placing
1566 5.3.2.1 Tolerances—Place, support, and fasten reinforcement as indicated in Contract Documents. Do not
1567 exceed tolerances specified in ACI 117 before concrete or repair material is placed.
1568 5.3.2.2 Reinforcement relocation—When it is necessary to move reinforcement beyond specified placing
1569 tolerances to avoid interference with other reinforcement, conduits, or embedded items, refer to with the
1570 design professional for acceptance. Placing concrete or repair material in area of relocated reinforcement is
1571 prohibited before receiving acceptance by Architect/Engineer.
1572 S When necessary to move reinforcement beyond specified placing tolerances to avoid interference
1573 with other reinforcement, conduits, or embedded items, provide submittal showing resulting
1574 reinforcement arrangement.
1575 5.3.2.3 Concrete cover—Unless otherwise specified, concrete cover for reinforcement shall conform to the
1576 requirements of ACI 562 and ACI 318. Concrete cover tolerances shall comply with ACI 117. Position tie
1577 wire ends away from exposed concrete surfaces.
1578
1579 O Specify cover requirements for corrosive atmosphere, other severe exposures, or fire protection.
1580 Refer to ACI 318 and ACI 562, Chapter 8.
1581 M Specify the cover for headed shear stud reinforcement and headed reinforcing bars. Refer to ACI
1582 318-08 Chapter 7.
1583 5.3.2.3.1 Where existing conditions do not permit compliance with cover limits, notify Architect/Engineer
1584 for supplemental instructions.

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1585 5.3.2.4 Reinforcement supports—Unless otherwise specified, use reinforcement supports conforming to
1586 CRSI RB4.1.
1587 O Specify if methods of support are to be different than those conforming to CRSI RB-4.1.
1588 5.3.2.4.a In walls reinforced with epoxy-coated reinforcement, use epoxy-coated spreader bars. Proprietary
1589 combination bar clips and spreaders used in walls with epoxy-coated reinforcement shall be made of
1590 corrosion-resistant material, another polymer, galvanized stainless steel, or coated with epoxy. Submit
1591 types(s) and names of manufacturer(s) of proprietary materials for approval by the Architect/Engineer, as
1592 part of the Bidding process.
1593 5.3.2.4.b Fasten epoxy-coated reinforcement with tie wires coated with epoxy or other polymer.
1594 5.3.2.5 Welded wire reinforcement—For slabs-on-grade, extend welded wire reinforcement to within 2
1595 inches of concrete edge. Lap splice edges and ends of welded wire reinforcement sheets, as indicated in
1596 Contract Documents. Unless specified or permitted otherwise, do not extend welded wire reinforcement
1597 through control joints. Place, support, and secure welded wire reinforcement in accordance with CRSI RB-
1598 4.1 to maintain positioning in slab during concrete placement.
1599
1600 O Specify where reinforcement may extend through control joints, including saw-cut joints.
1601 S Request to extend reinforcement through control joints, including saw-cut joints.
1602 5.3.2.6 Column dowels—Unless otherwise permitted, furnish and use templates for placement of column
1603 dowels.
1604 S Request to use alternative method for setting column dowels.

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1605 5.3.2.7 Splices—Unless otherwise permitted, make splices as indicated in Contract Documents. Mechanical
1606 splices for reinforcing bars not indicated in Contract Documents shall not be used unless accepted by
1607 Architect/Engineer. Remove coating on reinforcing bar in area of mechanical splice if required by splice
1608 manufacturer. After installing mechanical splices on zinc-coated (galvanized) or epoxy-coated reinforcing
1609 bars, repair coating damage and areas of removed coating in accordance with 5.2.1.2.a or 5.2.1.2.b. Coat
1610 with an approved approved repair material compatible with the repair of damaged material on the bars within
1611 the vicinity of the splices. Coat exposed parts of mechanical splices used on coated bars with same material
1612 used to repair coating damage.
1613 M Show splices on project drawings.
1614 S Request to use mechanical splices not indicated in Contract Documents.
1615 5.3.2.8 Field bending or straightening—Unless otherwise specified, bend or straighten reinforcing bars
1616 partially embedded in concrete in accordance with procedures 5.3.2.8.a through 5.3.2.8.c. Reinforcing bar
1617 sizes No. 3 through 5 may be bent cold the first time, provided reinforcing bar temperature is above 32°F.
1618 For other bar sizes, preheat reinforcing bars before bending.
1619
1620 O Specify if bending or straightening reinforcing bars partially embedded in concrete is permitted.
1621 S Request a procedure to field bend or straighten partially embedded reinforcing bars.
1622 5.3.2.8.a Preheating—Apply heat by methods that do not harm reinforcing bar material or cause damage to
1623 concrete. Preheat length of reinforcing bar equal to at least five bar diameters in each direction from center
1624 of bend, but do not extend preheating below concrete surface. Do not allow temperature of reinforcing bar
1625 at concrete interface to exceed 500°F. Preheat temperature of reinforcing bar shall be between 1100 and

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1626 1200°F. Maintain preheat temperature until bending or straightening is complete.
1627 Unless otherwise permitted, measure preheat temperature by temperature measurement crayons or contact
1628 pyrometer. Do not artificially cool heated reinforcing bars until bar temperature is less than 600°F.
1629 S Request to use other method to measure preheat temperature.
1630 5.3.2.8.b Bend diameters—Minimum specified inside bend diameters shall conform to requirements of ACI
1631 318, Chapter 25. In addition, beginning of bend shall not be closer to concrete surface than minimum bend
1632 diameter.
1633 5.3.2.8.c Repair of bar coatings—After field-bending or straightening zinc-coated (galvanized) or epoxy-
1634 coated reinforcing bars, repair coating damage in accordance with 5.2.1.2.a or 5.2.1.2.b.
1635 5.3.2.9 Field cutting reinforcement— Field cut reinforcement only when specifically permitted using cutting
1636 methods specified by or acceptable to Architect/Engineer. Do not flame-cut epoxy-coated reinforcement.
1637 O Specify if field cutting reinforcement is permitted and specify cutting methods to be used.
1638 S Request to field cut reinforcement.
1639
1640 5.3.2.9.a When zinc-coated (galvanized) reinforcing bars are cut in field, coat the bar ends with a zinc-rich
1641 formulation used in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements and repair damaged coating in accordance
1642 with 5.2.1.2.a.
1643 5.3.2.9.b When epoxy-coated reinforcing bars are cut in field, coat bar ends with same material used for
1644 repair of damaged coating and repair damaged coating in accordance with 5.2.1.2.b.

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1645 5.3.2.10 Reinforcement through expansion joint—Do not continue reinforcement or other embedded metal
1646 items bonded to concrete through expansion joints. Use dowels and other embedded metal items, which are
1647 unbounded or bonded on only one side of a joint.
1648
1649

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1650 SECTION 6—CONVENTIONAL CONCRETE MIXTURES
1651 6.1—General
1652 6.1.1 Description—This section covers the requirements for materials, proportioning, production, and
1653 delivery of concrete.
1655 6.1.2.1 Mixture proportions—Submit concrete mixture proportions and characteristics.
1656 S Mixture proportions and characteristics. Check that mixture proportions conform to the
1657 requirements of 6.2.2 for cementitious material content, w/cm, slump, nominal maximum size of
1658 coarse aggregate, air content, admixtures, and chloride-ion concentration, as well as compressive
1659 strength and yield.
1660 6.1.2.2 Mixture strength data—Submit field test records used to establish the required average strength in
1661 accordance with 6.2.3.3. Submit test data used to establish the average compressive strength of the mixture
1662 in accordance with 6.2.3.4.
1663 S Method and test data used to establish mixture proportions.
1664 6.1.2.3 Concrete materials—Submit the following information for concrete materials, along with evidence
1665 demonstrating compliance with 6.2.1:
1666 • For cementitious materials: types, manufacturing locations, shipping locations, and certificates showing
1667 compliance with ASTM C150, ASTM C595, ASTM C618, ASTM C845, ASTM C989, ASTM C1157, or
1668 ASTM C1240;

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1669 • For aggregates: types, pit or quarry locations, producers’ names, gradings, specific gravities, and
1670 evidence that is not more than 90 days old demonstrating compliance with 6.2.1;
1671 • For water and ice: source of supply and compliance with ASTM C1602/C1602M; and
1672 S Information on types, classes, producers’ names, and plant locations for cementitious materials;
1673 types, pit or quarry locations, producers’ names, gradings, and properties required by ASTM C33
1674 for aggregates; types, brand names, and producers’ names for admixtures; and source of supply for
1675 water and ice.
1676 Except for admixtures and water, test results verifying conformance to applicable specifications
1677 shall not be older than 90 days. Test results for aggregate soundness, abrasion, and reactivity may
1678 be older than 90 days, but not older than 1 year, provided test results for the other properties
1679 specified in ASTM C33 indicate that aggregate quality has not changed.
1680 • For admixtures: types, brand names, producers’ names, manufacturer’s technical data sheets, and
1681 certificates showing compliance with ASTM C260, ASTM C494/C494M, or ASTM C1017/C1017M;
1682 6.1.2.4 Field test records—When field test records are used as the basis for selecting proportions for
1683 verifying conformance with specified requirements, submit data on material and mixture proportions with
1684 supporting test results.
1685 S Test data used to establish mixture proportions.
1686 6.1.2.5 Trial mixture records—When trial mixture records are used as a basis for verifying conformance
1687 with specified requirements, submit data on material and mixture proportions with supporting test results.

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1689 6.1.2.6 Mixture proportion adjustments—Submit adjustments to mixture proportions or changes in
1690 materials, along with supporting documentation, made during the course of the Work.
1691 S Requests for adjustments to mixture proportions.
1692 Requests to adjust mixture proportions necessary for workability or consistency.
1693 If Contractor desires to decrease the cementitious materials content of the concrete mixture after
1694 having satisfied the requirements of 6.2.3.6, review a request for acceptance of the proposed
1695 revised mixture with a lower cementitious materials content on a trial basis.
1696 If Contractor finds it necessary to increase the cementitious materials content, review a request for
1697 acceptance of the proposed revised mixture with a higher cementitious materials content on a trial
1698 basis.
1699 Confirm adequacy of modified proportions has been verified from a set of new field test data.
1700 6.1.2.7 Calcium chloride—Calcium chloride shall not be used.
1701 6.1.2.8 Volumetric batching—When Contractor wants to produce concrete by the volumetric batching
1702 method, submit request along with description of proposed method.
1703 S Request to use the volumetric batching and proposed method.
1704 6.1.2.10 Time of discharge—When Contractor wants to exceed the maximum time for discharge of
1705 concrete permitted by ASTM C94/C94M, submit a request along with a description of the precautions to
1706 be taken.
1707 S Requests to exceed the ASTM C94/C94M required time of discharge.

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1708 6.1.3 Quality control
1709 6.1.3.1 Maintain records verifying that materials used are the specified and accepted types and sizes and
1710 are in conformance with the requirements of 6.2.1.
1711 6.1.3.2 Ensure production and delivery of concrete conform to the requirements of 6.3.1 and 6.3.2.
1712 6.1.3.3 Ensure concrete produced has the specified characteristics in the freshly mixed state and that these
1713 characteristics are maintained during transport and delivery.
1714 6.1.4 Material storage and handling
1715 6.1.4.1 Cementitious materials—Keep cementitious materials dry and free from contaminants.
1716 6.1.4.2 Aggregates—Store and handle aggregate in a manner that will avoid segregation and prevents
1717 contamination by other materials or other sizes of aggregates. Store aggregates in locations that will permit
1718 them to drain freely. Do not use aggregates that contain frozen lumps.
1719 6.1.4.3 Water and ice—Protect mixing water and ice from contamination during storage and delivery.
1720 6.1.4.4 Admixtures—Protect stored admixtures against contamination, evaporation, or damage. To ensure
1721 uniform distribution of the constituents, provide agitating equipment for admixtures used in the form of
1722 suspensions or unstable solutions. Protect liquid admixtures from freezing , excess heat, and from
1723 temperature changes that would adversely affect their characteristics.
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1726 6.2.1.1 Cementitious materials—Use cementitious materials indicated in the Contract Documents, or one
1727 or a combination of the cementitious materials given in 6.2.1.1.a through 6.2.1.1.f and meet the durability
1728 criteria of 6.2.2.7.
1729 M Specify specific cementitious materials, or that one or a combination of the cementitious
1730 materials given in 6.2.1.1.a through 6.2.1.1.f is permitted.
1731 Use ACI 318-14 and ACI 225R to determine what will be acceptable for the project conditions.
1732 Refer to PCA Publication EB001 for additional guidance.
1733 S When ASTM C595 or C1157 cements are used in structures that will be subjected to deicing
1734 chemicals, provide verification for compliance of the concrete with Table 6.2.2.7.b.2.
1735 6.2.1.1.a Portland cement conforming to ASTM C150.
1736 6.2.1.1.b Blended hydraulic cement, excluding Type IS (>70) conforming to ASTM C595. For the sections
1737 of the structure that are designated as subject to deicing chemicals, submit certification on the cement
1738 composition verifying that the concrete mixture meets the requirements of Table 6.2.2.7.b.2.
1739 6.2.1.1.c Hydraulic cement conforming to ASTM C1157. For sections of the structure that will be
1740 subjected to deicing chemicals, submit certification on the cement composition verifying that the concrete
1741 mixture meets the requirements of Table 6.2.2.7.b.2.
1742 6.2.1.1.d Pozzolans conforming to ASTM C618.
1743 6.2.1.1.e Ground-granulated blast-furnace slag conforming to ASTM C989.
1744 6.2.1.1.f Silica fume conforming to ASTM C1240.
1745 6.2.1.1.g Expansive hydraulic cement conforming to ASTM C845.

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1746 6.2.1.1.g Use cementitious materials of the same brand and type and from the same manufacturing plant as
1747 the cementitious materials used in the concrete represented by the submitted field test records or used in
1748 the trial mixtures.
1749 6.2.1.2 Aggregates—Unless otherwise specified, aggregates shall conform to ASTM C33. When a single
1750 size or combinations of two or more sizes of coarse aggregates are used, the final grading shall conform to
1751 the grading requirements of ASTM C33, unless otherwise specified or permitted. Aggregates used in
1752 concrete shall be obtained from the same sources and have the same size range as aggregates used in the
1753 concrete represented by submitted historical data or used in trial mixtures.
1754 O If aggregates are to conform to a specification other than ASTM C33 for grading, deleterious
1755 substances, or soundness, specify the other requirements.
1756 O If aggregate deleteriously reactive with alkalis is permitted, the effect of the expansion can be
1757 mitigated by limiting the total equivalent alkali content (Na2O + 0.658K2O) to less than 5 lb/cu/yd
1758 or by the appropriate use of supplementary cementitious materials. Refer to Section 6.2.1.2.
1759 Specify the test for determining conformance to requirements for cleanliness, and specify grading
1760 be performed on samples obtained from the aggregates at the point of batching.
1761 Specify additional requirements for aggregate such as hardness, color, mineralogical composition,
1762 texture, or shape (crushed or gravel).
1763 If concrete will be exposed to wetting, extended humidity, or in contact with moist ground, specify
1764 aggregates that do not contain materials deleteriously reactive with alkalies in the cement;
1765 however, such aggregates may be used with cement containing less than 0.60% alkalis such as
1766 (Na2O + 0.658K2O) in concrete mixtures containing a total alkali content less than 5 lb/cu/yd or
1767 with a material such as natural pozzolan, fly ash, slag, or silica fume in an amount shown to be

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1768 effective in preventing harmful expansion due to alkali-aggregate reaction in accordance with
1769 ASTM C1567.
1770 6.2.1.3 Water and ice—Mixing water for concrete and water used to make ice shall be potable water unless
1771 alternative sources of water complying with ASTM C1602/C1602M are specified or permitted.
1772 O Specify if nonpotable water complying with ASTM C1602/1602M is permitted.
1773 S Request to use other than potable water.
1774 6.2.1.4 Admixtures—When required or permitted, admixtures shall meet the requirements of the following:
1775 • Air-entraining admixtures—ASTM C260;
1776 • Chemical admixtures—ASTM C494/C494M; and
1777 • Chemical admixtures for use in producing flowing concrete—ASTM C1017/C1017M.
1778 Admixtures used in concrete shall be the same as those used in the concrete represented by submitted field
1779 test records or used in trial mixtures.
1780 O Specify the admixtures listed in 6.2.1.4 that are required. Indicate the parts of the Work in which
1781 each type of admixture should or may be used.
1782 S Request to use admixtures.
1783 6.2.1.5 Steel fibers—If steel fiber-reinforced concrete is specified in Contract Documents, steel fibers shall
1784 be deformed and conform to ASTM C1116/C116M. Steel fibers shall have a length-to-diameter ratio of at
1785 least 50 and not exceed 100.

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1786 6.2.1.6 Macro Synthetic Fibers—If macro synthetic fiber-reinforced concrete is specified in Contract
1787 Documents, macro synthetic fibers shall conform to ASTM C1116/C1116M and have a length-to-diameter
1788 ratio of at least 50 and not exceed 90.
1789 6.2.1.6 Change of materials—When changes to brand, type, size, or source of cementitious materials,
1790 aggregates, water, ice, or admixtures are proposed, submit new field data, data from new trial mixtures, or
1791 other evidence that the change will not adversely affect the relevant properties of the concrete. Data shall
1792 be submitted for acceptance before changes are made.
1793 S Request to change materials and data verifying that properties of the concrete mixture conform
1794 to the requirements of 6.2.2.
1796 6.2.2.1 Cementitious material content—The cementitious material content shall be adequate for concrete to
1797 satisfy the specified requirements for strength, w/cm, durability, finishability, and placement constraints of
1798 the project. Where permitted, acceptance of lower cementitious material content will be contingent upon
1799 verification that concrete mixtures with lower cementitious material content will meet the specified
1800 strength requirements and will produce concrete with equal finish quality, appearance, durability, surface
1801 hardness, and placeability. When a history of the proposed cementitious materials content is not available,
1802 evaluate the proposed mixture by placing concrete in a representative location at the project site using
1803 project materials, equipment, and personnel. The placement size shall be representative of the typical
1804 project repair. Slump shall not exceed the specified slump. Submit evaluation results for acceptance.
1805 O Specify minimum test placement size and parameters.
1806 S Request to use a lower cementitious materials content.

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1807 6.2.2.2 Slump— Unless otherwise specified select a target slump or slump flow at the point of delivery of
1808 concrete mixtures for each application. Selected target slump shall not exceed 9 inches. Selected target
1809 slump flow shall not exceed 30 in. Concrete shall not show visible signs of segregation. The target slump
1810 or slump flow value shall be enforced for the duration of Project. Determine the slump by ASTM
1811 C143/C143M. Slump tolerances shall meet the requirements of ACI 117. Determine slump flow by ASTM
1812 C1611/C1611M. Slump flow tolerances shall meet the requirements of ASTM C94/C94M.
1813 O Specify slump or slump flow if it is not permissible for Contractor to select these values.
1814 6.2.2.3 Size of coarse aggregate—Unless otherwise specified, nominal maximum size of coarse aggregate
1815 shall not exceed three-fourths of the minimum clear spacing between reinforcing bars, one-fifth of the
1816 narrowest dimension between sides of forms, or one-third of the thickness of slabs, toppings, or partial
1817 depth repairs.
1818 O If an aggregate size requirement differs from that specified by 6.2.2.3 (for example, smaller size
1819 in for smaller repair areas or concrete cover constraints), specify nominal maximum size of
1820 aggregate.
1821 6.2.2.4 Air content—Unless otherwise specified, concrete shall be air entrained in accordance with
1822 6.2.2.7.b. Unless otherwise specified, measure air content at point of delivery in accordance with ASTM
1823 C173/C173M or ASTM C231.
1824 O Specify if concrete should be non-air-entrained or an alternative air content is required. Air
1825 entrainment should not be used in flatwork to receive a hard steel-troweled finish.
1826 Specify if a particular ASTM test method (ASTM C231 or C173/C173M) is required for measuring
1827 air content.

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1828 It may be necessary to specify that air content be measured at the point of placement to account
1829 for loss of air content during pumping, if applicable. Once the loss of air content during pumping
1830 is established, acceptance limits at the point of discharge can be determined.
1831 6.2.2.5 Admixtures—Unless otherwise specified, use admixtures that comply with the following:
1832 • Air-entraining admixtures—ASTM C260;
1833 • Chemical admixtures—ASTM C494/C494M;
1834 • Chemical admixtures for use in producing flowing concrete—ASTM C1017/C1017M; and
1835 Admixtures used in concrete shall be the same as those used in the concrete represented by submitted field
1836 test records or used in trial mixtures.
1837 The use of calcium chloride admixtures shall not be permitted. Refer to 6.2.2.7.d for concrete corrosion
1838 protection requirements affecting other chloride containing admixtures and constituents.
1839 O Specify if specific admixtures are required or prohibited.
1840 6.2.2.6 Concrete temperature—When the average of the highest and lowest ambient temperature from
1841 midnight to midnight is expected to be less than 40°F for more than three successive days, deliver concrete
1842 to meet the following minimum temperatures immediately after placement:
1843 • 55°F for sections less than 12 in. in the least dimension;
1844 • 50°F for sections 12 to 36 in. in the least dimension;
1845 • 45°F for sections 36 to 72 in. in the least dimension; and
1846 • 40°F for sections greater than 72 in. in the least dimension.

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1847 The temperature of concrete as placed shall not exceed these values by more than 20°F. These minimum
1848 requirements may be terminated when temperatures above 50°F occur during more than half of any 24-
1849 hour duration. Unless otherwise specified or permitted, the temperature of concrete as delivered shall not
1850 exceed 95°F.
1851 O Specify alternate maximum temperatures to concrete at delivery. Refer to the Optional
1852 Requirements Checklist for 7.3.6.1.
1853 If concrete delivered in hot weather with a temperature higher than 95°F has been used
1854 successfully in given climates or situations, the higher temperature may be specified in place of the
1855 95°F limit.
1856 S Request to deliver concrete at a temperature exceeding 95°F.
1857 6.2.2.7 Durability
1858 6.2.2.7.a Sulfate resistance—Unless otherwise specified, provide concrete meeting the requirements of
1859 Table 6.2.2.7.a, based on exposure class for exposure to water-soluble sulfates defined in Contract
1860 Documents. Submit documentation verifying compliance with specified requirements.'
1861 M Designate in Contract Documents the exposure class for portions of the structure requiring
1862 concrete resistant to sulfate attack. Refer to ACI 318 for description of exposure classes.
1863 O Specify alternative mixture requirements for sulfate resistance.
Table 6.2.2.7.a.—Requirements for Exposure Category S: Sulfate Exposure
Exposure Maximum Minimum Required cementitious materials*—types
class w/cm fc’, psi ASTM ASTM ASTM

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C150/C150M C595/C595M C1157/C1157M
S0 NA 2500 NA NA NA
IP(MS),
S1 0.50 4000 II†‡ MS
IS(<70)(MS)
IP(HS),
S2 0.45 4500 V‡ HS
IS(<70)(HS)
IP (HS) +
V + pozzolan pozzolan or slag§

HS + pozzolan or
S3 0.45 4500 or slag or IS (<70) (HS)
slag cement§
cement§ + pozzolan or
slag§
Table 6.2.2.7.a.1—Requirements for establishing suitability of cementitious materials
combinations exposed to water-soluble sulfate
Maximum expansion when tested using ASTM C1012
Exposure class At 6 months At 12 months At 18 months
S1 0.10 percent No requirement No requirement
S2 0.05 percent 0.10 percent * No requirement
S3 No requirement No requirement 0.10 percent
*
The 12-month expansion limit applies only if the measured expansion exceeds the 6-month maximum
expansion limit.
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1865 6.2.2.7.b Freezing and thawing resistance—Unless otherwise specified, provide concrete meeting the
1866 requirements of Table 6.2.2.7.b based on exposure class for freezing and thawing exposure defined in
1867 Contract Documents. Submit documentation verifying compliance with specified requirements.
1868 M Designate in Contract Documents the exposure class for portions of the structure requiring
1869 resistance to freezing and thawing. Refer to ACI 318 for additional guidance.
1870 O Specify alternative mixture requirements for freezing and thawing resistance.
1871
Table 6.2.2.7.b—Requirements For Exposure Category
F: Freezing and thawing exposure
Exposure Maximum Minimum Additional
class w/cm fc, psi Air content requirements
F0 NA 2500 NA
Table
F1 0.45 4500 NA
6.2.2.7.b.1
Table
F2 0.45 4500 NA
6.2.2.7.b.1
Table Table
F3 0.45 4500
6.2.2.7.b.1 6.2.2.7.b.2
1872

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Table 6.2.2.7.b.1—Total air content for concrete
exposed to cycles of freezing and thawing
Nominal Target air content, percent *†
maximum
aggregate size, Exposure Classes Exposure
in.‡ F2 and F3 Class F1
3/8 7.5 6.0
1/2 7 5.5
3/4 6 5
1 6 4.5
1-1/2 5.5 4.5
2§ 5 4
3§ 4.5 3.5
*
Tolerance on air content as delivered shall be ± 1.5
percent.
†
For fc’ > 5000 psi reducing air content by 1.0 percent
is acceptable.
‡
Refer to ASTM C33/C33M for tolerance on oversize
for various nominal maximum size designations.
1873

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Table 6.2.2.7.b.2—Maximum cementitious
materials requirements for concrete assigned to
Exposure Class F3
Maximum percent of
total cementitious
material by mass
Cementitious material weight*
Fly ash or other pozzolans

25
conforming to ASTM C618
Slag cement conforming to

50
ASTM C989/C989M
Silica fume conforming to

10
ASTM C1240
Total of fly ash or other
pozzolans, slag cement, 50†
and silica fume
Total of fly ash or other

35†
pozzolans and silica fume
*
Total cementitious material also includes ASTM
C150/C150M, C595/C595M, C845/C845M, and
C1157/C1157M cement. The maximum percentages
above shall include:
(a) Fly ash or other pozzolans present in

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C1157/C1157M or C595/C595M Type IP
blended cement;
(b) Slag cement present in C1157/C1157M or
C595/C595M Type IS blended cement; and
(c) Silica fume conforming to ASTM C1240
present in C1157/C1157M or C595/C595M
Type IP blended cement.
†
Fly ash or other pozzolans and silica fume shall
constitute no more than 25 percent and 10 percent,
respectively, of the total mass of the cementitious
materials.
1874
1875 6.2.2.7.c Low permeability—Unless otherwise specified, provide concrete meeting the requirements of
1876 Table 6.2.2.7.c based on exposure class for structural members in contact with water requiring low
1877 permeability defined in Contract Documents. Submit documentation verifying compliance with specified
1878 requirements.
1879 M Designate in Contract Documents the exposure class for portions of the structure requiring low
1880 permeability when in contact with water. Refer to ACI 318-08 for description of exposure classes.
1881 O Specify alternative requirements for low permeability.
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Table 6.2.2.7.c—Requirements for Exposure
Category P:
In contact with water requiring low-permeability
concrete
Additional
Exposure Maximum Minimum minimum
class w/cm fc, psi requirements
P0 None 2500 None
P1 0.50 4000 None
1883
1884 6.2.2.7.d Corrosion protection of reinforcement— Unless otherwise specified, provide concrete without
1885 water- or acid-soluble chlorides for locations requiring corrosion protection of reinforcement defined in
1886 Contract Documents. Submit documentation verifying compliance with specified requirements. Water-
1887 soluble chloride ion content contributed from constituents including water, aggregates, cementitious
1888 materials, and admixtures shall be determined for the concrete mixture by ASTM C1218/C1218M at age
1889 between 28 and 42 days.
1890 M Designate the portions of the structure requiring chloride-free concrete for corrosion
1891 protection or mitigation. Refer to ACI 318 for additional guidance of chloride exposure classes.
1892 Refer to ACI 201.2R and ACI 222R for additional information on the effects of chlorides on
1893 corrosion of reinforcement.
1894 O Specify alternative mixture requirements for corrosion protection of reinforcement in lieu of
1895 chloride-free concrete.

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1896 6.2.2.7.e Shrinkage - Provide concrete meeting maximum length change requirements per ASTM C157
1897 (modified) as defined in the Contract Documents.
1898 M Specify maximum length change.
1899 6.2.2.8 Strength and water-cementitious material ratio—The compressive strength and, when required,
1900 water-cementitious material ratio (w/cm) of the concrete for each portion of the Work, shall be as specified
1901 in Contract Documents.
1902 M Indicate the specified compressive strength of concrete fc′ for various portions of the Work. For
1903 most structural members, the requirements of the design will dictate the required strength. A
1904 higher compressive strength may be required for durability considerations. For floors, the
1905 specified compressive strength fc′ will generally depend upon the intended use and expected wear
1906 unless durability considerations dictate higher strengths. If the floor will be exposed to abrasive
1907 wear from early construction traffic, consider requiring a minimum compressive strength at 3 days
1908 of 1800 psi or higher. Refer to ACI 302.1R for guidance on compressive strengths to specify for
1909 various classes of floors.
1910 O Concrete assigned to Exposure Class S1, S2, S3, F1, F2, F3, C2, or P1 as defined in ACI 318,
1911 is required to meet the maximum w/cm limits given in Table 6.2.2.7.a, Table 6.2.2.7.b, Table
1912 6.2.2.7.c, and Table 6.2.2.7.d
1913 6.2.2.8.a Unless otherwise specified, strength requirements shall be based on a 28-day compressive
1914 strength determined on 6 x 12 in. or 4 x 8 in. cylindrical specimens made and tested in accordance with
1915 ASTM C31/C31M and C39/C39M, respectively. A strength test at designated age is the average of at least
1916 two 6 x 12 in. cylinders or the average of at least three 4 x 8 in. cylinders made from the same concrete
1917 sample.

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1918 O If the test specimen is other than a 6 x 12 in. or 4 x 8 in. cylindrical specimen, specify the
1919 specimen size. If age at test is to be other than 28 days, specify age at test. If a different test
1920 method is required, specify the test method.
1921 6.2.2.9 Steel Fiber-reinforced concrete—Where steel fiber-reinforced concrete is specified for providing
1922 temperature, shrinkage, and shear resistance, the steel fiber reinforced concrete mixtures shall conform to
1923 ASTM C1116/C116M Type 1. Steel fibers shall be deformed and have a length-to-diameter ratio of at least
1924 50 and not exceeding 100. Required fiber dosage shall be based on fiber reinforced concrete flexural
1925 performance when tested and calculated in accordance with ASTM C1609/1609M, ASTM C1399 and/or
1926 ASTM C1550.
1927 6.2.2.10 Macro-synthetic fiber-reinforced concrete-- Where macro synthetic fiber-reinforced concrete is
1928 specified for providing temperature and shrinkage resistance, the macro synthetic fiber-reinforced concrete
1929 mixtures shall conform to ASTM C1116/C116M Type III. Macro synthetic fibers shall have a length-to-
1930 diameter ratio of at least 50 and not exceeding 90. Required fiber dosage shall be based on fiber reinforced
1931 concrete flexural performance when tested and calculated in accordance with ASTM C1609/1609M, ASTM
1932 C1399 and/or ASTM C1550.
1933 6.2.3 Proportioning
1934 6.2.3.1 Proportion concrete to comply with 6.2.2 to provide workability and consistency so concrete can be
1935 worked readily into forms and around reinforcement without segregation, and to provide an average
1936 compressive strength adequate to meet acceptance requirements of 1.6.6.1. If the production facility has
1937 records of field tests performed within the past 12 months and spanning no less than 60 calendar days for a
1938 class of concrete within 1000 psi of that specified for the Work, calculate a sample standard deviation and
1939 establish the required average compressive strength fcr′ in accordance with 6.2.3.2 and 6.2.3.3.a. If field test
1940 records are not available, select fcr′ from Table 6.2.3.3.b.

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1941 6.2.3.2 Sample standard deviation
1942 6.2.3.2.a Field test data—Field test records used to calculate sample standard deviation shall represent
1943 materials, quality-control procedures, and climatic conditions similar to those expected in the Work.
1944 Changes in materials and concrete proportions represented by test records shall not have been more
1945 restricted than those in the proposed Work. Test records shall comply with one of the following:
1946 • Data from a single group of at least 15 consecutive compressive-strength tests with the same
1947 mixture proportions; or
1948 • Data from two groups of consecutive compressive strength tests totaling at least 30 compressive-
1949 strength tests. Neither of the two groups shall consist of less than 10 tests.
1950 6.2.3.2.b Calculate sample standard deviation—Calculate the sample standard deviation, ss, of the strength
1951 test records as follows:
(6-1)
(6-2)
1952
1953
1954 where
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1955 ss = standard deviation for the two groups combined;
1956 s1, s2 = standard deviations for Groups 1 and 2, respectively, calculated in accordance with Eq. (6-1); and
1957 n1, n2 = number of test results in Groups 1 and 2, respectively.
1958 6.2.3.3 Required average compressive strength—Calculate fcr′ for the specified class of concrete in
1959 accordance with 6.2.3.3.a or 6.2.3.3.b.
1960 6.2.3.3.a Use the sample standard deviation calculated in accordance with 6.2.3.2 to establish fcr′ in
1961 accordance with Table 6.2.3.3.a. Use the larger of the two values of fcr′ calculated.
Table 6.2.3.3.a—Required average compressive
strength fcr′, when data are available to
establish a sample standard deviation, psi
fcr’, psi
fc’, psi Use the larger of: Equation
fcr’ = fc + 1.34kss (6-3)

5000 or less
fcr’= fc’ + 2.33kss – 500 (6-4)
fcr’= fc’ + 1.34kss (6-3)

Over 5000
fcr’= 0.90fc’+ 2.33kss (6-5)
Notes: fcr’ = required average compressive strength;
fc’ = specified concrete strength; k = factor from Table
6.2.3.3.a.1; and ss = standard deviation calculated in
accordance with 6.2.3.2.
Table 6.2.3.3.a.1—k-factor for increasing sample

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standard deviation for number of tests considered
in calculating standard deviation
k-factor for increasing
Total number of tests sample standard
considered deviation
15 1.16
20 1.08
25 1.03
30 or more 1.00
Note: Linear interpolation for intermediate number of
tests is acceptable.
1962
1963 6.2.3.3.b When field test records are not available to establish a sample standard deviation, select the
1964 required average compressive strength fcr′ from Table 6.2.3.3.b.
Table 6.2.3.3.b—Required average compressive
strength fcr′ when data are not available to
establish standard deviation.
fc’, psi fcr’, psi
Less than 3000 fc’ + 1000
3000 to 5000 fc’ + 1200
Over 5000 1.1fc’ + 700
1965
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1966 6.2.3.4 Documentation of average compressive strength— Documentation indicating the proposed
1967 concrete proportions will produce an average compressive strength equal to or greater than the required
1968 average compressive strength, and shall consist of field strength records or trial mixtures in accordance
1969 with 6.2.3.4.a or 6.2.3.4.b, respectively.
1970 6.2.3.4.a Field test data—If field test data are available and represent a single group of at least 10
1971 consecutive strength tests for one mixture, using the same materials, under the same conditions, and
1972 encompassing a period of not less than 60 days, verify that the average of the field test results equals or
1973 exceeds fcr′ . Submit for acceptance the mixture proportions along with the field test data. If the field test
1974 data represent two groups of compressive strength tests for two mixtures, plot the average strength X1 and
1975 X2 of each group versus the w/cm of the corresponding mixture proportions and interpolate between them
1976 to establish the required w/cm. Establish mixture proportions for fcr′ based on the required w/cm.
1977 S Method and test data used to establish mixture proportions.
1978 6.2.3.4.b Trial mixtures—Establish mixture proportions based on trial mixtures in accordance with the
1979 following requirements:
1980 (a) Use materials and material combinations listed in 6.2.1.1 through 6.2.1.4 proposed for
1981 the Work;
1982 (b) Determine fcr′ according to 6.2.3.3.a if suitable field test data are available, or use
1983 Table 6.2.3.3.b;
1984 (c) Make at least three trial mixtures for each concrete class with a range of proportions
1985 that will produce a range of compressive strengths that will encompass fcr′ . For
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1987 must establish the w/cm and the relative proportions of the cementitious materials and
1988 admixtures, if any, that will produce the required average compressive strength;
1989 (d) Proportion trial mixtures to produce a slump within 3/4 in. of the maximum specified,
1990 and for air-entrained concrete, an air content within 0.5% of the required air content
1991 indicated in Table 6.2.2.7.b.1, or as specified. The temperature of freshly mixed
1992 concrete shall be recorded and shall be within 10°F of the intended maximum
1993 temperature of the concrete as mixed and delivered;
1994 (e) For each trial mixture, make and cure three compressive strength cylinders for each
1995 test age in accordance with ASTM C192/C192M. Test for compressive strength in
1996 accordance with ASTM C39/C39M at 28 days or at the test age for fc′; and
1997 (f) Establish mixture proportions based on the trial batch data to achieve an average
1998 compressive strength in accordance with fcr′ as determined in 6.2.3.3 and to not exceed
1999 the maximum w/cm and other requirements of 6.2.2.7 when applicable and trial
2000 mixture records shall have been developed less than 24 months from the date of
2001 submittal.
2002 O Specify the test ages, if other than 28 days, for trial mixture proportioning.
2003 Specify if submittal trial mixture proportions and strength test records from trial mixture with
2004 proposed mixture properties is not required.
2006

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2007 6.2.3.5 Field verification of selected mixture proportions— When required, conduct field verification of
2008 the effects of placement methods on concrete mixture characteristics. Using materials and mixture
2009 proportions accepted for use in the Work, verify the concrete can be placed using the intended placing
2010 method. Place the concrete mixture using project equipment and personnel. Verify that the slump and air
2011 content obtained at the point of placement are acceptable. Make suitable corrections to the placing methods
2012 or to the mixture proportions, if needed. Submit adjustments to the mixture proportions to
2013 Architect/Engineer for review and acceptance.
2014 O Specify when field verification of concrete mixtures is required. Specify method for sampling at
2015 point of placement.
2016 S Requests for adjustments to mixture proportions.
2017 6.2.3.6 Revisions to concrete mixtures—When 15 consecutive compressive strength test results become
2018 available from the field, calculate the average compressive strength and standard deviation. Calculate a
2019 revised value for fcr′ in accordance with 6.2.3.3.a. Verify that both of the requirements of 1.6.6.1 are met.
2020 S Revised mixture proportions based on revised value of fcr′ .
2021 6.2.3.6.a When the actual average compressive strength X exceeds the revised value of fcr′ and
2022 requirements of 1.6.6.1 are met, fcr′ may be decreased. The revised mixture shall meet the requirements of
2023 6.2.2.
2024 6.2.3.6.b If the actual average compressive strength X is less than the revised value of fcr′ or if either of the
2025 two requirements in 1.6.6.1 is not met, take immediate steps to increase average compressive strength of
2026 the concrete.
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2029 6.3.1 Measuring, batching, and mixing—Production facilities shall produce concrete of the specified
2030 quality and conforming to this Specification.
2031 6.3.1.1 Ready mixed and site-produced concrete—Unless otherwise specified, measure, batch, and mix
2032 concrete materials and concrete in conformance to ASTM C94/C94M.
2033 O If concrete materials are to be measured, batched, or mixed other than in conformance to
2034 ASTM C94/C94M, specify how these procedures are to be accomplished.
2035 Specify if the ready mixed concrete production facility should be certified by the NRMCA Program
2036 for Certification of Ready-Mixed Concrete Production Facilities or an equivalent program.
2037 NRMCA’s Certification Program is in accordance with NRMCA Quality Control Manual —
2038 Section 3.
2039 6.3.1.2 Concrete produced by volumetric batching and continuous mixing—When concrete made by
2040 volumetric batching and continuous mixing is acceptable, it shall conform to the requirements of ASTM
2041 C685/C685M and satisfy the requirements of this Specification.
2042 S Request to use the volumetric batching method.
2043 6.3.1.3 Prepackaged dry materials used in concrete—If packaged dry-combined materials are used, they
2044 shall conform to the requirements of ASTM C387 and shall satisfy the requirements of this Specification.
2045 6.3.2 Delivery—Transport and deliver concrete in equipment conforming to the requirements of ASTM
2046 C94/C94M.

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2047 6.3.2.1 Slump adjustment—When concrete slump test results are below the required slump, the slump may
2048 be adjusted by adding water up to the amount allowed in the accepted mixture proportions, unless
2049 otherwise specified. Addition of water shall be in accordance with ASTM C94/C94M. Do not exceed the
2050 specified w/cm or slump. Do not add water to concrete delivered in equipment not acceptable for mixing.
2051 After plasticizing or high-range water-reducing admixtures are added to the concrete at the site to achieve
2052 flowable concrete, do not add water to the concrete. Measure slump and air content of air-entrained
2053 concrete after slump adjustment to verify compliance with specified requirements.
2054 O Specify when slump adjustment by addition of water at the project site is not permitted.
2055 6.3.2.2 Time of discharge—Unless otherwise permitted, time for completion of discharge shall comply
2056 with ASTM C94/C94M. When discharge is permitted after more than 90 minutes have elapsed since
2057 batching or after the drum has revolved 300 revolutions, verify that air content of air-entrained concrete,
2058 slump, and temperature of concrete are as specified.
2059 O If shorter or longer time for completion of discharge is required or permitted, specify maximum
2060 time.
2061 S Request to extend time or revolution limits for discharge.
2062
2063

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2064 SECTION 7—HANDLING AND PLACING OF CONVENTIONAL CONCRETE
2065 7.1—General
2066 7.1.1 Description—This section covers the handling and placing of cast-in-place and precast concrete, and
2067 localized concrete repairs. Included are methods and procedures for obtaining quality concrete through
2068 proper handling, placing, finishing, jointing, curing, protection, and repair of surface defects.
2070 7.1.2.1 Unless otherwise specified, submit the data specified in 7.1.2.1.a through 7.1.2.1.f.
2071 O Specify submittals listed in 5.1.2.1.a through 5.1.2.1.f that are not required.
2072 7.1.2.1.a Field control test reports—Maintain and submit records of quality control test and inspection
2073 reports.
2074 7.1.2.1.b Temperature measurement—Proposed method for complying with requirements for measuring
2075 concrete temperatures.
2076 7.1.2.1.c Qualifications of finishers—Qualifications of the finishing contractor and of flatwork finishers
2077 who will perform the Work as stipulated in 7.3.4.1.
2078 7.1.2.1.d Drawings and data—Submit shop drawings of placing, handling, and construction methods and
2079 data in accordance with Contract Documents.
2080 7.1.2.1.e Placement notification—Submit notification of concrete placement at least 24 hours before
2081 placement.
2082 7.1.2.1.f Pre-placement requirements—List of pre-placement activities.

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2083 7.1.2.2 Submit the data specified in 7.1.2.2.a through 7.1.2.2.g when required.
2084 O Specify the information in 7.1.2.2.a to 7.1.2.2.g that is to be submitted.
2085 7.1.2.2.a Conveying equipment—Submit description of conveying equipment.
2086 7.1.2.2.b Surface repair methods—When stains, rust, efflorescence, and surface deposits must be removed
2087 as described in 7.3.7.6, submit the proposed method of removal.
2088 7.1.2.2.c Wet-weather protection—When specified, submit request for acceptance of proposed wet-weather
2089 protection activities.
2090 7.1.2.2.d Hot-weather placement—When specified, submit request for concrete temperature limit
2091 exceeding that specified in 7.3.2.1c, including description of proposed precautions for hot-weather
2092 concrete placement, and documentation and procedures to demonstrate compliance with other
2093 requirements in Contract Documents..
2094 7.1.2.2.e Cold-weather placement— When specified, submit request for concrete temperature limit below
2095 that specified in 7.3.2.1b, including description of proposed precautions for cold-weather concrete
2096 placement, temperature measuring methods, and protection activities.
2097 7.1.2.2.f Matching sample finish—When required by Contract Documents, submit sample finish and mock-
2098 ups at designated locations to demonstrate surface finish as described in 7.3.3.
2099 7.1.2.2.g Retarder for Exposed-aggregate surface—Manufacturer’s data on the retarder and the proposed
2100 method of retarder use if the surface retarder is proposed for specified exposed aggregate surface.
2101 7.1.2.3 When alternatives are proposed, submit the data specified in 7.1.2.3.a through 7.1.2.3.h.

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2102 7.1.2.3.a Construction joints—Submit information for acceptance of proposed location and treatment of
2103 construction joints not indicated in Contract Documents.
2104 7.1.2.3.c Underwater placement, quality control, materials and testing —When underwater placement is
2105 planned, submit request for acceptance of proposed methods.
2106 7.1.2.3.d Contraction or expansion joints—When contraction or expansion joints other than those indicated
2107 in Contract Documents are proposed, submit locations for acceptance.
2108 7.1.2.3.e Initial Curing method—Prior to concrete placement, submit materials and methods to be used to
2109 minimize moisture loss between concrete placement and final finishing.
2110 7.1.2.3.f Final Curing method—When a moisture-preserving method other than specified in 7.3.6.4 is
2111 proposed, submit request of the proposed method.
2112 7.1.2.3.g Coated ties—When coated form ties are proposed, submit proposed coated tie description.
2113 7.1.3 Delivery, storage, and handling
2114 7.1.3.1 Delivery—Place concrete within the time limits required in 6.x.x.x (coordinate with relevant section
2115 of Chapter 6, Conventional Concrete).
2116 7.1.3.2 Storage and handling—Store and handle products to retain original quality. Do not use products
2117 stored beyond the manufacturer’s recommended shelf life.
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2120 7.2.1.1 Water for curing—Unless otherwise specified, do not use seawater or water containing substances
2121 that will discolor or impair the durability of the concrete member.
2122 O Specify if alternative sources of curing water are permitted. Water may be used if it can be
2123 demonstrated to cause no harm to concrete by meeting the requirements of ASTM C
2124 1602/C1602M.
2125 7.2.1.2 Curing compounds—Unless otherwise specified, use membrane-forming curing compounds that
2126 conform to ASTM C309 or ASTM C1315. Silicate-based liquid surface densifiers are prohibited as curing
2127 compounds.
2128 O Where concrete surface is exposed to view and appearance is a factor, specify curing materials
2129 that will not stain or discolor concrete. If flooring materials or surface densifiers are to be used,
2130 specify compatible curing materials and procedures. See ACI 302.2R.
2131 7.2.1.3 Sheet materials for curing—Unless otherwise specified, use sheet materials that conform to ASTM
2132 C171.
2133 O Where concrete surface is exposed to view and appearance is a factor, specify curing sheet
2134 materials that will not stain or discolor concrete.
2135 7.2.1.4 Absorbent materials — Unless otherwise specified, absorbent materials shall meet the requirements
2136 of AASHTO M182.
2137 7.2.1.5 Evaporation retardants —Liquid applied evaporation retardants that shall form a continuous
2138 monomolecular film and reduce moisture loss from fresh concrete surface.
2139 7.2.1.6 Surface repair materials—Unless otherwise specified, use repair mortar to repair surface defects.
2140 For concrete exposed to view, repair mortar shall match adjacent concrete color.
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2141 O Specify alternative repair materials.
2142 7.2.1.7 Bonding material—Accepted bonding agent applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s
2143 requirements or portland cement grout of the same proportions as the mortar in the concrete.
2144 7.2.1.8 Scrub coat—For scrub coat material, mix one part Portland cement and one part sand by loose
2145 volume with water. Use sand meeting the requirements of ASTM C144 or ASTM C404.
2146 7.2.1.7 Air entrainment for concrete to receive hard-troweled finish – Concrete for slab repair areas to
2147 receive a hard-troweled finish shall not contain an air-entraining admixture or have total air content greater
2148 than 3 percent.

O Indicate if air-entrainment for concrete exposed to
freeze-thaw is permitted.
2150 7.3.1 Preparation
2151 7.3.1.1 Do not place concrete until submittals on materials and mixture proportions are accepted. Refer to
2152 Section 1 regarding performance and approval of mock-ups.
2153 7.3.1.3 Before placing concrete in forms or atop prepared concrete, complete the following:
2154 • Comply with surface preparation requirements in Section 3;
2155 • If formwork is used, comply with formwork requirements specified in Section 4;
2156 • Remove snow, ice, frost, water, and other foreign materials from surfaces against which
2157 concrete will be placed, and from reinforcement and embedded items;
2158 • Comply with reinforcement placement requirements specified in Section 5; Position and
2159 secure in-place expansion joint materials, anchors, and other embedded items.
2160 • Provide properly conditioned concrete surface substrate as required by Contract Documents in
2161 Section 3.
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2162
2163 7.3.1.4 Before placing a concrete in a slab-on-ground application, remove foreign materials from the
2164 subgrade and complete the following:
2165 • Subgrade and base shall be prepared in accordance with the Contract Documents.
2166 • Tolerance for the base material elevation shall be in accordance with ACI 117.
2167 M Specify requirements of base and subgrade preparation for slab-on-ground.
2168 7.3.1.5 Make provisions in advance of concrete placement to limit the rate of evaporation of the water from
2169 the concrete surface during or immediately after placing or finishing.7.3.1.6 During ambient temperature
2170 conditions described in 6.2.2.6, make provisions in advance of concrete placement to maintain the concrete
2171 temperature as specified in 7.3.2.1.b. Use heating, covering, or other means to maintain required
2172 temperature without drying of concrete. Do not use unvented combustion heaters.7.3.2 Placement of
2173 concrete
2174 7.3.2.1 Weather considerations
2175 7.3.2.1.a Wet weather—Do not place concrete while rain, sleet, or snow is falling unless protection is
2176 provided. Do not allow precipitation to be incorporated into the concrete, increase mixing water or to
2177 damage the concrete surface.
2178 7.3.2.1.b Cold weather—Concrete temperatures at delivery shall meet the requirements of 6.2.2.6. Unless
2179 otherwise permitted, do not place concrete in contact with surfaces less than 35°F. Unless otherwise
2180 specified, this requirement shall not apply to reinforcing steel.
2181 O Specify minimum temperature of reinforcing steel before placing concrete. See ACI
2182 306R for additional guidance.

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2183 7.3.2.1.c Hot weather—Unless otherwise specified, concrete temperature as placed shall meet the
2184 requirements of 6.2.2.5. If temperature of reinforcement, embedments, or forms is greater than 120°F, use
2185 a fine mist of water to moisten the hot surfaces. Remove standing water before placing concrete.
2186 O If a concrete temperature limit higher or lower than 95°F for concrete members is required or
2187 acceptable, based on member being cast, location, relative humidity, and past experience, specify
2188 a lower or higher limit for concrete temperature in hot weather. Review ACI 305R for guidance on
2189 specifying a higher temperature limit.
2190 7.3.2.2 Conveying—Convey concrete from mixer to final deposition using equipment in 7.3.2.3 by
2191 methods that do not result in segregation or loss of constituents. Conveying equipmentin contact with
2192 concrete shall not be made of aluminum.
2193 7.3.2.3 Conveying equipment—Use conveying equipment of sufficient capacity to meet the requirements
2194 of 7.3.2.4.
2195 7.3.2.3.a Use belt conveyors with a discharge baffle or hopper at discharge end. Slope of conveyors shall
2196 not cause segregation on belt.
2197 7.3.2.3.b Use metal or metal-lined chutes having rounded bottoms, sloped between 1:2 and 1:3. . Chutes
2198 longer than 20 ft and chutes not meeting slope requirements may be used provided the discharge is into a
2199 hopper before distributing into the forms.
2200 Use metal or metal-lined chutes having rounded bottoms,and sloped between 1:2 and 1:3. Chutes longer
2201 than 20 ft and chutes not meeting slope requirements may be used provided discharge is into a hopper
2202 before distributing into forms.
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2204 a. discharge of pumped concrete does not result in segregation; and
2205 b. modification of accepted concrete mixture is not required.
2206
2207 7.3.2.4 Depositing—
2208 7.3.2.4.a Deposit concrete continuously and as near as practicable to the final position.
2209 7.3.2.4.b Deposit concrete in one layer or in multiple layers. Do not place fresh concrete against
2210 concrete that would result in cold joints unless construction joint requirements of 7.3.2.6 are met.
2211 7.3.2.4.c Do not place concrete that contains foreign material.
2212 7.3.2.4.d If temporary spreaders are used in forms, remove spreaders as the concrete is placed.
2213 Spreaders may be left in place if prior acceptance is obtained.
2214 7.3.2.4.e Do not place concrete over columns or walls until concretein columns and walls has
2215 reached final setting.
2216 5.3.2.4.f Do not subject concrete to procedures that will cause segregation.
2217 7.3.2.4.g Place concrete for beams, girders, brackets, column capitals, haunches, and drop panels at
2218 same time as concrete for adjacent slabs.
2219 7.3.2.4.h If underwater placement is required, place concrete by an acceptable method. Deposit
2220 fresh concrete so concrete enters the mass of previously placed concrete and not in contact with the water.
2221 7.3.2.5 Consolidating—Unless otherwise specified, consolidate concrete by vibration. Consolidate
2222 concrete around reinforcement, embedded items and into corners of. Use immersion-type vibrators with
2223 nonmetallic heads for consolidating concrete around epoxy-coated or zinc and epoxy dual-coated
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2224 reinforcing bars.. Do not use vibrators to move concrete within the forms. Spacing of immersion vibrator
2225 insertions shall not exceed 1-1/2 times the vibrator’s radius of action in the concrete being consolidated.
2226 O Specify if consolidating of concrete by methods other than vibration will be permitted.
2227 7.3.2.6 Construction joints—Locate construction joints as indicated in Contract Documents or as accepted
2228 in accordance with 7.1.2.3.a. Formed construction joints shall meet requirements of 4.2.2.5. Remove
2229 laitance and thoroughly clean and dampen construction joints before placement of fresh concrete. When
2230 bond is required, first use one of the following methods for surface preparation:
add the list.

2231 • A) Use a bonding material in accordance 7.2.1.5;
2232 • B) use an acceptable surface retarder in accordance with manufacturer’s
2233 recommendations; and or
2234 • C) Roughen the surface in an acceptable manner that exposes the aggregate uniformly and
2235 does not leave laitance, loosened aggregate particles, or damaged concrete at the surface; then
2236 us one of the following bonding materials;
2237 O Specify if bond is required at construction joints.
2238 7.3.3 Finishing formed surfaces
2239 7.3.3.1 General—After form removal, give each formed surface one or more of the finishes described in
2240 7.3.3.2, 7.3.3.3, or 7.3.3.4. When Contract Documents do not specify a finish, finish surfaces as required
2241 by 7.3.3.5.
2242 7.3.3.2 Matching sample finish—Unless otherwise specified, reproduce a mockup of the sample finish on
2243 an area at least 30 ft2 in a location designated by Architect/Engineer. Protect mockup from damage for the
2244 duration of the project. Obtain acceptance before proceeding with that finish in the specified locations.

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2245 O Specify additional mockups types, locations, and sizes.
2246 7.3.3.3 As-cast finishes—Use form-facing materials meeting the requirements of 4.2.1.1. Produce as-cast
2247 formed finishes in accordance with Contract Documents and 7.3.3.3.a through 7.3.3.3.c.
2248 7.3.3.3.a Surface finish-1.0 (SF-1.0):
2249 • No formwork facing material is specified;
2250 • Repair voids larger than 1-1/2 in. wide or 1/2 in. deep;
2251 • Remove projections larger than 1 in.;
2252 • Tie holes need not be repaired;
2253 • Surface tolerance Class D as specified in ACI 117; and
2254 • Mockup not required.
2255 7.3.3.3.b Surface finish-2.0 (SF-2.0):
2256 • Repair voids larger than 3/4 in. wide or 1/2 in. deep;
2257 • Remove projections larger than 1/4 in.;
2258 • Repair tie holes;
2259 • Surface tolerance Class B as specified in ACI 117; and
2260 • Unless otherwise specified, provide mockup of concrete surface appearance and texture.
2261 7.3.3.3.c Surface finish-3.0 (SF-3.0):
2262 • Repair voids larger than 3/4 in. wide or 1/2 in. deep;
2263 • Remove projections larger than 1/8 in.;
2264 • Repair tie holes;
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2266 • Provide mockup of concrete surface appearance and texture.
2267 7.3.3.4 Rubbed finishes—Remove forms as early as permitted by 4.3.2. and perform necessary repairs.
2268 Produce one of the finishes given in 7.3.3.4.a through 7.3.3.4.c on concrete specified to have SF-2.0 or SF-
2269 3.0.
2270 7.3.3.4.a Smooth-rubbed finish—When specified, produce concrete finish no later than the day following
2271 formwork removal. Wet the surface and rub it with an abrasive such as carborundum brick until uniform
2272 color and texture are produced. When insufficient cement paste can be drawn from the concrete itself by
2273 the rubbing process, use a grout made with cementitious materials from the same sources as used for in-
2274 place concrete.
2275 7.3.3.4.b Grout-cleaned rubbed finish—When specified, begin cleaning operations after contiguous
2276 surfaces are completed and accessible. Do not clean surfaces as Work progresses. Wet the surface and,
2277 unless otherwise specified, apply grout consisting of 1 part by volume portland cement and 1-1/2 parts of
2278 sand meeting the requirements of ASTM C144 or ASTM C404, with sufficient water to produce the
2279 consistency of thick paint. Scrub grout into voids and remove excess grout.
2280 7.3.3.4.c Cork-floated finish—When specified, remove ties, burrs, and fins. Wet the surface and, unless
2281 otherwise specified, apply stiff grout of one part portland cement and one part sand meeting the
2282 requirements of ASTM C144 or ASTM C404, to fill voids. Use sufficient water to produce a stiff
2283 consistency. Compress grout into voids. Produce the final finish with cork float, using a swirling motion.
2284 7.3.3.5 Unspecified as-cast finishes—–Unless otherwise specified, apply the following finishes to a
2285 concrete surface:
2286 • SF-1.0 on concrete surfaces not exposed to view; and
2287 • SF-2.0 on concrete surfaces exposed to view.

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2288 7.3.3.6 Architectural finishes—Produce architectural finishes including special textured finishes, exposed
2289 aggregate finish, and aggregate transfer finish to match adjacent architectural concrete.
2290 7.3.4 Finishing unformed surfaces
2291 7.3.4.1 Finisher qualifications—Unless otherwise specified, at least one finisher or finishing supervisor
2292 shall be a certified ACI Flatwork Concrete Finisher/Technician or a certified ACI Flatwork Technician or
2293 equivalent.
2294 7.3.4.2 Finishes and tolerances-- Unformed surfaces shall receive the applicable finishes in 7.3.4.2(a)
2295 through 7.3.4.2(h). If finish is not specified, finish surfaces as required by 7.3.4.2(i). If applicable, allow
2296 for the measurement of finishes of slab surfaces in accordance with ASTM E1155 and slab elevation to
2297 verify compliance with the tolerance requirements within 72 hours after slab finishing for slabs-on-ground
2298 and before stressing post-tensioning reinforcement, removing supporting formwork or shoring for elevated
2299 slabs.
2300 7.3.4.2.a Scratch finish—Place, consolidate, strikeoff, and level concrete, eliminating high spots and low
2301 spots. Roughen the surface with stiff brushes or rakes before final setting. Produce a finish that meets ACI
2302 117 tolerances for conventional surfaces.
2303 7.3.4.2.b Float finish—Place, consolidate, strike off, and level concrete; cut high spots and fill low spots.
2304 Do not work concrete further until it is ready for floating. Begin floating with a hand float, a bladed power
2305 float equipped with float shoes, or a powered disk float when the bleed water sheen has disappeared and
2306 the surface has stiffened sufficiently to permit operation of the specific float apparatus. Refloat the slab
2307 immediately to a uniform texture. Unless otherwise specified, produce a finish that will meet tolerance
2308 requirements of ACI 117 for a conventional surface.

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2309 7.3.4.2.c Trowel finish—Float concrete surface, then trowel the surface. Unless otherwise specified,
2310 tolerances for concrete floors shall be for a conventional surface in accordance with ACI 117. Addition of
2311 water to surface during finishing is prohibited. Do not apply hard-troweled finish to concrete with total air
2312 content greater than 3 percent.
2313 7.3.4.2.d Broom or belt finish— After concrete has received float finish, give concrete surface a coarse-
2314 scored texture by drawing a broom or burlap belt across the surface.
2315 7.3.4.2.e Dry-shake finish— —If specified, blend metallic or mineral aggregate with portland cement in the
2316 proportions recommended by the aggregate manufacturer. Finishing operations shall not seal the surface
2317 before the end of bleeding to minimize potential of delamination or blistering. Float-finish concrete surface
2318 and make initial application of dry material by mechanical spreader or by broadcasting with shovels. Begin
2319 final floating after final dry-shake application. Following floating, provide a hard-troweled finish.
2320 Alternatively, if specified in Contract Documents, use bagged, premixed material applied in accordance
2321 with manufacturer’s recommendations. .
2322 O For dry-shake finishes, specify the metallic or mineral aggregate, the final finishing methods,
2323 and the location.
2324 O Specify if proprietary bagged, premixed materials are to be used.
2325 7.3.4.2.f Exposed-aggregate finish—Immediately after concrete surface has been leveled to meet the ACI
2326 117 tolerance for a conventional surface and the bleed water sheen has disappeared, spread specified
2327 aggregate uniformly over the surface to provide complete coverage to a depth of one stone. Lightly tamp
2328 the aggregate to embed it into the surface. Float the surface until the embedded stone is fully coated with
2329 mortar and the surface has been finished to meet the ACI 117 tolerance for a conventional surface. After
2330 the matrix has hardened sufficiently to prevent dislodgment of coarse aggregate particles, apply the

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2331 minimum water necessary to permit exposure, but not dislodgment of coarse aggregate particles, with a
2332 fine bristled brush. When specified or permitted, use a surface retarder sprayed on freshly floated concrete
2333 surface to extend the working time for the exposure of aggregate.
2334 M Specify type, color, and size of aggregate required.
2335 O Specify alternate aggregate distribution if uniform distribution is not required.
2336 O Specify requirements of surface retarder.
2337 7.3.4.2.g Nonslip finish – If a nonslip finish is specified, provide the surface with a dry-shake application
2338 of crushed aluminum oxide, at a rate of at least 25 lb/100 ft2, unless otherwise specified, or a broom or belt
2339 finish.
2340 O Specify locations of nonslip finishes. If abrasive particles other than aluminum oxides are to be
2341 used, specify the other abrasive particles and the rate of application.
2342 7.3.4.2.h Unspecified unformed surface finishes—If finish type is not specified, apply one of the following
2343 finishes to unformed concrete surfaces:
2344 • Scratch finish—For surfaces intended to receive bonded cementitious mixtures or setting beds;
2345 • Float finish—For walks, steps, and for surfaces intended to receive waterproofing, roofing,
2346 insulation, or sand-bed terrazzo; and
2347 • Trowel finish—for interior floors, and
2348 • Broom finish - For parking slabs, and exterior surfaces including slabs, ramps, walkways, and
2349 steps.
2350 7.3.4.3 Measuring tolerances for slabs

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2351 7.3.4.3.a Measure suspended floor slabs and slabs-on-ground to verify compliance with the tolerance
2352 requirements of ACI 117 and to account for surrounding existing slabs.
2353 7.3.5 Sawed joints—Where saw-cut joints are required, start cutting as soon as concrete has gained
2354 sufficient strength to prevent dislodgment of coarse aggregateparticles,. Do not saw-cut reinforcement.
2355 Saw a continuous slot to a depth one-fourth the thickness of the slab but not less than 1 in. Saw fiber-
2356 reinforced concrete to a depth of 1/3 the thickness of the slab but not less than 1 inch. If an alternative
2357 method, timing, or depth is proposed for saw cutting, submit detailed procedure plans for acceptance.
2358 O Specify where saw-cut joints are required.
2359 7.3.6 Curing and protection
2360 7.3.6.1 Curing—Unless otherwise specified, cure concrete in accordance with 7.3.6.2 or 7.3.6.3.
2361 7.3.6.2 Initial curing of unformed concrete surfaces—If bleed water sheen is not visible on surface of
2362 concrete after initial floating, provide initial curing by means of fogging or application of evaporation
2363 retarder until final curing method is applied. Do not use fogging in cold weather concreting.
2364 7.3.6.2.1 Fogging—Provide fogging equipment for complete coverage of area to be cured. Maintain visible
2365 water sheen without accumulation of standing water on concrete surface until final setting of concrete.
2366 7.3.6.2.2 Evaporation retarder—Apply in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use
2367 evaporation retarder as an aid for subsequent finishing operations and texturing.
2368 7.3.6.3 Final curing of unformed concrete surfaces—Apply one of the procedures in 7.3.6.4 after
2369 placement and finishing of concrete surfaces that are not in contact with forms.

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2370 O The measures specified in 7.3.6.3 are for final curing of unformed concrete surfaces, intended to
2371 provide protection against moisture loss beginning immediately after final finishing.
2372 O Specify if a curing procedure of 5.3.6.5 that supplies additional water is required.
2373 O Specify if supplying additional water is required for the entire curing period.
2374 O Specify locations requiring specific curing methods. Refer to ACI 308R for specific curing
2375 method recommendations.
2376 O Specify if another procedure is required, or if any procedures in 7.3.6.5 are not permitted.
2377 7.3.6.3.1 For concrete containing silica fume, use a curing procedure in 7.3.6.5 that supplies additional
2378 water during the entire curing period.
2379 7.3.6.3.2 If moisture-absorbent or moisture-retaining coverings are used, apply in a manner that prevents
2380 marring, marking, or discoloration of the finished surface.
2381 7.3.6.3.3 Do not use fogging in cold weather concreting.
2382 7.3.6.4 Formed concrete surfaces—Keep absorbent wood forms wet until they are removed. After
2383 formwork removal, cure concrete by one of the methods in 7.3.6.4. Refer to Section 5, Formwork.
2384 7.3.6.5 Curing methods—Unless otherwise specified, use one or more of the following methods for curing
2385 formed surfaces or as final curing for unformed surfaces:
2386 (a) Cure in accordance with 7.3.6.2.1, except that accumulation of standing water on concrete
2387 surface is permitted;

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2388 (b) Ponding—Build a dike around concrete and flood surface with water. Entire surface is to
2389 remain covered with water for duration of curing period. Keep concrete surfaces continuously
2390 wet. Temperature of water used shall not be more than 20ºF cooler than surface temperature of the
2391 concrete at the time the water and concrete come in contact;
2392 (c) Continuous sprinkling—use either soaker hoses or lawn sprinklers. Concrete surface shall not
2393 be eroded by running water. Keep concrete surfaces continuously wet.
2394 (d) Application of absorbent material —Pre-dampen absorptive materials before application.
2395 Keep concrete surfaces continuously wet. Apply additional water to absorbent materials without
2396 displacing them;
2397 (e) Application of water-retention sheeting materials —Cover all exposed concrete surfaces. Tape
2398 sheeting together or lap sheets, repair holes and gaps, and keep sheets in place or
2399 (f) Application of a membrane-forming curing compound —Apply compound in accordance with
2400 manufacturer’s recommendation for specified concrete finish as soon as water sheen has
2401 disappeared from the concrete surface. For rough surfaces, such as those specified in 7.3.4.2.a,
2402 7.3.4.2.b, and 7.3.4.2.d, apply curing compound in two applications at right angles to each other.
2403 7.3.6.6 Duration of Curing
2404 7.3.6.6.a Unless otherwise specified, continue curing measures for at least 7 days after placement. Unless
2405 otherwise specified, cure high early-strength concrete for at least 3 days after placement.
2406 O Specify alternative minimum curing period or if no minimum is required subject to meeting other
2407 criteria. For concrete surfaces that require enhanced durability, such as high wear resistance, low
2408 permeability, or minimal cracking, a longer curing duration could be needed than is required to meet

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2409 compressive strength criteria alone. When such enhanced properties are required, minimum curing
2410 periods of 7 days for high early-strength concrete, 14 days for concrete incorporating Type I or Type II
2411 cements, and 14 to 21 days for concrete incorporating pozzolan as one of the cementitious materials
2412 are recommended. Specify a longer curing duration as appropriate to the performance requirements of
2413 the concrete. Refer to ACI 308R for additional guidance.
2414 7.3.6.6.b Unless otherwise specified, curing measures may be terminated prior to the specified minimum
2415 duration in 7.3.6.6.a when one of the following conditions is satisfied:
2416 (a) tests of at least two 6 x 12 in. or at least three 4 x 8 in. cylinders, that have been field cured in
2417 accordance with ASTM C31/C31M, indicate compressive strength of at least 70 percent of f’c
2418 when tested in accordance with ASTM C39/C39M;
2419 (b) the compressive strength of laboratory-cured cylinders, representative of the in-place concrete,
2420 exceeds 85 percent f’c, provided the temperature of the in-place concretehas been maintained at
2421 50°F or higher during curing; or
2422 (c) concrete strength reaches f’c as determined by accepted in-place test methods meeting the
2423 requirements of 4.3.4.2.
2424 O Specify the criterion for termination of curing if the three criteria are not applicable.
2425 7.3.6.6.c Unless otherwise specified, if one of the curing procedures in 5.3.6.5 is used initially, the curing
2426 procedure may be replaced by one of the other procedures after concrete is 1 day old, provided surface of
2427 concrete does not become dry before replacement procedure is applied.
2428 O Specify curing procedure is not allowed to change for entire duration of curing period.

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2429 7.3.6.7 Thermal Protection against cold weather—Maintain concrete temperatures to prevent freezing of
2430 concrete and to ensure strength development.
2431 7.3.6.7.a Unless otherwise specified, duration of thermal protection shall be at least 3 days, or until one of
2432 the criteria of 7.3.6.6.b have been met.
2433 O Specify alternative requirements for duration of thermal protection. Refer to ACI 306.1R
2434 7.3.6.7.b Unless otherwise specified, remove thermal protection so that the maximum rate of decrease in
2435 temperature measured at the concrete surface shall not exceed the following:
2436 (a) 50°F/24 hours for sections with least dimension less than 12 in.;
2437 (b) 40°F/24 hours for sections with least dimension from 12 to 36 in.;
2438 (c) 30°F/24 hours for sections with least dimension greater than 36 to 72 in.; and
2439 (d) 20°F/24 hours for sections with least dimension greater than 72 in.
2440 Maintain these rates of temperature decrease until surface temperature of the concrete is within 20ºF of
2441 ambient or surrounding temperatures, at which time protection measures may be removed. Measure and
2442 record concrete temperature using an accepted method.
2443 O Specify alternative requirements for removal of thermal protection. Requirements for rate of
2444 temperature change have been adapted from ACI 306.1.
2445 7.3.7 Repair of surface defects

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2446 7.3.8.1 General—Repair tie holes and other surface defects in formed and unformed finishes in accordance
2447 with the requirements of 7.3.3 unless otherwise specified. Where the concrete surface will be textured by
2448 sandblasting or bush-hammering, repair surface defects before texturing.
2449 O Specify requirements for surface repairs that are different than in 7.3.3.
2450 7.3.8.2 Repair of tie holes— Unless otherwise specified, repair tie holes except where stainless steel ties,
2451 noncorroding ties, or acceptably coated ties are used.. If portland-cement repair mortar conforming to
2452 7.3.7.4 is used for plugging, clean and dampen tie holes before applying the mortar. When other materials
2453 are used, apply them in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
2454 O Specify alternative ties that do not require repair.
2455 7.3.8.3 Repair of surface defects other than tie holes—Unless otherwise specified, outline honeycombed or
2456 otherwise defective concrete as defined in Contract Documents with a 1/2 to 3/4 in. deep saw cut and
2457 remove such concrete down to sound concrete. When chipping is necessary, leave chipped edges
2458 perpendicular to the surface or slightly undercut. Do not leave feather edges. Dampen the area to be
2459 repaired plus 6 in. around the repair area perimeter. Thoroughly brush scrub coat into the surface. When
2460 the scrub coat begins to lose water sheen, apply repair mortar prepared in accordance with 7.3.7.4 and
2461 thoroughly consolidate mortar into place. Strike off mortar, leaving the repair slightly higher than the
2462 surrounding surface to compensate for shrinkage. Leave the repair undisturbed for 1 hour before finishing.
2463 Keep the repair damp for 7 days.
2464 O Specify alternative method to repair surface defects other than tie holes.
2465 7.3.8.4 Site-mixed portland-cement repair mortar—Mix repair mortar using the same materials as concrete
2466 to be repaired with no coarse aggregate. For repairs in exposed concrete, make a trial batch and check color
2467 compatibility of repair material with surrounding concrete. When the repair is too dark, substitute white

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2468 portland cement for a part of the gray cement to produce a color closely matching surrounding concrete.
2469 Use a repair mortar at a stiff consistency with no more mixing water than necessary for handling and
2470 placing. Mix the repair mortar and manipulate the mortar frequently with a trowel without adding water.
2471 7.3.8.5 Repair materials other than site-mixed Portland cement mortar—Use accepted alternate repair
2472 materials.
2473 7.3.8.6 Removal of stains, rust, efflorescence, and surface deposits—Where required, use acceptable
2474 methods to remove stains, rust, efflorescence, and surface deposits considered objectionable by
2476 O Specify those portions of the structure from which where stains, rust, efflorescence, and surface
2477 deposits are to be removed during construction.

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2478 SECTION 8— PROPRIETARY CEMENTITIOUS AND POLYMER REPAIR MATERIALS
2479 8.1—GENERAL
2480 8.1.1 Description—This section covers the requirements for properties, proportioning, and delivery
2481 of proprietary cementitious and polymer repair materials, including the owner’s specific project
2482 requirements.
2484 8.1.2.1 Proprietary materials—Submit the following:
2485 (a) Repair Material Manufacturer (RMM) product data sheets including performance data that has
2486 been evaluated using documented test methods that provide sufficient detail for replication of the
2487 testing results within consideration of repeatability and reproducibility,
2488 (b) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and
(d) aggregates t
2489 (c) samples for products specified.
2490 8.1.2.1a Supplemental testing data—Submit supplemental testing data indicating conformance with
2491 specified requirements not included in the RMM’s product data sheets using documented test
2492 methods that provide sufficient detail for replication of the testing results within consideration of
2493 repeatability and reproducibility.
2494 O Review the submittal list and specify the testing data required to be submitted
2495 8.1.2 Performance Criteria—Repair materials shall satisfy Performance Criteria and exposed surface
2496 appearance requirements.

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2497
2498 M Specify required performance criteria citing standards from National Standard Bodies (see
2499 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standards_organization for terminology of NSB) and surface finishes
2500 for acceptance of products and installation.
2501 M Specify required certificates or other specified supporting information to document material
2502 performance. such as those
2503 O Specify only project applicable requirements based on ACI 546.3R tables 3.8, 4.7, 5.7a,
2504 5.7b, 5.7c, 7.5a, 7.5b, 7.5c.
2505 8.1.4 Mockups—When specified, prepare and cure mockups suitable for review by Architect/Engineer
Edit to simply language, eg:
2506 and Owner. Change or modify the concrete repair material and/or surface finish methods if the
Prepare mockups that demonstrate quality
2507 repaired concrete in the mockups are deemed unacceptable. control of materials,
Submit adjustments mixing,
to mixtureplacement,
finishing, consolidation, etc... The mockups
2508 shall be
proportions or changes in materials, and/or finishing techniques reviewed
along by Architect/Engineer
with supporting documentation for
conformance to the project documents
2509 and additional test results to confirm that the project requirements are satisfied. Notify the
2510 Architect/Engineer when mockup repairs are ready for review.
2511 M Specified required mockups, including type, number, curing duration, testing protocols, and
2512 criteria for acceptance.
2513 M Specify how far in advance of the work the Architect/Engineer needs to be notified.
2514 O Specify other reviewers that shall review and accept the mockup.
2515

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2516 8.1.5 Substitution of material(s)—When changes to brand, type, size, or source of repair material(s),
2517 aggregates, water, or admixtures are permitted, submit new field data, data from new trial mixtures, or other
2518 evidence that the change will not adversely affect the relevant properties of the concrete repair as described
2519 in 8.1.2 and 8.1.2a. Data shall be submitted at least 7 days in advance for acceptance before changes are
2520 made, unless continuation of the work is accepted by the Architect/Engineer with the alternative material(s).
2521 A rationale for the substitution shall be provided.
2522 M Specify data on material(s) if different than 8.1.2 and 8.1.2a.
2523 O Specify if substitutions are not permitted.
2524 8.1.6 Material(s) storage and handling-- Store material(s) in accordance with written instructions from the
2525 RMM and Contract Documents. Material(s) shall be supplied and applied within their stated shelf life or by
2526 their effective “use by” date.
2527 8.1.6.1 Repair material(s) components—Protect stored repair material(s) components against
2528 contamination, water damage, evaporation, or damage such as spillage. Protect repair material(s)
2529 components from freezing and from temperature changes that would adversely affect their performance
2530 properties.
2531 8.1.6.1a Cementitious and proprietary material(s)—Keep cementitious and proprietary material(s) dry and
2532 free from contaminants.
2533 8.1.6.1b Aggregates— Store and handle aggregates, if allowed by the RMM and in the Contract
2534 Documents, in a manner that will avoid segregation and prevent contamination by other materials or other
2535 sizes of aggregates. Store aggregates in locations that will permit them to drain freely. Do not use
2536 aggregates that contain frozen lumps. Aggregate components that are required to be kept dry shall be
2537 maintained dry and free from contamination.

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2538 8.1.6.1c Water, liquid components, and ice—Maintain mixing water, liquid components, and ice within
2539 temperature ranges recommended by RMM for application and protect from contamination during delivery
2540 and storage. Use ice only when permitted in Contract documents and RMM.
2541 M Specify if ice is permitted as mixing water source.
2542 8.1.7—Testing and Performance Documentation
2543 8.1.7.1 Production and delivery—Production and delivery of concrete repair material(s) shall conform to the
2544 requirements indicated in the submittals for each product.
2545 8.1.7.2 Material(s) performance prequalification—Submit documentation of Repair material(s)
2546 performance characteristics using formal consensus-based test methods developed by a National Standards
2547 Body such as ASTM, EN, ISO, or ANSI whenever possible. In cases where these test methods are modified
2548 or not standardized, the modifications or non-standardized methods shall be sufficiently documented in
2549 writing so that the published values may be verified by independent third-parties if so required when
2550 reproducibility is considered.
2551 O Specify certification or testing/inspection requirements.
2552 8.1.7.2a If substitutions are permitted for the specified products, they shall be required to demonstrate
2553 conformance to the specified performance criteria. Substituted products with properties that deviate from
2554 the specified performance can only be used with the written approval of the Architect/Engineer and Owner.
2555 8.1.7.3 Testing of Repair Material(s)—Testing, whether documented by the RMM or independently in
2556 accordance with written RMM’s instructions shall use test methods sufficiently documented to allow
2557 replication of the tests with consideration of the reproducibility of the test and shall demonstrate
2558 conformance to the specified performance criteria.

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2559 M Specify material properties that will satisfy the performance requirements for the project.
2560 8.1.7.4 Field verification of repair material(s) performance—Verify the repair material(s) can be placed
2561 using the intended mixing equipment, placing methods and curing for the work and that they comply with
2562 the manufacturer’s requirements and to the specified performance criteria. Place the repair material(s) using
2563 methods and equipment recommended by the RMM. Verify the consistency and working time obtained at
2564 the point of placement are acceptable. Make suitable corrections, if needed, to the mixing techniques,
2565 placing methods or curing conditions.
2566 M: Specify field verification requirements, including acceptance criteria.
2567 8.1.7.5 Records—Maintain records verifying that the material(s) used are the specified and accepted types
2568 and sizes and are in conformance with the requirements of 8.1.2 and 8.1.2a.
2569 O Specify the records to be submitted and to whom the documents should be sent.
2570
2571 8.2 PRODUCTS
2572 8.2.1 Water—Mixing water if required for concrete repair material(s) and water used to make ice shall
2573 be potable water unless alternative sources of water complying with ASTM C1602/ C1602M are
2574 specified or permitted by the Architect/Engineer.
2575 8.2.2 Aggregates—Aggregates used in repair material(s) shall be compliant with the requirements of
2576 the RMM. Aggregates provided by the RMM shall be used unless alternative material(s) are allowed by
2577 the RMM. Aggregates shall conform to ASTM C33 unless stated in writing by the RMM. When a single
2578 size or combinations of two or more sizes of coarse aggregates are used, the final grading shall conform
2579 to the grading requirements of ASTM C33, unless alternative gradings are allowed by the RMM.

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if approved by
Architect/Engineer.
2580 8.2.3 Proprietary material(s)—Acceptable repair material(s) other than site mixed hydraulic cement
2581 mortar may be used for repair. Materials include, but are not limited to specified commercial repair
2582 material(s) products including:
2583 (a) Latex modified hydraulic cement mortar conforming to ASTM C1059 Type II;
2584 (b) Epoxy mortars and epoxy compounds conforming to ASTM C881/C 881M,
2585 (c) Packaged, Rapid Hardening Concrete Repair Materials conforming to ASTM C928,
2586 (d) Packaged, Mortar and Concrete conforming to ASTM C387,
2587 (e) Rapid Hardening Cement conforming to ASTM C1600,
2588 (f) Shotcrete conforming ASTM C1436, and
2589 (g) Packaged, Pre-blended, Dry, Combined Materials for Shotcrete conforming to ASTM
2590 C1480/1480M.
2591 Install or apply repair material(s) in accordance with RMM’s instructions and project requirements.
2592 8.2.3.1--Source Limitations: Obtain each type or class of material of the same brand from the same
2593 manufacturer's plant.
2594 M- Specify which types of materials are acceptable and acceptance criteria such as from ACI
2595 546.3R.
2596 O Specify tolerances for proprietary materials, such as "net weight (mass) shall be within 2% of
2597 the value stated by the RMM" or another appropriate measure, like volume or yield.
2599 8.3.1 Conditioning of material(s) and substrate—Equilibrate proprietary repair material(s) and substrate
2600 to the temperature and moisture requirements of the RMM’s written instructions.

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2601 8.3.2 Instructions—Unless otherwise specified, comply with the RMM’s written instructions unless not
2602 accepted by the Architect/Engineer. If the RMM’s written instructions are modified, these modifications submit
2603 shall be submitted in writing to the Architect/Engineer for review and acceptance.
2604 O Specify alternate instructions.
2605 S Submit proposed modifications to instructions for review and approval by Architect/Engineer.
2606 8 . 3 . 3 Surface preparation—The concrete and the surface to be repaired shall satisfy the requirements
2607 of Section 3 – Concrete Removal and Preparation for Repair. Notify the Architect/Engineer in
2608 writing prior to proceeding if there are deviations between the preparation requirements of Section 3
2609 and the RMM’s written instructions.
2610 O Specify minimum notification period.
2611 8.3.4 Agitation—Agitate repair materials that are suspension or unstable solutions to uniformly
2612 distribute constituents. add the ready-mix QC

verbiage in the execution
section here for
2613 8.3.5 Installation—Unless otherwise specified, mix concrete repair materialscompleteness.
using only complete
2614 addinstructions.
containers or packages, placed and cured in accordance with the RMM’s written Optional requirement to
strike any requirements.
2615 O Specify if mixing partial packages or containers of materials is permitted.
2616 8.3.5.1 Consistency—Review consistency of the mixed repair material(s) relative to the parameters
2617 documented in the RMM product data sheet. If non-conforming, adjust consistency in compliance with
2618 the RMM’s written instructions.
2619 8.3.5.2 Application—Apply repair material(s) within the application time frame (pot life) requirements
2620 of the RMM’s written instructions.
2621 8.3.5.3 Finishing—Finish and tool repair materials, finished in accordance with the RMM’s written
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2622 instructions and project requirements.
2623 M Specify the type of surface finish at all repair locations for the project.
2624 8.3.5.4 Curing—Protect installed repair material(s) from damage, exposure to environmental conditions
2625 which are detrimental to the uncured or cured properties of the material, and cure in accordance with the
2626 requirements of the RMM’s written instructions.
2627 8.3.6 Inspection post-repair material installation—Unless otherwise specified, inspect installed repair
2628 material(s) system in accordance the specified acceptance criteria. Schedule Owner’s quality assurance
2629 inspection. Correct deficient conditions.
2630 M Specify criteria for acceptance, including testing requirements.
2631 O Specify documentation requirements for quality control inspections.
2632 O Specify remedial actions if repair materials do not meet acceptance criteria.

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Specifications for Repair of Structural Concrete in

ACI 2017 Spring Convention

1. Welcome and Introduction

1.2. A quorum was present so that committee business could proceed.

2. Motion made by Goodwin and seconded by Sprinkel to approve the

3. Motion made by Stanish and seconded by Goodwin to approve the Spring

4.1. Certain chapters received Negative votes overall, specifically from

Tracy Marcotte Paul Gaudette

1.x—Definitions The following definitions shall

17. KDS 5 110 E I am assuming that the text with the

Disagree, added optional requirement to

Persuasive, made a Mandatory requirement

43. FG 1 23 461 E 1.9.2.2.a and elsewhere Keep as “repair materials”.

66. VAN 34 688 E Delete: “applicable requirements of”

Changed “a competent” to “Product

Better yet, the comment “per Contract

Persuasive, deleted “any” from Optional

CHANGE NOT ACCEPTED:

138. VAN 48 951 E It is unusual to be adjusting the boundaries of

150. VAN 51 1002 E Revise sentence to “The substrate surface shall

Architect/Engineer checks the surface preparation for

Lines 1044, 1057, 1118, 1120

Motion to approve the change

172. KDS 66 1276 P Do we need to say this again here?

181. KDS 72 1390 E CRSI Manual not in reference list

Added optional requirement to “Indicate

190. KDS 79 1539 E Welding is section 5.2.2.2, not 5.2.3.2 (and

244. JL 118 2169 E Separate sections 7.3.1.6 and 7.3.2

Gaudette---seems editorial, so please fix

2 CONCRETE IN BUILDINGS (ACI 563-XX)

4 Reported by ACI Committee 563

10 SECTION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

15 1.3 acceptable or accepted— determined by Architect/Engineer to be in compliance with

ACI 563 Collated Draft

22 Architect/Engineer or Engineer/Architect—Architect, Engineer, architectural firm, engineering firm,

24 Documents, or both. ACI 562 uses term Licensed Design Professional.

25 architectural concrete—concrete that is typically exposed to view, is indicated as architectural concrete

27 placing, and finishing to obtain the desired architectural appearance.

29 evaluation, or repair that are intended to be removed after completion of construction.

31 required to be in the completed structure, as opposed to precast concrete.

34 addenda, and contract changes.

37 formwork, engineer-designed—formwork that is required by the contract documents to be designed

38 by a licensed design engineer

39 formwork, non-engineer-designed– formwork that is not required by the contract documents to be

40 designed by a licensed design engineer

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44 intended except as designated.

53 jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed.

54 lightweight concrete—structural concrete containing lightweight aggregate conforming to ASTM C330

57 that typically has a density between 135 and 160 lb/ft3.

60 permitted—accepted by or acceptable to Architect/Engineer; usually pertains to a request by

61 Contractor, or when specified in Contract Documents.

64 precast concrete—concrete cast elsewhere than its final position.

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71 Project Drawings—graphic presentation of project requirements.

73 service parameters and other specific criteria.

79 Quality Assurance—actions taken by Owner or Owner’s Representative to provide confidence that

83 Reference Specification—a standardized mandatory-language document prescribing materials,

84 dimensions, and workmanship, incorporated by reference in Contract Documents.

85 Referenced Standards—standardized mandatory-language documents of a technical society,

87 reference in Contract Documents.

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