DIVISION 11– CONCRETE & MASONRY WORKS

SECTION 02001

CONCRETE WORK

1.00 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

Furnish all materials, equipment, plant and labor for construction of concrete
work in strict accordance with this section of the specification and the
applicable drawings.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Reference Specifications

1. Ready Mixed Concrete ASTM C94-1974

2. Concrete Joint Sealer, Hot poured Elastic ASTM D1190-1974

3. Concrete Joint Sealer, Cold Application ASTM D1850-1974

4. Portland Cement Philippine Trade Standard 661-01-02, 1972

5. Steel Reinforcing Bar Philippine Trade Standard 681-04-02, 1969

6. Pre-stressing Steel ASTM A-416

7. Reinforcing Steel Welding Code

American Welding Society AWS-D12.1

B. Test and Certificate

1. All tests shall be done by an approved private testing laboratory.

Certificates of calibration from ready-mix concrete contractor shall be
issued by an approval laboratory at the beginning of project and after
each 500 cu. yards batched.

C. Tolerances

1. Concrete

a. Vertical drop of concrete shall not be over 1.00 meters for

slabs and horizontal works and not over 2 meters for
vertically formed members. belt conveyors and chutes shall
have a maximum height of discharge of 1 meter.

b. Depositing concrete shall be deposited in layers of 30 cm to

45 cm. deep. The maximum mixing time after mixing water
had been introduced into the cement and aggregate shall be
45 minutes. Concrete
shall be vibrated 6,000 impulses per minute. All flatwork shall
be true to plane by 1 cm.

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 2. Reinforcement

a. Minimum concrete cover requirements shall take precedence

over all permissible variations.

b. Minimum free and extensions of standard hooks and bends

shall be as follows:

(1) 180Bend four bar diameters but not less than 7 cm.

(2) 90 Bend Twelve bar diameters

(3) Stirrup and tie bend 90 and 135 Bends Six bar diameters
but not less than 7 cm.

c. Minimum diameter of bends shall be 6 bar diameters for No.

3 through No.8 bars and 8 bar diameters for No. 9 through
No.11 bars. Minimum diameter of bends of stirrups and ties
shall be 4 cm. for 3 bars, 2 inches for No. 4 and 7 cm. for No.
5 bar.

d. Splicing

Reinforcing steel bars No.11 and smaller shall have a

minimum lap of 30 bar diameters for compression bars and
40 bar diameters for tension bars. Welded wire fabric shall
be lapped not less than one mesh plus 5 cm.

3. Formwork

a. Formwork tolerances for cast-in-place concrete from plumb

shall be as follows:

(1) Lines and surfaces of columns, piers, walls and arises -

one cm. per 3.05m but not more than 3 cm.

(2) Exposed corner columns, control joints, grooves and all

conspicuous lines.
In any bar - 1/2 cm.
Distances up to 20 feet - 1/2 cm.
Distances up to 40 feet - 1 cm.

b. Formwork tolerance for cast-in-place concrete from level and

grade shall be as follows;

Floor Surfaces:
In 3 m. - 1/2 cm.
In 6 m. - 1 cm.
1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Samples shall be submitted as follows:

1. One bag for each type and manufacturer of cement used.

2. One bag for each type dry admixture used.

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 3. One half pint for each type liquid admixture used.

4. One pint for each component of each agent, sealing, patching or

curing compound used.

5. Three pieces of 1 meter for each size of reinforcement.

6. One complete mesh across each roll and each size of welded wire
mesh.

7. Form panel for a special finish.

B. Shop drawings shall be submitted for the following:

1. Reinforcing bar bending, cutting and splicing schedule, and welding

details.

2. Special formwork.

C. Test specimens of three cylinders shall be submitted for each strength class
for each day’s placement.

1.04 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Cement shall be handled in a manner to avoid damage to packaging. Cement

shall be stored in weather-tight enclosure protected from dampness, away
from enclosure walls or sides, and sufficient space to permit easy access for
inspection and identification. Cement shall be stacked in seven bag
maximum storage height.

B. Aggregates shall be stockpiled in a method to prevent segregation or

contamination with different type or size of material and each source of
supply shall be stock-piled separately.

C. Reinforcing steel bars shall be delivered in bundles, tagged or separated for

prompt identification. Rebars shall be stored in a manner to avoid excessive
rusting, coating with grease, oil, dirt and objectionable materials and shall be
stacked on skids or in racks.

D. Form lumber and plywood shall be handled properly to avoid damage and
shall be stored above ground on framework or blocking for adequate
ventilation.

E. Form oil, coatings and concrete agents shall be delivered and stored in
sealed containers to prevent contamination with other materials deleterious to
concrete. Container’s labels or marks for identification and intended use shall
be kept intact.

1.05 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Concrete shall not be poured during hot weather over 90 F in direct sunlight and
during rainstorms unless protection is provided.

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2.00 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Concrete

1. Concrete portland cement shall conform to PTS 661-01-02 type I, II or III as

required.

2. Coarse aggregate shall have a maximum size smaller than 1/5 narrowest
dimension between form sides, but not larger than 3/4 of the minimum clear
spacing between reinforcing bars. Coarse aggregate shall have less than
50% weight loss in Los Angeles abrasion test and less than 5% by weight of
clay lumps or friable particles. Coarse aggregate shall be free of shale, oil,
and organic impurities and other substances deleteriously reactive with
cement alkalies.

a. Gradation:

PERCENT PASSING

LISTED SIEVES

1 inch 3/4 inch 1/2 inch 3/8 inch

1-1/2 100 .......... ........... ............
1.0 90-100 100 ........... ............
3/4 ......... 90-100 100 ............
1/2 25-60 .......... 90-100 100
3/8 ......... 20-55 40-70 85-100
#4 0-1 0-10 0-15 10-30
#8 0-5 0-5 0-5 0-10
#16 ......... .......... ......... 0-5

3. Fine aggregate shall be free of oil and organic impurities and substances
deleteriously reactive with cement alkalies. Fine aggregate shall have less
than 3% clay lumps by weight.

4. Water shall be clean and portable.

5. Air entraining agent shall conform to ASTM C260.

6. Curing materials shall either be waterproof water, polyethylene film, burlap

polyethylene sheet or liquid membrane forming compounds.

7. Joint fillers shall be either cold applied concrete joint sealer conforming to
ASTM D1850 or hot poured elastic concrete joint sealer conforming to ASTM
D119.
8. Preformed expansion joint filler shall be bituminous or resilient as required
and directed by the Architect

9. Waterstops shall be premolded PVC or rubber with configuration as shown.

10. Vapor barrier shall be of polyethylene sheeting, 6 mils thick.

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 B. Reinforcements:

1. Reinforcing steel bars shall conform to PTS 681-04-2 structural grade.

2. Welded wire fabric shall conform to ASTMA 185 of size as shown. Where the
size, mesh and weight of the fabric are not indicated, the fabric shall
be six inch by six mesh, #10 gage wire.

3. Hanger bars, chairs, spacers, supports and other devices necessary to install
and secure the reinforcing properly shall be as indicated on the drawings.

4. Tie wire shall be # 16 AWG galvanized.

C. Form Materials

1. Form lumber shall be stress graded or merchantable and shall be of non-

staining species and dressed on concrete forming side if to be used for
exposed surfaces.

2. Form plywood shall conform to PHILSA 1-2.

3. Form oil or coating shall be non-staining, compatible with subsequent

finishing and bonding and shall be effective in sealing wood from moisture.

D. Slump of concrete shall be as follows:

1. Reinforced foundation walls and footings - two inches min. five

inches max.

2. Plain footings, sub-structure walls - one inch min., four inches max.

3. Reinforced slabs, beams, walls, and columns - three inches min., six
inches max.

2.02 MIXES

A. Concrete shall be at the option of the Contractor, either ready-mix conforming

to ASTM C94 or job mix. Job mix shall be done with a minimum of two one
bag or one two bag mixers. A spare mixer may be required for daily
placement over five cubic yards or for any placement of structural concrete.
Improperly mixed or segregated batches may cause rejection for concrete
mixture. Hand mixing shall not be permitted except during emergency and as
approved. Re-tempering shall not be permitted on partially set concrete. Only
one brand of cement shall be used for concrete to be exposed.

B. Contractor-furnished mix-design. Concrete shall be designed in accordance

with ACI 211.1.A. A concrete mix design for each class of concrete included
in the work shall be furnished by the contractor to the Architect for approval.
Compressive strength of
concrete or 28 days shall be as indicated. Where the class of concrete is not
indicated or specified, it shall be as follows:

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 Drainage structures 4,000 psi
Curb and gutter and walkways 4,000 psi
Footings 4,000 psi
Columns 4,000 psi
Concrete above grade 4,000 psi
Post-tensioned member 4,000 psi
Slab on fill 4,000 psi
3.00 EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. Formworks shall be rechecked of all established line and grade references so

as to insure completed work within the allowable tolerances specified.
Pertinent design assumptions including assumed values of live loads, rate
and replacement, height of drop, weight of moving equipment, and other
pertinent information prior to designing formworks shall be reviewed. The
Contractor shall verify that reinforcements is free of loose scale or rust and
contaminants and shall be fabricated in accordance with fabrication
requirements herein specified and/or in the drawings. Reinforcement shall be
checked of its allowable tolerances and splicing requirements, and shall be
kept in its proper position during placement of concrete. The Contractor shall
also checked that all samples and certificates are submitted and approved.
All items to be embedded in concrete shall not be re-tempered and used.
Vibrators shall not be used excessively and to transport concrete. Concrete
flatwork shall be struck level and floated on disappearance of water sheen
and shall be finished as specified. Concrete shall be cured as indicated and
shall be protected from flowing water shock or excessive vibration during
curing.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Reinforcement Fabrication Requirements

1. Fabrication shall be per approved shop drawings. All reinforcing bars shall be
bent cold, unless otherwise directed by the Architect and shall not be bent
after being partially embedded in hardened concrete. Cutting of
reinforcement shall be by mechanical methods.

B. Placing of Reinforcement

1. Bars shall be placed accurately and securely as shown on the drawings. Mats
or grids be wired together at the intersections. Intersections shall be wired
alternately with a maximum of 24 inches on center wire to prevent
displacement by construction loads before and during placing or concrete.
Bars shall be supported by approved chairs, or spacers, or by metal hangers
and on the ground by concrete blocks or other approved non-corrodible
material. Welded wire fabric shall be accurately and securely supported
similar to bar support, and shall be lifted during placing of concrete, to insure
proper position. Fabrics shall be continuous through contraction joints and
construction joints butt shall not be extended through expansion joints in slabs
on ground. Adjustment of reinforcements shall be within the allowable
tolerances to avoid interference with other reinforcing steel, conduits, or
embedded items. Bars No. 11 and smaller

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 2. shall be securely wire-tied to prevent displacement of splices during
placement of concrete and bars larger than No. 11 shall be butt spliced in
accordance with specification AWS D12...1. Bars shall not be spliced except
at locations shown on drawings. Exposed bars intended for bonding with
future work shall be protected by wrapping with rag felt and coating with a
bituminous coating.

C. Form Construction

1. Formwork shall have adequate clean-out opening to permit inspection and

cleaning. Joints shall be located at junction of formwork panels where
feasible. Formwork joints shall be solidly backed and leak-proofed. Form
surfaces on concrete side shall be given one coat form oil after fabrication or
cleaning and a second coat just prior to rebar placing. Excess oil shall be
wiped off. Form oil shall be kept off from reinforcement and embedded items.
Form shall be properly maintain throughout the concrete, and vertical,
horizontal and impact loads during construction, and to minimize abnormal
deflections during and after concrete placement. Form shall be provided with
positive means of adjustment to permit re-alignment or readjustment shores.

D. Products & Execution Materials

1. Portland Cement

Portland Cement shall conform to ASTM C-150 : Standard Specifications for

Portland Cement and of the American Society for Testing Materials and
subsequent, standards thereof to meet local conditions.

2. Fine Aggregate

a. Fine aggregates used in the composition of concrete, mortar, grout or

plaster shall consist of sand, stone screenings or other inert materials
with similar characteristics or combination thereof, having clean,
durable, uncoated grains, and free from injurious amounts of dust,
lumps soft or flaky particles, shales, alkalis, organic matters, loams or
clays.

b. All sand to be used shall have the local designation of S-1 or first
class washed sand with greenish exterior color tone, sharp, fine and
hard.

3. Coarse Aggregate

a. Coarse aggregates shall consist of crushed stones, gravel or other

approved inert materials with similar characteristics or a combination
thereof, having clean, hard, strong, durable, uncoated particles, free
from injurious amounts of soft friable, thin elongated or laminated
pieces, alkalis, organic or other deleterious matters, soft stones,
limestones or stones having a distinct cleavage are not allowed. All
coarse aggregates shall be well-graded as to size, ranging from 3
mm (1/8”) up to a size which readily pass between all reinforcing bars
and not to exceed 18 mm (3/4”) in size for reinforced beams, floor,
slabs, thin walls and others.

4. Water used in mixing concrete shall be clean and free from injurious amounts
of oils, acids, alkalis, salts, organic matters or other substances that may be
deleterious to concrete or steel.

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 5. The mixing water for pre-stressed concrete or for concrete which will contain
aluminum embediments, shall not contain deleterious amounts of chloride
ion.

6. Retarder Agent : Water reducing admixture (plastic and retarder) may be

used subject to the approval of the Engineer.

7. Trial Design Batches : Trial design batches for various classes required shall
be the responsibility of the Contractor. Trial mixtures having proportions,
consistencies and air contents suitable for the work shall be made based on
ACI 211.1 using at least three (3) different water cement ratios which will
produce a range of strength encompassing those required for the work. Trial
mixtures shall be designed for maximum permitted lump and air content. The
temperature of concrete in each trial batch shall be reported. For each water-
cement ratio at least three be determined by ACI 301, Chapter3, Paragraph
3.8 Method 1or 2.

8. Slump : Slump for vibrated concrete shall be minimum 2 inch to maximum of

4 inches determined by ASTM C143.

Batching, Mixing and Transporting Concrete

a. Batch Plant : The plant shall be semi-automatic type and of sufficient

capacity no to impair the construction time scheduled. The semi-
automatic plant is a system where batching weights are set manually,
mixes are changed manually, and materials are batched
automatically.

b. Site-Mixed Concrete : Measuring tolerances, mixing capacity and

time shall be in accordance with ACI 301, Chapter 7, Paragraph 7.2.
Mixing should be done using concrete mixers. Hand mixing will not
be permitted.

Application of Site-Mixed Concrete

Reinforced Unit Masonry

Transit Mixers: When a truck mixer is used to complete mixing of central

plant batched materials, all materials, all water shall be added at mixing
speed before completion of mixing. Re-tempering of concrete will not be
permitted. Each truck shall carry a ticket stamped by time clock to show date
and time the loading of each truck was completed.

Application of transit-mixed concrete:

Foundations, footing tie beams, columns, slab on-fill, intermediate/lintel

beams, roof beams concrete gutters and parapet walls.

E. Vapor Barrier Placement

Vapor barrier shall be provided beneath the concrete floor slabs as shown in
the drawings. The material shall be placed in the greatest width and lengths
practicable so as to eliminate joints wherever possible; where joints are
necessary, the material shall be tapped not less than 6 inches side and end
laps, and sealed with approved adhesive. Torn, punctured, or damaged
vapor barrier

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 material shall be removed and replaced as directed, prior to the placing of
concrete. Concrete shall be placed in a manner to prelude damage to the
vapor barrier material.

F. Concrete Placement

Mixer shall be primed with neat cement prior to initial use and conveying
equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned before each run, with waste material
and flushing water discharged outside from. All earth excavations shall be
free of mud and excess water and earth and fill surfaces shall be properly
wetted, but not muddy, before depositing. The Contractor shall see to it that
all runways shall not be supported on reinforcement. Before depositing new
concrete against set concrete, existing surfaces shall be cleaned of laitance
and loose particles; shall retighten forms against existing surfaces of neat
cement grout, and shall place new concrete before grout attains initial set.
Vibrators are required for all concrete work except for slab less than 4 inches
thick. When vibration is required, the contractor shall have to maintain at
least one spare mechanical vibrator on site at all times. Conveying concrete
from mixer to forms shall be done as rapidly as practicable by proper by
proper methods which will not cause segregation or loss of ingredients. For
vertically formed members exceeding six feet drops, tremie method, elephant
trunk hoppers, rubber or metal drops, chutes shall be used at the option of
the contractor. Splashing forms and reinforcement with concrete in advance
of depositing shall be avoided. Concrete shall be deposited after evidence of
initial set or after containing joints shall be keyed and dowelled, and shall be
located as shown. Application of concrete agents such as bonding, caulking,
fillers, sealers shall be done in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
printed instructions and recommendations.

G. Removal of forms

1. Form shall be removed in manner and sequence to insure complete safety of

structure, and without damage to concrete surfaces. Side forms for beams
girders and walls three feet or less may be removed as directed by the
Architect earlier than otherwise specified.

2. Time of removal of forms shall be as follows:

(1) Joists, beams and girders soffits.

a. Clear span under 3 m. - 7 days

b. Clear span 10 feet to 6 m. - 14 days
c. Clear span over 6 m. - 21 days

(2) Slabs

a. Clear span 6m. - 7 days

b. Clear span over 6m. - 14 days

H. Finishing

1. Concrete shall struck smooth at top of forms and shall be floated to texture
comparable to formed surfaces. Formed surfaces shall be as-cast finish, and
all finish, and all holes and defects shall be patched and fins removed after
form

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 2. shall be tamped with jitterbug if not vibration used, and shall be floated an
disappearance of water sheen. Use dry cement to absorb excess water shall
be strictly prohibited. In the existence of water ponds, the contractor shall
screed the water off with a hose or blot with non-straining absorbent material.
Steel trowelling shall continue until concrete does not adhere to trowel, and a
slight ringing sound shall be produced. Broom, belt, or brush finish as shown or
as required by the Architect. Proper mason tools shall be used to form joints,
corners and edges.

2. Finishes for floors and slabs: For floors in which drains occur, special care
shall be exercised to slope the floors uniformly to all areas, where ceramic tile
are to be overload, the concrete base slab shall be depressed as indicated to
provide a finish floor at the same elevation as the surrounding areas. All floor
slabs where finish is not indicated or specified shall receive a single steel
trowelling. Broomed finishing shall be provided for walks, and slabs to receive
ceramic and mosaic tiles. Steel trowelled finish shall be provided for floors to
receive vinyl asbestos tile carpet, and elastomeric waterproofing.

I. Curing

1. Concrete shall be kept moist by using one of the following curing methods as
approved by the Architect.

a. Waterproof paper or film.

b. Liquid membrane forming compounds.
c. Continous water ponding.
d. Wet mats or burlap.

Exposed concrete should not be permanently strained by curing methods.

Curing shall continue until 50% design strength be achieved and if concrete
fails the initial strength tests, curing period shall be extended. Curing surface
shall not be exposed to salt water or salt spray.

3.03 TEST ON CONCRETE

1. The Contractor is required to make test on concrete samples taken from

actual pouring on the site, under the supervision of the Architect’s
Representative or Engineer -in-Charge and to apply and bear all the
expenses of the test including transportation of the samples.

2. Concrete Samples. Throughout the period that concrete is being poured into
the forms and while spading operations are being done, sets of test samples
in the cylinder be taken from fresh concrete from the forms. After the samples
have been prepared, they should be marked and placed where the
Architect’s Representative or Engineer-in-Charge may designate and shall be
protected from damages and kept moist for a period of sixteen (16) days.

3. At least one set, six (6) pieces of samples shall be taken from each fifty (50)
cubic meters of Class 4000psi, 3000 psi, and 2500 psi concrete deposited.
Each sample, six (6) inches in diameter by twelve (12) inches long.

3. All samples shall be given identification on name of project, number of

samples, proportion of concrete, date taken and where taken.

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 5. The testing of all samples shall be taken only by the Division of Materials
testing and Physical Researchers Laboratory, B.P.H., Manila/USC/GEO
Analytic, Cebu.

3.04 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

For strength of concrete obtained on test specimens less than those required above
on required minimum compressive strength, the Contractor shall pay the Owner as
liquidated damages and not as a penalty on forfeiture, the following percentages of
the unit bid prices per cubic meter for the quantity of defective concrete:

a. For concrete less than 100% strength as required but greater than 90% of the
specified strengths, 10% of unit price.

b. For concrete less than 90% but greater than 80% of the specified strengths
payment of 25% of unit bid price.

c. For concrete less than 80% but greater than 70% of the specified strengths,
payments of 455 of unit bid price.

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END OF SECTION
 SECTION 02002

CONCRETE MASONRY WORK

1.0 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

Furnish all materials, equipment and labor for the installation of concrete
masonry unit work in strict accordance with this section of the specification
and the applicable drawings.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Reference Specification

1. Portland Cement Philippine Trade Standard

661-01-02, 1972

2. Concrete Hollow Blocks Philippine Trade Standard

661-09-11, 1968

3. Steel Reinforcement Bar Philippine Trade Standard

681-04-02, 1969
B. Tolerance:

1. Reinforcement

a. Minimum vertical reinforcement overlap shall be 40

diameter or 30 cm. whichever is longer.

b. Minimum joint reinforcement overlap shall be 20 cm.

c. Minimum clear distance between vertical reinforcement

shall be 1 cm.

d. Minimum clearance to masonry shall be 1 cm.

e. Reinforcement shall be furnished in straight turns of not

less than 3 meters.

2. Masonry

a. Masonry units shall be set plumb and true-to line with level
horizontal joints within the following tolerances.

1. Variation from the plumb in the lines and surfaces of

columns, wall and arises:

a) In adjacent masonry units - 3mm

b) In 3m-6mm
c) In any storey of 6m-1cm.
d) In 12m-1cm

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 2. Variation of the linear building lines from established
positions in the plan and related portions of columns,
walls and partitions:

a) In any bay or 6 cm-1.5 cm.

b) In 12m-2cm.
3. Joints

a) Nominal - 1cm wide

b) Maximum - 1 cm wide

1.03 SUBMITTALS

Submit ten pieces for each type of masonry unit and three pieces of 1 m long
for each size or reinforcement.

1.04 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Masonry Units

1. Masonry units shall be handled in a manner to avoid chipping,

breaking and from intrusion of foreign matter. units shall be stored
separately as regards to type, strength, shape and size above ground
on level platforms to allow air circulation, and to protect from contact
with soil. Units shall be protected against wetting prior to use.

B. Reinforcing Bars

1. Reinforcing bars shall be delivered in bundles, tagged or

separated for prompt identification. Bars shall be stored in a manner
to avoid excessive rusting, coating with grease, oil, dirt and
objectionable materials, and shall be stack on skids or racks.

1.05 SAMPLE PANEL

The Contractor shall construct at least two square meters of the CHB and
have it approved by the Architect, before proceeding with the rest of the work.
This approved sample of work will be the basis of inspection. Any work with
lesser quality of workmanship than the sample will be rejected.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 CONCRETE MASONRY UNITS

A. Concrete masonry units shall conform to PTS 661-09-11 Type 1 with

nominal face dimension of 6 inches and nominal thickness as
indicated in the drawings. for exposed wall construction, the face of
units shall be square and true, free of cracks, chips and other
imperfections.

1. Hollow load bearing units

a. Load bearing units shall be Class A with compressive

strength at 28 days as follows:

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 (1) Average of five tests - 600 psi
(2) Individual test- 500 psi
(3) 4 & 6” CHB (.10x.20x.40 & .15x.20x.40) = 500 psi
(4) Paving blocks –(.05x.10x.20) = 3,500 psi

2. Material Uses

a. Hollow load bearing units shall be used for all exterior and
foundation walls and all other load bearing walls.

B. Special Masonry Units

1. Corner, corner return, control joint, header lintel and bond

beams, sash, jamb and sill where required shall be as
manufactured commercially to suit specification
requirements. Special masonry units shall be uniform texture
and exposed surfaces to match the masonry units and be
free of cracks and broken edges.

2. Lintel and bond beams, and sill shall be fabricated from

3000psi compressive strength concrete.

C. Reinforcement, & Other Materials

1. Reinforcing steel bars shall conform to PTS 681-04-02

Notations DSB 41, Grade 1 of size as indicated in the
drawings. Splices shall be from by lapping bars as shown
and wire tying them. Splices in adjacent horizontal bars shall
be staggered. Reinforcement or lintel and bond beams when
not indicated shall be not less than two of 12 mm. diameter
bars.

2. Anchor Straps:32 by 3 millimeters by length required, with

ends turned up 50 millimeters.

3. Control Joint Filler: ASTM A 615, FY = megapascal

4. Other Materials : Manufacturer’s standard for the

items required or type best suited for the intended use.

D. Mortar and Grout

1. Mortar shall be mixed in the proportions of one part, Portland

cement conforming to PTS-01-02-type I. Mortar materials shall
be measured by volumetric proportioning in approved containers
that will insure that the specified proportions of materials will
controlled and accurately maintain during the progress of the
work. Measuring materials with shovels will not be permitted.
Unless specified otherwise, mortar shall be mixed in such a
manner that the materials will be distributed uniformly throughout
the mass. A sufficient amount of water shall be added gradually
and the mass further mixed, not less than 3 minutes, until a
mortar boxes, pans, and/or mixer drums shall be kept clean and
free of debris or dried mortar. The mortar

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 shall be used before the initial setting of the cement
has taken place, re-tempering of the mortar in which cement
has started to set will not be permitted.

2. Grout shall consist of a mixture of portland cement

conformed to PTS 661-01-02, type I and aggregate as
specified hereinafter. Water shall be added in sufficient
quantity to produce a fluid mixture. Fine grout spaces less
than 2 inches in any horizontal dimensions or in hich
clearance between reinforcing and masonry is less than 3cm.
Coarse grout shall be provided in grout spaces 5.08 cm. or
greater in all horizontal dimensions and clearance between
reinforcement and masonry is not less than 2 cm.

a. Fine grout shall be mixed in proportions of one portland

cement and 3 parts sand.

b. Course grout shall be mixed in proportions of one part

portland cement, 3 parts sand, and 3 parts pea gravel
passing a 1 cm sieve.

3. Mixes:

a. Use mortar specified. Mixing should be done using

concrete mixers. Hand mixing will not be permitted.

b. Where indicated and for exterior solid back-up wall

construction, add mortar waterproofing admixture to the
mix in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendation not to exceed 2 percent admixture by
volume.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

Proper handling and storage of materials shall be verified and test reports
and certificates shall be checked before the start of concrete masonry unit
work. During installation, cracked or broken units shall be rejected. Bond
pattern and layout shall be checked to insure minimum cutting and breaking
of bond units. Critical details such as control or expansion joints, and
reinforcing bars shall be verified for proper installation. Proper procedures
shall be utilized during work stoppages or between work days. All finished
wall surfaces shall be cleared and ready for further protective coating.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Only dry masonry units shall be laid and unless a different pattern is
indicated, units shall be laid in running bond pattern with vertical joints
breaking on the center of units in course below. Masonry saws shall be
used to cut and fit masonry units, and whenever possible, full units of the
proper size shall be used I lieu of cut units. Cutting and fitting where
required to accommodate the work by others shall be done by masonry
mechanics using power masonry saws. Units shall be wet cut. All cut

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 edges shall be neat, true and sharp as possible. Units shall be laid
with full mortar coverage on horizontal and vertical face shells except
that webs shall also be bedded in all starting courses on footings and
around cells that are to be reinforced and filled with grout. One
section of any wall shall not be carried up in advance of the others.
Horizontal reinforcement shall be deformed reinforcing bars. Step
back unfinished work for joining with new work. Toothing shall not be
permitted. Bolts, inserts, anchors and other built-in items shall be
installed as work progresses. All cells shall be solid grouted.

B. Reinforced Masonry

1. Units shall be laid with full head and bed joints in running bond and laying
shall be done so as to preserve the unobstructed vertical continuity of
cores
to be filled. Cross webs adjacent to vertical cores to be filled with grout
shall be fully embedded in mortar to prevent leakage of grout. Reinforcing
shall be positioned accurately as indicated and horizontal reinforcing
shall be embedded in grout as laying proceeds. Only masonry units free
from chipped edges or other imperfections shall be laid for all exposed
masonry surfaces. All wall openings shall be provided with an additional
reinforcing bar around the opening. Rebar shall be 12mm. diameter when
not indicated I the plans. All mortar protruding into grout spaces shall be
removed prior to grouting. Clean-out holes shall be provided at the
bottom of every containing vertical reinforcement when grouting height
exceeds 24 inches. Clean-outs shall be plugged after reinforcement and
final cleaning of the grout spaces have been completed. Backfill
foundation walls seven days after grouting of cells have been completed.

C. Jointing

1. Joints in exposed masonry surfaces shall be tooled slightly concave,

unless indicated otherwise. Tooling rod shall be 1 cm. minimum size.
Joints shall be tooled when the mortar is “thumb print” hard. Joints in
concealed masonry and joints above electrical outlet boxes in wet
areas shall be struct flush. Joints in masonry shall be brushed to
remove all loose and excess mortar. Reinforced masonry foundation
walls shall be backfilled a minimum of seven days after grouting of
cells have been completed.

D. Lintel and bond beams

1. Lintel and bond beams shall consist of beam units reinforced as indicated
by with not less than two of 12mm. diameter bars where not indicated,
and shall be filled with grout. When laying open bottom type bond beam
units over cells not to be filled with grout, a wire mexh or small mexh
metal lath shall be placed under bond beam units contain grout within the
spaces. Structural bond beams shall be continuous at control
discontinuous at seismic and expansion joints. Sill shall be set with only
the ends bedded in mortar; remainder of sill joint shall be left open until
painting. Slip type sill shall be set in full mortar bed. Vertical joints in sill
shall have drip grooves on underside where units overhang the walls.

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 E. Control Joints

1. Control joints on masonry walls shall be provided as indicated.

Sealing of control joints shall be as specified in section: Calking and
Sealing.

3.03 POINTING AND CLEANING

A. All holes in exposed masonry surfaces shall be pointed. All defective joints
shall be cut tuck point solid with mortar. Excess loose mortar shall be
removed from all exposed masonry and finished masonry surfaces shall be
left free from loose mortar and stains. All exposed surfaces of masonry shall
be cleaned from the top down with either a solution of tri-sodium phosphate
and household detergent or muriatic acid and clean water. Surfaces shall be
free from mortar stain, drippings, efflorescence and other foreign substances.

B. Cleaning shall be as follows:

1. Wet walls thoroughly before applying solution.

2. Scrub wall with stiff brushes.

3. Apply cleaning solution in the following proportion:

a. 1/2 cup tri-sodium phosphate and 1/2 cup household

detergent dissolved in one gallon (3.78 dm) of clean water.

b. One part commercial grade of muriatic acid to nine parts of

clean water.

4. Rinse surfaces with clean water.

3.04 PROTECTION OF COMPLETED WORK

A. Staining of masonry facing shall be prevented by immediately removing any

misplaced grout or mortar. All sills, ledges, and offsets shall be protected
from mortar droppings or other damages during construction.

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 DIVISION- IV - ROOFING AND MOISTURE CONTROL

SECTION- 04001

STEEL TRUSSES & MISCELLANEOUS METAL WORK

1.0 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

This section includes miscellaneous metal work complete. Connections for

which details are not indicated shall be designed in accordance with the
American institute of Steel construction (AISC) “Manual of Steel
Construction” and shall be welded except as specified otherwise. Welding
shall be done in a manner that will prevent permanent buckling and all welds
exposed in the finished work shall be ground smooth. Steel and iron shall be
standard well-finished structural shapes, plates or bar steel or bar iron. All
finished and/or machined faces shall be true to line and level.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Reference Specifications

1. Structural Steel - A36

2. Low Carbon Steel Sheets and Strips, Structural Quality Coils and Cut
Lengths - ASTM A307-1968, ASTM A325
3. Hot Rolled Carbon Steel Sheets and Strips, Structural Quality Coils
and Cut Lengths - ASTM A570
4. Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc Coated (Galvanized) Welded and
Seamless Steel Pipe for Ordinary Uses ASTM A120.
5. Mild Steel Covered Arc Welding Electrodes - AWS A5.5-1969.

B. Only certified qualified welders shall be allowed to engage in the

works.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Samples

1. Steel Angles and Plates

2. Bolts, Nuts and Washers
3. Welding Electrodes

B. Shop Drawings

1. Cutting and Bending Schedule

2. Welding Details

1.04 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Miscellaneous metal items shall be brought to the project site of

proper time so as not to jeopardize the execution of other work
activities as scheduled.

B. Care shall be taken to prevent damage or injury to delivered materials

while on storage and awaiting incorporation into the project.

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2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 Materials

A. Anchor bolts, toggle bolts, and sag rods shall conform to the latest
edition of American Standard for Testing and Materials (ASTM
A307), Low Carbon Steel Externally and Internally Threaded
Standards Fasteners.

B. Screws shall be of a standard commercial grade, as approved by the

Architect and of the sizes and types indicated.

C. Structural carbon steel for plates, angles or shapes shall conform to

the least revision of ASTM A36, Structural Steel.

D. Bolts, nuts and washers shall be zinc-coated regular commercial,

grade size as indicated and shall be grade A, and shall conform to
ASTM A307 as previously specified.

E. Expansion shields shall be of style, type, class and group suited for
the purpose or as indicated. Shields shall be accurately recessed and
unless otherwise indicated shall not be less than 2 inches into
concrete or masonry.

F. Pipe railings shall be standard weight steel pipe conforming to recent

edition ASTM A120 entitled “Black and Hot-Dipped Zinc Coated
(Galvanized) Welded and Seamless Steel Pipe for Ordinary Uses”.
Pipe railings to be pointed shall be medium gray. Where practicable,
pipe railings shall be in one piece for each run. All joints and
connections in railing shall be welded, without exposed fittings, and
all changes in directions shall be rounded neatly. railings shall be
anchored securely to continuous construction and shall be left plumb,
level, and in alignment.

G. Trench and vent covers and frames shall be furnished and installed
where shown and as on the drawings. Frames shall be steel angles
of sizes shown on the drawings, anchored into concrete with bar
anchors welded to the angle at not more than 2 foot centers. Angles
shall have welded-on bar plates stops of the same thickness as the
cover plates. Covers shall be as indicated on the drawings. Covers
shall be cut accurately to required sizes with all edges ground
smooth to straight lines and fitted to frames and to each other with a
tolerance of not more than 1/16-inch. Covers shall be provided with
slots for fitting. Covers shall be fitted in frames without fasteners, or
where indicated in the drawings, be held to frames with countersunk-
bend screws at 12-inch centers. Countersunk screw holes in cover
plates shall be drilled in the shop. Holes in edge frame angles shall
be drilled and threaded in place, using the cover plates for templates.

H. Welding electrodes and rods for manual arc welding. Electrodes shall
conform to American Welding Society (AWS) A5.1 B60 or A5.50 E70
entitled “Mild Steel Covered Arc Welding Electrodes and Low Alloy
Steel Covered Arc-Welding Electrodes respectively.

3.01 Inspections

A. All work conform to the approved shop drawings.

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 B. Verify correctness of anchor bolt locations and alignment.

C. Do not start work until satisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.02 Miscellaneous metal items including accessories, incidentals, fastening and

anchorages not specifically mentioned herein or in other sections but are required to
complete work, and for which there are no detail drawings, shall be provided and
installed in accordance with best standard practice of the trades. Items that are
shown diagrammatically shall be fabricated to the contractor’s shop details as
approved by the Engineer.

3.03 Workmanship and finish shall be equal to the best practice and modern shops for the
respective work. Exposed surfaces shall have a smooth finish and sharp, well defined
lines and arises. Section shall be well framed to shape and size with sharp lines and
angles; curved work shall be sprung evenly to curves. All necessary rabbets, lags and
brackets shall be provided so that the work can be assembled in a neat and
substantial manner. Holes for bolts and screws shall be drilled. Fastening shall be
concealed where practicable. Thickness of metals, and details of assembly and
supports, shall provide ample strength and stiffness. Joints exposed to the weather
shall be formed to exclude water. metal work shall be provided with the proper bevels
and clearances. Work shall be fabricated and installed in a manner that will provide
for expansion and contractions, prevent the shearing of bolts, screws and other
fastening, insure rigidity, and provide close fitting of sections.

3.04 Anchors and bolts shall be provided where indicated and where necessary for
fastening work place; they shall be embedded in the concrete and masonry as the
work progress, and shall be spaced about 2 feet on centers unless indicated or
specified otherwise. Sizes, kinds and spacings of anchors not indicated or specified
shall be as necessary for their purposes. All anchors and anchor bolts in exterior
walls and exposed to weather, shall be zinc-coated, all those in other locations shall
be coated heavily with bituminous paint.

3.05 Shop painting. All miscellaneous metal works except for galvanized surfaces and
items and steel work to be embedded in concrete, shall be shop primed and site
finished. Painting shall be as specified in Section: FIELD PAINTING.

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 SECTION- 04002
ROOFING & SHEET METAL

1.0 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Furnish materials and perform all operations to provide corrugated

metal roofing and flashings complete, to include miscellaneous sheet
metal items as required to insure a watertight installation.

B. Specific installation details shall be in accordance with recognized

sheet metal installation practice.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All materials shall be products of recognized and reputable

manufacturers.

B. Test
1. Prior to acceptance of the completed work watertight test
shall be make as follows:

a. Test roof, siding, gutters and downspouts system by

flushing and/or flooding as directed by the Architect.

b. Flood water shall be kept on gutters and downspouts

for at least one hour.

c. Leaks shall be repaired or reconstructed and test will

be repeated until work is satisfactory.

1.03 PRODUCT, DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Moulded articles shall be stacked in level using 5-centimeter x 10-

centimeter lumber approximately 46 centimeters on centers placed at
right angles to corrugation.

B. Stocks shall be kept covered and protected from the weather and
from contact with soil.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Galvanized steel sheets for sheet metal work shall be

pre-painted/pre-colored galvanized steel sheets and shall be of the
gage indicated.

B. Fasteners and accessories shall be as recommended by the

manufacturer, and shall be subjected to the approval of the Architect.

C. Self-drilling and thread cutting bolts shall be hardened steel, cadium-

plated and shall come complete with integral pan head and not with
neoprene gaskets, the bolt shall be 4.8 millimeters 3/16-inch
diameter and sufficient to thread thru the light gate steel
framing members.

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 D. Rivets shall be of the pan head solid type.

E. Solder shall be of standard commercial quality as approved.

Soldering flux shall be non-injurious to galvanized surfaces.

F. Sealing materials shall be as specified in Section: SEALANT AND

CAULKING.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. Make sure surfaces to which sheet metal are to be applied are

thoroughly clean and dry and free from any defect that may affect the
application.

B. Joint sealing material shall be provided to seal all joints in and

around sealing strips at bolt holes before inserting fasteners, for all
flashing and elsewhere as necessary to assure watertight
construction.

C. Sheet metal flashing shall be secured to concrete as shown or as

approved.

D. Flashing shall be provided as indicated and where necessary to

make the work water-tight. Flashing shall not be bent into sharp
angles, but shall be worked so as large a radius as possible.
Exposed edges of counter-flashing shall be folded 1.25 centimeters.
End laps in counter flashings shall not be less than 7.60 cm. and
shall be made watertight with plastic cement.

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 SECTION- 04003

WATER PROOFING

1.0 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

The work under this section shall include all materials, labor, equipment, tools
and facilities and the satisfactory performance of all work necessary for the
complete waterproofing of floor & roof slab and all other areas necessary for
the complete waterproofing of floor & roof slab and all other areas necessary
and as directed by the Architect to be waterproofed.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All waterproofing works shall be done by a Contractor experienced

and qualified to do this particular type of work and approved by the
Architect.

B. Waterproofing materials shall be delivered to the site in their original

sealed containers or packages bearing manufacturer’s name and
brand designation.

Materials stored at jobsite shall be protected from weather moisture

and extreme temperature with care.

1.03 SUBMITTAL

A. Contractor shall submit to the Architect samples of materials to be

used for approval before any work is started.

B. Contract of shall submit to the Architect actual measurements, of

areas to be waterproofed prior to application.

1.04 MATERIALS

A. Membrane waterproofing 3 ply for floor & roof slab & others.

Any and all substitution of above specified shall be with the approval
of the Architect.

2.0 EXECUTION

2.01 SURFACE PREPARATION

Provide vertical and horizontal groove 12mm x 12mm on all construction

joints on surface wherein waterproofing system shall be applied to isolate
cracks in the concrete. Any slope correction shall be undertaken after the
waterproofing system has been applied and cured.

2.02 APPLICATION

Application of waterproofing materials shall be strictly a per manufacturer’s

specifications and under the direction and guarantee of the authorized local
distributor. fast traffic shall be allowed only after complete curing.

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2.03 PROOF TESTING

The waterproofing must be allowed to cure fully before proof testing. proof
testing maybe conducted at the option of the Architect, by gently flooding the
completed waterproofed areas. Depth of the water should not exceed 25mm
to prevent overload. this shall be done by leaving the water on the area for
three days prior to any concrete tapping.

2.04 GUARANTEE

The waterproofing Contractor shall guarantee that the work specified in this
Section shall be free from defects of materials and performance and
leakages for a period of at least 5 years from date of final acceptance.

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 DIVISION III – DOORS, WINDOWS AND GLASS

SECTION – 4001

WOOD DOORS & FRAMES

1.0 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Furnish, fabricate and Install all wood doors, frames and accessories
complete as shown in the drawings and as specified herein.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Wood doors shall be products of reputable, nationally known

manufacturers approved by the Architect.

B. Doors shall be manufactured from thoroughly-seasoned kiln-dried

wood, pressure preservative treated, of the grades and species as
specified with Wolman salts.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop drawings of the wood doors and frames shall be submitted to

include the following

1. Elevations for each type.

2. Details of each type.
3. Location in the building of each item.
4. Typical and special details of construction.
5. Location and installation requirements for hardware.

B. No work shall be started until all shop drawings have been approved
by the Architect.

1.04 PRODUCT DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Doors shall not be delivered unduly long before they are to be

installed.

B. Doors shall be protected and kept under cover both during transit
and at the jobsite.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Lumber shall be of the grades treated with Wolman salts.

2.02 FABRICATION AND MANUFACTURE

A. Doors frames shall be of the designs, sizes and thickness indicated

in the schedule.
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B. Wood doors shall be of the designs, sizes and thicknesses as

indicated in the schedule.

1. Hollow core flush doors shall be the ladder type, with the
core parts uniformly spaced to provide sufficient support for
strength and durability.

2. Solid core flush doors shall have solid cores of the stile and
rail type or the vertical block type.

3. Flush wood doors shall be fabricated such that the entire

core and frame assembly shall be bonded to the face
veneers with approval type, water-resistant adhesives and
cured under controlled head and pressure. Facings shall be
tempered lawanit, waterproofed or marine plywood as
indicated. They shall be reinforced with wood block inserts
for lockers, hinges, door holders, door closers and other
hardware as indicated in the hardware schedule.

4. Flush wood doors with door louvers on wood frames shall be

of the types, sizes and thickness indicated in the schedule.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. Doors shall be checked for warp and weave and true if necessary.

B. No work shall be started until unsatisfactory conditions are corrected.

3.02 PREPARATION

A. Top and bottom edges of all interior and exterior doors shall be given
a coat of lead and oil priming paint or a coat of water-resistant spar
varnish after cutting and fitting and prior to installation in the work.

3.03 INSTALLATION

A. Wood doors frames

1. Frames shall be set plumb and true and braced to prevent

distortion.

2. Frames on wood-framed walls or partitions shall be secured

with finishing nails or as indicated.

3. In concrete or masonry walls, frame shall be secured by

anchor bolts or as shown in the drawings.

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SECTION –04002

ALUMINUM DOORS AND FRAMES

1.0 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Furnish, fabricate and install all aluminum doors, frames and

accessories, complete as shown in the drawings and as specified
herein.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Aluminum doors and frames shall be products of reputable, nationally

known manufacturer approved by the Architect.

B. Protection of aluminum.

1. Aluminum surfaces in contact with mortar, concrete, or other

masonry materials shall be given coat of heavy-bodied
bituminous paint.

2. When door frames are installed, they shall be protected from

damage. Doors or frames that are damaged prior to
completion and acceptance shall be restored to the original
condition, or replaced.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. Shop drawings of all aluminum doors and frames shall be submitted

to include the following:

1. Elevations for each type.

2. Details of each type.
3. Locations in the building of each item.
4. Typical and special details of construction.
5. Locations and installation requirements for hardware.

1.04 PRODUCT DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Prior to shipment from the factory, finished surfaces of aluminum

shall receive a protective coating or covering. Coating or covering
shall not chip, peel, or flake due to temperature or weather and shall
protect against discoloration and surface damage for transportation,
storage, and construction activities. Coating or covering shall be
readily removable without affecting the finish. Covering shall be either
adhesive paper, waterproof tape or strippable plastic. Coating applied
to aluminum shall be to sprayed-on coats or clear, water-white, non-
yellowing, methacry-late lacquer to a total minimum thickness of
0.004 inch; maximum thickness 0.006 inch.

B. Materials delivered to the site shall be inspected for damage,

unloaded and stored with a minimum of handling.
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C. The storage spaces shall be in dry locations with adequate
ventilation, free from dust or water and shall permit easy access for
inspection and handling. Materials shall be stored neatly on the floor,
properly stacked on non-adsorptive strips or wood platform.

2.0 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Aluminum shall consist of extruded shapes and sheet materials.

Extrusions shall comply with ASTM Alloy 6063-T5 or beast
commercial standards. Screw, nuts, washers, rivets and other
miscellaneous fastening devices shall be of hard aluminum or
stainless steel.

B. Finish for aluminum door and frame shall be as indicated.

C. Hardware for aluminum doors is specified in Section: BUILDERS’

HARDWARE. Hardware templates for use in fabrication of aluminum
doors and frames shall be obtained by door manufacturer from
hardware supplier.

D. Glazing of aluminum doors is specified in Section: GLASS AND

GLAZING. Metal glazing heads, vinyl inserts and glazing gaskets for
security glass shall be supplied by the door manufacturer.

E. Anchors shall be of stainless steel or steel with a hot-dipped

galvanized finish.

F. Weather-stripping shall be continuous wool pile type silicone treated

weather-stripping or the type recommended by the door
manufacturer as approved by the architect..

2.02 FABRICATION AND MANUFACTURE

A. Aluminum frames to receive doors, transoms and adjoining sidelights

shall be fabricated of extruded aluminum shape to contours
approximately as shown on drawings. Frames that are to receive
fixed glass shall have removable glass stops and glazing beads.
Exposed fastening shall be countersunk stainless steel plate Philip
head screw spaced not more than 18 inches on centers. Joint in
frame members shall be more that 18 inches on centers. Joint in
frame members shall be milled to a hairline watertight fit,
reinforced and either welded along concealed lines on contact or
secured mechanically. Shapes shown are minimum. Shapes of
equivalent design, dimensions, profile and function may be
submitted. Such shapes shall be subject to approval of samples by
the Architect.

B. Doors shall be fabricated from extruded aluminum hollow seamless

tubes or from a combination of open-shaped members interlocked or
welded together. Top and bottom rail shall be fastened together by
means of welding or by ½ inch diameter cadmium plated tensioned
steel tie rods. An adjustable mechanism of jack screw or other
methods shall be provided in the top rail to allow for minor clearance
adjustments, after installation. Extruded aluminum theft-proof snap in
glazing of fixed glazing beads shall be provided on exterior or
security side of
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doors. Glazing beads shall have vinyl inset glazing gaskets. Glazing
beads shall be designed to receive glass of thickness shown.

C. Doors and frames shall be cut, reinforced drilled and tapped at the
factory to receive all template hardware.

D. Provide anchors of sizes and shapes as indicated for securing

aluminum frames to adjacent construction. Provide anchors on backs
of sub-frames. Securely anchor transom bars at ends and mullions at
head and sill.

E. Provide weather-stripping on stiles, rails and bottoms of exterior

doors. Weather-stripping shall be attached to aluminum holders and
fitted into slots which are integral with doors or frame stops.
Weather-stripping shall be easily replaced without special tools and
at meeting rails of pairs of doors shall be adjustable. Installation shall
allow doors To swing freely and close positively.

F. Where possible, locate welds on unexposed surfaces. Welds on

exposed surfaces shall be carefully selected to produce a uniform
texture and color in finished work. Remove flux and spatter from
surfaces immediately after welding. Exposed screws or bolts will be
permitted only at inconspicuous locations, and shall have heads
countersunk. Concealed reinforcements for hardware shall be welded
in place as specified.

3.0 EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. No installation work shall be started until unsatisfactory conditions

are corrected.

3.02 INSTALLATION

A. Frames and framing members to receive doors, transoms and

adjoining sidelights be set accurately in positive, plumb, square, level
and in alignment. Frames shall be securely anchored to adjacent
construction as shown on drawings and in accordance with
manufacturer’s printed instructions. Doors shall be hung exact with
clearances. After erection and glazing, hardware shall be adjusted to
operate properly and doors and frames shall be thoroughly cleaned.

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 SECTION – 04003

METAL WINDOWS/LOUVERS

1.0 GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Furnish, fabricate and install complete all metal windows and louvers
and accessories as shown in the drawings and as specified herein.

B. Unless otherwise indicated, all window frames shall be constructed to

withstand a minimum 244 kg./ sq.m. wind-load with the sashes or
blades in closed position.

C. Windows shall be designed for glazing from outside with continuous

glazing beads.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All metal windows and louvers shall be products of reputable,

nationally known manufacturers approved by the Architect.

B. Applicable standards and specifications specified in Section:

MISCELLANEOUS STEEL.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. submit shop drawings of all metal windows and louvers for approval.

B. No work shall be started until all shop drawings have been approved
by the Architect.

1.04 PRODUCT DELIVERY AND STORAGE

A. Products shall be

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END OF SECTION
 SECTION 4004

EXTERIOR CURTAIN WALL ALUMINUM GLASS AND MAIN ENTRANCE ALUMINUM

DOORS

1.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The work includes the supply, fabrication, delivery and install on the site all exterior
curtain wall aluminum glass (fixed and awning windows) and main entrance
aluminum doors in accordance with the plans and specifications.

2.0 MATERIALS

2.01 Glass 6mm tempered fixed clear glass ( as indicated in the plans)
6mm tempered clear glass with awning windows (as indicated in the
plans)
12mm annealed clear glass (as indicated in the plans)
12mm tempered clear glass ( for entrance doors)

2.02 Aluminum:
Frames: Tubular aluminum with a minimum thickness of 2.8/3.0 mm;
anodized and H-2000 finish (siverized or mirrorized). All in accordance
with the detailed drawing.

2.03 Jointing materials: Sealant –“Pro-seal” clear by G.E. on equivalent; For

setting block use handrubber. Use stainless steel screws.

6.0 This works is all in accordance with the above specifications and and attached
drawing.

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