TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SUB ITEM: Applied for: RETAINING WALL

17 RETAINING WALL

17.01. PRELIMINARY WORK

17.01.01 PRELIMINARY LAYOUT AND REFERENCE LAYOUT m2

DESCRIPTION
It includes the execution of the preparatory work prior to the start of the project, which will be carried out by the
Site Manager according to the topographic plans of the Project. The Person in Charge of the Work for
this effect will place marks with chalk or another visible material, so that it can be distinguished by
the personnel responsible for carrying out the respective excavations.

The site manager will specify the levels and slopes as well as the required external axes in the
project plans, for this purpose it will rely on precision surveying equipment, such as the Level of
engineer.
Based on the Technical Control, the work will be accepted as long as the controls have been carried out.
levels in the appropriate manner and with the proposed EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS.

The work performed is accepted based on geometric control, as long as the requirements are met.
The following tolerances: That the deviation of the axes is a maximum of 2 mm and of the levels 1 mm for
guarantee the final dimensions of the works to be executed.

MEASUREMENT METHOD:
The line drawing levels and preliminary layout will be measured by square meter (M2), considering the
length by the width or height of the executed batch, or summing parts of it to give a total.

PAYMENT METHOD.
Payment is made based on the measurement of the executed works, based on the unit price per meter.
square (M2) of the contract that represents the comprehensive compensation for all operations of
transport, materials, labor, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS, tools as well as others
incidental expenses that are required to complete the work.

17.01.02 LAYOUT AND RELOCATION DURING EXECUTION m2

DESCRIPTION
Understand the re-plotting of the plans on the ground during the construction process.
The levels will be determined according to the levels established in the plans that will be fixed by
the inspector and/or resident.

The axes must be permanently fixed by means of certain levels that will be established in the process.
constructive.

MEASUREMENT METHOD.:
The trace levels and preliminary layout will be measured per Linear Meter (M), taking into account the length.
by the width or height of the executed batch, or summing parts of it to give a total.

PAYMENT METHOD.
The payment is made based on the measurement of the executed work, based on the unit price per meter.
Linear (M) of the contract that represents the comprehensive compensation for all operations of
transport, materials, labor, EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS, tools as well as others
occasional expenses that are required to complete the work.

17.02 EARTH MOVEMENT

17.02.01 MANUAL LAND CUTTING m2

17.02.02 EXCAVATION FOR FOUNDATION UP TO A DEPTH OF H=1.00M
m3
DESCRIPTION
Excavations refer to the movement of any material of any nature that must be
removed by the responsible engineer, to proceed with the construction of the works, in accordance with the
alignments, elevations, slopes, and dimensions provided in the plans or according to the Inspector's instructions.

The excavations refer to the surface excavation of the ground and trench excavations for
foundations and/or footings, as well as the curbs of the sidewalks.

The alignments of the axes, as well as the elevations and dimensions of excavation of the indicated sections
in the plans, they may be subject to modifications by orders of the Supervisor, if such variation were
necessary to adapt to the real conditions found on the ground, to the requirements of
foundation or to ensure the stability of the work.

If for duly justified reasons, the responsible Engineer deems it appropriate to change the
Dimensions of the excavation, you must request written authorization from the Inspector.

The cost of the excess excavation carried out by the responsible engineer for their own convenience.
This will be at the expense of the party responsible, and the filling of said excess must be carried out with suitable materials.
approved by the Inspector before the delivery of the work, these materials will be supplied and
placed at the expense of the responsible engineer.

In any type of work, when carrying out excavation or leveling tasks, there will be
concern about not causing changes in the consistency of the ground that serves as support for the
foundation.
The natural soil in contact with the foundation bottom must be leveled by lowering the points.
high, but in no way filling the low points.

In the case that the natural soil in contact with the foundation bottom is composed of soil
rocky or any other loose material, a firm surface must be obtained, either rough,
levelled or stepped, according to the indication of the plans and with the proper authorization from the inspector
the work.

When the stability of the excavation walls requires it, defenses must be constituted.
(scaffolding, table stacking, etc.) necessary for execution.

MEASUREMENT METHOD:
The measurement will be by cubic meter of excavated material.

17.02.03 MANUAL FILLING WITH OWN MATERIAL m3

DESCRIPTION
Before filling an area, the surface of the land will be cleared of plants.
roots or other organic materials. The filler material will be free of organic material and any
other compressible material.

The surplus material from the excavations may be used as long as it meets the requirements.
indicated.
The extracted material will preferably be used for filling. The fillings will be done in layers.
successive layers not greater than 20 cm in thickness, which must be well compacted and watered accordingly.
homogeneous, at optimal moisture, so that the material used reaches its maximum dry density.

All of this must be approved by the Supervisor of the work.

The Resident must take into account that the compaction process must be efficient to ensure
a proper work of the foundation elements and that poor compaction will have repercussions
in the total of the structural elements.

MEASUREMENT METHOD:
The measurement will be by cubic meter

PAYMENT METHOD.
The payment will be made per cubic meter of fill material.
 17.02.04 MANUAL TRANSPORT OF EXCESS MATERIAL APPROX. 30M m3
DESCRIPCION
Understand the handling and manual transportation of the material resulting from the excavation for the foundations,
up to an average distance of 30m; in order to ensure that this material does not interfere with the
subsequent jobs.
The material transported must be accumulated in an area authorized by the Site Supervisor and that its
removal with machinery should be easy without access restrictions.

MEASUREMENT METHOD:
It will be carried out according to the measured quantities verified on-site by the supervisor and will be measured by area in m3.

PAYMENT METHOD.
The payment will be made per cubic meter in the manner indicated and approved by the Supervisor, at the unit price of
contract.

17.02.05 REMOVAL OF EXCESS MATERIAL WITH MACHINERY m3

DESCRIPTION
The excess and/or inappropriate material that is not required to fill the excavations must be
to remove oneself and eliminate oneself from the work in places allowed by the supervision of the work.

Likewise, once the work is completed, you must leave the land completely free of debris and
other materials that hinder gardening work and other works. In the areas where it is planned
To sow grass, the ground must be raked and leveled.
The removal of clearing will be periodic, not allowing the work to take excessively long.
except for the material to be used for filling.

MEASUREMENT METHOD:
The measurement will be per cubic meter.
METHOD OF PAYMENT.
The unit price includes all labor costs, tools, and other necessary expenses to
to carry out said work.

17.03 SIMPLE CONCRETE WORKS

17.03.01 10 CM BASE FOR FOOTINGS C:H 1:10

m2
DESCRIPTION
Understand the execution of simple concrete flooring for foundation beams that rest on the
land, the same which will be in a Cement–Concrete proportion of 1:10 and will be placed in a
thickness of 0.10 m. Portland Cement will be used, and concrete which will be previously approved by
supervision.

For the preparation of the flooring, only potable water or clean water of good quality, free of
organic matter and other impurities that may damage the concrete.

UNIT OF MEASURE:
The measurement will be per square meter of flooring installed.

FORMA DE PAGO :
It will be canceled according to the number of square meters that have been considered in the Value.
Referencial.

17.03.02 CONCRETE F’C=210 KG/CM2+30% PM. m3

DESCRIPCION
For the preparation of concrete, only potable water or clean water of good quality, free
of organic matter and other impurities that could damage the concrete. The trenches will be moistened beforehand.
of filling the overburden and the displacement stones will not be placed until one has been emptied
concrete cover of at least 10 cm thick. All stones must be completely
 Embedded, specifically. The dimensions of the elevations will be those indicated in the plans.
of foundation.

MEASUREMENT METHOD:
The measurement will be by cubic meter of poured concrete.

PAYMENT METHOD:
It will be canceled according to the number of cubic meters that have been considered in the Value.
Referential.

17.04 REINFORCED CONCRETE WORKS

17.04.01 SHOES
17.04.01.01 PADS, CONCRETE F'C=210 KG/CM2 m3
DESCRIPTION
This concrete will be used in all structural elements of the building, both for footings,
foundation beams, columns, beams, small columns and bracing beams, lightweight slabs and stairs.
The materials covered under this title are: cement, sand, gravel, small stones, water, and reinforcing steel.

All columns will have footings, the respective sizing is specified in the plans, which
they also contemplate the use of false footings in order to reach the specified level.

The edges of the footing will be specifically formworked. Both the dosage of the mix and the
the assembly of the foundation and the anchoring of the column reinforcement will be checked on site by the
Supervisor.

The National Construction Regulations will be respected for these tasks.

In cases where there is filled land, the specifications outlined in the Regulations will be followed regarding
land consolidation refers to.

In case the columns belong to two spatial units (packages) that occur in the same
point, this will be a single footing with sizing and indications explained in the plans.

It should be taken into account according to the designs indicated in the plan, the infrastructure carries beams of
foundation, which will be arranged before executing the plinth.
The f’c will be: 175 or 210 Kg/cm2 as indicated in the respective plans and the Fy= 4200 Kg/cm2.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF CONCRETE

The concrete will be composed of normal Portland cement (Type I), coarse aggregate, fine aggregate, and
water. If deemed appropriate, additives may also be added, subject to prior approval of the
supervision.

The maximum size of the aggregates will be from 3/4" to 1" and the composition of the mixture will be such that
demonstrate good plastic consistency for the determinant conditions in each case of
emptying, and guarantee after curing the requirements of strength, durability, and waterproofing
of concrete.

The executing unit will indicate the proportions of the mix according to the available aggregates and
the stipulated resistances; the supervision will carry out a strict control of the resistance through the
tests, being able to order the Executing Unit to make changes in the concrete mix to obtain the
adequate quality and consistency. In general, the aspects of concrete quality control are
supervision responsibility.
The water content of the concrete mix will be limited to the minimum value necessary for the
workability of concrete; the water-cement ratio by weight for the preparation of concrete will be
less than the following: the one required by the structural resistance. Its probable variation is between 0.45 to
0.6, with a maximum allowable settlement of 3".

MATERIALS FOR PREPARATION

CEMENT
All the cement to be used in the preparation of the concrete will be normal Portland cement type I.
cement will meet the requirements specified by ASTM C 150.

The cement in bags should not have a variation of more than or less than 1% of the indicated weight.
it will allow the use of bulk cement, provided that its storage is appropriate to prevent
changes in its composition and physical and chemical characteristics.

AGREGADOS
After selecting the quarries that will provide the material in accordance with the aggregates,
They must be approved by the Inspection and, at their request, the certificates covered by will be presented.
a competent and authorized laboratory.

The presentation and approval of the certificate referred to earlier obliges the Firm.
Resident to be employed throughout the concrete preparation process, materials of equal quality to
the approved ones.

The inspection must request additional quality certification for aggregate at any stage of the
concrete placement process.

The aggregates to be used in the preparation of concrete must meet the specifications
from ASTM Standard C 33.

FINE AGGREGATES
The fine aggregate will consist of natural sand or other inert material with similar characteristics, subject to
prior approval. It shall be clean, free of impurities, salts, and organic substances. The sand grain size
variable, natural or derived from the crushing of stones.

The amount of harmful substances will not exceed the following limits.
SUBSTANCES PERCENTAGE BY WEIGHT
Clay or clay lumps = 1%
Coal and Lignite = 1%
Slates = 1%
Material that passes through sieve No. 200
a.- Concreto sujetos a la abrasión = 4%
b.- All other types of concrete = 5%
Other harmful substances such as alkalis, mica,
Grains, coated, white and scaly particles. = 4%

The fine aggregate will be suitably graded from large particle size to fine particle size and will be
according to the following screening limits:
Material that passes the 3/8 mesh 100%
Material that passes through sieve No. 4 95 - 100%
Material that passes through mesh number 16 45 - 80%
Material that passes through mesh No. 50 10 - 30%
Material that passes through sieve No. 100 2 - 10%

The finesse module can only be between 2.5 (minimum) and 2.9 (maximum).
Only a variation of up to + - 0.2 of the finesse modulus of any sample will be allowed.
type adopted for fine aggregate.

COARSE AGGREGATE
The coarse aggregate will consist of crushed stone, gravel, pebbles or blast furnace slag and other
inert material approved with similar characteristics, or combinations of these.

It must be hard, with a resistance greater than that of the concrete in which it will be used.
It must be chemically stable, durable, without foreign and organic materials adhered to its surface.
The amount of harmful substances shall not exceed the following limits:
SUBSTANCES PERCENTAGE BY WEIGHT
Soft fragments 5.00 %
Coal and lignite 1.00 %
 Clay and clay lumps 0.25 %
Material passing through sieve No. 200 = 1.00 %
(Length. No greater than 5 times the average thickness.) 15.00 %
The total of soft fragments, lignite, clay or clods, coal, and material that passes through sieve No. 200,
will not exceed 5%.

The coarse aggregate will be well-graded within the specified limits and the designated size.
according to the following requirements.

WEIGHT PERCENTAGE THAT PASSES THROUGH THE LABORATORY SIEVES OF THE FOLLOWING
SQUARE OPENINGS IN INCHES

37.5m 25.0m 19.0m 12.5m 4.75m 2.36m 1.18m

No. Size 9.5mm
m m m m m m m
ASTM Nominal 3/8"
11 / 2 i n c h e s 1 " 3/4" 1/2 inch No. 4 N u m b e r 8N o . 1 6

25.0a
4.75mm
57 100 95-100 25-60 0-10 0-5
(1"a
No. 4)
19.0a
9.5mm
67 100 90-100 20-55 0-10 0-5
(3/4"a
No. 4

All the material at the moment of use will be pure, meaning free on its surface from dust, paint,
oxidation, oil or other foreign matter that weakens its adhesion with the mortar.

WATER
The water used for mixing and curing the concrete shall be clean and free of salts, oils, acids,
alkalis, organic or mineral matter and other impurities that in the opinion of the supervision may reduce
the strength, durability or quality of the concrete.

The maximum limit of soluble salts in water will be 1500 P.P.M. and of suspended solids 1000.
The use of this water will require prior approval from the supervision.

STEELS
It must comply with ASTM C 615, ASTM C 616, ASTM C 617 NOP 1158 standards.
Reinforcement bars with a diameter greater than or equal to 8mm must be corrugated with smaller diameters.
they can be smooth.

The reinforcing steel bars, wire, profiles, and steel sheets will be stored in a dry place.
isolated and protected from moisture, soil, salts, oils, or fats.

The diameters of all structural steels specified in the plans must be respected, which
weight and diameter must be according to the Standards.

STRUCTURE LOAD TESTS

The Supervising Engineer is authorized to order a load test on any portion of the
structure when safety conditions are not satisfactory or when the average of the
Tested samples show resistances lower than the specifications.

The load test will not be placed until the structural elements or portions of them have
supported a service dead load placed 48 hours earlier.

Before the placement of the test load, measurements will be taken using instruments
specified which must be in good condition and provide comparative readings, act
The increase of loads will be proceeded with.
The structural elements or portions of them will be subjected to a test load equivalent to 0.3
sometimes the dead service load, plus 1.7 times the live service load, which will be applied without impact
and without producing the arch effect, this load will be applied incrementally and a reading will be taken from the
deflections when concluding each increment.

If the structures show "evident deficiencies", the Engineer will make the changes and innovations.
relevant, in order to make it suitable, to the designed capacity having The Resident Engineer that
stick to the Engineer's instructions.

Being T Peralte of the element

Being L-Light of the element (for cantilevers take double)
If the maximum deflection of a one-story beam or ceiling exceeds 12/2000T (cm), it will be due to
at least 75% of the maximum deflection.

Structures that do not show a minimum recovery of 75% of the deflection maximum
They can be tested again.

The second load test can be conducted after at least 72 hours have passed.
after having removed the first load (first test), in the new trial the recovery must be by
at least 75%

ADDITIVES
The use of additives such as accelerators, water repellents, retarders, hardeners,
plasticizers, etc. It may be allowed, on the condition that its type and quantity
to incorporate into the concrete shall be approved by the Inspection upon consultation with the designer, depending on
the limitations cited by the Standards for concrete production.

The selected additive must comply with ASTM C 494 Standard.

The production of additive per cubic unit of concrete will take into account the recommendations.
from the manufacturer, the characteristics of the aggregates, the type and strength of the concrete, the conditions of
temperature and the results of the laboratory reports.

For the use of additives in the work, the Resident Engineer must work in accordance with the
final results of the concrete tests in the Laboratory and to the design characteristics of
selected mixtures. Mechanical devices will be used to incorporate the additive into the
mix.

The Inspection will reserve the right to approve the selected onboarding system.
The use of any type of additives will not be a condition to reduce the minimum amounts of cement.
required.

The executing unit will submit samples of the proposed additives for approval by the supervision.
this may require testing of the samples at any time during the execution of the work.

MIXES
MIX DESIGN
The executing unit will design the concrete mixtures by weight or by volume, adhering to the requirements.
of resistance for the specified concrete mentioned later.

In order to ratify the results in the laboratory, test batches will be prepared from which samples will be taken.
Samples, the tests will be carried out well in advance in order to have complete results.
and acceptable before starting the emptying.

CONCRETE STRENGTH.
The concrete must have the minimum compressive strength at 28 days after pouring, in accordance with the
respective designs.
The generic use in the work is as follows:

CONCRETE EMPLOYMENT
Built 210 kg/cm² footings, columns, foundation beams, beams, lightweight slab.
The determination of the compressive strength in kg/cm² will be carried out on test cylinders of
6"x12", according to the Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength. (ASTM C-39)

During the concrete preparation process, samples will be taken for the strength test.
In general, four test cylinders will be made for each class of concrete poured during the day.
Samples will be taken according to the modalities established in rules 29 to 33 of the appendix of
Concrete Manual USBR. Two specimens will be tested at seven days and the rest at twenty-eight.
Las pruebas deberán estar de acuerdo con el Método ASTM C-39.

The 7-day resistance is considered satisfactory if the average of three consecutive tests is equal to
exceeds 75% of the specified resistance and no test is below 60% of the resistance
specified.

If the resistance is below the specified level, the executing unit will suspend the work until
the corrective measures that demonstrate that the adequate resistance has been achieved are applied
concrete.

The supervisor will control the necessary tests of the materials and aggregates, of the proposed designs.
of the mixture and the resulting concrete, in order to verify compliance with the technical requirements
provided in the specifications.

ENDURANCE TESTS.
The consistency tests will be carried out using the settlement cone test (Cone of
Abrams), carried out according to the ASTM C-143 designation.

The consistency can only be altered with the approval of supervision. The correction of the
Variations in fluency can only be made during mixing; water cannot be added at any other time.
manipulation stage, in no case will it be greater than 3" of slump.

Dosing and Mixing.

DOSAGE
The optimal dosage for each type of concrete is established through the indicated tests.
previously. The different components of concrete are preferably measured by weight, except in cases
particulars in which the supervision authorizes a different procedure.

The executing unit will provide the supervision with the proportions of the mixture necessary to comply with the
requirements and resistance, durability. The supervision may vary the proportions of the mixing time.
in due time, as necessary, according to existing conditions.

For a given fixed mortar content, the water content of the mix will be the minimum.
necessary to produce concrete that has the desired consistency with apparent mixture, and the unit
the executor will fully cooperate with the oversight in this aspect. The expression 'consistency' is
will be used from now on to indicate the fluency when it is measured by the settlement test.

Each sample needed to test the strength of the concrete will be from a different batch of concrete.
based on variable sampling the production of this.

MIXED
For the concrete mixing process, the recommendations of ACI committee 614 will be followed.
taking into consideration the conditions of the following sections.

Before starting the mixing process, it must be verified that all the equipment is perfectly
clean. The water from the mixing equipment reservoirs will be drained and refilled.
the deposits with clean and fresh water.

For the preparation of concrete, usual mixing equipment may be used, but not allowed
the inclined axis mixer, ensuring that they are in perfect working condition and
que disponga de tolva cargadora apropiada, tanque de almacenamiento de agua, dispositivo de medida
of water for weight dosing, device for incorporating the liquid additive into the
segregation in the mixture at the time of its transfer to the transport elements. The equipment to be used will
deserve the approval of the Inspection.

The components of the concrete must be mixed perfectly and homogeneously, with the
mix until a uniform distribution of the materials is appreciated. The mixer
It must be fully downloaded from the next batch.
The mixer should be operated at the speed recommended by the manufacturer, and it should be the
Minimum mixing time of 90 seconds after all materials are in the drum. It will not be allowed
an excessive mixing time that forces the introduction of amounts of water into the mixer to
maintain the selected consistency for the concrete.

The mixing time will be counted from when all the materials are in the drum, provided that
all the water should have been added before a quarter of the mixing time has elapsed.
The concrete must be mixed in quantities for immediate use. The excess or unused concrete
it must be downloaded and deleted.

The inside of the drum and the paddles will be checked frequently to remove the cement that
it has been fragmented on its surfaces.

TRANSPORT
For the transport of concrete from the mixer to its final location in the structure, the following will be followed
the recommendations of Committee 614 of the ACI, taking into account what is stated
in the following sections:

The concrete must be transported from the mixer to its final location as soon as possible.
possible and using methods that prevent segregation, material loss, or consolidation of
the mix, ensuring that the concrete to be poured into the formwork is of the quality
required.

El concreto deberá ser vaciado en el lugar de su empleo máximo después de 10 minutos de descargado
from the mixer unless otherwise provided by the Inspection.

The selected transportation system and placement process must ensure that the
the supply of concrete to the placement point is carried out without interruptions, without allowing loss
of plasticity between successive batches.

The transport team must be perfectly clean at the start and at the end of the operation.
transport of concrete. The Inspection reserves the right to approve the transport system and the
operating conditions.

PLACEMENT
For the concrete placement process, the recommendations of Committee 614 will be followed.
of the ACI, taking into account what is indicated in the following paragraphs:

Before starting the concrete placement operation, the executor must inform the Inspection of
end of issuing the corresponding approval.

The poured concrete must be spread in continuous layers to allow for proper vibration.
of the same.
The concrete placement operation must be carried out in such a way that the concrete can flow.
easily in the spaces between the reinforcement bars.

The concrete must be poured in its final location in order to compact it using
only the necessary vibration.

The equipment used for pouring the concrete and the selected work methods must be
nature such that it allows the concrete to retain its plastic state.

The experience of the Resident will play an important role, which through the approval of the Engineer
will proceed to de-shuttering.
The pipes and ducts embedded in reinforced and cyclopean concrete shall be according to the regulations.
National Construction.

Before the draining, the pipes and fittings must be inspected to avoid any leaks.
The pipes responsible for transporting fluids that are harmful to health will be tested later.
that the concrete has hardened.

No liquid, gas, or vapor shall be circulated in the pipes before the concrete has hardened.
completely except for water that does not exceed 32°C in temperature or 1.4 kg/cm² of
pressure.
The minimum coating will be 2.5 cm. -

The construction meetings will comply with Article 704 of reinforced and cyclopean concrete of the Regulations.
National Construction.

Construction joints not indicated in the plans that the Resident Engineer proposes will be submitted
to the approval of the engineer.

To apply construction joints, the surfaces will be cleaned by removing the grout.
superficial. The vertical joints will be completely moistened and coated with cement paste,
before proceeding to the new concrete.

The relative displacement and expansion joints indicated in the plans must be covered with
galvanized sheets of 1/16" and 5" wide, as specified in the details.

GENERAL PROVISIONS
The executing unit must give written notice 16 hours in advance to the supervision, when
Concrete will be placed. The supervisor may order the executing unit to remove it and the
reconstruction of the poured concrete without prior approval.

Concrete should not be placed on surfaces with running or standing water. If this situation arises
The site must be dried, eliminating or diverting the water, except in very special cases.

SEGREGATION
It is essential to avoid segregation of the concrete during placement.

COMPACTION
For the concrete compaction process, the recommendations of the Committee will be followed.
614 of the ACI, taking into account what is indicated in the following sections.

The concrete will be compacted by internal vibration until it reaches maximum density and uniformity.
vibrators will have a minimum frequency of 7,000 revolutions per minute. The vibrators will
They will be introduced into the concrete in such a way that allows consolidating the total thickness of the poured layer.

The vibrators must be inserted into the concrete mass at intervals not greater than 30 cm.
depth necessary to ensure complete mixing with adjacent layers.

All the concrete must be compacted carefully and worked entirely around the reinforcement.
and the embedded elements, as well as the corners of the formwork.

When the conditions of the structure make compaction difficult, or when there is congestion of
reinforcing steel, a layer of mortar that has can be deposited first in the formworks
same proportions of the concrete. The thickness of this layer will be 3 cm.

No over-vibration will be allowed. The inspection will take special care to verify that the vibration
It is only enough to consolidate the concrete and not to exceed the vibration time.

The concrete placement speed must not exceed the working speed of the vibrator, in order to
that the concrete can fully consolidate as it is placed in the formwork.
The vibration time at each insertion point will vary between 5 and 15 seconds.

CURED
For the concrete curing process, the guidelines in ACI recommendation 612 will be followed, having
considering what is stated in the following paragraphs.

Curing will begin as soon as possible after the concrete is poured in order to prevent it from drying.
premature.
The curing must be kept above 15 ºC and below 30 ºC and in a humid condition.
at least the first 7 days after the emptying. The inspection may request tests
resistance complementaries to certify that the curing procedure is satisfactory.

During the 7 days of curing, the concrete must be protected from the action of dry winds, heat,
of vibrations, and any other harmful factor to it.

The curing water must be potable or free of impurities.

The curing system, previously approved by the inspection, may be one of those used in the
constructive practices such as plastic membrane, continuous irrigation, rice paddies, etc.

MEASUREMENT METHOD:
The measurement will be by cubic meter of poured concrete.

FORMA DE PAGO :
It will be canceled according to the number of cubic meters that have been considered in the Value.
Referential.

17.04.01.02 PADS, STEEL FY=4200 KG/CM2 kg

CHARACTERISTICS
The steel bars intended for common concrete reinforcement must comply with the
requirements for the 'SPECIFICATIONS FOR STEEL BARS FROM BILLETS FOR
CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT" (A.S.T.M. A–615–84 Grade 60).

The steel is specified in the plans based on its yield strength but must also conform to the
following conditions:

CREEP LOAD IN KGS/CM2² 4,200

BREAKING LOAD IN KGS/CM² 5000–6000
MINIMUM DEFORMATION AT BREAK 10%
RUGGINGS ASTM 305 - 66T.
METALLURGICAL PROCESS ACCORDING TO ASTM–615–68

For welding of steel bars, the ASTM standard will be followed, complemented by AWS D12.1.
Best practices for welding reinforcing steel, metal inserts and connections in
reinforced concrete constructions.

In case this steel is obtained based on twisting or another similar form of cold working,
can only be a soldier with DOBHLER FOX SPE or ARMADO SHIELL ARC 85 type welding or another
of the same characteristic.

SUPPLIES
They will be free of defects, bends, and curves that cannot be quickly and completely straightened.
in the field.

The reinforcement steel will have no more oxidation than what it may have accumulated during the
transport of the works.

PROTECTION
At all times, the reinforcement steel will be protected from moisture, dirt, mortar, concrete, etc.
All bars will be properly stored in an orderly manner at least 30 cm above.
from the ground.
PLACEMENT
Before being put into operation, the reinforcing bars will be completely free of any scale.
and loose oxide.

STANDARD HOOK
In longitudinal bars
A fold of 180 plus a minimum extension of 4 db, but no less than 6.5 cm, at the free end of the
bar.
Bending of 90 plus a minimum extension of 12 dB at the free end of the bar.

IN STIRRUPS
Double of 135 plus a minimum extension of 10 db at the free end of the bar. In elements that do not
they resist seismic actions, when the stirrups are not required for confinement, the bending may be
from 90 to 135 plus a 6 dB extension.

MINIMUM BENDING DIAMETERS

In longitudinal bars:
The bending diameter measured at the inner face of the bar shall not be less than:
Bars Ø 3/8" to Ø 1" 6 db
Bars Ø 1 1/8" to Ø 13/8" 8 pcs

In Stirrups:
The bend diameter measured at the inner face of the bar shall not be less than:
Stirrups Ø 3/8" to Ø 5/8" 4 pcs
Stirrups Ø 3/4" extra 6 pcs

DOUBLE REINFORCEMENT
All reinforcement must be cold-bent. The reinforcement partially embedded within the concrete does not
It must be bent, except when otherwise indicated in the plans. Bending of the reinforcement will not be allowed.

PLACEMENT OF THE REINFORCEMENT

The reinforcement will be placed respecting the cover specified in the plans. The reinforcement must
ensure that during the emptying there are no displacements that exceed the
permissible tolerances.

LIMITS FOR REINFORCEMENT SPACING

The free spacing between parallel bars in a layer must be greater than or equal to 2.5 cm or 1.3 times.
to the nominal maximum size of the coarse aggregate.

In the columns, the clear distance between longitudinal bars shall be greater than or equal to 1.5 times their diameter.
4 cm, or 1.3 times the maximum nominal size of the aggregate.

The reinforcement for contraction and temperature must be placed at a spacing less than or equal to 5 times the
thickness of the slab, not exceeding 45 cm.

REINFORCEMENT SPLICINGS
Reinforcements should preferably be spliced in areas of low stress, the bars
longitudinal columns should preferably overlap within the central 2/3 of the height of the
element. The splices should only be made as required or allowed by the design plans or
as authorized by the Supervisor.

The overlapping bars through contactless overlaps in elements subjected to bending shall not
Separate transversely more than 1/5 of the required overlap length, nor more than 15 cm.

The minimum overlap length for the overlapping joints in tension shall comply with the requirements.
from the splices (See 8.11.1 of the RNC), but never less than 30 cm.

Joints in high-stress areas should preferably be avoided; however, if it were

strictly necessary and if it overlaps less or more than half of the bars within a length
The required overlap must use the joints indicated in point 8.11.1 of standard E-O60.
Reinforced Concrete of the R.N.C.
In general, the specifications set forth by the National Construction Regulations must be respected.

MEASUREMENT METHOD:
The measurement will be by cubic meter of poured concrete.

PAYMENT METHOD:
It will be canceled according to the number of cubic meters that have been considered in the Value.
Referential.

17.04.02 WALL SCREEN

17.04.02.01 SCREEN, CONCRETE F'C=210 KG/CM2 m3
See item 17.04.01.01
17.04.02.02 SCREEN, FORMWORK AND DEFORMWORK CARAVISTA m2
GENERALITIES:
Formwork is made of wood, steel, acrylic fiber, etc., whose main purpose is
It is to contain the concrete giving it the required shape, which must conform to the specifications in the
ACI-347-68 standards.

For the present project, wooden formwork will be used, such as planks, sole boards, and battens.
corner posts, stakes, crossbars, braces, upright posts, etc.

These must have sufficient capacity to withstand the pressure resulting from placement and vibration.
of the concrete and sufficient rigidity to maintain the specified tolerances. The land cuts
They should not be used as formwork for vertical surfaces unless required or permitted.

The formwork will be designed to safely withstand all loads imposed by its own weight, the
weight and thrust of the concrete and a filling overload of no less than 200 kg/cm2. The deformation
maximum between support elements must be less than 1/240 of the light between structural members.

The molds must be airtight to prevent the mortar from leaking and will be properly
stretched or connected in such a way that they maintain the desired position and shape with
safety. Where it is necessary to maintain the specified tolerances, the formwork must be pumped
to compensate for the deformations prior to the hardening of the concrete. Positive means of adjustment
(wedges or jacks) of inclined or punctual supports must be provided and all settlement must be
eliminated during the concrete placement operation. The formwork must be braced
against lateral deflections.

Temporary openings must be planned at the base of the formwork for columns, walls, and in
otros puntos donde sea necesario facilitar la limpieza e inspección antes de que el concreto sea vaciado.
Formwork accessories to be partially or totally embedded in concrete, such as ties
and hanging supports must be of commercially manufactured quality.

The formwork braces must be made in such a way that the ends can be removed.
without causing chips in the concrete layers after the ties have been removed. The braces
The shapes will be regulated in length and will be of a type that does not leave any metal element behind.
inside 1 cm from the surface. The wooden forms for openings in walls must be constructed.
in such a way that facilitates their loosening; if necessary, it will be necessary to counteract the swelling of the
forms.

The size and spacing of the vertical posts and beams shall be determined by
the nature of the work and the height of the concrete to be poured, left to the discretion of the Inspector Engineer
those sizes and spacing.

Immediately after removing the forms, the concrete surface should be examined.
carefully and any irregularity must be addressed as instructed by the Engineer.

The concrete proportions with crab nets must be chopped to the extent they cover.
defects and the space filled or repaired with concrete or mortar and finished in such a way that it
 obtain a texture surface similar to that of the surrounding concrete. Coarse patching will not be allowed.
of such defects.

The design, construction, maintenance, de-molding, storage; are exclusively

responsibility of the Resident Engineer.

Tolerance:
In the execution of the forms used for the formwork, the dimensions are not always obtained.
exact because a certain tolerance has been anticipated, this does not mean that they should be used in the form
generalized.

Allowable Tolerance:
Shoes: At a plant of - 6 mm, at + 5 mm, eccentricity 2% of the width but no more than 5 cm, reduction
in the thickness, 5% of the specified.

Columns, Walls, Slabs: In the cross-sectional dimensions from 6 mm to 1.2 cm.

Verticality: On the surfaces of columns, walls, slabs:
Up to 3 m. 6 mm.
Up to 6 m. 1 cm.
Up to 12 m 2 cm.
In gradients of floors or levels, finished floor in both directions ± 6 mm.
In various openings in floors, walls up to 6 mm.
For stairs, the risers ± 3 mm, for the tread ± 1 mm.
For the risers ± 6 mm, for the tread ± 3 mm.

DECRYPTED
To carry out the de-molding of the forms, precautions must be taken properly.
The observations made during its execution should yield a good result; the precautions to be taken are:

Do not remove the formwork until the concrete has hardened sufficiently for the operations.
relevant materials do not suffer tears in their structure or permanent deformations.

The forms must not be removed without the authorization of the Inspector Engineer, and must remain the
time required for the concrete to achieve the appropriate hardness, some possible times are given
unencumbered.
Side of footings and walls 24 hours
Side of columns and beams 24 hours
Beam foundation 21 days
Lightened slabs and stairs 7 days

When the concrete strength has been increased through mix design or the incorporation of additives
The duration of the formwork may be shorter upon approval from the Inspector Engineer.

MEASUREMENT METHOD:
The unit of measurement is in Square Meters (m2)

METHOD OF PAYMENT:
The payment will be made pending authorization from the Supervising Engineer for the executed unit.
The payment will be made according to the progress achieved during the month.

17.04.02.03 SCREEN, STEEL FY=4200 KG/CM2 kg

See item 17.04.01.02

17.05 CONSTRUCTION MEETINGS

05/17/01 CONSTRUCTION JOINT WITH TEKNOPORT OF 1" m

DESCRIPCION
Vertical expansion joints will be provided at the intersections between walls. The joints will be made of tecknopor.
The purpose of the vertical expansion joints is to separate the walls every 10m.
 MEASUREMENT METHOD:
The unit of measurement for vertical expansion joints is in linear meters.

PAYMENT METHOD:
The payment will be made at the unit price of the contract for all work executed according to this specification.
and accepted to the satisfaction of the Supervisor.

17.06 BARBACANAS AND HANDRAILS

17.06.01 PVC PIPE SAL 2" (BARBACANAS) m

DESCRIPCION
2" PVC drain pipes (gutters) will be installed according to the length specified in the plans.
These pipes will be placed every 2m2, in order to drain the water in cases of saturation.

MEASUREMENT METHOD:
The measurement will be by linear meter (lm) of pipe installation.

FORMA DE PAGO :
It will be cancelled according to the linear meter quantity that has been considered in the Reference Value.

17.06.02 SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF STEEL TUBE HANDRAIL Ø 1 1/2”, INCLUDING PAINTING
m

GENERALITIES
The profiles indicated in the plans will be used for all these elements.
All joints and connections must be welded flush and secured in such a way that the joint is
invisible, needing to provide the element with the necessary strength so that it does not deform, when being
assembled, neither when subjected to work stresses nor even by its own weight.

All iron work will be scraped and sanded carefully using a brush or spray gun.
two hands of anticorrosive printer of different color of the conventional type that provides protection to
the metallic surfaces. Two coats of black enamel will be applied to this printer.
according to the manufacturer's specifications.

MEASUREMENT
The unit of measurement for this item will be meters (m.)

PAYMENT METHOD
The payment will be made with the unit prices defined in the budget and will constitute
full compensation for the described work including labor, social laws, materials,
equipment, unforeseen events, and in general everything necessary to complete the game.