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SECTION 03 30 00
CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1

SUMMARY
A. Section includes cast-in-place concrete for the following:
1. Concrete sidewalks on compacted base where indicated on the Contract Plans.
2. Concrete pads and foundation walls for site CMU enclosures.
B.

1.2

Related Sections:
1. Section 03 10 00 - Concrete Forming and Accessories.
2. Section 03 20 00 - Concrete Reinforcing.
3. Section 03 39 00 - Concrete Curing.

Basis of Work
A. Concrete Work:
1.

1.3

Includes concrete, placement accessories, consolidating, leveling, troweling, control joints

(component, placement with accessories), expansion joints (component, placement with
accessories), curing and protective sealant.

REFERENCES
A. American Concrete Institute:
1. ACI 117 - Standard Tolerances for Concrete Construction and Materials.
2. ACI 301 - Specifications for Structural Concrete.
3. ACI 302 IR - Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction.
4. ACI 304 R - Guide for Measuring, Mixing, Transporting and Placing Concrete.
5. ACI 305 - Hot Weather Concreting.
6. ACI 306.1 - Standard Specification for Cold Weather Concreting.
7. ACI 308.1 - Standard Specification for Curing Concrete.
8. ACI 309 - Standard Practice for Consolidation of Concrete.
9. ACI 311 - Recommended Practice for Concrete Inspection.
10. ACI 318 - Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.
B.

ASTM International:
1. ASTM C33 - Standard Specification for Concrete Aggregates.
2. ASTM C39/C39M - Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical
Concrete Specimens.
3. ASTM C94/C94M - Standard Specification for Ready-Mixed Concrete.
4. ASTM C143/C143M - Standard Test Method for Slump of Hydraulic Cement Concrete.
5. ASTM C150 - Standard Specification for Portland Cement.
6. ASTM C172 - Standard Practice for Sampling Freshly Mixed Concrete.

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ASTM C173/C173M - Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by
the Volumetric Method.
ASTM C231 - Standard Test Method for Air Content of Freshly Mixed Concrete by the
Pressure Method.
ASTM C260 - Standard Specification for Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete.
ASTM C494/C494M - Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures for Concrete.
ASTM D994 - Standard Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete
(Bituminous Type).
ASTM D1751 - Standard Specification for Preformed Expansion Joint Filler for Concrete
Paving and Structural Construction (Nonextruding and Resilient Bituminous Types).
ASTM D1752 - Standard Specification for Preformed Sponge Rubber and Cork Expansion
Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction.
ASTM D6690 - Standard Specification for Joint and Crack Sealants, Hot Applied, for
Concrete and Asphalt Pavements.
ASTM E119 - Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials.

Army Corps of Engineers Concrete Research Division (CRD):

1. CRD-C 621 - Specifications for Non-Shrink Grout.

D. State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT-DOT) Form 816, "Standard

Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction 2004," including Supplemental
Specifications.
1.4

SUBMITTALS
A. Product Data: Submit data on joint devices, attachment accessories, admixtures and protective
sealant.
B.

1.5

Design Data:
1. Submit concrete mix design for each concrete strength. Submit separate mix designs when
admixtures are required for the following:
a. Hot and cold weather concrete work.
b. Air entrained concrete work.
2. Identify mix ingredients and proportions, including admixtures.
3. Identify chloride content of admixtures and whether or not chloride was added during
manufacture.

CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS
A. Project Record Documents: Accurately record actual locations of embedded utilities and
components concealed from view in finished construction.

1.6

QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Perform Work in accordance with the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Form 816, "Standard Specifications for Roads, Bridges and Incidental Construction 2004,"
including Supplemental Specifications.

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B.

Perform Work in accordance with ACI 301.

C.

Conform to ACI 305 when concreting during hot weather.

D. Conform to ACI 306.1 when concreting during cold weather.

1.7

E.

Acquire cement and aggregate from one source for all Work.

F.

Maintain one copy of shop drawings, concrete batch certificates, concrete design mix, and testing
laboratory results.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Maintain concrete temperature after installation at minimum 50 degrees F for minimum 7 days.
B.

1.8

Maintain high early strength concrete temperature after installation at minimum 50 degrees F for
minimum 3 days.

COORDINATION
A. Coordinate placement of joint devices with erection of concrete formwork and placement of form
accessories.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1

CONCRETE MATERIALS
A. Concrete Materials:
1. Cement: ASTM C150, Type II - Moderate Portland type; gray color.
a. Cement having a temperature exceeding 160 F (71 C) at the time of delivery to the
mixer shall not be used in the concrete.
2. Coarse Aggregate:
a. Coarse aggregate shall be broken stone, gravel, or reclaimed concrete aggregate defined
as mortar-coated rock, consisting of clean durable fragments of uniform quality
throughout.
b. It shall be free from soft, disintegrated pieces, mud, dirt, organic or other injurious
material and shall not contain more than one percent of dust by mass, as determined by
the testing method used by the Laboratory.
c. Coarse aggregate of a size retained on a 1-inch (25 mm) square opening sieve shall not
contain more than 8% of flat or elongated pieces, whose longest dimension exceeds five
times their maximum thickness.
d. Soundness: When tested with magnesium sulfate solution for soundness, using
AASHTO Method T 104, coarse aggregate shall not have a loss of more than 10% at
the end of five cycles.
e. Loss on Abrasion: When tested by means of the Los Angeles Machine, using AASHTO
Method T 96, coarse aggregate shall not have a loss of more than 40%.

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Grading: The mix shall be designed utilizing a nominal maximum size of No. 6
aggregate, in accordance with the gradation table in Section M.01.01 of the CT-DOT
Form 816.
Grading for Coarse Aggregates
Sieve Size

Percent Passing by Weight

100

3/4"

90-100

1/2"

20-55

3/8

0-15

No. 4

0-5

g.

3.

Chloride Content: When reclaimed concrete aggregate is used, it shall be tested for
chloride content prior to being mixed with virgin aggregate. The test used to determine
chloride content shall be that outlined in the FHWA Report No. FHWA-RD-77-85. No
aggregate will be accepted if the chloride content as determined from this test exceeds
0.5 pound/cubic yard.
Fine Aggregate:
a. Fine aggregate shall be sand consisting of clean, hard, durable, uncoated particles of
quartz or other rock, free from lumps of clay, soft or flaky material, loam, organic or
other injurious material.
b. In no case shall sand containing lumps of frozen material be used.
c. Fine Materials: Fine aggregate shall contain not more than 3% of material finer than a
#200 (75 m) sieve, using AASHTO T 11.
d. Organic Impurities: Fine aggregate subjected to the colorimetric test shall not produce a
color darker than Gardner Color Standard No. 11, using AASHTO T 21. If the fine
aggregate fails to meet this requirement, the provisions of AASHTO M 6, Section 5.2,
will govern.
e. Grading: Fine aggregate shall be uniformly graded from coarse to fine and shall meet
the following gradation requirements:

Grading for Fine Aggregates

Sieve Size

Percent Passing by Weight

3/8

100

No. 4

95-100

No. 8

80-100

No. 16

50-85

No. 30

25-60

No. 50

10-30

No. 100

2-10

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The above gradation represents the extreme limits which shall determine suitability for use
from all sources of supply. The gradation from any one source shall be reasonably uniform
and not subject to the extreme percentages of gradation specified above. For the purpose of
determining the degree of uniformity, a fineness modulus determination will be made upon
representative samples from any source. Fine aggregate from any one source having a
variation in fineness modulus greater than 0.20 either way from the fineness modulus of the
representative sample will be rejected.
Water: ASTM C94/C94M; potable.
Air Entrainment: ASTM C260.
Chemical Admixture: ASTM C494/C494M.
a. Type A - Water Reducing.
b. Type B - Retarding.
c. Type C - Accelerating.
d. Type D - Water Reducing and Retarding.
e. Type E - Water Reducing and Accelerating.
f. Type F - Water Reducing, High Range.
g. Type G - Water Reducing, High Range and Retarding.
Fly Ash: Use AASHTO M 295Class C or Class F.
a. Fly ash may be used to replace up to a maximum of 15% of the required portland
cement. The fly ash shall be substituted on a weight basis, with a minimum of 1 pound
of fly ash for 1 pound of portland cement.
b. Loss on Ignition for either class of fly ash shall not exceed 4.0%.
c. Before starting work, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer, in writing, of the class,
the name and location of the producing plant and the name and location of the bulk
storage facilities, if different from the producing plant, for the fly ash he proposes to use
in the work. Different classes of fly ash or the same class from different producing
plants, shall not be used on any project without the written express approval of the
Engineer. Fly ash shall be obtained from an approved source and shall be supplied from
silos or bulk storage facilities, whose contents have been approved by the Engineer.
d. Fly ash shall be sampled and tested in accordance with the procedures and methods
prescribed in ASTM C 311 and consistent with the requirements of CT-DOT Form 816,
Section M.03.01 13.(a).

B.

Normal Weight Aggregates:

1. Fine Aggregates: Natural washed sand of hard and durable particles.
2. Coarse Aggregate Maximum Size: Crushed rock or washed gravel consisting of hard durable
fragments of rock of uniform quality throughout and meeting ASTM C33, Severity Class 3
S, Grading Size No. 67.

C.

Water: ACI 318; clean, potable, not detrimental to concrete, and without deleterious amounts of
chloride ions.

ADMIXTURES
A. Furnish materials in accordance with municipality and CT DOT Form 816.
B.

All admixtures shall be from one manufacturer or else the Ready Mix Concrete Producer shall
certify compatibility.

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Air Entrainment: ASTM C260. Air Mix by Euclid, Micro Air by Master Builders, Daravair by
W.R. Grace, or approved equal.

D. Chemical: ASTM C494 Type A - Water Reducing Type B - Retarding Type C Accelerating Type
D - Water Reducing and Retarding Type E - Water Reducing and Accelerating
2.3

ACCESSORIES
A. Bonding Agent: Polymer resin emulsion.
B.

2.4

Non-Shrink Grout: ASTM C1107/C1107M; premixed compound consisting of non-metallic

aggregate, cement, water reducing and plasticizing agents; meeting Corps of Engineers
Specifications for Non-Shrink Grout (CRD-C 621).

JOINT DEVICES AND FILLER MATERIALS (See section 3.5)

A. Joint Filler: ASTM D1751 Asphalt impregnated fiberboard or felt.
B.

2.5

Sealant and Primer: As specified in General Conditions.

CONCRETE MIX
A. Select proportions for normal weight concrete in accordance with ACI 301.
B.

Provide concrete to the following criteria, as shown on the Drawings:

Material and
Property

All Concrete

Compressive Strength
(7 day)

Min 2,500 psi

Compressive Strength
(28 day)

Min 4,000 psi

Cement Type

ASTM C 150

Cement Content

Min 658 lbs/cy

Fly Ash Content

Max 15% of cementious

materials by weight

Aggregate Type

Normal weight

Aggregate Size
(maximum)
Slump

3/4 inch
4.0 inches plus or minus 0.5
inches

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Air Content

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6% plus or minus 1%

Water-Cementious
Materials Ratio

Max 0.44

Reinforcing Bar
Cover (minimum)

2 inches

Admixtures: Include admixture types and quantities indicated in concrete mix designs only when
approved by the Engineer.
1. Use accelerating admixtures in cold weather only if approved by the Engineer. Use of
admixtures will not relax cold weather placement requirements.
2. Do not use calcium chloride nor admixtures containing calcium chloride.
3. Use set retarding admixtures during hot weather only if approved by the Engineer.
4. Add air entrainment admixture to concrete mix for work exposed to freezing and thawing.

D. Average Compressive Strength Reduction: Permitted in accordance with ACI 318.

E.

Ready Mixed Concrete: Mix and deliver concrete in accordance with ASTM C94/C94M.

F.

Site Mixed Concrete: Mix concrete in accordance with ACI 318.

PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1

EXAMINATION
A. Verify requirements for concrete cover over reinforcement.
B.

3.2

Verify anchors, seats, plates, pipes, reinforcement and other items to be cast into concrete are
accurately placed, positioned securely, and will not interfere with placing concrete.

PREPARATION
A. Prepare existing and/or previously place concrete by cleaning with steel brush and applying
bonding agent in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
B.

In locations where new concrete is doweled to existing work, drill holes in existing concrete,
insert steel dowels and pack solid with non-shrink grout.

C.

Remove debris and ice from formwork, reinforcement, and concrete substrates.

D. Remove water from areas receiving concrete before concrete is placed.

3.3

FORMING
A. Forms are to made of standard steel construction of if necessary 2x6 wood, straight, free from
warp and of sufficient strength to resist springing from the pressure of the concrete. The forms

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shall be securely staked, braced and held firm to the line and grade and shall be tight to prevent
leakage.
B.
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All forms shall be cleaned and oiled each time they are used for a pour.

PLACING CONCRETE
A. Notify Owner minimum 24 hours prior to commencement of operations.
B.

Place concrete in accordance with ACI 301.

C.

The reinforced concrete container pads shall have construction joints with spacing at least every
20 feet. Construction joints shall be cut in newly poured concrete within 48 hours.

D. Ensure reinforcement, embedded parts, and formed joint fillers, are not disturbed during concrete
placement.
E.

Deposit concrete at final position. Prevent segregation of mix.

F.

Place concrete in continuous operation for each panel or section determined by predetermined
joints.

G. Maintain records of concrete placement. Record date, location, quantity, air temperature, and test
samples taken.
H. Place concrete continuously between predetermined expansion, control, and construction joints.
I.

Do not interrupt successive placement; do not permit cold joints to occur.

J.

Install joint fillers in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

K. Place joint filler in slabs as indicated on Drawings. Set top to required elevations. Secure to resist
movement by wet concrete.
L.

Extend joint filler from bottom of slab to within 1/8inch of finished slab surface.

M. Screed slabs-on-grade level, maintaining surface flatness of maximum 1/4 inch in 10 ft.
3.5

EXPANSION JOINTS
A. Expansion joints shall be placed every 15 from the beginning and end of every pour (or as
directed by the engineer) and where 5 deep concrete meets 8 deep concrete. Expansion joint
material must be x 5. Two 5/8 x 24 long smooth steel rods are to be used at every
expansion joint.
B.

Expansion joints are to be placed in the forms before concrete is poured. Joints must not be
pushed through wet cement. The steels rods are to be asphalt dipped or foil cover at both endes
through expansion joints. This whole assembly is to be placed in forms before pour.

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CONCRETE FINISHING
A. Finish and repair concrete surfaces in accordance with ACI 301, unless otherwise specified.

3.7

B.

Defects:
1. Repair formed surfaces by removing minor honeycombs, pits greater than 1 square inch
surface area or 0.25 inch maximum depth, or otherwise defective areas.
2. Provide edges perpendicular to the surface and patch with nonshrink grout.
3. Patch tie holes and defects when the forms are removed.
4. Concrete with extensive honeycomb (including exposed steel reinforcement, cold joints,
entrapped debris, separated aggregate, or other defects) which affect the serviceability or
structural strength will be rejected, unless correction of defects is approved.
5. Obtain approval of corrective action prior to repair.
6. The surface of the concrete shall not vary more than the allowable tolerances of ACI 301.
7. Exposed surfaces shall be uniform in appearance and finished to a smooth form finish,
unless otherwise specified

C.

Floated Finish:
1. Place, consolidate, and immediately strike off concrete to obtain proper contour, grade, and
elevation before bleedwater appears.
2. Permit concrete to attain a set sufficient for floating and supporting the weight of the
finisher and equipment.
3. If bleedwater is present prior to floating the surface, drag the excess water off or remove by
absorption with porous materials. Do not use dry cement to absorb bleedwater.
4. Surface shall be level to within 1/4 inch in 10 feet where floor drains are not provided.
5. Tooled joints (depth 1-1/2 for 5, 2 for 8) shall be formed every five (5) feet with a
jointing tool. A jointer shall be used to form a rounded edge not exceeding radius at all
surface edges.

CURING AND PROTECTION

A. Immediately after placement, protect concrete from premature drying, excessively hot or cold
temperatures, and mechanical injury.
B.

Maintain concrete with minimal moisture loss at relatively constant temperature for period
necessary for hydration of cement and hardening of concrete.

C.

Apply a curing compound compatible with the specified use as instructed by the Engineer.

D. Cure concrete in accordance with ACI 308.1. No curing compounds will be allowed.
3.8

PROTECTIVE SEALANT
A. Apply protective sealant, Consolideck Saltguard WB or approved equal to all surfaces of new
concrete. All work shall be in conformance with the manufactures recommendations and to the
satisfaction of the Engineer.

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FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Field inspection and testing shall be performed by the Engineer or Owners testing laboratory if
deemed necessary, in accordance with ACI 301.
B.

Provide free access to Work and cooperate with appointed firm.

C.

Field Testing:
1. Slump Test Method: ASTM C143/C143M.
2. Air Content Test Method: ASTM C173/C173M
3. Temperature Test Method: ASTM C1064/C1064M.
4. Measure slump and temperature for each compressive strength concrete sample plus
additional slump tests as required by the Engineer.
5. Measure air content in air entrained concrete for each compressive strength concrete sample.

D. A certificate shall be furnished from the supplier for each batch of concrete that is supplied,
certifying that the concrete complies with the approved design mix.
E.

Results of all field testing and inspection shall be submitted to the Engineer for review.

F.

Maintain records of concrete placement. Record date, location, quantity, air temperature and test
samples taken.

3.10 PATCHING
A. Allow Engineer to inspect concrete surfaces immediately upon removal of forms.
B.

Excessive honeycomb or embedded debris in concrete is not acceptable. Notify Engineer upon
discovery.

C.

Patch imperfections at no cost to Owner and as directed by Engineer, in accordance with ACI
301.

3.11 DEFECTIVE CONCRETE

A. Defective Concrete: Concrete not conforming to required lines, details, dimensions, tolerances or
specified requirements will be repaired or replaced at no cost to the Owner.
B.

Repair or replacement of defective concrete will be determined by Engineer.

C.

Do not patch, fill, touch-up, repair, or replace exposed concrete except upon express direction of
Engineer for each individual area.

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