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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

SECTION 03150 -CONCRETE ACCESSORIES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

A. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The
publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

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ASTM C 920: 2002 Elastomeric Joint Sealants
Preformed Sponge Rubber and Cork Expansion Joint Fillers for
ASTM D 1752 (2004a)
Concrete Paving and Structural Construction
BS 4254: 1983 Specification for two-part polysulfide-based sealants
Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water
BS 6920: 2000 intended for human consumption with regard to their effect on the
quality of water.
COE CRD-C 572: 1974 Specifications for Polyvinylchloride Water stops

1.2 SUBMITTALS

A. The following shall be submitted in accordance with

Section 01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

1. Product Data
a. Water-stops:
b. Sealants
c. Primers
d. Bond breakers
e. Backstops
f. Manufacturer's descriptive data including storage requirements, shelf life, curing
time, instructions for mixing and application, and primer data (if required). A copy
of the Material Safety Data Sheet shall be provided for each solvent, primer or
sealant material.
g. Procedures for splicing water stops shall be submitted for approval.

2. Samples
a. Water-stop materials and splice samples shall be submitted for inspection.
b. The total length of each spliced sample shall be not less than 300mm.

3. Test Reports
a. Sealant, Waterstops and Pre-moulded Expansion Joint Filler.
b. Provide a certificate of compliance stating that the materials conform to the
specified requirements.

1.3 MATERIALS

A. Pre-moulded Expansion Joint Filler Strips

1. Sheet joint filler shall be approved bitumen impregnated fibre board of proprietary
manufacture.
2. Pre-moulded expansion joint filler strips shall conform to ASTM D 1752, Type I.
3. The joint filler strip shall be Hydrocell XL from Fosroc, Aerofil from Grace or equal and
approved.

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B. Sealants

1. Sealants and primer shall conform to ASTM C 920, Type M, Grade NS or P, Class 25,
Use T for horizontal joints and Type M, Grade NS, Class 25, Use NT for vertical joints.
Where the joint sealant is located continuously underwater the manufacturer shall
certify durability under this environment. Bond breaker and the back-up material shall
be as recommended by the sealant manufacturer.

C. Waterstops

1. Waterstops shall be made from extruded plasticized PVC compound. The compound
shall meet COE CRD-C 572. It shall have a tensile strength in excess of 14MN/m2, an
elongation at break in excess of 300% and be capable of withstanding hydrostatic
loading up to 100m.

PART 2 - EXECUTION

2.1 INSTALLATION

A. Joint locations and details, including materials and methods of installation of joint fillers and
water stops, shall be as specified, as shown, and as directed. In no case shall any fixed metal
be continuous through an expansion or contraction joint.

B. Expansion Joints

1. Pre-moulded filler strips shall have oiled wood strips secured to the top thereof and
shall be accurately positioned and secured against displacement to clean, smooth
concrete surfaces. The wood strips shall be slightly tapered, dressed and of the size
required to install filler strips at the desired level below the finished concrete surface
and to form the groove for the joint sealant or seals to the size shown. Material used to
secure pre-moulded fillers and wood strips to concrete shall not harm the concrete and
shall be compatible with the joint sealant or seals. The wood strips shall not be
removed until after the concrete curing period. The groove shall be thoroughly cleaned
of all laitance, curing compound, foreign materials, protrusions of hardened concrete
and any dust which shall be blown out of the groove with oil-free compressed air.
Immediately prior to installation of sealants, the joint shall be cleaned of all debris and
further cleaned using water, chemical solvents or other means as recommended by the
sealant manufacturer. The joints shall be dry prior to filling with sealant. Bond breaker
and back-up material shall be installed where required. Joints shall be primed and filled
flush with joint sealant in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

C. Contraction Joints

1. Joints requiring a bond breaker shall be coated with curing compound or with
bituminous paint. Water stops shall be protected during application of bond breaking
material to prevent them from being coated.

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D. Waterstops

1. Water stops shall be carefully and correctly positioned during installation to eliminate
faulty installation that may result in joint leakage. All water stops shall be installed so
as to form a continuous watertight diaphragm in each joint. Adequate provision shall be
made to support and protect the water stops during the progress of work. Any water
stop punctured or damaged shall be replaced or repaired at the Contractor's expense.
The concrete shall be thoroughly consolidated in the vicinity of the water stop. Suitable
guards shall be provided to protect exposed projecting edges and ends of partially
embedded water stops from damage when concrete placement has been discontinued.

E. Splices

1. Joints in water stops shall be spliced together by qualified operatives using the
approved splicing procedures to form a continuous watertight diaphragm.
2. All splices shall be made on a bench in a temporary shop provided at the site of the
installation or at the manufacturer's plant. A mitre guide and portable power saw shall
be used to cut the ends to be joined to insure good alignment and contact between
joined surfaces. Continuity of the characteristic features of the cross section of the
water stop (ribs, tabular centre axis, protrusions, etc.) shall be maintained across the
splice.
3. Splices shall be made by heat sealing the adjacent surfaces in accordance with the
approved procedure. A thermostatically controlled electrical heat source shall be used
to make all splices. The correct temperature at which splices should be made will differ
with the material concerned but the applied heat should be sufficient to melt but not
char the plastic. Water stops shall be reformed at splices with a re-moulding iron with
ribs or corrugations to match the pattern of the water stop. The spliced area, when
cooled and bent by hand in as sharp an angle as possible, shall show no sign of
separation.

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