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SECTION 03 45 00
PRECAST ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE

SPEC WRITER NOTE: Delete between // // if

not applicable to project. Also delete any
other item or paragraph not applicable in
the section and renumber the paragraphs.

PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 DESCRIPTION:
A. This section includes the performance criteria, materials, production, and
erection of architectural precast concrete cladding // and load bearing //
units. The work performed under this section includes all labor, material,
equipment, related services, and supervision required for the manufacture
and erection of the architectural precast concrete work shown on the
construction documents.
1.2 RELATED WORK:
A. Materials testing and inspection during construction: Section 01 45 29,
TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES.
//B. Sustainable Design Requirements: Section 01 81 13, SUSTAINABLE
CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS. //
C. Concrete: Section 03 30 00, CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE.
D. Precast pre-stressed structural building elements: Section 03 41 33,
PRECAST STRUCTURAL PRETENSIONED CONCRETE.
E. Mortar: Section 04 05 13, MASONRY MORTARING.
//F. Grout: Section 04 05 16, MASONRY GROUTING. //
G. Masonry Facing: Section 04 20 00, UNIT MASONRY.
H. Cast Stone Facing: Section 04 72 00, CAST STONE MASONRY.
I. Insulation for Insulated Panels: Section 07 21 13, THERMAL INSULATION.
J. Sealants and Caulking: Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS.
K. Size, Type and Color of Aggregate for Exposed Aggregate Finish and Matrix
Color: Section 09 06 00, SCHEDULE FOR FINISHES.
L. Repair of Abraded Galvanized and Painted Surfaces: Section 09 91 00,
PAINTING.
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A. Fabricator Qualifications: A firm that complies with PCI MNL 117 and the
following requirements and is experienced in producing units similar to
those indicated for this Project and with a record of successful
in-service performance:
//1. Provide engineering units to comply with performance requirements.
Furnish Comprehensive Engineering Analysis, performed by a qualified

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professional engineer who is legally qualified to practice in

jurisdiction where Project is located, and who is experienced in
providing engineering services of the kind indicated. //
2. Participates in PCI’s Plant Certification program at the time of
bidding and is designated a PCI-certified plant for Group A, Category
A1- Architectural Cladding and Load Bearing Units. Submit PCI
certification.
3. Fabricator must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in
Precast Architectural Concrete work comparable to that shown and
specified in not less than three (3) projects of similar scope // with
the Government determining the suitability of experience //.
B. Erector Qualifications:
1. A precast concrete erector Qualified by the Precast/Prestressed
Concrete Institute (PCI) prior to beginning work at the project site.
Submit a current Certificate of Compliance furnished by PCI designating
qualification in // Category A (Architectural Systems) for non-load-
bearing members // // Category S2 (Complex Structural Systems) for
load-bearing members //. Submit qualifications.
//2. An erector with a minimum of two (2) years of experience who has
completed architectural precast concrete work similar in material,
design, and extent to that indicated for this Project and whose work
has resulted in construction with a record of successful in-service
performance and who meets the following requirements: //
//a. Retains a PCI Certified Field Auditor, at erector’s expense, to
conduct a field audit of a project in the same category as this
Project prior to start of erection. Submit Erectors Post Audit
Declaration. //
//b. The Basis of the Audit: PCI MNL 127. //
C. Testing Laboratory Accreditation Requirements: Construction materials
testing laboratories must be accredited by a laboratory accreditation
authority. Submit a copy of the Certificate of Accreditation and Scope of
Accreditation.
D. Quality-Control Standard: For manufacturing procedures and testing
requirements, quality-control recommendations, and dimensional tolerances
for types of units required, comply with PCI MNL 117.
//E. Sample Panels: Before fabricating units, produce a minimum of two
(2) sample panels approximately 1.5 sq. m. (16 sq. ft.) in size for review
by Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Incorporate full scale
details of architectural features, finishes, textures, and transitions in

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the sample panels. Approved sample panel will be used for mockup and range
sample.
1. Locate panels where indicated or, if not indicated, as directed by COR.
2. Damage part of an exposed-face surface for each finish, color, and
texture, and demonstrate adequacy of repair techniques proposed for
repair of surface blemishes.
3. After acceptance of repair technique by COR, maintain one (1) sample
panel at the manufacturer’s plant and one (1) at the project site in an
undisturbed condition as a standard for judging the completed work.
4. When back face of precast concrete unit is to be exposed, show samples
of the workmanship, color, and texture of the backup concrete as well
as the facing.
5. Demolish and remove sample panels only when directed by COR. //
//F. Range Samples: After sample panel approval and before production of
units for installation, produce a minimum of three (3) samples,
approximately 1.5 sq. m. (16 sq. ft.) in size, representing anticipated
range of color and texture of project. Following range sample acceptance
by the COR, maintain samples at the manufacturer’s plant and the Project
site as color and texture acceptability reference.//
//G. Mockups: After // sample panel // // and range sample // approval
but before production of units, construct full sized mockups to verify
selections and to demonstrate aesthetic effects and qualities of materials
and execution. Mockup to be representative of the finished work in all
respects including glass, aluminum framing, sealants and architectural
precast concrete complete with all anchors, connections, flashings, and
joint fillers as approved on the final shop drawings. Build mockups to
comply with the following requirements, using materials indicated for the
completed work:
1. Build mockups in the location and of the size indicated or, if not
indicated, as directed by COR.
2. Notify COR in advance of dates and times when mockups will be
constructed.
3. Obtain COR’s approval of mockups before starting fabrication.
4. Maintain mockups during construction in an undisturbed condition as a
standard for judging the completed Work.
5. Demolish and remove mockups when directed by COR.//
H. Preinstallation Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply
with requirements in Division 01, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.

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1.4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

A. Structural Performance: Provide units and connections capable of
withstanding: the design criteria specified on the construction documents,
self-weights and weights of materials supported or attached, for the
conditions indicated.
1. Design Standards: Comply with ACI 318/ACI 318M and the design
recommendations of PCI MNL 120 and PCI MNL 122 applicable to types of
units indicated.
2. Limit deflection of precast members as follows:
Vertical live load – Span / 360.
Wind load – Height / 400.
//3. Parking Garage Vehicular Impact Loads: Design spandrel units acting
as vehicular barrier for passenger cars to resist a single load of
26.7 kN (6,000 lbs.) service load and 44.5 kN (10,000 lbs.) ultimate
load applied horizontally in any direction, with anchorages or
attachments capable of transferring this load to the structure. For
design of these units, assume the load to act at a height of 460 mm
(18 inches) above the floor or ramp surface on an area not to exceed
0.09 sq. m. (1 sq. ft.). //
//4. Physical Security Life Safety Protected Facilities:
a. Precast concrete panels to meet or exceed the design and
construction standards as provided in the Physical Security Design
Manual for VA Facilities: Life Safety Protected.
1) Blast Resistance: Design level threat (W1) located at the
standoff distance, but not greater than GP1. //
//5. Physical Security Mission Critical Facilities:
a. Precast concrete panels to meet or exceed the design and
construction standards as provided in the Physical Security Design
Manual for VA Facilities: Mission Critical Facilities.
1) Blast Resistance: Design level vehicle threat (W2) located at the
standoff distance, but not greater than GP2. //
B. Design concrete units and connections to maintain clearances at openings,
to allow for fabrication and construction tolerances, to accommodate live
load deflection, shrinkage and creep of primary building structure, and
other building movements.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Use other values, greater
or smaller, whenever justified by climatic
conditions for project site.

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C. Thermal Movements: Provide for in-plane thermal movements resulting from

annual ambient temperature changes of // 49 // //   // degrees C
(// 120 // //   // degrees F).
D. Calculated Fire-Test-Response Characteristics: Where indicated, provide
units whose fire resistance has been calculated according to PCI MNL 124.
1.5 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL:
A. Quality-Control Testing: Test and inspect precast concrete according to
Section 01 45 29, TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES and PCI MNL 117 requirements
respectively. If using self-consolidating concrete also test and inspect
according to PCI TR-6.
B. Testing: When determined by the COR that there is evidence that the
concrete strength of precast concrete units may be deficient, employ an
independent testing agency at Contractor’s expense to obtain, prepare, and
test cores drilled from hardened concrete to determine compressive
strength according to PCI MNL 117:
1. Submit test results in writing on the same day that tests are
performed, with copies to COR, Contractor, and precast concrete
fabricator. Include the information required in Section 01 45 29,
TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES and the following:
a. Identification mark and type of precast concrete units represented
by core tests; design compressive strength; type of break;
compressive strength at breaks, corrected for length-diameter ratio;
and direction of applied load to core in relation to horizontal
plane of concrete as placed.
D. Defective or Damaged Work: Units that do not comply with acceptability
requirements, including concrete strength, manufacturing tolerances, and
color and texture range are unacceptable. Chipped, spalled or cored units
may be repaired, if repaired units match the visual mock-up. The COR will
reject units that do not match the accepted samples and visual mock-up.
Remove unacceptable units from the site and replace with precast concrete
units that comply with requirements.
1.6 SUBMITTALS:
A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.
//B. Sustainable Design Submittals, as described below:
//1. Postconsumer and preconsumer recycled content as specified in
PART 2 - PRODUCTS.// //
C. Design Mixes: For each concrete mix along with compressive strength and
water-absorption tests.
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1. Indicate member locations with distinctive marks that match marks

placed on the panels. Provide plans, elevations, dimensions, corner
details, shapes, cross sections and relationships to adjacent
materials.
2. Indicate aesthetic characteristics including joints, reveals, and
extent and location of each surface finish.
3. Indicate separate face and backup mix locations, and thicknesses.
Indicate locations, extent and treatment of dry joints if two-stage
casting is proposed.
4. Indicate welded connections by AWS standard symbols. Detail loose and
cast-in hardware, and connections.
5. Indicate locations, tolerances and details of anchorage devices to be
embedded in or attached to structure or other construction.
6. Indicate sequence of erection.
//7. Indicate locations and details of facing materials, anchors, and
joint widths.//
//8. Design Modifications:
If design modifications are necessary to meet the performance
requirements and field conditions, submit design calculations and
drawings. Do not adversely affect the appearance, durability or
strength of units when modifying details or materials and maintain
the general design concept. //
//E. Comprehensive Engineering Analysis: Submit calculations // signed and
sealed // by a qualified professional engineer responsible for the product
design who is registered in the state where the work is located. Show
governing panel types, connections, and types of reinforcement, including
special reinforcement. Indicate design criteria and loads. Indicate the
location, type, magnitude and direction of all imposed loadings from the
precast system to the building structural frame. //
F. Samples: Design reference samples for initial verification of design
intent, approximately // 305 by 305 by 50 mm (12 by 12 by 2 inches) //,
representative of finishes, color, and textures of exposed surfaces of
units.
//G. Samples for each facing unit required, showing the full range of color
and texture expected. Supply sketch of each corner or special shape with
dimensions. Supply sample showing color and texture of joint treatment. //
H. Welding Certificates: Copies of certificates for welding procedure
specifications (WPS) and personnel.

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I. Qualification Data for fabricator, erector, and professional engineer:

List of completed projects with project names and addresses, names and
addresses of COR and owners, and PCI Certification documentation.
J. Testing laboratory accreditations.
K. Material Test Reports: From an accredited testing agency indicating and
interpreting test results of the following for compliance with
requirements indicated:
1. Concrete strengths and mix designs.
L. Material Certificates: Signed by manufacturers certifying that each of the
following items complies with requirements.
1. Cementitious materials.
2. Reinforcing materials and prestressing tendons.
3. Admixtures.
4. Bearing pads.
5. Structural-steel shapes and hollow structural sections.
6. Insulation
7. Facing units.
8. Anchors.
M. Description of stone anchor shear and tensile test assembly.
N. Certificate of Compliance.
O. Erectors Post Audit Declaration.
1.7 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:
A. Comply with product handling requirements of PCI MNL 117 at the plant and
project site.
B. Deliver all units to the project site in such quantities and at such times
to assure compliance with the agreed project schedule and proper setting
sequence so as to limit unloading units temporarily on the ground.
C. Lift and support units only at designated points shown on the shop
drawings.
D. Furnish loose connection hardware and anchorage items to be embedded in or
attached to other construction without delaying the Work. Provide setting
diagrams, templates, instructions, and directions, as required, for
installation.
E. Store units with adequate dunnage and bracing, and protect units to
prevent contact with soil to prevent staining, and to prevent cracking,
distortion, warping, and other physical damage. Place stored units so
identification marks are clearly visible for inspection.

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1.8 WARRANTY:
A. Construction Warranty: Comply with FAR clause 52.246-21 “Warranty of
Construction”.
1.9 APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS:
A. Publications listed below form a part of specification to extent
referenced. Publications are referenced in text by basic designation only.
B. ASTM International (ASTM):
A27/A27M-13.............Steel Castings, Carbon, for General Application
A36/A36M-14.............Carbon Structural Steel
A47/A47M-99(R2014)......Ferritic Malleable Iron Castings
A108-13.................Steel Bar, Carbon and Alloy, Cold-Finished
A123/A123M-13...........Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and
Steel Products
A153/A153M-09...........Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware
A184/A184M-06e1(R2011)..Fabricated Deformed Steel Bar Mats for Concrete
Reinforcement
A240/A240M-14...........Chromium and Chromium-Nickel Stainless Steel
Plate, Sheet, and Strip for Pressure Vessels and
For General Applications
A276-13a................Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes
A283/A283M-13...........Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon Steel
Plates
A307-14.................Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60 000 PSI Tensile
Strength
A416/A416M-12a..........Steel strand, Uncoated Seven-Wire for Prestressed
Concrete
A500/A500M-13...........Cold-Formed Welded and Seamless Carbon Steel
Structural Tubing in Rounds and Shapes
A563-07(R2014)..........Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts
A563M-07(R2013).........Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts (Metric)
A572/A572M-13a..........High-Strength Low-Alloy Columbium-Vanadium
Structural Steel
A615/A615M-14...........Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement
A666-10.................Annealed or Cold-Worked Austenitic Stainless Steel
Sheet, Strip, Plate, and Flat Bar
A675/A675M-14...........Steel Bars, Carbon, Hot-Wrought, Special Quality,
Mechanical Properties

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A706/A706M-14...........Low-Alloy Steel Deformed and Plain Bars for

Concrete Reinforcement
A767/A767M-09...........Zinc-Coated (Galvanized) Steel Bars for Concrete
Reinforcement
A775/A775M-07b(R2014)...Epoxy-Coated Steel Reinforcing Bars
A780/A780M-09...........Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas of Hot-Dip
Galvanized Coatings
A884/A884M-14...........Epoxy-Coated Steel Wire and Welded Wire Fabric for
Reinforcement
A934/A934M-13...........Epoxy-Coated Prefabricated Steel Reinforcing Bars
A1064/A1064M-14.........Carbon-Steel Wire and Welded Wire Reinforcement,
Plain and Deformed, for Concrete
B633-13.................Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on Iron and
Steel
C33/C33M-13.............Concrete Aggregates
C40/C40M-11.............Organic Impurities in Fine Aggregate for Concrete
C144-11.................Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
C150/C150M-12...........Portland Cement
C260/C260M-10a..........Air-Entraining Admixtures for Concrete
C330/C330M-14...........Lightweight Aggregates for Structural Concrete
C373-14a................Test Method for Water Absorption, Bulk Density,
Apparent Porosity, and Apparent Specific Gravity
of Fired Whiteware Products
C494/C494M-13...........Chemical Admixtures for Concrete
C618-12a................Coal Fly Ash and Raw or Calcined Natural Pozzolan
for Use as a Mineral Admixture in Concrete
C881/C881M-14...........for Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding Systems for Concrete
C920-14a................Elastomeric Joint Sealants
C979/C979M-10...........Pigments for Integrally Colored Concrete
C989/C989M-14...........Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag for Use in
Concrete and Mortars
C1017/C1017M-13.........Chemical Admixtures for Use in Producing Flowing
Concrete
C1107/C1107M-14.........Packaged Dry, Hydraulic-Cement Grout (Nonshrink)
C1218/C1218M-99(R2008)..Test Method for Water-Soluble Chloride in Mortar
and Concrete
C1240-14................Silica Fume Used in Cementitious Mixtures
C1354/C1354M-09.........Test Method for Strength of Individual Stone
Anchorages in Dimension Stone

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D412-06a(R2013).........Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and

Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
D2240-05(R2010).........Test Method for Rubber Property—Durometer Hardness
D4397-10................Polyethylene Sheeting for Construction,
Industrial, and Agricultural Applications
E165/E165M-12...........Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination
for General Industry
E488/E488M-10...........Strength of Anchors in Concrete Elements
E709-14.................Standard Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing
F436-11.................Hardened Steel Washers
F436M-11................Hardened Steel Washers (Metric)
F593-13a................Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws, and Studs
F844-07a(R2013).........Washers, Steel, Plain (Flat), Unhardened for
General Use
F3125/F3125M-15.........Standard Specification for High Strength
Structural Bolts, Steel and Alloy Steel, Heat
Treated, 120ksi (830MPa) and 150ksi (1040MPa)
Minimum Tensile Strength, Inch and Meter
Dimensions
C. American Concrete Institute (ACI):
ACI 211.1-91(R2009).....Selecting Proportions for Normal, Heavyweight and
Mass Concrete (Reapproved 2002)
ACI 211.2-98(R2004).....Selecting Proportions for Structural Lightweight
Concrete
ACI 318/318M-14.........Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
D. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
(AASHTO):
AASHTO LRFD-2014........LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, U.S., 7th
Edition
AASHTO M251-06..........Elastomeric Bearings
E. American Welding Society (AWS):
C5.4-93.................Recommended Practices for Stud Welding
D1.1/D1.1M(R2011).......Structural Welding Code – Steel
D1.4/D1.4M..............Structural Welding Code – Reinforcing Steel
F. American National Standards Institute (ANSI):
A108/A118/A136..........Installation of Ceramic Tile
A137.1-12...............Ceramic Tile
G. Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI):
Architectural Precast Concrete – Color and Texture Selection Guide

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MNL-117-96..............Quality Control for Plants and Production of

Architectural Precast Concrete Products
MNL-120-10..............Design Handbook – Precast and Prestressed Concrete
MNL-122-07..............Architectural Precast Concrete
MNL-124-11..............Design for Fire Resistance of Precast Prestressed
Concrete
MNL-127-99..............Erector’s Manual - Standards and Guidelines for
the Erection of Precast Concrete Products
MNL-135-00..............Tolerance Manual for Precast and Prestressed
Concrete Construction
TR-6-03.................Interim Guidelines for the Use of
Self-Consolidating Concrete
H. Military Specifications (MIL. Spec):
MIL-C882E-89............Cloth, Duck, Cotton or Cotton-Polyester Blend
Synthetic Rubber, Impregnated, and Laminated, Oil
Resistant
I. Department of Veterans Affairs:
Physical Security Design Manual for VA Facilities-July 2007
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Make material requirements
agree with applicable requirements specified
in the referenced Applicable Publications.
Update and specify only that which applies
to the project.

2.1 MOLD MATERIALS:

A. Molds: Rigid, dimensionally stable, nonabsorptive material, warp and
buckle free, that will provide continuous and true precast concrete
surfaces within fabrication tolerances indicated; non-reactive with
concrete and suitable for producing required finishes:
1. Mold-Release Agent: Commercially produced form-release agent that will
not bond with, stain or adversely affect precast concrete surfaces and
will not impair subsequent surface or joint treatments of precast
concrete.
//B. Form Liners: Units of face design, texture, arrangement, and
configuration indicated. Provide solid backing and form supports to ensure
that form liners remain in place during concrete placement. Use with
manufacturer’s recommended liquid-release agent that will not bond with,
stain, or adversely affect precast concrete surfaces and will not impair
subsequent surface or joint treatments of precast concrete.//

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2.2 REINFORCING MATERIALS:

A. Reinforcing Steel: ASTM A615/A615M, Grade 60 (Grade 420), deformed.
B. Recycled Content of Steel Products: Postconsumer recycled content plus
one-half of preconsumer recycled content not less than // 30 // // //
percent.
C. Weldable Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A706/A706M, deformed.
//1. Galvanized Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A767/A767M, Class II zinc coated,
hot-dip galvanized and chromate wash treated after fabrication and
bending. //
2. Epoxy-Coated Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A775/A775M or ASTM A934/A934M.
3. Steel Bar Mats: ASTM A184/A184M, assembled with clips.
a. Plain-Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement: ASTM A1064/A1064M, fabricated
from // as-drawn // // galvanized and chromate wash treated // steel
wire into flat sheets.
b. Deformed-Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement: ASTM A1064/A1064M, flat
sheet.
D. Epoxy-Coated-Steel Welded Wire Reinforcement: ASTM A884/A884M Class A
coated, plain on flat sheet, Type 1 bendable coating.
//E. Prestressing Strand: ASTM A416/A416M, Grade 270 (Grade 1860), uncoated,
7-wire, low-relaxation strand. //
F. Supports: Suspend reinforcement from back of mold or use bolsters, chairs,
spacers, and other devices for spacing, supporting, and fastening
reinforcing bars and welded wire reinforcement in place according to
PCI MNL 117.
2.3 CONCRETE MATERIALS:
A. Portland Cement: ASTM C150/C150M, Type I or III.
1. For surfaces exposed to view in finished structure, use //
gray // // white //, same type, brand, and mill source throughout the
precast concrete production.
//2. Standard gray Portland cement may be used for non-exposed backup
concrete. //
B. Supplementary Cementitious Materials for unexposed surfaces (backup
concrete) only.
1. Fly Ash Admixture: ASTM C618, Class C or F with maximum loss on
ignition of 3 percent.
2. Metakaolin Admixture: ASTM C618, Class N.
3. Silica Fume Admixture: ASTM C1240 with optional chemical and physical
requirement.

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4. Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag: ASTM C989/C989M, Grade 100 or

120.
C. Normal-Weight Aggregates: Except as modified by PCI MNL 117,
ASTM C33/C33M, with coarse aggregates complying with Class 5S. Provide and
stockpile fine and coarse aggregates for each type of exposed finish from
a single source (pit or quarry) for entire project.
1. Face-Mix Coarse Aggregates: Selected, hard, and durable; free of
material that reacts with cement or causes staining; to match selected
finish sample.
a. Gradation: // Uniformly graded // // Gap graded // // To match
design reference sample //.
//b. Hard durable // // quartz // // marble // // granite // //
siliceous stone // // aggregate // // // carefully graded from
coarse to fine in proportions required to match approved samples. //
//c. Eliminate off color material from exposed aggregate. //
2. Face-Mix Fine Aggregates: Selected, natural or manufactured sand of the
same material as coarse aggregate, unless otherwise approved by COR.
//a. Test sand for color value in accordance with ASTM C40/C40M. Sand
producing darker than specified color standard is unacceptable.//
//b. Clean washed white sand. //
//c. Special fine aggregate produced by crushing exposed coarse
aggregate used for finish // A // // B // // as specified //. //
//D. Lightweight Coarse Aggregate: Except as modified by PCI MNL 117,
ASTM C330/C330M, with absorption less than 11 percent and free from
expanded clay. //
E. Unexposed Surface (Backup) Concrete Aggregates: ASTM C33/C33M // or
ASTM C330/C330M //.
F. Admixtures: Admixtures containing calcium chloride, or more than 0.15
percent chloride ions or other salts by weight of admixture are not
permitted.
1. Coloring Admixture: ASTM C979/C979M, synthetic or natural mineral-oxide
pigments or colored water-reducing admixtures, temperature stable and
non-fading.
2. Air Entraining Admixture: ASTM C260, certified by manufacturer to be
compatible with other required admixtures.
3. Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C494/C494M, Type A.
4. Retarding Admixture: ASTM C494/C494M, Type B.
5. Water-Reducing and Retarding Admixture: ASTM C494/C494M, Type D.
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7. High-Range, Water-Reducing and Retarding Admixture: ASTM C494/C494M,

Type G.
8. Plasticizing Admixture for Flowable Concrete: ASTM C1017/C1017M.
G. Water: Potable; free from deleterious material that may affect color
stability, setting, or strength of concrete and complying with chemical
limits of PCI MNL 117.
2.4 STEEL CONNECTION MATERIALS:
A. Carbon-Steel Shapes and Plates: ASTM A36/A36M except silicon (Si) content
in the range of 0 to 0.03% or 0.15 to 0.25% for materials to be
galvanized. Steel with chemistry conforming to the formula Si + 2.5P <
0.09 is also acceptable.
B. Carbon-Steel Headed Studs: ASTM A108, Grades 1018 through 1020, cold
finished and bearing the minimum mechanical properties for studs as
indicated under PCI MNL 117, Table 3.2.3.
1. Make welds in accordance with AWS D1.1/D1.1M, Type A or B, with arc
shields.
C. Carbon-Steel Plate: ASTM A283/A283M.
D. Malleable Iron Castings: ASTM A47/A47M. Grade 32510.
E. Carbon-Steel Castings: ASTM A27/A27M, Grade U-60-30 (Grade 415-205).
F. High-Strength, Low-Alloy Structural Steel: ASTM A572/A572M except silicon
(Si) content in the range of 0 to 0.03% or 0.15 to 0.25% for materials to
be galvanized. Steel with chemistry conforming to the formula Si +
2.5P < 0.09 is also acceptable.
G. Carbon-Steel Structural Tubing: ASTM A500/A500M, Grade B.
H. Wrought Carbon-Steel Bars: ASTM A675/A675M, Grade 65 (Grade 450).
I. Deformed-Steel Wire or Bar Anchors: ASTM A1064/A1064M or ASTM A706/A706M.
J. Carbon-Steel Bolts and Studs: ASTM A307, Grade A, carbon-steel, hex-head
bolts and studs; carbon-steel nuts ASTM A563M (A563), Grade A; and flat,
unhardened steel washers complying with ASTM F844.
K. High-Strength Bolts and Nuts: ASTM F3125/F3125M), Type 1, heavy hex steel
structural bolts, heavy hex carbon-steel nuts, complying with
ASTM A563M (A563) and hardened carbon-steel washers complying with
ASTM F436M (F436).
L. Finish: For exterior steel items and items indicated for galvanizing,
apply zinc coating by // hot-dip process according to ASTM A123/A123M,
after fabrication, or ASTM A153/A153M, as
applicable // // electrodeposition according to ASTM B633, SC 3, Type
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1. Galvanizing Repair Paint: High-zinc-dust-content paint with minimum

2 mils (0.002 inch) dry film containing not less than 94 percent zinc
dust by weight, and complying with SSPC-Paint 20.
M. Welding Electrodes: Provide materials that comply with requirements of
AWS D1.1/D1.1M. Submit product data on welding electrodes and rods.
2.5 STAINLESS-STEEL CONNECTION MATERIALS:
A. Stainless-Steel Plate: ASTM A666, Type 304, of grade suitable for
application.
B. Stainless-Steel Bolts and Studs: ASTM F593, alloy 304 or 316, hex-head
bolts and studs; stainless-steel nuts; and flat, stainless steel washers.
Lubricate threaded parts of stainless steel bolts with an anti-seize
thread lubricant during assembly.
C. Stainless-Steel Headed Studs: ASTM A276 and bearing the minimum mechanical
properties for studs as indicated under PCI MNL 117, Table 3.2.3.
2.6 BEARING PADS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES:
A. Provide bearing pads for units as follows:
1. Elastomeric Pads: AASHTO M251, plain, vulcanized, 100 percent
polychloroprene (neoprene) elastomer, molded to size or cut from a
molded sheet, 50 to 70 Shore A durometer according to ASTM D2240,
minimum tensile strength 15.5 MPa (2250 psi) per ASTM D412.
2. Random-Oriented, Fiber-Reinforced Elastomeric Pads: Preformed, randomly
oriented synthetic fibers set in elastomer. Surface hardness of 70 to
90 Shore A durometer according to ASTM D2240. Capable of supporting a
compressive stress of 20.7 MPa (3000 psi) with no cracking, splitting
or delaminating in the internal portions of the pad. Test one specimen
for each 200 pads used in the project. Submit test results.
3. Cotton-Duck-Fabric-Reinforced Elastomeric Pads: Preformed, horizontally
layered cotton-duck fabric bonded to an elastomer. Surface hardness of
80 to 100 Shore A durometer according to ASTM D2240. Conforming to
Division II, Section 18.10.2 of AASHTO LRFD, or MIL-C-882E.
4. Frictionless Pads: Tetrafluoroethylene (teflon), glass-fiber
reinforced, bonded to stainless or mild-steel plates, of type required
for in-service stress.
5. High-Density Plastic: Multimonomer, nonleaching, plastic strip.
B. Reglets: Stainless steel, ASTM A240/A240M, Type 302 felt or fiber filled
or cover face opening of slots.
C. Vents and Weeps: Polyvinyl chloride plastic tubing, // 9.5 mm
(3/8 inch) // // 4.7 mm (3/16 inch) // inside diameter.

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D. Provide sealant backings and sealant into stone-to-stone joints and

stone-to-concrete joints in accordance with Section 07 92 00, JOINT
SEALANTS.
E. Accessories: Provide clips, hangers, plastic or steel shims, and other
accessories required to install units.
2.7 GROUT MATERIALS:
A. Sand-Cement Grout: Portland Cement, ASTM C150/C150M, Type I, and clean,
natural sand, ASTM C144, or ASTM C404. Mix at ratio of 1 part cement to
2-1/2 parts sand, by volume, with minimum water required for placement and
hydration.
B. Nonmetallic, Nonshrink Grout: Premixed, nonmetallic, noncorrosive,
nonstaining grout containing selected silica sands, portland cement,
shrinkage-compensating agents, plasticizing and water-reducing agents,
complying with ASTM C1107/C1107M, Grade A for drypack and Grades B and C
for flowable grout and of a consistency suitable for application within a
30-minute working time.
C. Epoxy-resin grout: Two-component mineral-filled epoxy-resin: ASTM C881 of
type, grade, and class to suit requirements.
//2.8 CLAY PRODUCT UNITS AND ACCESSORIES:
A. Thin Brick Units: PCI Standard, not less than 13 mm (1/2 inch), nor more
than 25 mm (1 inch) thick, with an overall tolerance of plus 0 mm, minus
1.6 mm (+0 inch, -1/16 inch) for any unit dimension 203 mm (8 inch) or
less and an overall tolerance of plus 0 mm, minus 2.4 mm (+0 inch,
-3/32 inch) for any unit dimension greater than 203 mm (8 inch) measured
according to ASTM C67.
//1. Face Size: Modular, 57 mm (2-1/4 inch) high by 190 mm (7-5/8 inch)
long.//
//2. Face Size: Norman, 57 mm (2-1/4 inch) high by 290 mm (11-5/8 inch)
long.
//3. Face Size: Closure Modular, 90 mm (3-5/8 inch) high by 190 mm
(7-5/8 inch) long.//
//4. Face Size: Utility, 90 mm (3-5/8 inch) high by 290 mm (11-5/8 inch)
long.//
5. Face Size, Color, and Texture: // //.
6. Special Shapes: Include corners, edge corners, and end edge corners.
7. Cold Water Absorption at 24 Hours: Maximum 6% when tested per ASTM C67.
8. Efflorescence: Tested according to ASTM C67 and rated “not
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9. Out of Square: Plus or minus 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) measured according to

ASTM C67.
10. Warpage: Consistent plane of plus 0 mm, minus 1.6 mm (+0, -1/16 inch).
11. Variation of Shape from Specified Angle: Plus or minus 1 degree.
12. Tensile Bond Strength: Not less than 1.0 MPa (150 psi) when tested per
modified ASTM E488/E488M. Epoxy steel plate with welded rod on a single
brick face for each test.
13. Freezing the Thawing Resistance: No detectable deterioration
(spalling, cracking, or chafing) when tested in accordance with
ASTM C666/C666M Method B.
14. Modulus of Rupture: Not less than 1.7 MPa (250 psi) when tested in
accordance with ASTM C67.
15. Chemical Resistance: Provide brick that has been tested according to
ASTM C650 and rated “not affected.”
16. Surface Coloring: Provide brick with surface coloring to withstand 50
cycles of freezing and thawing per ASTM C67 with no observable
difference in.
17. Back Surface Texture: Scored, combed, wire roughened, ribbed,
keybacked, or dovetailed.
B. Sand-Cement Mortar: Portland cement, ASTM C150/C150M, Type I, and clean,
natural sand, ASTM C144. Mix at ratio at 1 part cement to 4 parts sand, by
volume, with minimum water required for placement.
C. Latex-Portland Cement Pointing Grout: ANSI A108/A118/A136 and as follows:
1. Dry-grout mixture, factory prepared, of Portland cement, graded
aggregate, and dry, redispersible, ethylene-vinyl-acetate additive for
mixing with water; uniformly colored.
2. Commercial Portland cement grout, factory prepared, with liquid
styrene-butadiene rubber or acrylic-resin latex additive; uniformly
colored.
3. Color: // //. //
2.9 STONE MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES:
A. Fabricate stone units in sizes, types and shapes to comply with
requirements as indicated on contract documents.
1. Tolerance of length and width of +0, -3 mm (+0, -1/8 inch).
B. Anchors: Stainless steel, ASTM A666, Type 304, of temper and diameter
required to support loads without exceeding allowable design stresses.
1. Fit each anchor leg with 60 durometer neoprene grommet collar with a
width at least twice the diameter of the anchor and a length at least
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C. Sealant Filler: ASTM C920, low-modulus, multicomponent, nonsag

polyurethane or silicone sealant complying with requirements in
Section 07 92 00, JOINT SEALANTS and that is nonstaining to stone
substrate.
D. Epoxy Filler: ASTM C881/C881M, 100% solids, sand-filled non-shrinking,
non-staining of type, class, and grade to suit application.
E. Bond Breaker: // Preformed, compressible, resilient, non-staining, non-
waxing, closed-cell polyethylene foam pad, nonabsorbent to liquid and gas,
3 mm (1/8 inch) thick. // // Polyethylene sheet, ASTM D4397, 0.15 mm to
0.25 mm (6 to 10 mil) thick. //
2.10 INSULATED PANEL ACCESSORIES:
A. Expanded-Polystyrene Board Insulation: ASTM C578, Type //(XI,
12 kg per cubic meter (0.70 lb. per cubic ft.))// //(I, 15 kg per cubic
meter (0.90 lb. per cubic ft.))// //(VIII, 18 kg per cubic meter
(1.15 lb. per cubic ft.))// //(II, 22 kg per cubic meter (1.35 lb. per
cubic ft.))// //(IX, 29 kg per cubic meter (1.80 lb. per cubic
ft.))//; //square// //ship-lap// edges, with thickness of //   //.
B. Extruded-Polystyrene Board Insulation: ASTM C578, Type, //(X, 21 kg per
cubic meter (1.30 lb. per cubic ft.))// //(IV, 25 kg per cubic meter
(1.55 lb. per cubic ft.))// //(VI, 29 kg per cubic meter (1.80 lb. per
cubic ft.))// //(VII, 35 kg per cubic meter (2.20 lb. per cubic ft.))// //
(V, 48 kg per cubic meter (3.0 lb. per cubic ft.))//; //square// //ship-
lap// edges, with thickness of //   //.
C. Polyisocyanurate Board Insulation: Rigid, cellular Polyisocyanurate
thermal insulation complying with ASTM C591; Grade 1, Type //(I,
29 kg per cubic meter (1.8 lb. per cubic ft.))// //(II, 40 kg per cubic
meter (2.5 lb. per cubic ft.))// //(III, 48 kg per cubic meter
(3.0 lb. per cubic ft.))//; square edged; unfaced; with thickness
of //   //.
2.11 CONCRETE MIXES:
A. Prepare design mixes to match COR’s sample for each type of concrete
required.
1. Limit use of // fly ash and granulated blast-furnace slag to 20 percent
replacement of Portland cement by weight; // // metakaolin and silica
fume to 10 percent of Portland cement by weight //.
B. Provide design mixes prepared by a qualified independent testing agency or
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C. Limit water-soluble chloride ions to the maximum percentage by weight of

cement permitted by ACI 318/318M or PCI MNL 117 when tested in accordance
with ASTM C1218/C1218M.
D. Normal Weight Concrete Face and Backup Mixtures: Proportion mixes by
either laboratory trial batch or field test data methods according to
ACI 211.1, with materials to be used on Project, to provide normal-weight
concrete with the following properties:
1. Compressive Strength (28 Days): 34.5 MPa (5000 psi).
2. Maximum Water-Cementitious Materials Ratio: 0.45.
3. Release strength as required by design.
// E. Lightweight Concrete Back-Up Mixes: Proportion mixes by either
laboratory trial batch or field test data methods according to ACI 211.2,
with materials to be used on Project, to provide lightweight concrete with
the following properties: //
//1. Compressive Strength (28 Days): 34.5 MPa (5000 psi). //
//2. Unit Weight: Calculated equilibrium unit weight of 1842 kg per
cubic meter (115 lb. per cubic ft.), plus or minus 48 kg per cubic m
(3 lb. per cubic ft.), according to ASTM C567/C567M. //
//3. Release strength as required by design.//
F. Water Absorption: 6 percent by weight or 14 percent by volume, tested
according to PCI MNL 117.
G. Add air-entraining admixture at manufacturer’s prescribed rate to result
in concrete at point of placement having an air content as follows.
H. Total air content for various sizes of coarse aggregate for normal weight
concrete.

Nominal Maximum Size of Total Air Content, Percent, by Volume

Aggregate
Severe Exposure Moderate Exposure
mm (inch)
Less than 9 (3/8) 9 7
9 (3/8) 7-1/2 6
13 (1/2) 7 5-1/2
19 (3/4) 6 5
25 (1) 6 5
38 (1-1/2) 5-1/2 4-1/2

H. When included in design mixes, add other admixtures to concrete mixes

according to manufacturer’s written instructions.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 MOLD FABRICATION:
A. Molds: Construct and maintain molds, mortar tight, within fabrication
tolerances and of sufficient strength to withstand pressures due to
concrete-placement, vibration operations, and temperature changes and for
prestressing and detensioning operations.
1. Form joints are not acceptable on faces exposed to view in the finished
work.
2. Edge and Corner Treatment: Uniformly // chamfered // // radiused //.
3.2 THIN BRICK FACINGS:
A. Place form liner templates accurately to provide grid for brick facings.
Provide solid backing and supports to maintain stability of liners while
placing bricks and during concrete placement.
B. Match appearance of sample panel(s).
C. Securely place brick units face down into form liner pockets and place
concrete backing mixture.
D. After stripping units, clean faces and joints of brick facing.
3.3 STONE VENEER FACINGS:
A. Position stone facings to comply with requirements and in locations
indicated on shop drawings. Install anchors, supports, and other
attachments indicated or necessary to secure stone in place. Maintain
projection requirements of stone anchors into concrete substrate. Orient
stone veining in direction indicated on shop drawings. Keep reinforcement
a minimum of 19 mm (3/4 inch) from the back surface of stone. Provide
continuous spacers to obtain uniform joints of widths indicated and with
edges and faces aligned according to established relationships and
indicated tolerances. Ensure no passage of precast concrete matrix to
stone surface.
B. Apply a continuous sealant bead along both sides and top of precast
concrete panels at the stone/precast concrete interface using the bond
breaker as a joint filler backer. Do not seal panel bottom edge.
1. Fill anchor holes with low modulus polyurethane sealant filler and
install anchors.
2. Fill anchor holes with epoxy filler and install anchors with minimum
13 mm (1/2 inch) long, 60 durometer elastomeric sleeve at the back
surface of the stone.
3. Install 0.15 to 0.25 mm (6 to 10 mil) thick polyethylene sheet to
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4. Install 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick polyethylene-foam bond breaker to prevent

bond between back of stone facing and concrete substrate.
C. Stone Anchor Shear and Tensile Testing: Engage accredited testing
laboratory acceptable to the COR to evaluate and test the proposed stone
anchorage system. Test for shear and tensile strength of proposed stone
anchorage system in accordance with ASTM E488/E488M or ASTM C1354/C1354M
modified as follows:
1. Prior to testing, submit for approval a description of the test
assembly (including pertinent data on materials), test apparatus, and
procedures.
2. Test 305 by 305 mm (12 by 12 inches) samples of stone affixed to
testing apparatus through proposed anchorages. Provide two (2) sets of
six (6) stone samples each. One (1) set for shear load testing and the
other set for tensile load testing.
3. Test stone anchors of the sizes and shapes proposed for the
installation.
a. Test the assembly to failure and record the test load at failure.
Record the type of failure, anchor pullout or stone breakage, and
any other pertinent information, in accordance with the requirements
of ASTM E488/E488M.
D. Stone to Precast Concrete Anchorages: Provide anchors in numbers, types
and locations required to satisfy specified performance criteria, but not
less than two (2) anchors per stone unit of less than 0.19 sq. m
(2 sq. ft.) in area and four (4) anchors per unit of less than 1.1 sq. m
(12 sq. ft.) in area; and for units larger than 1.1 sq. m (12 sq. ft.) in
area, provide anchors spaced not more than 610 mm (24 inches) on center
both horizontally and vertically. Locate anchors a minimum 152 mm
(6 inches) from stone edge.
3.4 FABRICATION:
A. Cast-in Anchors, Inserts, Plates, Angles, and Other Anchorage Hardware:
Fabricate anchorage hardware with sufficient anchorage and embedment to
comply with design requirements. Position anchors for attachment of loose
hardware and secure in place during precasting operations. Locate
anchorage hardware where it does not affect position of main reinforcement
or concrete placement.
1. Weld headed studs and deformed bar anchors used for anchorage according
to AWS D1.1/D1.1M and AWS C5.4.

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B. Furnish loose hardware items including steel plates, clip angles, seat
angles, anchors, dowels, cramps, hangers, and other hardware shapes for
securing units to supporting and adjacent construction.
C. Provide cast-in reglets, slots, holes, and other accessories in units as
indicated on contract documents.
D. Provide cast-in openings larger than 254 mm (10 inches) in any dimension.
Do not drill or cut openings or reinforcing without approval of COR.
E. Reinforcement: Comply with recommendations in PCI MNL 117 for fabrication,
placing, and supporting reinforcement.
1. Place reinforcing steel and prestressing strand to maintain at least
19 mm (3/4 inch) minimum concrete cover. Increase cover requirements
for reinforcing steel to 38 mm (1-1/2 inches) when units are exposed to
corrosive environment or severe exposure conditions. Arrange, space,
and securely tie bars and bar supports to hold reinforcement in
position while placing concrete.
2. Install welded wire reinforcement in lengths as long as practicable.
Lap adjoining pieces at least one (1) full mesh spacing and wire tie
laps, where required by design. Offset laps of adjoining widths to
prevent continuous laps in either direction.
3. Clean reinforcement of loose rust and mill scale, earth, and other
materials that reduce or destroy the bond with concrete. When damage to
epoxy-coated reinforcing exceeds limits specified in ASTM A775/A775M,
repair with patching material compatible with coating material and
epoxy coat bar ends after cutting.
4. Accurately position, support, and secure reinforcement against
displacement during concrete- placement and consolidation operations.
Completely conceal support devices to prevent exposure on finished
surfaces.
F. Prestress tendons for units by pretensioning methods. Comply with
PCI MNL 117.
1. Protect strand ends and anchorages with //
bituminous //, // zinc-rich // // epoxy // paint to prevent corrosion
and rust spots.
2. Delay detensioning or post-tensioning of precast, prestressed
architectural precast concrete units until concrete has reached its
indicated minimum design release compressive strength as established by
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3. Detension pretensioned tendons either by gradually releasing tensioning

jacks or by heat-cutting tendons, using a sequence and pattern to
prevent shock or unbalanced loading.
4. If concrete has been heat cured, detension while concrete is still warm
and moist.
G. Mix concrete according to PCI MNL 117 and requirements in PART 2. After
concrete batching, no additional water may be added.
1. At the fabricator’s option either of the following mix design/casting
techniques may be used:
a. A single design mix throughout the entire thickness of panel.
b. Design mixes for facing and backup; using cement and aggregates for
each type as indicated, for consecutive placement in the mold. Use
cement and aggregate specified for facing mix, use cement and
aggregate for backup mix complying with criteria specified as
selected by the fabricator.
H. Place concrete in a continuous operation. Comply with requirements in PCI
MNL 117.
//1. Place backup concrete to ensure bond with face mix concrete. //
//2. Place self-consolidating concrete without vibration in accordance
with PCI TR-6. //
I. Identify pickup points of units and orientation in structure with
permanent markings, complying with markings indicated on shop drawings.
Imprint or permanently mark casting date on each unit on a surface that
will not show in finished structure.
J. Cure concrete, according to requirements in PCI MNL 117, by // moisture
retention without heat // // accelerated heat curing using low-pressure
live steam // // radiant heat and moisture //.
K. Repair damaged units to meet acceptability requirements of PCI MNL 117 and
the COR.
L. Reinforce architectural precast concrete units to resist handling,
transportation and erection stresses, and specified in-place loads,
whichever governs.
M. Comply with requirements in PCI MNL 117 and requirements in this section
for measuring, mixing, transporting, and placing concrete. After concrete
batching, no additional water may be added.
N. Place face mixture to a minimum thickness after consolidation of the
greater of 25 mm (1 inch) or 1.5 times the nominal maximum aggregate size,
but not less than the minimum reinforcing cover of // 19 mm (3/4
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1. Use a single design mixture for those units in which more than one
major face (edge) is exposed.
2. Where only one (1) face of unit is exposed, at the fabricator’s option,
either of the following mixture design/casting techniques may be used:
a. A single design mix throughout the entire thickness of panel.
b. Separate mixtures for face and backup concrete; using cement and
aggregates for each type as appropriate, for consecutive placement
in the mold. Use cement and aggregate specified for face mixture.
Use cement and aggregate for backup mixture complying with specified
criteria or as selected by the fabricator.
O. Thoroughly consolidate placed concrete by internal or external vibration
without dislocating or damaging reinforcement and built-in items, and
minimize pour lines, honeycombing, or entrapped air voids on surfaces. Use
equipment and procedures complying with PCI MNL 117.
1. Place self-consolidating concrete without vibration in accordance with
PCI TR-6.
P. Comply with PCI MNL 117 procedures for hot- and cold-weather concrete
placement.
3.5 INSULATED PANEL CASTING:
A. Cast and screed supported wythe over mold.
B. Place insulation boards, abutting edges and ends of adjacent boards.
Insert wythe connectors through insulation, and consolidate concrete
around connectors according to connector manufacturer’s written
instructions.
C. Cast and screed top wythe to meet required finish.
3.6 FABRICATION TOLERANCES:
A. Fabricate units straight and true to size and shape with exposed edges and
corners precise and true so each finished unit complies with PCI MNL 117
product tolerances as well as position tolerances for cast-in items.
//1. Additional Position Tolerances: For cast-in items measured from datum
line location, as indicated on shop drawings. //
//a. Location of Bearing Surface from End of Member: Plus or Minus 6 mm
(1/4 inch). //
//b. Position of Sleeve: Plus or Minus 13 mm (1/2 inch). //
//c. Location of Window Washer Track or Buttons: Plus or Minus 3 mm
(1/8 inch). //
B. Fabricate architectural trim units such as sills, lintels, coping,
cornices, quoins, medallions, bollards, benches, planters, and pavers,
with tolerances meeting PCI MNL 135.

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C. Brick-Faced Architectural Precast Concrete Units.

1. Alignment of mortar joints:
a. Jog in Alignment: 3 mm (1/8 inch).
b. Alignment with Panel Centerline: Plus or Minus 3 mm (1/8 inch).
2. Variation in Width of Exposed Mortar Joints: Plus or Minus 6 mm
(1/4 inch).
3. Tipping of Individual Bricks from the Panel Plane of Exposed Brick
Surface: Plus 1.5 mm (1/16 inch); Minus 6 mm (1/4 inch) < depth of form
liner joint.
4. Exposed Brick Surface Parallel to Primary Control Surface of Panel:
Plus 6 mm (1/4 inch); Minus 3 mm (1/8 inch).
5. Individual Brick Step in Face from Panel Plane of Exposed Brick
Surface: Plus 1.5 mm (1/16 inch); Minus 6 mm (1/4 inch) < depth of form
liner joint.
D. Stone Veneer-Faced Architectural Precast Concrete Units:
1. Variation in Cross-Sectional Dimensions: For thickness of walls from
dimensions indicated: Plus or minus 6 mm (1/4 inch).
2. Variation in Joint Width: 3 mm in 914 mm (1/8 inch in 36 inches) or a
quarter of nominal joint width, whichever is less.
3. Variation is Plane between Adjacent Stone Units (Lipping): 1.6 mm
(1/16 inch) difference between planes of adjacent units.
3.7 FINISHES:
A. Provide exposed panel faces free of joint marks, grain, and other obvious
defects. Corners, including false joints to be uniform, straight and
sharp. Finish exposed-face surfaces of units to match approved // design
reference sample // // sample panels // // mockups // and as follows:
1. PCI’s “Architectural Precast Concrete –Color and Texture Selection
Guide,” of plate numbers indicated.
2. As-Cast Surface Finish: Provide surfaces free of excessive air voids,
sand streaks, and honeycombs.
3. Textured-Surface Finish: Impart by form liners to provide surfaces free
of air voids, sand streaks, and honeycombs, with uniform color and
texture.
4. Bushhammer Finish: Use power and hand tools to remove matrix and
fracture coarse aggregates.
5. Exposed Aggregate Finish: Use chemical retarding agents applied to
concrete forms and washing and brushing procedures to expose aggregate
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6. Abrasive-Blast Finish: Use abrasive grit, equipment, application

techniques, and cleaning procedures to expose aggregate and surrounding
matrix surfaces.
7. Acid-Etched Finish: Use acid and hot-water solution, equipment,
application techniques, and cleaning procedures to expose aggregate and
surrounding matrix surfaces. Protect hardware, connections and
insulation from acid attack.
8. Honed Finish: Use continuous mechanical abrasion with fine grit,
followed by filling and rubbing procedures.
9. Polished Finish: Use continuous mechanical abrasion with fine grit,
followed by filling and rubbing procedures.
10. Sand-Embedment Finish: Use selected stones placed in a sand bed in
bottom of mold, with sand removed after curing.
B. Finish exposed // top // // , bottom // // , and back // surfaces of units
to match face-surface finish.
C. Finish unexposed surfaces // top // // , bottom // // , and back // of
units by smooth steel-trowel finish.
D. Finish unexposed surfaces of units by float finish.
3.8 ERECTION PREPARATION:
A. Deliver anchorage devices that are embedded in or attached to the building
structural frame or foundation before start of such work. Furnish
locations, setting diagrams, and templates for the proper installation of
each anchorage device.
B. Examine supporting structural frame or foundation and conditions for
compliance with requirements for installation tolerances, true and level
bearing surfaces, and other conditions affecting performance. Proceed with
installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.
C. Do not install units until supporting // cast-in-place concrete building
structural framing has attained minimum allowable design
strength // // supporting steel or other structure is structurally ready
to receive loads from precast //.
3.9 ERECTION:
A. Erect units level, plumb and square within the specified allowable
tolerances. Provide temporary supports and bracing as required to maintain
position, stability, and alignment of units until permanent connections
are completed.
1. Install temporary steel or plastic spacing shims or bearing pads as
precast concrete units are being erected. Tack weld steel shims to each
other to prevent shims from separating.

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2. Maintain horizontal and vertical joint alignment and uniform joint

width as erection progresses.
3. Remove projecting lifting devices and use sand-cement grout to fill
voids within recessed lifting devices flush with surface of adjacent
precast concrete surfaces when recess is exposed.
4. Unless otherwise shown provide for uniform joint widths of // 19 mm
(3/4 inch) // // //.
B. Connect units in position by bolting, welding, grouting, or as otherwise
indicated on approved Erection Drawings. Remove temporary shims, wedges,
and spacers as soon as practical after connecting or grouting are
completed.
1. Disruption of roof flashing continuity by connections is not permitted;
concealment within roof insulation is acceptable.
2. Welding: Comply with and AWS D1.1/D1.1M and AWS D1.4/1.4M requirements
for welding, welding electrodes, appearance of welds, and methods used
in connecting welding work.
a. Protect units and bearing pads from damage by field welding or
cutting operations and provide noncombustible shields as required.
b. When welds are not specified, provide continuous fillet welds, using
not less than the minimum fillet as specified by AWS.
c. Clean weld affected metal surfaces and apply a minimum 2 mils
(0.002 inch) dry thickness coat of galvanized repair paint to
galvanized surfaces in conformance with ASTM A780/A780M.
d. Visually inspect welds critical to precast connections. Visually
check welds for completion and remove, reweld or repair defective
welds.
3. At bolted connections, provide lock washers, tack welding, or other
acceptable means to prevent loosening of nuts after final adjustment.
a. Where slotted connections are used, verify bolt position and
tightness. For sliding connections, properly secure bolt but allow
bolt to move within connection slot. For friction connection apply
specified bolt torque and check 25 percent of bolts at random by
calibrated torque wrench.
4. Grouting Connections: Grout connections where required or indicated on
shop (erection drawings). Retain flowable grout in place until strong
enough to support itself. Pack spaces with stiff grout material,
tamping until voids are completely filled. Place grout and finish
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remove grout material from exposed surfaces before it affects finishes

or hardens.
C. Attachments: Upon approval of COR, precast pre-stressed products may be
drilled or "shot" for fasteners or small openings, provided reinforcing or
pre-stressing steel is not damaged or cut.
1. Should spalling occur, repair according to this specification section.
D. Venting and Weeps: Where precast concrete panels form the outer wythe of
cavity wall construction, vent the cavity wall.
1. Use polyvinyl chloride plastic tubing to vent the cavity.
2. Place plastic vent tubes "tilted down and out" in horizontal and
vertical joints.
3. Space vent tubes in accordance with shop drawings, but not less than
two vents per panel or approximately 1219 mm (4 feet) on centers.
E. Setting: Where shown, fill joints with cement mortar specified
in // Section 04 05 13, MASONRY MORTARING // // Section 04 05 16, MASONRY
GROUTING //.
1. Clean surfaces forming beds and other joints for precast concrete
panels of dust, dirt, and other foreign matter, and wet thoroughly to
prevent suction before precast concrete, elements are set.
2. Set precast element level and true to line with uniform joints filled
completely with mortar.
3. Rake out joints 25 mm (1-inch) deep for pointing or sealants.
4. Joints required to have only sealant to be kept free of mortar for full
depth.
5. Keep exposed faces of precast concrete elements free of mortar.
6. Remove wedges, spacers, or other appliances which are likely to cause
staining from joints.
7. Where parging is shown, parge back of elements solid with mortar. Apply
paging without skips or holidays.
F. Pointing: Wash and brush clean, leaving joints free from loose mortar,
dust and other foreign material.
1. Carefully point with a slightly concave joint.
2. Mortar for pointing as specified in // Section 04 05 13, MASONRY
MORTARING // // Section 04 05 16, MASONRY GROUTING //. Provide same
material and color sand used in fabrication of precast concrete
elements.
G. Sealing of Joints: Where shown and where required to make work watertight:
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precast elements and adjoining materials as specified in Section 07 92 00,

JOINT SEALANTS.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: Insert additional or
stricter erection tolerances if required.

3.10 ERECTION TOLERANCES:

A. Erect units level, plumb, square, true, and in alignment without exceeding
the erection tolerances of // PCI MNL 117, Appendix I // // //.
SPEC WRITER NOTE: If load bearing precast is
not used in project delete the following
paragraph.

3.11 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL:

//A. Special Inspections: Contractor engaged qualified special inspector
approved by COR is to perform the following special inspections and
prepare reports:
1. Erection of loadbearing precast concrete members.//
B. Testing Agency: Contractor engaged qualified testing agency approved by
COR is to perform tests and inspections and prepare test reports.
C. Visually inspect field welds and test according to ASTM E165 or to
ASTM E709.
D. Report test results directly from testing agency within //   // days after
testing and in writing to Contractor and COR.
E. As directed by COR, repair, or remove and replace work that does not
comply with specified requirements.
F. Perform additional testing and inspecting, at no additional cost, to
determine compliance of corrected work with specified requirements.
3.12 REPAIRS:
A. When permitted by COR, repair damaged units.
B. Mix patching materials and repair units so cured patches blend with color,
texture, and uniformity of adjacent exposed surfaces and show no apparent
line of demarcation between original and repaired work, when viewed in
typical daylight illumination from a distance of 6.1 m (20 feet).
C. Prepare and repair damaged galvanized coatings with galvanizing repair
paint according to ASTM A780/A780M.
D. Remove and replace damaged units when repairs do not meet requirements.
E. Repair damaged units to meet acceptability of PCI MNL 117.
F. Wire brush, clean, and paint damaged prime painted components with the
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3.13 CLEANING:
A. Clean surfaces of precast concrete to be exposed to view, as necessary,
prior to shipping.
B. Clean mortar, plaster, fireproofing, weld slag, and any other deleterious
material from concrete surfaces and adjacent materials immediately.
C. Clean exposed surfaces of precast concrete units after erection and
completion of joint treatment to remove weld marks, other markings, dirt,
and stains.
1. Perform cleaning procedures, if necessary, according to precast
concrete fabricator’s recommendations. Clean soiled precast concrete
surfaces with detergent and water, using stiff fiber brushes and
sponges, and rinse with clean water. Protect other work from staining
or damage due to cleaning operations.
2. Do not use cleaning materials or processes that could change the
appearance of exposed concrete finishes or damage adjacent materials.
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