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SECTION 03332

LIGHTWEIGHT INSULATING CONCRETE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Extent of Work: The extent of lightweight insulating concrete work is shown

on the drawings and includes the provision of lightweight concrete on roof
decks.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Material Evaluation Tests: Perform material evaluation tests for quality control
and the design of concrete mixes.

Materials and installed work may require testing and re-testing at any time
during the progress of the work. Allow free access to material stockpiles and
facilities at all times. Tests, including the re-testing of rejected materials and
installed work, are to be carried out at the Contractor's expense.

B. Codes and Standards: Comply with the applicable requirements of the

following codes and standards:

BS British Standards

12 Specification for Portland Cement.

882 Specification for Aggregate from Natural Sources for Concrete.

1881 Part 101:1983, Method of Sampling Fresh Concrete on Site.

Part 106:1983, Method for Determination of Air Content of

Fresh Concrete.

Part 107:1983, Method for Determination of Density of

Compacted Fresh Concrete.

Part 114:1983, Method for Determination of Density of

Hardened Concrete.

Part 116:1983, Method for Determination of Compressive

Strength of Concrete Cubes.

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3797 Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Masonry Units
and Structural Concrete.

4027 Specification for Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement.

5075 Part 2:1982, Specification for Air Entraining Admixtures.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. General: In addition to submittals listed below and prior to purchase, provide

catalog cuts and manufacturer's data for all items to be purchased, for review
by the Engineer.

1. Samples of materials as specified, including names, sources and

descriptions as required.

2. Laboratory test reports for concrete materials, mix design tests and
quality control tests.

B. Reports: Submit written report to the Engineer for each material sampled and
tested, prior to the start of work. Provide the work identification name and
number, date of report, name of Contractor, source of concrete aggregates,
material manufacturer and brand name for manufactured materials, values
specified in the referenced specification for each material, and test results.
Indicate whether or not material is acceptable for intended use.

1.04 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

A. Deliver materials in manufacturer's original undamaged packages and store off

the ground and in covered sheds to protect them from damage and
deterioration. Do not use cement which shows indications of moisture damage,
caking or other signs of deterioration.

1.05 JOB CONDITIONS

Do not place lightweight insulating concrete during sandstorms or rain or

when ambient temperature is above 32 degrees C. Do not place lightweight
insulating concrete except in compliance with requirements of hot weather
concreting.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Portland Cement: BS 12.

B. Aggregate: BS 3797.

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C. Water: Clean, fresh, potable.

D. Air Entraining Admixture: BS 5075 - Part 2.

E. Expansion Joint Filler: Refer to "JOINT SEALANTS AND CAULKING”

Section 07900.

2.02 DESIGN MIX

A. Design lightweight insulating concrete mix to produce the following physical

properties.

1. Wet Density at Point of Placement: 720 kg/m3, plus or minus 32

kg/m3, when tested in accordance with BS 1881-Part 107.

2. Oven Dry Density: 416 kg/m3, plus or minus 32 kg/m3 when tested
in accordance with BS 1881-Part 114.

3. Compressive Strength: Minimum 0.97 N/mm2, when tested in

accordance with BS 1881-Part 116.

B. Do not exceed 8 percent maximum air content.

C. Use only the minimum amount of water necessary to produce a workable mix.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 INSPECTION

A. The Contractor shall examine the areas and conditions under which
lightweight insulating concrete shall be placed and correct all unsatisfactory
conditions detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the work. Do
not proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected
in a manner acceptable to the Engineer.

3.02 PREPARATION

A. Expansion Joints: Install expansion joints at perimeter of roof deck and at

junctures with vertical surfaces, including curbs, walls and vents, for full depth
of insulating concrete.

B. Provide 25 mm thick expansion joint material for roof areas with dimensions
up to 30 meters in length; 40 mm thick for dimensions exceeding 30 meters.

3.03 INSTALLATION

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A. Place lightweight insulating concrete using equipment and procedures to avoid
segregation of the mix and loss of air content. Deposit and screed in a
continuous operation until an entire panel or section of the roof area is
completed. Do not vibrate or work the mix except for screeding or floating.
Place lightweight insulating concrete to the depths and slopes as indicated on
the drawings.

B. Begin curing operations immediately after placement in accordance with

weather and job conditions.

C. Following curing operation, lightweight insulating concrete shall receive a

cement and sand (1:4) screed having a thickness of not less than 10 mm.
Screed shall be well finished and trowelled smooth.

3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall take samples and conduct tests to evaluate lightweight
insulating concrete.

1. Take samples in accordance with BS 1881-parts 101 & BS 1181-Part

116.

a. Determine wet density in accordance with BS 1881-Part 107.

b. Determine compressive strength and oven dry density in

accordance with BS 1881-Part 114. Make at least 6 moulds
during each placement.

B. Report test results to the Engineer immediately after completion of each test.

3.05 DEFECTIVE WORK

A. Refinish or remove and replace lightweight insulating concrete with

objectionable thermal or other cracks or when physical properties do not meet
specified requirements.

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