DIVISION 3 CONCRETE

SECTION 03 30 53 – CONCRETE TANK BASESLABS

SECTION 03 30 53 – CONCRETE TANK BASESLABS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General Conditions and Division 01
Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.02 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes form materials, reinforcement, accessories, cast-in-place concrete, and
slab finishing and curing for the base slabs of the precast, post-tensioned, concrete tanks for
the entire project. The work performed under this Section includes all labor, material,
equipment, related services, and supervision required for the mixing, placing and finishing of
cast-in-place concrete.

B. Related Sections include the following:

1. Section 31 23 00 “Excavation and Fill” for preparing the subgrade to support the tanks
and for backfilling requirements.

2. Section 03 41 36 “Precast Structural Post-Tensioned Circular Concrete Tanks.”

1.03 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product indicated.

B. Design Mixtures: For each concrete mixture. Include minimum required compressive
strength.

C. Tank Base Design shall be coordinated with Tank Manufacturer. Tank Base submittal must be
submitted concurrent with Tank Submittals and Tank Cover Submittals.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Construct and erect concrete formwork and accessories in accordance with ACI 301, ACI 347
and ACI 350.

B. Perform concrete reinforcing work in accordance with ACI 301 and ACI 350.

C. Perform cast-in-place concrete work in accordance with ACI 301 and ACI 350.

D. Conform to ACI 305R when concreting during hot weather.

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E. Conform to ACI 306R when concreting during cold weather.

F. Referenced Standards:
1. ACI 117, “Standard Specifications for Tolerances for Concrete Construction and
Materials”.
2. ACI 301, “Specifications for Structural Concrete”.
3. ACI 305R, “Guide to Hot Weather Concreting”.
4. ACI 306R, “Guide to Cold Weather Concreting”.
5. ACI 350, “Code Requirements for Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures”.
6. ACI 350.5, “Specifications for Environmental Concrete Structures”.
7. CRSI, “Manual of Standard Practice”.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 FORM MATERIALS AND ACCESSORIES

A. Form Materials: At discretion of Tank Supplier.

B. Formed Construction Joints: Keyed joints as indicated on the tank Shop (Erection) drawings
provided by the Tank Supplier. Provide holes in formwork to receive reinforcing across the
joint.

C. Vapor Retarder: ASTM D 4397, 6 mil thick, clear polyethylene film.

2.02 NON-PRESTRESSED REINFORCING STEEL

A. Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 615, Grade 60, deformed.

B. Welded Wire Reinforcement: ASTM A 1064, plain or deformed, flat sheet.

C. Chairs, Bolsters, Bar Supports, Spacers: Sized and shaped for support of reinforcing.

D. Fabricate concrete reinforcement in accordance with ACI 301, ACI 350 and CRSI Manual of
Standard Practice.

2.03 CONCRETE MATERIALS

A. Portland Cement: ASTM C 150, Type II.

B. Supplementary Cementitious Materials

1. Fly Ash: ASTM C 618, Class F.

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2. Slag: ASTM C 989, Grade 100 or 120, ground granulated blast furnace slag.

C. Fine and Coarse Aggregates: ASTM C33, 1-inch maximum size.

D. Concrete Reinforcing Fibers: ASTM C 116, high-strength industrial-grade fibers.

E. Water: Potable; free from deleterious material that may affect setting or strength of
concrete.

F. Air Entraining Admixture: ASTM C 260, certified by manufacturer to be compatible with other
required admixtures.

G. Chemical Admixtures: Certified by manufacturer to be compatible with other admixtures and

to not contain calcium chloride or more than 0.15 percent chloride ions or other salts by
weight of admixture.

1. Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C 494, Type A.

2. Retarding Admixture: ASTM C 494, Type B.
3. Water-Reducing and Retarding Admixture: ASTM C 494, Type D.
4. Water-Reducing and Accelerating Admixture ASTM C494, Type E.
5. High Range, Water-Reducing Admixture: ASTM C 494, Type A and F.
6. High-Range, Water-Reducing and Retarding Admixture: ASTM C 494, Type G.

2.04 CONCRETE MIXTURES

A. Mix and deliver concrete in accordance with ASTM C 94, Option C.

B. Select proportions for normal weight concrete in accordance with ACI 301, Method 1 or
Method 2.

C. Prepare design mixtures for each type of concrete required.

1. Limit use of fly ash to 20 percent replacement of portland cement by weight.

2. Limit use of slag to 30 percent replacement of portland cement by weight.

D. Limit water-soluble chloride ions to maximum percentage by weight of cement permitted by

ACI 350 when tested in accordance with ASTM C 1218.

E. Furnish concrete as indicated below:

1. Compressive Strength (28 Days): 4,000 psi minimum.
2. Maximum Water-Cementitious Materials Ratio: 0.45.
3. Slump: 1 to 3 inches.
4. Minimum cementitious content: 611 pounds per cubic yard.

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F. Add air-entraining admixture at manufacturer’s prescribed rate to result in concrete at point

of placement having an air content of 6%, ±1-1/2%.

G. When included in design mixtures, add other admixtures to concrete mixtures according to
manufacturer’s written instructions.

H. Do not use calcium chloride or admixtures containing calcium chloride.

2.05 WATERSTOPS

A. Flexible PVC Waterstops: Corp of Engineers CRD-C 572 for embedding in concrete
construction joints to prevent the passage of fluids through joints. Factory-fabricate corners,
intersections and directional changes.

1. Profile: Ribbed with center bulb.

2. Dimensions: 9 inches by 3/8-inch-thick, non-tapered.
3. Acceptable Products:
a. Greenstreak PVC Waterstop #738, or equal.

B. Self-Expanding Rubber Strip Waterstops: Manufactured rectangular or trapezoidal strip,

bentonite-free, hydrophilic polymer modified chloroprene rubber, for adhesive bonding to
concrete.

1. Acceptable Products:
a. Greenstreak Hydrotite® CJ-1030-4M, or equal.

C. Self-Expanding Extrudable Waterstops: Extrudable, swelling, bentonite-free, one-part

polyurethane.

1. Acceptable Products:
a. SikaSwell® S-2, or equal

2.06 RELATED MATERIALS

A. Crack Filler: ASTM C 881, two-part, moisture-tolerant, very-low-viscosity, epoxy injection

adhesive for filling cracks.

1. Acceptable Products:
a. Sikadur® 52, or equal

B. Crack Sealer: ASTM C 920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 35 one-part polyurethane, elastomeric
sealant, for sealing cracks.

1. Acceptable Products:

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b. Sikaflex®-1a, or equal

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

A. Proceed with base slab construction only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected
in accordance with Section 03 41 36 “Precast, Post-Tensioned Circular Concrete Tanks.”

3.02 FORMWORK

A. Erect formwork, shoring and bracing to achieve design requirements.

B. Provide bracing to ensure stability of formwork.

3.03 EMBEDDED COMPONENTS AND OPENINGS

A. Coordinate work of other sections in forming and setting openings, slots, keyways, sleeves,
bolts, anchors, pipe sleeves and other embedded components.

B. Install concrete accessories straight, level and plumb.

C. Install water stops continuous without displacing reinforcing. Heat seal joints watertight.

D. Place construction joint forms in accordance with base slab pouring sequence.

3.04 REINFORCEMENT PLACEMENT

A. Place reinforcement, supported and secured against displacement.

B. Ensure reinforcing is clean, free of loose scale, dirt or other foreign coatings.

C. Space reinforcement bars with minimum clear spacing in accordance with ACI 350, but not
less than 1-1/2 inches.

D. Place reinforcement bars and maintain cover in accordance with tolerances listed in ACI 117
and ACI 350.

3.05 PLACING CONCRETE

A. Place concrete in accordance with ACI 117, 301, 304, 305, 306, 318 and 350.

B. Install vapor retarder under base slab as indicated on the Tank Submittals (Erection) drawings
provided by the Tank Manufacturer.

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C. Ensure reinforcement, embedded components and formwork is not displaced during concrete
placement.

D. Deposit concrete as closely as practicable to final position. Prevent segregation of mix.

E. Place concrete continuously between predetermined construction joints.

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

G. Consolidate concrete during placing operations so that concrete is thoroughly worked around
reinforcement and other embedded items and into corners.

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

I. Screed base slab level. Maintain slab flatness meeting the Conventional floor surface
classification as measured using the Manual Straightedge Method per ACI 117, Table 4.8.6.1,
unless indicated otherwise on the tank Shop (Erection) drawings provided by the Tank
Supplier.

3.06 FINISHING

A. Steel-trowel finish unformed surfaces.

B. In areas with floor drains, maintain slab level at walls and slope uniformly to drains.

3.07 CURING AND PROTECTION

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

1. Concrete, except high-early strength concrete, shall be maintained above 50° F and in a
moist condition for at least the first three days after placement.
2. When concrete could be exposed to more than one freezing and thawing cycle during
construction, protect concrete from freezing until concrete strength of 3,500 psi is
achieved. Strength shall be verified using field-cured cylinders.

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

3.08 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

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A. Place no concrete for the base slab until the subgrade has been inspected and approved by
the Owner’s Geotechnical Engineer. The Owner will pay for inspection by their Geotechnical
Engineer. Any costs associated with re-inspection as a result of the Contractor’s work will be
at the sole cost of the Contractor.

B. Perform field inspection and testing in accordance with ACI 301. Refer to Section 01 40 00 for
testing responsibilities.

C. Fresh concrete sampling shall be in accordance with ASTM C172, with the exception of slump
test which shall comply with ASTM C94.

1. Slump Test Method: ASTM C 143; one test for each concrete load at point of discharge;
and one test for each set of compressive strength test specimens.

2. Air Content Test Method: ASTM C 173; volumetric method for normal weight concrete;
ASTM C231 pressure method for normal weight concrete; test at frequency required by
Engineer.

3. Temperature Test Method: ASTM C 1067; test hourly when air temperature is 40F and
below, and when 80F and above; and each time a set of compression test specimens
made.

4. Compressive Test Specimen: ASTM C31; one set of 6 standard cylinders for each
compressive strength test, unless otherwise directed by Engineer. Mold and store
cylinders for laboratory cured test specimens except when field-cure test specimens are
required.

5. Compressive Strength Tests:

a. ASTM C39; one set of six specimens for each 100 cu. yds. or fraction thereof, of each
concrete class placed in any one day or for each 5,000 sq. ft. of surface area placed; 2
specimens tested at 7 days, 2 specimens tested at 28 days, and 2 specimens retained
in reserve for later testing if required.

b. When frequency of testing will provide less than 5 strength tests for a given class of
concrete, conduct testing from at least 5 randomly selected batches or from each
batch if fewer than 5 are used.

6. When strength of field-cured cylinders is less than 85% of companion laboratory-cured

cylinders, evaluate current operations and provide corrective procedures for protecting
and curing the in-place concrete.

7. Strength level of concrete will be considered satisfactory if averages of sets of three

consecutive strength test results equal or exceed specified compressive strength, and no
individual strength test result falls below specified compressive strength by more than
500 psi.

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8. If required by Engineer, one additional test cylinder will be taken during cold weather
concreting, cured on job site under same conditions as concrete it represents.

D. Field test results will be reported in writing to Engineer and Contractor on same day that tests
are made. Reports of compressive strength tests shall contain the project identification name
and number, date of concrete placement, name of concrete testing service, concrete type and
class, location of concrete batch in structure, design compressive strength at 28 days,
concrete mix proportions and materials; compressive breaking strength, and type of break for
both 7-day tests and 28-day tests.

E. Independent testing laboratory will make additional tests as directed by Engineer of in-place
concrete when test results indicate specified concrete strengths and other characteristics
have not been attained in the structure. Independent testing laboratory may conduct tests to
determine adequacy of concrete by cored cylinders complying with ASTM C42, or by other
methods acceptable to Engineer. Contractor shall pay for such tests conducted, and any
other additional testing as may be required, when unacceptable concrete is verified.

3.09 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 in accordance with ACI 301 to the satisfaction of Engineer.

3.10 DEFECTIVE CONCRETE

A. Defective Concrete: Concrete not conforming to required lines, details, dimensions,

tolerances or specified requirements.

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

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

END OF SECTION

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