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The Contractor shall have a qualified and experienced representative from
the block or reinforcement manufacturer available on an as-needed basis
during the wall construction. The representative shall visit the site for
consultation [at least once during construction] [as requested by the
Contracting Officer].
1.9
DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
The Contractor shall check products upon delivery to assure that the proper
material has been received and is undamaged. For geosynthetics, the
guidelines presented in ASTM D 4873 shall be followed.
1.9.1
Segmental Concrete Units and Wall Caps
The Contractor shall protect blocks from damage and exposure to cement,
paint, excessive mud, and like materials. The Contractor shall check
materials upon delivery to assure that the block dimensions are within the
tolerances specified.
1.9.2
Geosynthetic Labeling
Each roll shall be labeled with the manufacturer's name, product
identification, roll dimensions, lot number, and date manufactured.
1.9.3
Geosynthetic Handling
Geosynthetic rolls shall be handled and unloaded by hand, or with load
carrying straps, a fork lift with a stinger bar, or an axial bar assembly.
Geosynthetic rolls shall not be dragged, lifted by one end, lifted by
cables or chains, or dropped to the ground.
1.9.4
Geosynthetic Storage
Geosynthetics shall be protected from cement, paint, excessive mud,
chemicals, sparks and flames, temperatures in excess of 70 degrees C 160
degrees F, and any other environmental condition that may degrade the
physical properties. If stored outdoors, the rolls shall be elevated from
the ground surface. Geosynthetics, except for extruded grids, shall be
protected with an opaque waterproof cover. Geosynthetics shall be
delivered to the site in a dry and undamaged condition. Geotextiles shall
not be exposed to direct sunlight for more than 7 days.
PART 2
PRODUCTS
2.1
SEGMENTAL CONCRETE UNITS
2.1.1
Architectural requirements
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NOTES: The block color or tint can sometimes change
noticeably between production runs. If the block
color is inconsistent, the wall may show an
irregular visible line or pattern where blocks from
different production runs merge. If this is
important to the architect, it can be specified that
all blocks within a wall must come from the same
production run. Normally, this is an unnecessary
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