skid-resistant materials to hardened concrete. Provide Grade 1 or 2 for
horizontal surfaces and Grade 3 for vertical surfaces. Provide Class A if
placement temperature is below 4 degrees C (40 degrees F) 40 degrees F;
Class B if placement temperature is between 4 and 16 degrees C (40 and 60
degrees F) 40 and 60 degrees F; or Class C if placement temperature is above
16 degrees C (60 degrees F) 60 degrees F.
[2.4.12
Biodegradable Form Release Agent
Form release agent shall be biodegradable with a maximum of 350 grams/liter
(g/l) volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Product shall not bond with,
stain, or adversely affect concrete surfaces and shall not impair
subsequent treatments of concrete surfaces. The form release agent shall
not contain diesel fuel, petroleum-based lubricating oils, waxes, or
kerosene.
]2.5
REINFORCEMENT
[Bars, fabrics, connectors, and chairs shall be galvanized.]
2.5.1
Reinforcing Bars
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NOTE: ASTM A 706/A 706M bars are mainly used in
seismic design or for welding. Include ASTM A 123/A
123M for galvanized reinforcing bars.
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ACI 301 unless otherwise specified. ASTM A 615/A 615M and ASTM A 617/A 617M
with the bars marked A, S, W, Grade [300][420]([40][60]) [40][60]; or ASTM
A 616/A 616M with the bars marked R, Grade [350][420] ([50][60] [50][60]. [
ASTM A 706/A 706M]. [Galvanized, ASTM A 123/A 123M.][Zinc-coated
(galvanized) bars, ASTM A 767/A 767M and ASTM A 780.] [Epoxy-coated
reinforcing steel bars, ASTM A 775/A 775M.] [Epoxy-coated prefabricated
steel reinforcing bars, ASTM A 934/A 934M.]
2.5.2
Mechanical Reinforcing Bar Connectors
ACI 301.
Provide 125 percent minimum yield strength of the reinforcement
bar.
2.5.3
Welded Wire Fabric
ASTM A 185 or ASTM A 497.
Provide flat sheets of welded wire fabric for
slabs and toppings.
2.5.4
Wire
ASTM A 82 or ASTM A 496.
2.5.5
Reinforcing Bar Supports
Provide bar ties and supports of coated or non corrodible material.
2.5.6
Fiber-Reinforced Concrete
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NOTE: Only use fiber reinforcement when approved by
the designer. Drawings should indicate where fiber
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