protected from damage in accordance with [PCI MNL-116] [and] [PCI MNL-117
and PCI MNL-122]. Immediately prior to shipment to the jobsite, all
precast concrete units shall be inspected for quality to insure all precast
units conform to the requirements specified. Inspection for quality shall
include, but shall not necessarily be limited to, the following elements:
color, texture, dimensional tolerances, chipping, cracking, staining,
warping and honeycombing. All defective precast concrete units shall be
replaced or repaired as approved.
1.6
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precast units shall be delivered to the site in accordance with delivery
schedule to avoid excessive build-up of units in storage at the site. Upon
delivery to the jobsite all precast units shall be inspected for quality as
specified above. If the precast units cannot be unloaded and placed
directly into the work, they shall be stored onsite, off the ground and
protected from weather, marring, or overload. Precast units shall be
handled in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
PART 2
PRODUCTS
2.1
MATERIALS
Except as otherwise specified, material shall conform to Section 03300A
CAST-IN-PLACE STRUCTURAL CONCRETE and Section 03200A CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT.
2.1.1
Aggregates
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NOTE: If a specific type or size of aggregate is
required for a desired unit finish, whether it be
for a facing mix or the entire unit thickness, the
additional requirements will be added in this
paragraph.
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Aggregates shall be [_____].
2.1.2
Reinforcing Steel
Reinforcing steel shall be galvanized if clearance to an exterior face is
25 mm 1 inch or less.
2.1.3
Prestressing Strands
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NOTE: This paragraph will be retained only when
prestressed units are permitted or required.
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Prestressing strands shall conform to ASTM A 416/A 416M.
2.1.4
Tie Wire
Tie wire shall be soft monel or 18-8 stainless steel.
2.1.5
Inserts
Inserts shall be manufacturer's standard, suited for the application.
SECTION 03413A
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