LC-HPCSpecifications-Construction.docVIP

KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SPECIAL PROVISION TO THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS, 2007 EDITION Add a new SECTION to DIVISION 700: LOW-CRACKING HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONCRETE – CONSTRUCTION 1.0 DESCRIPTION Construct the low-cracking high-performance concrete (LC-HPC) structures according to the Contract Documents and this specification. BID ITEMS UNITS Qualification Slab Cubic Yard Concrete (*) (AE) (LC-HPC) Cubic Yard *Grade of Concrete 2.0 MATERIALS Provide materials that comply with the applicable requirements. LC-HPC 07-PS0166, latest version Concrete Curing Materials DIVISION 1400 3.0 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS a. Qualification Batch and Slab. For each LC-HPC bridge deck, produce a qualification batch of LC-HPC that is to be placed in the deck and complies with 07-PS0166, latest version, and construct a qualification slab that complies with this specification to demonstrate the ability to handle, place, finish and cure the LC-HPC bridge deck. After the qualification batch of LC-HPC complies with 07-PS0166, latest version, construct a qualification slab 15 to 45 days prior to placing LC-HPC in the bridge deck. Construct the qualification slab to comply with the Contract Documents, using the same LC-HPC that is to be placed in the deck and that was approved in the qualification batch. Submit the location of the qualification slab for approval by the Engineer. Place, finish and cure the qualification slab according to the Contract Documents, using the same personnel, methods and equipment (including the concrete pump, if used) that will be used on the bridge deck. A minimum of 1 day after construction of the qualification slab, core 4 full-depth 4 inch diameter cores, one from each quadrant of the qualification slab, and forward them to the Engineer for visual inspection of degree of consolidation. Do not commence placement of LC-HPC in the deck until approval is given by the Engineer. Approval to place concrete on the deck will be base