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| | SECTION 03100 |
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| | Copyright 2006 - 2008 ARCAT, Inc. - All rights reserved
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| | CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Newark Paperboard Products; paperboard concrete forms.
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This section is based on the products of Newark Paperboard Products, which is located at:
20 Jackson Dr.
Cranford, NJ 07016
Toll Free Tel: 800-777-7890
Email: request info
Web: www.newarkgroup.com/businesses/conv_paper_bkgd.htm
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The Newark Group, founded in 1912, is an integrated global producer of 100% recycled paperboard and paperboard products with significant manufacturing and marketing operations in North America and Europe. Over the course of our history, we've learned what it means to be a success, and products are just a part of that definition. |
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| | PART 1 | GENERAL |
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| | 1.1 | SECTION INCLUDES |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for project. |
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| | | A. | Cylindrical concrete forms. |
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| | | B. | Tubes for forming voids in concrete. |
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| | 1.2 | RELATED SECTION |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Add others relevant sections below as required. |
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| | | A. | Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete. |
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| | | B. | Section 03400 - Precast Concrete. |
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| | 1.3 | REFERENCES |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete reference from the list below if not actually required by the text of the edited section. |
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| | | A. | American Concrete Institute (ACI): ACI 301 - Specification for Structural Concrete. |
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| | 1.4 | SUBMITTALS |
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| | | A. | Submit under provisions of Section 01300. |
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| | | B. | Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including: |
| | | | 1. | Preparation instructions and recommendations. |
| | | | 2. | Storage and handling requirements and recommendations. |
| | | | 3. | Installation methods. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if shop drawings are not required for formwork. |
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| | | C. | Shop Drawings: Submit manufacturer's shop drawings, indicating locations and dimensions of embedded items. |
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| | 1.5 | QUALITY ASSURANCE |
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| | | A. | Column Formwork and Form Accessories: ACI 301, unless otherwise specified. |
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| | 1.6 | DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING |
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| | | A. | Delivery: Deliver materials to site in manufacturers original, unopened containers and packaging, with labels clearly identifying product name and manufacturer. |
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| | | B. | Storage: |
| | | | 1. | Store concrete forms in accordance with manufacturer's requirements. |
| | | | 2. | Store concrete forms vertically, on end. If stored horizontally, tubes shall be level, supported their full length, and not less than 4 inches (101 mm) off the ground. |
| | | | 3. | Store concrete forms in clean, dry area, under cover, and protected from heat and moisture.. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Prolonged storage of Poli-NewForm tubes in direct sunlight will result in damage to the liner and loss of shape to the tube. Retain the following paragraph if specifying Poli-NewForm. |
| | | | 4. | Protect Poli-NewForm concrete forms from exposure to direct sunlight.. |
| | | | 5. | Do not dent, scratch, or damage interior. |
| | | | 6. | Do not drop forms. |
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| | | C. | Handling: Protect forms during handling and installation to prevent damage. |
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| | 1.7 | WARRANTY |
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| | | A. | Manufacturer's standard limited warranty against material and manufacturing defects. |
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| | PART 2 | PRODUCTS |
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| | 2.1 | MANUFACTURERS |
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| | | A. | Acceptable Manufacturer: Newark Paperboard Products, which is located at: 20 Jackson Dr. ; Cranford, NJ 07016; Toll Free Tel: 800-777-7890; Email: request info; Web: www.newarkgroup.com/businesses/conv_paper_bkgd.htm |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions. |
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| | | B. | Substitutions: Not permitted. |
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| | | C. | Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600. |
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| | 2.2 | CYLINDRICAL CONCRETE FORMS |
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| | | A. | Concrete Forms: Paperboard tubes of spiral construction, fabricated for easy removal; NewForm or Poli-NewForm manufactured by The Newark Group, and as follows: |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Standardwall tubes (standard wall thickness) are recommended for pours up to 12 feet (3.66 m) in height; Heavywall tubes (greater wall thickness) are recommended for pours up to 45 feet (13.72 m) in height.
** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Specify inside diameter of forms. Forms are generally available in IDs of 6 inches (152 mm) to 60 inches (1524 mm). Contact a representative of the manufacturer for specific applications and appropriate product.. |
| | | | 1. | Tube Wall Thickness and Lengths: Typically varying from 12 feet (3.66 m) and 20 feet (6.10 m) lengths and a range of 0.125 inch (3.175 mm) to 0.275 inch (6.985 mm) wall thickness as required. |
| | | | 2. | Outer Tube Coating: Moisture and weather-resistant. |
| | | | 3. | Inner Tube Surface: Appropriate for required concrete finish and application, and as follows: |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Poli-NewForm with poly-lining appropriate for smooth surface finish applications. Non-strip finish appropriate for in-ground columns. |
| | | | | a. | Strippable treatment not requiring release agents. |
| | | | | b. | Polystyrene liner. |
| | | | | c. | Non-strip inner tube finish. |
| | | | 4. | Use: One-piece and one-time use. |
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| | 2.3 | CONCRETE VOID TUBES |
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| | | A. | Concrete Void Tubes: Newark NewVoid Concrete Forming Tubes as manufactured by the Newark Group, and as follows: |
| | | | 1. | Description: Spiral wound plies of 100 percent recycled paperboard and adhesive to form round tube. |
| | | | 2. | Exterior Surface: Treated with moisture barrier material or coating. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Specify outside diameter of forms. Forms are generally available in OD's of 6.35 inches to 36.90 inches. Contact a Newark representative for specific applications and appropriate product. |
| | | | 3. | Outside Diameter: _______ inches. |
| | | | 4. | Outside Diameter: As indicated on Drawings. |
| | | | 5. | Use: One-piece and one-time use. |
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| | PART 3 | EXECUTION |
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| | 3.1 | EXAMINATION |
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| | | A. | Examine locations to receive column forms. Notify Architect if locations are not acceptable. Do not begin erection until unacceptable conditions have been corrected. |
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| | 3.2 | INSTALLATION |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Standardwall tubes are recommended for pours up to 12 feet (3.66 m) in height; Heavywall tubes are recommended for pours up to 45 feet (13.72 m) in height. |
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| | | A. | Select concrete form appropriate for height and diameter of finish column, in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. |
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| | | B. | Remove dirt and debris before placing concrete form over steel reinforcing bars and before placing concrete. |
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| | | C. | Erect concrete form in accordance with ACI 301 and to support loads during construction. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph below if no cylindrical concrete forms. |
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| | | D. | Erect column forms at locations and to elevation as indicated on the Drawings. Erect column forms plumb. Avoid damaging interior surface of forms. Waterproof and reinforce openings cut into forms. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph below if no concrete void tubes. |
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| | | E. | Lay tubes in place and anchor securely in accordance with manufacturer's instructions to prevent flotation and shifting when concrete is poured. |
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| | | F. | Do not use forms that are out-of-round, deformed, or contain defects that could impair concrete surface. |
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| | | G. | Protect forms from rain and snow if work is delayed and forms have been positioned for placing concrete. |
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| | | H. | Place waterproof sheeting over top of forms to prevent damage to interior surface by rain or snow. |
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| | | I. | Do not allow forms to stand in water or snow before placing concrete. |
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| | 3.3 | PLACING CONCRETE |
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| | | A. | Place concrete as specified in other sections. |
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| | | B. | Do not place concrete if column forms are wet. |
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| | | C. | Place concrete at pour rate in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph below if no cylindrical concrete forms. |
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| | | D. | Do not touch interior surface of forms with vibrator. Do not vibrate concrete from exterior of forms. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete paragraph below if no concrete void tubes. |
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| | | E. | Vibrate concrete around tubes. |
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| | 3.4 | REMOVAL |
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| | | A. | Strip forms in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, including the following. |
| | | | 1. | Remove forms as soon as removal will not damage concrete, a minimum of 24 hours and a maximum of 5 days after placing concrete unless longer curing time is required. |
| | | | 2. | Use portable electric saw set to depth of form thickness to cut forms for removal. |
| | | | 3. | Make two or three evenly spaced cuts with portable saw before stripping forms. |
| | | | 4. | Prevent damage to concrete from form removal. |
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| | 3.5 | PROTECTION |
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| | | A. | Protect concrete forms until completion of concrete cure. |
| | ** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete protection for concrete columns if not required. |
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| | | B. | Protect concrete columns during remaining construction by placing form halves loosely around columns and securing. |
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| | END OF SECTION |