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. This section is based on the products of Cintec North America, which is located at: 38 Auriga Dr. Ottawa, ON Canada K2E 8A5 Toll Free Tel: 800-363-6066 Tel: 613-225-3381 Email: request info Web: www.cintec.com [ Click Here ] for additional information. At Cintec our mission is to design and manufacture of the "CINTEC" Micro Concrete and Lime Grout Anchoring and Reinforcing Systems. Ranging from sophisticated wall ties, to solid bar anchors over thirty meters in length, the CINTEC System can be adapted to suit a myriad of applications. CINTEC has dealt with such high profile projects as the Canadian Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, the Bank of Montreal in Quebec, the Brandenburg Tower and Cathedral in Germany as well as the Empire State Building in New York. The longest anchors, to date, are thirty-two meters long and installed in Christ Church Cathedral in Newcastle, Australia, which had suffered major damage due to an earthquake. . | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 1 | GENERAL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.1 | SECTION INCLUDES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Retrofit structural attachment, repair and reinforcement of brick, concrete, precast, stone and terra-cotta. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Measurement and documentation of existing masonry to be structurally repaired. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.2 | SUBMITTALS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Submit under provisions of Section 01300. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | Injection Grout Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Installation methods. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Selection Samples: For each finish product specified, two complete sets of color chips representing manufacturer's full range of available colors and patterns. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Replacement Dutchman technique core or compatible color matched patching mortar sample for filling exposed drill hole when needed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Verification Samples: For each finish product specified, two samples, minimum size 6 inches (150 mm) square, representing actual product, color, and patterns. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Replacement Dutchman technique core or compatible color matched patching mortar sample for filling exposed drill hole when needed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Certification: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Written verification from contractor confirming supply and use of all specified anchors. Provide anchor quotes, confirmation of orders, shipping receipts, etc. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Submittal of "Current Trained Installer Card" issued by the manufacturer to the installer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.3 | QUALITY ASSURANCE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Installer Qualifications: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | All anchors shall be installed by or under the supervision of a "Cintec Trained Installer". Installer shall carry Cintec supplied photo ID card during all on-site anchor installation activities. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Understand and comply with the manufactures written recommendations for drilling holes, anchor hole preparation, grout mixing, anchor inspection, anchor insertion, anchor inflation and equipment usage. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Mock-Up: Provide a mock-up for evaluation of surface preparation techniques and application workmanship. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Finish areas designated by Architect. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Do not proceed with remaining work until workmanship, color, and sheen are approved by Architect. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Correct mock-up area as required to produce acceptable work. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.4 | DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Anchors and grout delivered to the contractor shall be stored and handled to protect from physical damage, extreme temperature and moisture in accordance with manufactures written instructions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Deliver to job site and store material in manufacture's original, unopened containers and packaging. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Handle all products with appropriate safety precautions as outlined in the manufacture's product literature and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1.5 | PROJECT CONDITIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Cold Weather Requirements: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Do not install anchors when ambient air or substrate temperatures are below 40 degree F (4 degree C), or when the substrate is expected to fall below 40 degree F (4 degree C) for 48 hours after installation/inflation of anchor. Insert or cover exposed drill hole with temporary insulation prior to anchor insertion. After the anchor is installed and has not been covered with masonry Dutchman or patching mortar protect the drill hole with temporary insulation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Insulate injection pressure pot and injection hose from freezing wind chill conditions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Hot Weather Requirements: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Do not install anchors when ambient air or substrate temperatures are above 85 degree F (29 degree C), without protection or cooling of grout and injection equipment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 2 | PRODUCTS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.1 | MANUFACTURERS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Acceptable Manufacturer: Cintec North America, which is located at: 38 Auriga Dr. ; Ottawa, ON; Canada K2E 8A5; Toll Free Tel: 800-363-6066; Tel: 613-225-3381; Email: request info; Web: www.cintec.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Substitutions: Not permitted. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01600. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.2 | CEMENTITIOUS REPAIR MORTARS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Prestec non-polymer injection grout as supplied by Cintec. Prestec Anchor Grout is a premixed structural grout to be injected into Cintec engineered anchors under controlled conditions. Mix Prestec grout with clean, potable water. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Patching Mortar for drill-hole plugs shall be a compatible restoration mortar or masonry Dutchman repair matching color and texture of existing parent masonry. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2.3 | STRUCTURAL ANCHORING SOLUTIONS FOR MISCELLANEOUS EMBEDDED ITEMS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Structural Attachment Anchor for existing Masonry: (for strengthening connections between similar and dissimilar masonry materials) Cintec Structural Injection Anchor properly sized with stainless steel as detailed, manufactured and supplied by Cintec. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Structural Attachment Anchor for existing Solid, Cellular or cinder filled Concrete: (for strengthening connections between masonry and existing problematic concrete) Cintec Structural Injection Anchor properly sized with stainless steel as detailed, manufactured and supplied by Cintec. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Retrofit Wall Ties: (for anchoring existing veneers and wythes to weak or problematic back-up masonry) single or two stage Cintec Hollow Injection Anchors as manufactured by Cintec | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Adjustable Wall Tie System: (for anchoring new brick veneer, terra cotta stone or precast elements to existing weak backups) Cintec Circular Hollow Injection Anchor with connected adjustable wire tie as manufactured by Cintec. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| E. | Stitching Anchor: (for mending cracked or broken masonry units back into cohesive structural units) Cintec Structural Stitching Anchor as manufactured by Cintec. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F. | Wall Supporting Corbel Anchor: (for supporting existing exterior walls during repairs to internal masonry wythes, internal steel support systems and concrete frame defects) Cintec Structural Support Anchor as detailed, manufactured and supplied by Cintec. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| G. | Stud Welded Injection Anchor: (combination Nelson Stud Weld/Cintec Injection Anchor for establishing and strengthening connections between exterior masonry and interior steel frames): Cintec/Nelson Stud Anchor detailed, manufactured and supplied by Cintec. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| H. | Frame Retention Anchor: (for attachment of door and window frames to existing weak or problematic substrates) Cintec Structural Support Anchor as detailed, manufactured and supplied by Cintec. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I. | Masonry Reinforcement Technique (MRT): (for retrofitting horizontal, diagonal and vertical internal reinforcement beams within existing masonry) Cintec Masonry Reinforcement Technique as engineered, detailed, manufactured and supplied by Cintec. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Archtec: retrofit masonry bridge and tunnel strengthening system | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Seistec: retrofit seismic protection system for existing buildings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Blastec: retrofit blast protection system for masonry buildings | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Paratec: retrofit strengthening system for masonry parapets and barrier or retaining walls. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PART 3 | EXECUTION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.1 | EXAMINATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | The Contractor shall perform the following verification of the existing masonry construction: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Field verified measurements at all locations approved for each specified anchor types. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Photo documentation (digital) of all existing surface and substrate conditions discovered in areas to be reinforced. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | The Contractor shall obtain substrate samples for inspection per the direction of the architect as soon as the back-up masonry is exposed following selective demolition and removal of the veneer that obscures it. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.2 | PREPARATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Coordinate times of required site visits with Architect, Engineer, General Contractor, Sub Contractors and Material Supplier. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.3 | INSTALLATION - GENERAL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Install Structural Injection Anchors per directions and requirements of the manufacturer's Installer Handbook. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Following completion of all anchor work, wash all surrounding surfaces with approved cleaning agent or technique. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.4 | ANCHOR DESIGN PROCEDURE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Coordinate design of Anchors with manufacturer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Forward electronic project photos, contract drawings, required load information and description of conditions to a representative of Cintec Structural Solutions and arrange site visit to observe existing conditions and review installation. Forward to: Cintec. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Manufacturer shall provide electronic sketch of proposed design with anchor price quote and additional installation requirements and instructions as needed. Submit to Architect/Engineer for review before proceeding with installation. Adjustments shall be made if necessary to the anchor design at no additional cost to the owner but no adjustments shall be made in diameter of rod or in the reduction of the embedment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.5 | ANCHOR HOLE DRILLING TECHNIQUE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Drill Holes for Anchors as Follows: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1. | Locate holes within the existing masonry so that they are at least 2 inches (51 mm) from the nearest joint intersection and within the faces of existing units rather than in the joints. Space holes according to contract drawings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2. | Monitor Conditions of masonry units as the drill bit advances. Check for vibration or movement of masonry units periodically on each unit by tapping or sounding the masonry with a small metal rod. Notify the Architect / Engineer if the substrate feels "soft" or sounds delaminated. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Incline the drill holes of wall ties at an angle of 30 degrees from perpendicular in the vertical and horizontal directions. Randomly vary the direction of each drill hole over the wall area so that all four directions have been included. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | All holes greater than 5/8 inch (16 mm) diameter shall be drilled using a diamond tipped core bit; dry application on interior surfaces; wet or dry application on exterior surfaces. Do not use a rotary hammer or impact type hammer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.6 | DRILLED ANCHOR HOLE PREPARATION PROCEDURES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Follow the drill hole preparation procedures as outlined in the manufacturers written instructions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.7 | INJECTION GROUT MIXING INSTRUCTIONS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Follow the injection grout mixing procedures as outlined in the manufacturers written instructions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.8 | ANCHOR INSPECTION PROCEDURE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Satisfy contractor training and certification requirements and successfully complete at least trial anchor installations in field conditions to the satisfaction of a qualified manufacturer representative (unless more are required to obtain certification). Trial anchors shall remain in wall if successfully installed. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Install anchors in arrangement indicated on the contract drawings and by the size indicated on the contract drawings and verified or modified by the manufacturer in accordance with the approved procedures. Coordinate anchor installation and layout with layout and installation of connected members and within required tolerances. Provide sufficient thread length and clearance for attachments where required. Cut-off or remove grouting tubes following installation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| C. | Use recommended Anchor Inflation Equipment as supplied by manufacturer. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| D. | Pull-out testing shall be done cautiously as it can cause damage to the surrounding wall structure. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.9 | ANCHOR INFLATION PROCEDURE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Follow the anchor inflation procedures as outlined in the manufacturers written instructions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.10 | DRILL HOLE REPAIR | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Patch exposed opening to match existing masonry in color and texture. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.11 | CLEANUP | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Clean off grout spill or seepage that occurs on the face of the masonry immediately with a clean, potable water spray and a clean non-metallic scrub brush. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3.12 | PROTECTION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A. | Protect installed products until completion of project. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. | Touch-up, repair or replace damaged products before Substantial Completion. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||