PART 1 – GENERAL 1.1
QUALITY ASSURANCE A.
Codes and Standards: Comply with the latest edition of the following codes, specifications, and standards, except where more stringent requirements are shown or specified: 1.
1.2
REFERENCES A.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), latest edition: 1. 2. 3.
1.3
ACI 439.3R Mechanical Connection of Reinforcing Bars.
ACI 301 (latest code applicable) ACI 318 (latest code applicable) A536-84 (2004) Specification for Ductile Iron Castings Grade 65-45-12
SUBMITTALS A.
General: 1.
Submit shop drawings for placement of PS=Ø® Mechanical Reinforcement Splicing System, in accordance with ACI 439-3R.
PART 2 – PRODUCTS 2.1
Mechanical Splicing Systems: A.
Comply with ACI 301. B, ACI 318, and ACI 439. 1.
2. 3.
Mechanical tension and compression splicing systems shall be used where indicated on Drawings or at contractor’s option. For seismic design categories D, E and F, in plastic hinge regions, only Type 2 mechanical splices are permitted. Splices shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements. Acceptable Products: a.
PS=Ø® Mechanical Reinforcing Splice System by Tech Development LLC. /Tech Sales LLC. Either non-epoxy coated or epoxy coated see plans. www.pourstrip0.com tel 800-355-8414
b.
The PS=Ø® System includes all material items required for a complete installation. Installation items include 1) threaded rebar, 2) non-threaded rebar, 3) BASF 885 grout and all necessary accessories (i.e. plastic pipe etc.).
CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT
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PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1
PLACING PS=Ø® Mechanical Reinforcing Splice System: A.
Install PS=Ø® Mechanical Reinforcing Splice System in accordance with PS=Ø® Mechanical Reinforcing Splice System Installation manual or latest website information www.pourstrip0.com.
B.
Report any deviation to the A/E or shop drawings for correction before placing concrete. Place PS=Ø® coupler to obtain at least minimum coverages for concrete protection per plan or per IBC Table 721.1.
CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT
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