General Construction Specifications
SECTION 03370
CONCRETE CURING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SECTION INCLUDES
A. Initial and final curing of horizontal and vertical concrete surfaces.
1.02 RELATED SECTIONS
A. Section 03300 - Cast-In-Place Concrete.
1.03 REFERENCES
A. ACI 301 - Structural Concrete for Buildings.
B. ACI 308 - Standard Practice for Curing Concrete.
C. ASTM C309 - Liquid Membrane-Forming Compounds for Curing Concrete.
1.04 SUBMITTALS
A. Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B. Product Data: Provide data on curing compounds, product characteristics, compatibility and limitations.
C. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Indicate criteria for preparation and application.
1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Perform Work in accordance with ACI 301.
B. Maintain one copy of document on site.
1.06 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A. Deliver, store, protect and handle products under provisions of Section 01600.
B. Deliver curing materials in manufacturer's packaging including application instructions.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 MATERIALS
A. Membrane Curing Compound Type A: ASTM C309 Type 1-D Class A type, clear with fugitive dye.
B. Water: Potable and not detrimental to concrete.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 EXAMINATION
A. Verify substrate conditions under provisions of Section 01039.
B. Verify that substrate surfaces are ready to be cured.
3.02 EXECUTION - HORIZONTAL SURFACES
A. Cure floor surfaces in accordance with ACI 308.
B. Membrane Curing Compound: Apply curing compound in accordance with manufacturer's instructions in 2 coats with second coat at right angles to first.
3.03 EXECUTION - VERTICAL SURFACES
A. Cure surfaces in accordance with ACI 308.
Membrane Curing Compound: Apply curing compound in accordance with manufacturer's instructions in 2 coats with second coat at right angles to first.
3.04 PROTECTION OF FINISHED WORK
A. Protect finished Work under provisions of Section 01500.
B. Do not permit traffic over unprotected floor surface.
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