Description
This Standard Specification states requirements for cast-in-place architectural concrete. It includes requirements for the materials, forming, concrete placement, curing, additional treatment, and inspection. The requirements are for vertical (walls) and horizontal (flatwork) architectural concrete separate from the requirements for structural concrete.
This is a Reference Standard that the Architect/Engineer may cite in the Project Specifications for a project, together with supplementary requirements for the specific project.
Each technical section of 303.1 is written in three-part Section Format of the CSI, as adapted by ACI, modified to ACI requirements, and organized by types of architectural concrete. The language is generally imperative and terse.
Keywords: abrasive blasting; architectural concrete; as-cast finish, bushhammering; cements; colored concrete; colors (materials); concrete construction; concrete finishes; consolidation; curing; exposed aggregate; placing; repairs; rustications; sealants; sealers; specifications; surface retarders; texture
Table of Contents
Section 1 - General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Definitions
1.3 Reference organizations
1.4 Reference standards
1.5 Submittals
1.6 Quality assurance
1.7 Delivery, storage and handling
1.8 Other general requirements
Section 2 - Concrete for Architectural Cast-in-Place Construction
2.1 General
2.2 Products
2.3 Execution
Section 3 - Reinforcement, Tie Wire and Bar Supports
3.1 General
3.2 Products
3.3 Execution
Section 4 - Formwork for Architectural Concrete
4.1 General
4.2 Products
4.3 Execution
Section 5 - Architectural Treatments
5.1 General
5.2 Products
5.3 Execution
Section 6 - Miscellaneous
6.1 General (scope)
6.2 Products
6.3 Execution
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