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303R-04
Guide to Cast-in-Place Architectural Concrete Practice

2004, 32 pp.

$56.50


This guide presents recommendations for producing cast-in-place architectural concrete. The importance of specified materials, forming, concrete placement, curing, additional treatment, and inspection, and their effect on the appearance of the finished product are discussed. Architectural concrete requires special construction techniques and materials, and each project will have special requirements. Specific recommendations and information presented in this guide should be used accordingly.

Contents:

CONTENTS

Chapter 1—Introduction

Chapter 2—Architectural considerations

2.1—Architectural features

2.2—Architectural design

2.3—Coatings and sealers

2.4—Joint sealants

2.5—Specifications

Chapter 3—Structural considerations

3.1—Spalling

3.2—Deflections

3.3—Cracking

3.4—Joints

3.5—Beams and slabs

3.6—Columns

3.7—Walls

Chapter 4—Forms

4.1—General

4.2—Materials

4.3—Economics

4.4—Formwork accuracy

4.5—Form joints

4.6—Textures and patterns

4.7—Formwork accessories

4.8—Form coatings and sealers

4.9—Form release agents

4.10—Form removal

Chapter 5—Reinforcement

5.1—General

5.2—Clear space

5.3—Reinforcement supports and spacers

5.4—Tie wire

5.5—Zinc-coated (galvanized) steel reinforcement

5.6—Epoxy-coated reinforcing bars

Chapter 6—Concrete materials and mixture proportioning

6.1—General

6.2—Materials

6.3—Proportioning, mixing, and temperature control

Chapter 7—Placing and consolidation

7.1—Conveying and placing

7.2—Consolidation

Chapter 8—Curing

8.1—General

8.2—Curing in forms

8.3—Moist curing

8.4—Membrane curing

8.5—Hot-weather curing

Chapter 9—Treated architectural surfaces,

9.1—Surface retarders

9.2—High-pressure water jet

9.3—Acid wash

9.4—Abrasive blasting

9.5—Tooling or other mechanical treatments

Chapter 10—Finishing and final cleanup

10.1—General

10.2—Tie holes

10.3—Blemish repair

10.4—Stain removal

10.5—Sealers and coatings

Chapter 11—References

11.1—Referenced standards and reports

11.2—Cited references

Appendix A—Architectural concrete photos

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